My Experience as a Couples Therapist

For years, I’ve had the privilege of working with couples at all stages of their relationship, from those just beginning to navigate life together to those who feel stuck in painful patterns and are unsure of their future. What I’ve learned is that couples aren’t broken, they’re caught in cycles of disconnection. My role is to help them find their way back to one another.

My Training: Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT)

I am trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, a research-backed, structured, and direct approach to healing relationships. EFT isn’t about endlessly circling the same arguments. Instead, it provides a clear map for change. It helps couples understand the emotional patterns that keep them stuck, and then guides them toward creating new ways of reaching for each other with honesty, vulnerability, and compassion.

Why EFT Works

• Structured: EFT follows a step-by-step process designed to get beneath the surface of conflict. It’s not about “winning” arguments - it’s about discovering what each partner truly needs to feel safe, loved, and connected.

• Direct: The process is active and guided. As a therapist, I don’t just sit back and listen - I help couples identify the negative cycle they’re caught in and practice new, healthier ways of communicating in real time.

• Transformational: Research shows EFT has one of the highest success rates of any couples therapy approach. Couples often move from feeling distant or adversarial to feeling emotionally safe, understood, and deeply connected again.

What Couples Therapy Is (and Isn’t)

Couples therapy isn’t about deciding who’s “right” or “wrong.” It’s about slowing down enough to uncover the deeper emotions behind your conflicts. For many couples, arguments about chores, money, or parenting aren’t really about the dishes or the bills—they’re about longing for closeness, safety, and reassurance.

In sessions, you can expect:

• A safe space to bring your authentic feelings.

• Support in recognizing and breaking painful cycles.

• Guided conversations that help you both feel heard and understood.

• Tools for building a foundation of trust, intimacy, and resilience.

Why I Do This Work

I believe that love, when nurtured, has the power to heal. Working with couples has shown me that no matter how stuck two people feel, there’s often a path back to connection. My greatest joy is watching couples transform not only their relationship but also the way they see themselves, as worthy of love, safety, and belonging.