Couples Therapy
Build the relationship you want
It can be scary to admit that you think your relationship needs counseling. It can be vulnerable and uncomfortable to put it under the microscope. My goal is to make it feel accessible and secure for both partner’s. My clients find that through practical skills from the Gottman Method they are able to effectively communicate, find a better sense of control over their emotions, and feel more connected to their partner. I offer couples counseling in-person in Santa Barbara or virtually for client’s throughout California.
The Relationship is the Client
In couples counseling, we’ll focus on the relationship. I won’t be taking sides but I will be assisting each partner in truly hearing what their loved one has to say and feel. We’ll emphasize the strengths already existing in your relationship and repair the parts that have started to break down. Focuses include but are not limited to: learning effective communication strategies, processing resentments or ruptures of trust, managing emotions during disagreements, rebuilding friendship and intimacy.