Marriage Counseling and Couples Counseling is a major focus for my practice. I have seen much success in helping couples repair their relationship and move into a happier, healthier life together. Whether you are just needing some help with smaller issues or you have major relationship trauma such as infidelity, I have the training, experience and tools to guide you through it.
I have been licensed since 1996, and in full time private practice since 2003. I work with a wide range of individuals and couples. I have trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples with Sue Johnson, and participated in the EFT externship with Sue in 2014. EFT is widely considered to be one of the most effective couples therapy methods.
I also help parents resolve issues or conflicts around their parenting, and develop skills in dealing effectively with their children.
I work with couples trying to save their relationship but if the relationship is beyond repair then I can provide divorce coaching to work towards a collaborative divorce. I work with divorced couples to help them learn how to co-parent effectively for the sake of their children. I wrote a book on divorcing peacefully, you can see more about the book on the products tab above.
I strongly believe that the challenging work of real personal growth is best accomplished in an atmosphere of safety, caring and support, and am dedicated to providing this for my clients.
I trained in Relational Gestalt Therapy with Erving and Miriam Polster in San Diego, and later with the Pacific Gestalt Institute in Los Angeles. This is a powerful experiential and process oriented approach that is highly effective in working with PTSD and early trauma.
I have experience working with adult survivors of molest and other forms of child abuse, as well as with adult children of alcoholics.
For those with insurance, I am able to provide you with an appropriate billing statement to assist you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company.
Call or email me today to get started on the path to a happier, healthier relationship.
