Couples Therapy
If you and your partner are struggling to get through a conversation without it turning into a fight, I am here to help.
I work with couples seeking support with conflict resolution, communication struggles, pre-marriage, post-marriage, power dynamics, male/female gender roles, past trauma, infidelity, trust repair, monogamy and polyamory, ENM, jealousy, etc.
Power Dynamics
Many times, a power dynamic is causing conflict. Whether a man is being emasculated or a woman is being told to “calm down,” there are many different ways this can show up. Subconsciously, a couple can inadvertently agree to submitting to the other and then become resentful because of it. This can cause dissention and disagreements.
Trust Repair
Without trust, a relationship cannot sustain or endure the inevitable stress it will encounter. I work with couples who need help to learn how to trust their partner. Vulnerability is a very scary part of trust. Past hurt, abuse, and pain causes us to lose sight of the person in front of us and project onto them, sometimes pushing them away.
Conflict
The fight about the laundry is usually not about the laundry. Holding on to feelings out of fear or getting hurt is what causes a lot of conflict about the ‘little things.’ Let’s figure out what is really bothering you and find a safe way to open up, put the fire out, and communicate about it.
