Relationships are one of the most meaningful — and challenging — parts of life. Even strong couples can find themselves stuck in painful cycles of conflict, disconnection, misunderstanding, resentment, or loneliness. When communication breaks down or emotional distance grows, it can affect every aspect of life.

I help couples move beyond reactive patterns and toward deeper understanding, emotional safety, and genuine connection.

With nearly four decades of experience as a licensed therapist, combined with advanced training in relationship systems, emotional intelligence, group dynamics, and coaching, I bring both clinical expertise and practical insight to the work of helping couples heal and grow.

My approach is compassionate, direct, and highly relational. I help partners slow down the conflict cycle, better understand themselves and each other, and develop healthier ways of communicating, listening, repairing, and reconnecting.

Areas We May Work On

Couples seek therapy for many different reasons, including:

• Communication difficulties and recurring conflict

• Emotional disconnection or loneliness

• Trust issues and betrayal recovery

• Infidelity and affair repair

• High-conflict dynamics

• Life transitions and stress

• Parenting differences

• Intimacy challenges

• Career and leadership stress impacting the relationship

• Blended family challenges

• Anxiety, depression, or trauma affecting the partnership

• Premarital counseling and relationship strengthening

• Navigating neurodiversity or differing relational styles

My Approach

I view relationship challenges through a systemic lens — meaning the focus is not on blame, but on understanding the patterns and emotional dynamics that develop between people.

My work integrates:

• Relationship systems theory

• Emotional and behavioral intelligence

• Attachment-based understanding

• Communication and conflict resolution skills

• Trauma-informed therapy

• Strengths-based and growth-oriented interventions

I help couples recognize the underlying emotions, needs, fears, and protective patterns driving their interactions. Often, couples are having the same argument repeatedly without understanding the deeper emotional experience underneath it.

Therapy becomes a space where both partners can:

• Feel heard and understood

• Develop greater emotional awareness

• Build healthier communication patterns

• Strengthen empathy and emotional connection

• Rebuild trust and safety

• Learn how to repair conflict more effectively

• Create a more secure and resilient partnership

Experience and Background

I have been a licensed therapist since 1986 and have worked extensively with individuals, couples, leaders, and high-performing professionals. In addition to psychotherapy, I am a certified leadership and executive coach, facilitator, speaker, and consultant.

My background includes certifications and advanced training in:

• Behavioral and Emotional Intelligence

• Relationship Systems

• Team and Group Dynamics

• Organizational Culture

• Leadership Development

• Collaborative Practice and Coaching

This breadth of experience allows me to understand not only personal and relational dynamics, but also the pressures couples face related to careers, leadership roles, ambition, stress, and work-life integration.