I know that when people feel safe, loved and a have a sense of belonging they fare much better in their life, community and in the world. As we have become more mobile and live further from our families of origin, we need more than ever to know how to create a stable, loving environment with our partner, for ourselves and for our children. Our romantic relationships/partnerships have more expectations and more importance placed on them than any time in our history.
Research supports, that if your primary relationship provides safety, a sense of belonging and acceptance for who you are, then you will experience more physical health and well-being, accomplish more in your life, provide better parenting for your children (a better future for them) and a host of other benefits.
I see you as the expert on who you are and what kind of relationship you want. I see my role as your “process coach”. I know what it takes to create that experience of safety, belonging, love and respect and I have the roadmap to get you there.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in relationships – with yourself, your partner and beyond.
As a passionate learner/grower, I know from research and my own personal experience, that the more solid your primary relationships feel the happier you will be. That sometimes starts with your relationship with yourself.
During individual therapy you will learn to tune in to yourself, feel your emotions and let them point you to your needs and dreams. You will be able to communicate more calmly and clearly when you know yourself better.
In couples therapy, you have the advantage of having one of, if not THE most important person to you, in the room with you. This might feel a little vulnerable, however, how they see you and respond to you matters more than how I do. I like to mentor-coach couples into the types of communication that creates deeper lasting bonds. Reigniting the magic of love between you, so that you can do and be who you intended to be in this world.
Entrepreneurs and their Significant Others hold a special place in my heart. You have a unique identity and relationship that requires a particular type of support and attention to keep the magic of love alive in your relationship, so that you are unstoppable in your business enterprises. In my EntreCouple Program I teach you neuroscience backed tools and methods for facing fears, embracing conflict, and deepening connection (to yourself, partner, and all relationships).
As a therapist for over 30 years and an entrepreneur for the past 10, I am deeply committed to my own personal and professional growth, staying on the cutting edge of relational science. I have had plenty of opportunities to take what I’ve learned and put it to use in my own family, as well as with my therapy clients. I’m excited to share these strategies and mentor/coach you and your partner as you apply them to your own relationships.
For individual and couples therapy, I practice evidence based therapies. I have achieved advanced level training in the following methods:
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) – for couples and individuals
- Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT) – (trauma focused therapy)
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method of Couples Therapy
- Mastery & Leadership Program, and Workshop Leader with PAX Programs (Alison Armstrong)
- Narrative Therapy
M.S. Counselor Education
B.S. Business Administration, Management
Reach out today for your free 15-minute consultation.
