I have specialized training in marriage and relationship counseling. We need our relationships, to help us shoulder the challenges of life, but also to discover who we are in the deepest sense. But old ideas of ourselves and deep inner patterns can obscure and cloud our judgment, and we can find ourselves living out our relationship in patterns that are in the way. When a couple wants to move forward there is always a way. I can help you clear away the distortions, find the language of understanding, that can help you to grow together.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Couples & Sex Therapy, Discernment Counselor, Healing Separation, Co-Parenting, Non-Adversarial Divorce Support
I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. These three trainings are extremely important when working with couples. My entire practice is geared toward couples and co-parents, and I am not a general therapist. You will see the difference in with me as a provider who works exclusively with couples.
Couples therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which a therapist with clinical experience working with couples, helps two people involved in a romantic relationship gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict and improve relationship satisfaction utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions. Couples therapy tends to involve the following general elements: A focus on a specific problem (i.e. sexual difficulties, infidelity, jealousy) Active participation on the part of the therapist in treating the relationship itself, rather than each individual separately. Solution-focused, change-oriented interventions early on in treatment.
A clear establishment of treatment objectives.
As an LMFT, relationships and marriage counseling has long been a specialty (since 1985) I also co-authored a book on the topic: The Secret of Love, Unlock the Mystery, Unleash the Magic
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You might be finding yourself disconnected from your partner and the both of you feeling exhausted, hurt, and defeated with not being able to understand each other, leaving you wondering how the both of you even got to this point. The relationship that once felt like your place to land, may no longer feel like the safe haven it once was. My passion is in helping marriages and couples heal and restore by utilizing my advanced training in emotionally focused couples therapy to help you understand the underlining messages in your negative patterns and begin restoring your intimate bond through practicing new ways of communicating. I am ready and here to help you both find your way back to each other. If you are interested in learning more feel free to copy and paste the following link to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation: https://calendly.com/plumeriacounselingpllc/30min
I work almost exclusively with couples to navigate infidelity, lost intimacy and physical connection, as well as patterns of arguing which may seem endless and hopeless.
Please see the practice statement below for an expanded explanation. Relationship and marriage therapy training include EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Gottman method, IBCT (Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy), Collaborative Couples therapy, and PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program).
Relationship issues cover a vast array of areas in our lives. We have relationships with our immediate families, extended families, friends, romantic partners, co-workers, and supervisors -- just to name a few! At times, these relationships can become complex, or even toxic to our well-being. Understanding how to best navigate your current relationships, and even uncover patterns of relating, can greatly improve your relationships and reduce overall stress in your life.