Couples and Partnerships

Relationships are fundamental to our human existence. They can be transformational and bring insight and joy into our lives, yet can also be painful and uncomfortable. 

From a young age, we learn how to “do relationships” from our caregivers. These examples may have taught us how to be communicative and loving— to have the ability to reach out and stay calm even in the midst of disagreements and stressful circumstances. However, more often than not, we pick up less useful patterns of relating. At some point, we may realize that these patterns simply are not working for our current relationships. 

I work with people in relationships (romantic partnerships, business partners, close friends) to support their insight into how they do relationships. Together we examine what you have learned in the past, how you continue those patterns, and how these patterns work (or not) in your partnership.

Through insight and awareness, couples can begin to change their responses from the habitual and automatic to a place of choice and empowerment. 

Over the course of our work, we:

• Develop awareness and insight into existing patterns

• Consider how they have been useful and where they fall short

• Learn new ways to engage in relationship

• Practice!

In working specifically with partnerships, I draw from The Gottman Method. It is an approach that aims to increase positive aspects of relationships, such as intimacy, understanding and respect, while simultaneously aims to help couples work through the barriers that inhibit clear communication and growth.

To learn more about the other philosophies that influence my work, check the About page.