On-Again, Off-Again Relationships: Relationships that cycle through phases of closeness and separation can be exhausting and confusing. Our couples counseling sessions aim to out a stop to the back-and-forth. I aim to help partners understand the root causes of their ambivalence, improve communication, and establish a more stable relationship decision – whether that means creating a more fulfilling commitment, or ultimately deciding it is best to walk away.
Effective Conflict Management: Disagreements and conflict in marriage and relationships is normal and to be expected. Counseling can help you shift the tone from an atmosphere of competition to one of collaboration. By learning supportive problem solving skills, your partner and you are empowered to get on the same team and begin working through differences in a lasting manner. Better still, these skills can be applied to future conflicts so that they no longer undermine intimacy or create division in the relationship.