How do we know if couples therapy is right for us?

Couples come to therapy for all kinds of reasons—some want to feel closer and more connected, some want to strengthen what’s already working, and others are navigating conflict or a difficult season together. No matter where you find yourselves, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and better understand the patterns shaping your relationship. You’ll often know therapy is helping when the focus shifts from blame to understanding, and from reacting to responding with more care. Whether you’re working to repair, rebuild, or simply maintain connection, couples therapy adapts to meet your needs. The goal is to create space for both partners to feel heard and to move forward with more clarity, trust, and connection.

What happens during the first couples counseling session?

The first session is a chance for both of you to share what brings you in and what you hope to get out of therapy. I’ll ask questions to learn more about your relationship, the patterns you’ve noticed, and what feels most important to work on together. You’ll also have time to ask questions and get a sense of how I approach couples work. There’s no expectation to have everything figured out. The first session is about creating a comfortable space, gaining understanding, and outlining a direction that feels clear and supportive for both of you. In the sessions that follow, we’ll take time to explore your current patterns and communication styles, understand how they developed, and begin learning new ways to strengthen trust, empathy, and connection over time.

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Relationships take work, and even strong ones can lose their rhythm. Couples therapy offers a place to refocus on what brought you together and learn how to move forward as a team. I work with couples who want to grow closer, communicate more clearly, and better understand how to support and serve each other. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, therapy can help you strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and navigate life’s challenges with more unity and purpose.

My role is to help you have the kinds of conversations that create movement and understanding. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you apart, practice communication that actually works, and build habits that bring you together.

If you’re ready to invest in your relationship and reconnect as partners, I’d be glad to help you start. Click the link above to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.

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Couples come to therapy for all kinds of reasons—some want to feel closer and more connected, some want to strengthen what’s already working, and others are navigating conflict or a difficult season together. No matter where you find yourselves, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and better understand the patterns shaping your relationship.
You’ll often know therapy is helping when the focus shifts from blame to understanding, and from reacting to responding with more care. Whether you’re working to repair, rebuild, or simply maintain connection, couples therapy adapts to meet your needs. The goal is to create space for both partners to feel heard and to move forward with more clarity, trust, and connection.
The first session is a chance for both of you to share what brings you in and what you hope to get out of therapy. I’ll ask questions to learn more about your relationship, the patterns you’ve noticed, and what feels most important to work on together. You’ll also have time to ask questions and get a sense of how I approach couples work.
There’s no expectation to have everything figured out. The first session is about creating a comfortable space, gaining understanding, and outlining a direction that feels clear and supportive for both of you. In the sessions that follow, we’ll take time to explore your current patterns and communication styles, understand how they developed, and begin learning new ways to strengthen trust, empathy, and connection over time.