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Some seasons bring real conflict to the surface, like a betrayal that needs to be addressed directly, or an argument that resurfaces no matter how many times you've tried to resolve it. Other seasons are steadier, and that's exactly when it makes sense to invest in your relationship, before a big transition adds pressure, or simply because you want to keep growing together.
Relationship counseling looks different for every couple, depending on what season you're navigating. That's why I rely on the Gottman Method, an approach built on over 40 years of research into what actually helps couples reconnect, whatever brought them in.
Relationships Naturally Adapt & Evolve Through Many Seasons
We'll start with a comprehensive assessment. We'll look closely at how you communicate, how you handle conflict, and where disconnection tends to creep in.
From there, we build a plan grounded in what the research actually shows helps couples reconnect: specific tools for managing conflict without it spiraling, ways to turn toward each other instead of away, and a framework for rebuilding trust and intimacy where it's been lost.
How This Plays Out In Therapy
I'm not here to evaluate whether your relationship is headed toward divorce. What that research actually revealed is that there are measurable differences between the ways couples handle conflict, specific patterns that either build connection or erode it. I've trained specifically in those patterns, so I can help you shift toward the ones that strengthen intimacy and move conflict in a more productive direction.
In his research, Dr. John Gottman predicted with 93.6% accuracy which couples would divorce, simply by observing how they handled conflict.
What Is the Gottman Method?
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What to Know Before You Start
That's common, and it doesn't mean the work can't succeed this time. Different approaches work differently for different couples, and the Gottman Method's structured, research-based framework is often a different experience than more general couples therapy.
What if we've already tried couples therapy before and it didn't help?
No. My role isn't to determine who's right. It's to help you both understand what's actually happening between you, and build a way through it that works for your relationship, not one partner's version of it.
Will you take sides during a session?
Yes. Rebuilding trust after a betrayal is something I’ve helped many couples navigate. We’ll use a structured process to address what happened and to rebuild the relationship going forward.
Can couples therapy help after an affair or betrayal?
Sessions are collaborative. We'll work through specific patterns in how you communicate and handle conflict, practice new tools together in real time, and connect what we're working on back to your actual day-to-day relationship.
What does a typical session actually look like?
No. It's equally effective for couples who want to strengthen an already-good relationship, prepare for a major transition, or build stronger habits before small issues become bigger ones.
Is the Gottman Method only for couples in crisis?
It helps, but it's not required to begin. Many couples start with one partner more certain than the other. Part of the early work is creating enough safety and clarity that both partners want to stay engaged in the process.
Do both partners need to be equally on board to start?
There's no fixed number. Some couples come in for a specific issue and see real movement in a matter of months. Others stay longer to keep building on their progress. We'll set goals together early on and revisit them regularly.
How many sessions does couples therapy typically take?
Unlike approaches based mainly on talk and insight, the Gottman Method is built on decades of observational research into what actually predicts connection or disconnection. Sessions are structured around a real assessment and specific, evidence-based interventions, not just open-ended conversation.
What makes the Gottman Method different from other couples therapy?
The session most couples choose for deeper, more substantial work, giving you the time to work without feeling rushed.
$275
80-minute sessions
A focused session length well suited to ongoing, weekly work as you build toward your goals together.
$200
55-minute sessions
Every session is focused entirely on you and your relationship, with no distractions, no rushed agenda, just the time and attention this work deserves.
A Straightforward Investment in Your Relationship
Couples therapy Session Rates
