I have a special affinity for working with couples. Even before I became a therapist, I spent a great deal of time studying practical questions of love: what brings people together, what gets in the way of staying together, and perhaps, most importantly, how can we make love last?

 

I bring a wealth of techniques and experience to my couples practice, paying attention to what’s needed at any given moment. When it comes to helping couples create a securely-attached and thriving relationship, a handful of contemporary approaches have informed the body of work I've created. PACT—a Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy—draws from neuroscience to regulate and calm the nervous system, allowing reactivity to fade and heartfelt connection to blossom; Emotionally Focused Therapy is rooted in the innovative science of attachment and bonding; and the Gottman Method of couples therapy utilizes well-researched principles that shine a bright light on how to create and sustain a loving, lifetime relationship. 

 

Drawing from these cutting edge models, I've developed my own approach, which I call The Heart of the Couple. One of the core tenets of The Heart of the Couple is that the two of you form an entity greater than the sum of both of you—an entity with a special heart of its own. The heart of a couple needs mindful attention, plenty of compassion, and a skillfully held space to come forth and blossom into its full beauty. I take great joy in holding that space and guiding both of you to fill the heart of your relationship with everlasting loving-kindness. 

 

I enjoy working with couples of diverse backgrounds, orientations, relationship styles, and genders. I'm frequently told by couples how much they appreciate my grounded presence, non-judgmental receptivity, and loving guidance. 

 

In our sessions, I act as an ally to you both, helping each of you to reconnect with what matters most—your love for yourselves and each other. I also strongly believe in empowering you with valuable and pragmatic information along the way. In addition to what we do in session, you'll come away with practical tools beneficial for ongoing growth and transformation beyond your work with me.

 

If it’s time to pay loving attention to what matters most—the heart of your relationship—I'd be pleased to witness and guide you along the way.​