Counseling for Individuals, Couples, and Families (In-Person + Teletherapy)

If you’re here, chances are something feels stuck—inside you, between you and your partner, or within your family. You don’t need to “hit rock bottom” to start therapy. Many people reach out simply because they’re tired of repeating the same painful pattern and want a calmer, healthier way forward.

In my practice, I provide individual, couples, and family counseling. The most common reason people contact me is relationship stress—partners, spouses, parent/child dynamics, and close relationships that feel strained or disconnected. I bring Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) expertise and a supportive, down-to-earth style to help you feel more secure, connected, and understood.

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Couples & Marriage Counseling (EFT)

Most couples don’t come in because they stopped loving each other. They come in because they’re caught in a loop they can’t seem to break—arguments that keep repeating, emotional distance, or a rupture that changed the relationship.

Couples therapy may be a good fit if:

  • You have the “same fight” over and over (different topic, same feeling)
  • One of you pushes to talk, the other shuts down—or you both feel unheard
  • You feel like roommates, disconnected, or constantly tense
  • Trust was damaged (affair, betrayal, broken agreements, secrecy)
  • You want to stay together, but you don’t know how to repair what’s happening

What we focus on in sessions

My primary couples model is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I use it because it’s practical—and because the changes tend to hold up outside the therapy room. In simple terms, EFT helps us:

  1. Name the cycle (your relationship “dance”)
  2. Understand what’s underneath the cycle (hurt, fear, loneliness, longing, feeling unsafe)
  3. Create new moments of connection—so you can respond differently and rebuild closeness

EFT is based on attachment theory: the idea that adults, just like children, do best when they have a secure emotional bond and a relationship that feels emotionally safe.

What you can expect

After we identify your pattern, we’ll slow down the hot moments—where things escalate or shut down—and practice new ways to:

  • De-escalate conflict
  • Speak more clearly about needs and emotions (without blame)
  • Hear each other without defensiveness
  • Repair after hard conversations
  • Rebuild trust and emotional safety step by step

This isn’t “communication tips” only. It’s deeper work that helps you feel like you’re on the same team again.

Goals couples commonly want

Most couples I work with aren’t looking for a “perfect” relationship—they want a calmer, more secure one. They usually hope for fewer fights and shutdowns, more steady repair after conflict, and conversations that don’t spiral into blame or distance. Many also want to feel more affection and emotional closeness again, and to trust that their relationship can handle stress without falling apart.

Learn more about EFT couples work here.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is a supportive space to focus on you—your stress, emotions, patterns, and life transitions—so you can feel more steady, confident, and grounded, and bring healthier energy into your relationships and everyday life.

Many people come in for:

  • Anxiety, worry, panic, or feeling constantly “on edge”
  • Depression, low motivation, numbness, or feeling unlike yourself
  • Grief and loss (a loved one, a job, a relationship, a life chapter)
  • Stress, burnout, or a major transition
  • Relationship patterns that repeat—no matter how much you try to “think your way out of it”

I often hear: “I know what I should do… but I can’t seem to do it.” Individual therapy helps us understand the pattern underneath that stuck feeling.

What we do in individual sessions

On my Individual Therapy page, I describe how individuals can get stuck in internal cycles—just like couples do—and how awareness can be the turning point. In our work together, we’ll focus on:

  • Understanding your inner pattern (thoughts, feelings, triggers, coping habits)
  • Building emotional steadiness (so emotions feel manageable—not scary)
  • Strengthening boundaries and self-trust
  • Healing grief and life disruptions
  • Creating practical changes you can carry into daily life

I also keep a strong relationship lens: even when you come in alone, we can explore how your relationships impact your mental health—and how your growth changes the way you relate.

Learn more about Individual Therapy here.

Family & Relationship Counseling

Not all relationship struggles are romantic. This work is for families and close relationships that feel tense, distant, or overwhelmed—helping you communicate more clearly, reduce reactivity, and reconnect with more respect and understanding.

Family/relationship counseling can help when:

  • Conversations escalate quickly or end in shutdown
  • There’s ongoing resentment, criticism, or emotional cut-off
  • A family is coping with grief, change, or long-standing tension
  • You want healthier boundaries and better repair after conflict

This work is about improving how you communicate and reconnect—without turning therapy into a place where anyone gets blamed.

Common Issues I Help With

Many people come in with relationship stress that overlaps with personal challenges. This section outlines common concerns I work with—so you can quickly see if what you’re dealing with is something we can address together.

  • Depression & Anxiety — feeling low, worried, reactive, or emotionally drained
  • Panic attacks (and sometimes phobias) — learning calming tools and understanding triggers
  • Sexual / intimacy concerns — reducing shame, improving communication, rebuilding closeness
  • Medical and health concerns — coping support, stress reduction, relationship impact
  • Grief and loss — making space for grief while helping you function and reconnect
  • Work and career stress — boundaries, burnout recovery, and emotional regulation
  • Stress management — practical skills + deeper pattern work
  • Addiction & recovery — support for change, repair, and stability
  • Parenting and family issues — communication, roles, and healthier family dynamics
  • Conflict resolution — learning to repair, not just argue differently

How to Choose: Individual or Couples Therapy

It’s very common to wonder: “Do I need therapy for me—or for us?” Psychology Today describes individual therapy as more personal and explorative, while couples therapy focuses more on communication and conflict resolution for the health of the relationship.

Here’s a practical guide:

Couples therapy is often the best fit when:

  • The main problem is the relationship dynamic
  • You keep getting stuck in the same loop together
  • You want help repairing trust, closeness, and teamwork
  • You want a therapist to help you change the pattern in real time, as it happens between you

Individual therapy is often the best fit when:

  • You feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or burned out
  • You need space to process grief, identity changes, or life transitions
  • You want to understand your patterns and build stronger emotional stability

Sometimes the best plan is both

Some couples do couples work while one or both partners also do individual therapy. If you’re unsure, we can talk through your goals and choose the best starting point.

Therapy Methods I Use

I work in a way that’s warm and supportive, but also structured. We won’t just “talk about the problem”—we’ll understand the pattern and practice new ways of responding.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT is my core framework for couples work. It focuses on identifying the cycle, understanding attachment needs, and helping partners build a more secure emotional bond.

Attachment-based work

Attachment work helps make sense of why certain moments feel so intense—like fear of rejection, fear of not being enough, fear of losing connection. When we name those needs clearly, the relationship often softens and becomes safer.

Family-systems perspective

A family-systems lens helps us understand roles, patterns, and how stress moves through a relationship or family over time. It’s not about blaming the past—it’s about creating new options in the present.

Practical tools (so change continues between sessions)

Depending on what you need, we may also use:

  • Emotion-regulation tools for calmer conflict
  • Structured communication exercises
  • “Repair” steps after arguments
  • Small weekly practices (“homework”) that build new habits

Options & Formats

Everyone’s situation is different, so I offer a few flexible ways to work together—whether you prefer meeting in person or online, want to begin on your own, or need a more focused format to help your relationship feel stable again.

In-person sessions + teletherapy

I offer in-person counseling and teletherapy sessions. If you have a busy schedule, travel often, or simply feel more comfortable at home, teletherapy can be a great option.

“What if my partner won’t come?”

This comes up a lot. On my Services page, I share that when only one partner begins, the growth the other person sees can sometimes motivate them to join later. Even if you start alone, you can still make meaningful changes in the dynamic.

Couples Intensive (3-Day Retreat-Style Option)

For some couples—especially in crisis—weekly sessions can feel too slow. In an older workshop format I offered, I described an Intensive 3-Day retreat-style private marriage counseling option as an alternative, typically involving 2 hours Friday evening and about 5–6 hours on Saturday and Sunday (with breaks). This format can be helpful when couples feel like “the wheels are coming off,” are contemplating divorce, or feel they’ve lost love and attachment and want a focused reset.

Rates & Insurance

Rates
$150 per 50-minute session

Insurance
I do not bill insurance directly, however, I will provide you with a superbill at the time of service which will have all of the information necessary for your provider to reimburse you. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

  • Do I have mental health benefits?
  • What is my deductible and has it been met?
  • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
  • How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
  • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
  • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Reduced Fee
Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis.

Payment
Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment.

Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the treatment as booked.

Contact
Questions?  Please contact me for further information.

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