My philosophy:

I am “marriage friendly”. When we talk I make the assumption that you are here to save your relationship. My primary focus is helping you find solutions to your marital problems rather than helping you leave your relationship when things get rocky.

You don’t have to wait until there is a crisis in your relationship to start counseling.
You might benefit from relationship or pre-marital counseling  to help you and your partner overcome challenges and establish some healthy patterns right from the start. 
 
 
What to expect:

It takes a lot of courage to honestly assess your current situation,  and commit to making changes in your relationship. In a supportive and collaborative environment, we will identify your concerns, and map out a strategy to achieve your goals. 

In session we will use skill building and insight-- abilities that can move you toward a better relationship, and also to more deeply accept whatever experience comes to you without adding the pain of struggling to make the experience go away.

We will also talk about difficult topics, like sex and money. It may be difficult to talk about these topics with such depth at first.

I work with all types of couples: married or not, straight or GLBT, long-term or just starting out. Call to learn more and schedule an initial consultation: (360) 224-0110.