telehealth
$185/50 minutes
in person hybrid model $200/50 minutes
*includes biofeedback interventions
*extended sessions available
Couples therapy can be a deeply rewarding experience. Often times, we can get stuck in communication patterns and interactions that weaken our relationships and many times these destabilizing cycles are unconscious. There is a moment that happens, in either individual, that will serve as as 'wake up call' per se. A realization that this is not where you want the relationship to be, and you need help.
It reminds me of the phrase, "I don't care where you go, but you can't stay here".
When couples come to my practice, they often feel they are at a crossroads. There is a desire to repair, soften, and enrich but with that a sense of hopelessness because what both have been trying has not been working; resulting in loneliness, anger, and resentment.
I now offer both a virtual and in person hybrid for couples therapy. With the in person option, I implement biofeedback using pulse oximeters. This gives us the opportunity to learn when our nervous systems begins to flood which is very important information. Often, we do not realize when we are becoming activated: our heart rate might increase but from the outside we might appear calm and collected until we meet that threshold. Using a pulse oximeter allows us insight on when that process began and also to explore what was coming up during that time to spike that heart rate. We can interrupt the cycle in that moment and work to circumvent arguments that end in screaming or complete shuts down. When we are able to calm and soothe the nervous system, we can continue to have those necessary conversations.
If you are a couple looking to integrate somatic intervention and co-regulation into couples therapy, the in person hybrid is a great option.
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Couples Therapy is a wonderful way to improve communication and acknowledge unmet needs. Just as important, learn and practice skills to address those areas of improvement in a safe space. These skills are supremely helpful not only in romantic relationships but also in family, friendship, and personal growth.
As a LMFT, I have knowledge and experience in various models of couples therapy; however, I am specifically trained in the Gottman Method. I find this approach practical as it is research driven and evidence based and therefore offers many practical tools; for example, an initial assessment I prescribe to each of my couples.
In addition to the Gottman Method, I pull inspiration from Emotion Focused Therapy and attachment theory as well.
Couples Therapy can help deepen and heal relationships as well as create personal insight. It is such important and needed work.
I would love to be part of that story.
*I now offer intensives for couples therapy within the In Person Hybrid Model. This is an option that is available to those who might desire longer therapy sessions ( also called marathon sessions). This is a great option if your relationship is at a critical point and you want to get to the nitty gritty quickly and efficiently. Please email me directly for this option as it is dependent on my availability.
