Couples and MArriage

Are you reaching ...

… for your loved one for comfort, care, and connection, and instead feeling:

Rejected and alone?
Unsupported or misunderstood?
Not important or valued?

Don't continue to ignore these relationship problems. They are important signals to get help now.

In couples counseling, I operate from an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is an effective therapy tool that has been validated by over 20 years of ongoing research led by Dr. Sue Johnson. It is generally a short-term (8-20 sessions) approach, specifically designed for couples counseling and marriage therapy. Studies indicate that approximately 85–90% of couples show significant improvement in their relationships after engaging in this therapy.

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loved and valued
respected and appreciated
safe and supported
heard and understood
comforted and connected

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Reduce the struggle between yourself and your partner.

Begin the process of moving your relationship from suffering to healing.

EFT is a non-judgmental, collaborative and respectful approach to couples counseling and marriage therapy. It helps to strengthen and secure the bond between the couple.

Most couples seek therapy when they find themselves "stuck" in negative emotional interactions. It is this negative interaction or repetitive negative cycle of anger, blame and/or silence that keeps the couple from feeling connected. Through the process of creating a non-judgemental and safe environment, I help the couple identify and change the underlying pattern of interaction that keeps them apart. Couples begin to understand their relationship at a deeper level through the exploration of their emotional interactions and learn how to "reach" out for the other in new ways to meet their emotional needs for connection, comfort and care.

Emotionally Focused Therapy has added benefits. Effective treatment with EFT helps individuals in the relationship experience a stronger sense of safety and support that translates to added abilities to handle life's conflicts and challenges with more ease. This translates to improved relations at work. EFT can also help individuals strengthen their bonds with friends and family members. All of these improved relationships lead to a healthier, happier you.

Dr. Sue Johnson answers the question, "What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (or EFT)?"

Emotionally Focused Therapy Testimonials

“One of the few approaches to marital therapy that has been proven to be effective.”

— Jay Lebow, Ph.D, President, Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association

“EFT is one of the best documented, most substantive and well researched approaches to couple therapy.”

—Alan S. Gurman, Ph.D.

“EFT gives a proven road map to the process of change in couple therapy.”

—John Gottman, Ph.D., Bestselling author of The Seven Pricniciples for Making Marriage Work

“EFT has achieved an astounding 75% success rate. Results are lasting!”

—American Psychological Association

You can begin to feel greater calm and balance in your life. Call me at 707-637-6020 for a complimentary phone consultation, or click below to schedule an appointment.

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