Couples Counseling
Relationships are complex, and it’s normal to feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you’re building a new foundation or repairing old patterns, therapy supports you in creating a relationship that feels secure, connected, and intentional. You’re here because you want to improve your connection, rekindle intimacy, and communicate more effectively—and that’s exactly what therapy can help with. Couples counseling is not a sign that a relationship is failing. Instead, it is an intentional investment into the health, stability, and long-term thriving of your partnership.
Couples come to therapy for many reasons: feeling disconnected, struggling with communication, wanting to rebuild trust, or simply hoping to deepen their connection. I work with couples of all backgrounds, orientations, and stages of life. Therapy is not just for relationships in crisis—it’s for anyone who wants to invest in their partnership.
For Couples Wondering “Do We Belong in Therapy?”
Couples therapy is for any partnership — dating, engaged, or married. It is not a sign of failure, but a proactive step toward strengthening your connection. If you're asking the question, therapy can likely support you. It’s a space for curiosity, learning, and growing together — not a verdict on your future.
What to Expect from Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy is a research-backed approach designed to help couples build stronger, healthier, and more lasting relationships. The focus is on understanding both partners’ emotions, improving communication, and creating a shared sense of meaning and connection.
Here’s what a typical process looks like:
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Assessment and Understanding Your Relationship
The first sessions often include questionnaires and guided discussions to get a clear picture of your relationship’s strengths, challenges, and patterns. We’ll explore how you communicate, manage conflict, and express affection and needs. -
Identifying Patterns and Emotional Dynamics
We’ll look at the ways you interact, especially during conflict, and identify patterns that may create tension or disconnection. Understanding these patterns helps you both see what drives your reactions and emotions. -
Learning Practical Skills
Using the Gottman Method, I’ll teach evidence-based tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and increase emotional intimacy. Skills include:-
Effective, respectful communication techniques
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Recognizing and responding to each other’s emotional needs
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Building rituals of connection and shared meaning
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Reducing negative patterns that create distance or frustration
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Applying Skills to Daily Life
The work in therapy isn’t just theoretical—it’s meant to be applied in your day-to-day life. We’ll create actionable steps to strengthen your bond, rebuild trust, and deepen understanding. -
Ongoing Growth and Maintenance
Couples often find that Gottman Method Therapy provides tools they can use
In addition to Gottman methods, I draw from CBT, DBT, and other integrative approaches to help you both understand emotions, navigate challenges, and apply skills in your daily life. Therapy is a safe space to explore difficult topics, rebuild trust, and strengthen your bond—whether in my cozy Palisade office or via secure telehealth sessions.
Why Choose Me?
What sets me apart is both my professional training and my personal understanding of relationships. I am a Level 1 certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist, which is rare in this area. This certification allows me to guide couples with evidence-based techniques that research shows truly strengthen communication, intimacy, and shared meaning.
I also bring empathy and insight from my own life—navigating boundaries, emotional awareness, and self-growth—which allows me to meet couples with authenticity, compassion, and understanding. Therapy with me is a proactive investment in your relationship: a space to strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and learn skills that last a lifetime.
I’m concerned about cost—do you take my insurance?
I understand that cost is a consideration. I accept certain insurance plans—please reach out to confirm if yours is covered. If insurance is not an option, I offer transparent self-pay fees. My fees reflect the extensive training I’ve invested in, including my Gottman certification, and the resources required to provide high-quality, individualized care.
Investing in couples therapy is an investment in your relationship. The tools, insight, and growth you gain together often make the process feel truly worthwhile, helping you build a stronger, more resilient partnership for years to come.
Schedule Today
We are excited to get started! Feel free to schedule a consultation or session today.