Let’s bring the joy back to your relationship.

We often come to therapy to get rid of a symptom because we hate that we do these things.

What does this yield from traditional therapy? Solutions, problem-solving, coping strategies! These may only give short relief, but not actually solve the problem.

Actually, the dissonance created by pushing away, dismissing, or numbing our pain causes our distress.

I will help you feel safe being curious about the symptoms and bring relationship to this part of you. When you choose me as a healing companion, you will be surprised at how much capacity for healing lies within.

You are not your diagnosis and your diagnosis is not a life sentence. If you're curious about yourself and want to access your body's internal wisdom, reach out today!

I will help you identify and interrupt negative interaction patterns that cause relationship distress.

I offer a clear, structured path to increase emotional intelligence and awareness, to recognize and express your emotional needs more effectively, and to respond to your partner in a meaningful and “felt” way. 

I am formally trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which means faster, more lasting healing. If you are looking for experiential therapy where you feel like you've accomplished something each session, schedule your free consultation to see if we're a good fit.

SOFTEN for Open-Hearted Communication

All in one day, learn and practice the skills every couple needs for open-hearted communication in this in-person workshop. Choose from two modules:

Module 1:

Increase emotional intelligence by understanding the mechanics of emotion.

Interrupt conflict patterns by tracking your unique conflict cycle and getting on the same frequency.

Assemble your emotional experience with more depth and clarity. Communicate in a way that invites responsiveness.

Module 2:

You’re open to your partner’s experience and feel safe to let your partner witness yours on a deeper scale. You’re ready to heal complex issues and create intimacy from the inside out.

Have more choice during distress by participating in experiential exercises designed to befriend protective parts and leverage self-leadership.

Access self-compassion, confidence, and insight with Internal Family Systems Therapy.

SOFTEN for Open-Hearted Communication

An E-course to learn how to interrupt negative patterns, regulate intense emotions, and have more skillful communication and loving connection.

What you get:

2 hours of video instruction across 6 chapters

Experiential exercises to physiologically prepare for communication

Worksheets to practice skill-building

6-Step guide to open-hearted communication

6 Practices to cultivate closeness

A fast track to disarming protection, de-escalating conflict, and feeling more deeply attuned to self and partner.

Two months of therapy in two days.

There are two pathways to choose from which will be determined at the pre-session visit. Some relationships need attention at the foundation, including de-escalation and communication. Others are ready to tackle key conversations or unresolved relationship issues.

What you get:

One pre-session virtually

Two five-hour days of in-person therapy with experiential exercises