Couples
Therapy
As
spouses, lovers, and partners, an intimate, healthy relationship
is incredibly important.
Our
partners can evoke the greatest joy and connection in us and at
other times deep sadness, confusion, frustration and anger. In couples
therapy, you'll deepen the positive connection you have and learn
new skills to cope with the negative aspects.
Some
of the areas in which I can help you develop tools and insights
are:
- Dealing
with addiction and early recovery issues
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Communicating about difficult subjects
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Containing and de-escalating your conflicts
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Understanding more about your family of origin (as well
as your partners) and how it plays out in your current relationship
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How to step out of "act and react" mode
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Rebuilding trust
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Practicing empathy, kindness and respect
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How to take responsibility for your contribution to the
relationship issues
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Deepening your knowledge of the inner workings of your
spouse
My
therapeutic style is that of a guide and coach. I use tools and
theory from several different marital researchers and frame it all
in family systems theory. Some of my sources are:
-
John Gottman, author of Why Marriages Succeed or Fail
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David Schnarch, who wrote Passionate Marriage
- Harville
Hendrix, author of Getting the Love You Want
If
you have the desire to deepen your relationship, I am here to help
you. Together, we can help you create more intimacy, communicate
more effectively and foster greater joy in your relationship.
Please contact me at 425-822-3425 today
for your free 15 minute consultation.
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LMFT, NCACI, CSAC
