Couples Therapy in Irvine, CA

• a space to share your perception of the problem(s)
• identification and replacement of unhealthy to healthy communication 
• practice of small rituals to build connection and admiration
• processing old wounds and areas of discernment

Our work will begin with a couples session, two individual sessions, and then return to couples. I value learning about individual matters such as childhood attachments, past traumas, extra-marital affairs, and any concerns about doing couples therapy.

I care a lot about each partner feeling heard, however, I also value being directive and will help coach each partner to notice their contribution to the fight and teach ways to practice more effective interactions.

I utilize interventions from Gottman Couples Therapy and am Gottman Level 1 Trained.   

"Couples therapy can feel intimidating at first, that is normal. However, finding a way to re-experience your partner as a human and also gain your best friend back can be greater than any fear!"