Couples therapy
Reconnect, Rebuild, and Rediscover Your Relationship
Attachment Wounds
Financial Stress
Communication
Parenting Conflicts
Resentment
Emotional Disconnection
Premarital Counseling
Life Transitions
Unresolved Arguments
+ more
My approach to couples therapy draws on attachment principles, helping you understand how your individual histories influence your current relationship patterns. Rather than taking sides, I work with the couple as a unit, focusing on the relationship itself. Together, we’ll explore the unconscious patterns that may be creating disconnection, develop more satisfying ways to connect, and build a stronger foundation for intimacy and understanding.
who i work with
Couples experiencing communication breakdowns who feel like they’re speaking different languages
Partners navigating significant life transitions such as career changes, becoming parents, or empty nesting
Relationships where one or both partners feel unheard, unseen, or misunderstood
Couples considering whether to stay together or separate who need clarity and guidance
Couples wanting preventative maintenance to strengthen an already good relationship
Partners wanting to deepen intimacy and emotional connection
High-functioning couples experiencing persistent conflicts over the same issues
Partners with different communication styles learning to bridge their differences
Those who feel disconnected from partners or family members, as if speaking entirely different languages
Couples preparing for marriage seeking premarital counseling to explore their attachment histories and expectations before beginning their lifelong commitment
the process
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Creating Safety
Our initial sessions focus on establishing a space where both partners feel safe to express themselves honestly. I’ll help you identify the patterns in your relationship and understand what’s happening beneath the surface of your conflicts.
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Developing Understanding
As we work together, you’ll gain insights into how your individual histories and attachment styles influence your relationship. This understanding often brings compassion where there was previously frustration.
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Cultivating Emotional Presence
As therapy progresses, partners learn to attune to each other’s needs with greater sensitivity and responsiveness. Creating a foundation where both individuals feel seen and held, allowing for greater vulnerability and connection.
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Deepening Connection
As we address the underlying patterns that create distance, many couples find that their bond is strengthened, creating a relationship spacious enough to hold both the needs of two separate people choosing to journey together.
next steps
If you're looking for affordable couples therapy in Newport Beach, Ca, reach out. I offer a free phone consultation where we'll:
⁕ Discuss what brings you to therapy
⁕ Talk about how I might help
⁕ Answer any questions you have
⁕ See if we're a good fit
I also provide couples therapy via telehealth throughout California.