Relationship Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.– Rumi
• Do you feel lonely and long for a loving relationship with a responsive partner?
• Do you often find yourself repeating patterns of choosing unsuitable partners that end painfully?
• Do you seem to attract people who are not ready for a committed relationship?
• Are you currently in a relationship, but unsure if it’s the right relationship for you?
• Are you struggling to heal from a difficult breakup?
If you are single and struggling with any of these issues, reeling from a break-up, or in a relationship where you’re not getting your needs met, I can help.
I am a relationship specialist and AACAST Certified Couples and Sex Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked with one of the nation’s expert matchmakers and leading dating coach, where I learned successful dating approaches and effective relationship advice. I gained a valuable perspective, which I now relay to my clients, on the differences in male and female dating approaches and experiences.
I provide relationship therapy and dating coaching for singles that have struggled to create or sustain fulfilling intimate relationships. I will help you identify insecurities or old patterns that may be stifling relationships and then help you clarify the type of relationship you want and show you ways to manifest it. I will also help you recognize and change unhealthy, unconscious attractions and immediately spot red flags in a dating partner.
If you are not currently in crisis, but have reached a point where you feel ready to take active steps to address issues such as difficulty dating, loneliness, fear and self-doubt, we can tackle these matters together in order to create a happier, more fulfilling life.
No matter how long you’ve struggled, or how old you are, I can help you heal.
I will hold a space where you can be heard without judgment. The uniqueness of your circumstance will be honored and respected. With compassion and collaboration, I can help you tap into your own inner wisdom about what is right for you so that you can begin making more fulfilling choices.
Dating and Relationship Counseling for Individuals
Couples and Sex Therapy
If you’ve never experienced couples therapy, it may seem a bit uncomfortable and daunting at first. To allow a third party into your intimate relationship is challenging and brave. The truth is that while couples counseling can get intense at times as we address the root causes of conflicts, it doesn’t have to be a painful experience. Oftentimes, the biggest hurdle is making it to the first session. I understand this trepidation and I do everything in my power to provide you both with a safe space of non-judgment and compassion.
Although your relationship may now have more bad days than good, where even the smallest thing can trigger discord, I want you to know that there is still hope. Where there is a breakdown, there is always an opportunity for a breakthrough. With a bit of help and guidance, you and your partner can come through this experience stronger than ever.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Couples and Sex Therapist, my primary focus is on communication. Resolving any relationship conflict begins with clear and open communication, in a space where emotions can be identified and set aside so as not to hinder true listening and deep understanding of one another.
I focus on teaching you how to express your feelings and needs without using anger, criticism and blame, and how to listen, without defensiveness, so that your partner feels understood and cared for. Once you truly feel heard, we are able to relate to each other, connect and create the foundation necessary for resolving the underlying issue(s).
I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk openly about sex and sexuality, such as improving sexual intimacy, sexual desire or arousal issues, and sexual anxieties or difficulties. Our sexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are. When we are not confident or self-expressed in this part of our life, it can affect our sense of self and our relationship. When we don’t feel comfortable talking about these types of issues, it can induce anxiety, defensiveness and feel very isolating. I will be there to help you both navigate these issues successfully and compassionately.
Rates
Individual Therapy: $250 per clinical hr
Couples Therapy: $275 per clinical hr