Couples Therapy
in Denver & Across Colorado
“If soulmates do exist, they’re not found. They’re made.” - Michael, The Good Place
Blending the lives of two fully formed, three dimensional human beings will inevitably come with some challenges. Choosing to build a life together is just that: a choice. Whether you’re seeking couples therapy, marriage counseling, or relationship counseling, healthy relationships aren’t found, they’re made.
Signs you may benefit from couples therapy:
You keep having the same argument over and over
Communication frequently turns into conflict heavily featuring defensiveness, criticism, or shutting down
You feel more like roommates than partners
Major life transitions are putting a strain on the relationship
Intimacy has decreased
Trust has been broken
You’re not experiencing any issues currently, but want to master communication skills as a preventative measure
What happens in couples therapy?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for couples. Your sessions will be tailored to your specific relationship needs.
In our first session, we will go over your relationship history, what’s bringing you in to therapy at this time, and what your goals are.
After one or two couples sessions, we will break off to do individual appointments where we can explore your unique context and learn more about where you’re coming from and how you became who you are today.
After this we will continue with couples sessions, focusing on your presenting problem and your goals. We will identify and track the patterns that keep you stuck, develop new ways of communicating and deeper empathy for each other, build emotional connection and trust, and create lasting change.
I am trained in a variety of couples therapy models and use a hybrid of EFT, PACT, and Gottman.
Common topics I work with
Communication difficulties
Patterns of resentment
Unmet emotional needs
Non-monogamous relationships & polyamory
Sex & intimacy concerns
Premarital counseling
Separation uncertainty
Parenting challenges
Relationships I work with
I work with intimate relationships in many forms and at many stages, from newly dating couples to partners navigating decades-long relationships. I’m currently seeing:
Married couples
Engaged couples
Long-term partners
LGBTQ+ couples
Non-monogamous and expansive relationship dynamics, including triads and polycules
Newly dating couples
Divorcing couples
Whether you’re feeling disconnected, struggling to communicate, or simply want to strengthen your bond, relationship therapy can help you better understand one another and create a healthier, more connected partnership.