Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Chandler, Arizona AZ
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Relationships are hard! They take a lot of nurturing and a lot of work to keep them healthy. That is where I come in. With an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach, I teach couples to better recognize their own needs and their partner's needs and find a health way to communicate so that we can increase feelings of safety, closeness, and connection in their relationship.
In relationship therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples understand and transform their emotional responses to foster deeper connections. EFT focuses on identifying negative interaction patterns and the underlying emotions driving them. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I guide couples in expressing their needs and vulnerabilities, enhancing emotional bonding. Specializing in helping couples navigate challenges such as communication, conflict resolution, trust and infidelity, resentments, and life transitions, I assist partners in breaking free from destructive cycles, building trust, and developing a secure, loving relationship where both feel valued and understood.
Intimate relationships have such a wonderful potential to be a refuge for both partners. It takes a lot of guidance for a relationship to reach this kind of safety and security, though. Unfortunately, healthy relationship isn't instinctual and is built with intentional, purposeful choices from both partners. Couple therapy is all about supporting both in partners in co-creating a relationship that serves them both. Whether you have specific issues that you need to address, or you want support in developing security before your relationship faces hurdles, couple therapy can help you to develop and move towards the goals that you have for your partnership.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize an attachment and relational lens working with couples and families. I am passionate about making sure that each member of the family or couple feel heard and understood. Our work together will incorporate specific communication skills as well as understanding and meeting deeper emotional needs.
Is your relationship a bit overwhelming? Are you and your partner struggling with emotional or physical intimacy? Are conversations all of a sudden difficult and when you do talk, do they escalate to arguments quickly? Or perhaps your relationship just ended and you want to make sense of it before you can move onto your next one?
If any of these sound familiar, the good news is there is hope. The truth is that most of us were not taught how to navigate a relationship successfully, so inevitably struggle. Through couples counseling you and your partner will find ways to connect emotionally, you will learn how to truly hear what your partner is saying, and learn how to express yourself in a clear manner for your partner.
If you are wondering when is the right time for couples therapy... the simple answer is "if you are part of a couple." Couples therapy is not only to fix problems, but to enhance the relationship and to learn more about our partner. If you are ready to take that step... I am ready to help.
Life adjustments in various forms can take a toll on conflict resolution, intimacy, and connection. Resentment lies within unresolved conflict that has been buried over time. This resentment erodes at the trust and intimacy in the relationship. It can feel complicated and insurmountable at times, but I can help you get to the root of what resolution looks like, and help you build a healthier, stronger connection. Pushing you out of your comfort zone to find solutions is where growth happens, and I commit to bringing you back to emotional safety prior to leaving our session.
If relationship stress is keeping you from experiencing life the way you want to, I’d love to talk with you about how you can find freedom and hope. I provide specialized support for couples dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and emotional stress. I will work with you to find the patterns in your life that may be causing problems and then collaborate with you to find new options and restorative solutions. You don’t have to walk through this pain alone, and I’d be honored to support you as you move toward healing. Visit my website or fill out the contact form to schedule a free phone consultation, and we can chat about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right fit for you.
We can make a custom plan with custom goals for your relationship. We can talk about strengths, challenges, struggles, and anything you want to work on as a couple. We’ll talk about where you’ve been as a couple emotionally, where you are currently, and where you want to be. I also hold Gottman level 1 & 2 certifications. Gottman therapy has been scientifically proven to grow and strengthen relationships. I also have a Premarital certification and have an amazing premarital program where we can best prepare you for marriage. We can grow and strengthen your relationship for long term success!