Psychotherapist, Consultant, Speaker
Choosing the Right Therapist
Why It's Important to Choose the Right Therapist for Your Marriage
Because marriage is one of the most, if not the most important relationship of our adult lives, nothing can be more vital than ensuring it is as strong as it can be. Whether we disconnect through infidelity or other conflicts, the support we seek in helping us repair that bond is equally important. Make sure you research the experience of any potential therapist to whom you entrust the precious work of marriage counseling. Individual therapy and couples' therapy are very different in nature. Couples' therapy requires a deeper understanding in how the lives of two people (their pasts, their current emotional worlds, and their "relational roadmaps") intertwine.
The work I do with couples is informed by what we've learned about the ways people "attach" to others as well as how emotions advise our needs, how we understand those needs, and communicate them to others.
In addition, trauma experienced by one or both spouses, whether before or during the marriage will have a profound impact on the connection. Many therapists either specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma OR specialize in couples' therapy. Few combine the two. Being mindful of how trauma may be impacting the relationship ensures this impact is addressed thoroughly.
AVAILABLE FOR COUPLES WORKSHOPS OR AS KEYNOTE TO COUPLES RETREATS!
Couple Session Format:
