The couple subsystem is the very foundation to which the family system is built upon. If this foundation is weak or unstable, the family will fall apart. I believe that in order for a family to thrive, the couple must have a strong and healthy relationship. Couples work has the ability to impact other areas of therapy such as family work and work with children. The function or dysfunction of the family system is directly related to the functionality of the couple. The couple's relationship and communication style, effects their resilience or ability to work through or withstand crisis.

Couple relationship issues are my passion. I specialize in relationship matters such as trust, intimacy, communication, and infidelity. I am equally passionate about working with individuals on issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and boundaries, because each of these can directly impact overall relationship satisfaction.

I have presented nationally on the topic of "Nurturing Attunement in Couples Suffering from Infidelity." I practice from an Interpersonal and Family Systems perspective. I approach each client with a keenness to understand their life story, family history, communication patterns and how these aspects shape self-perception and current problems.

Issues

• Anxiety

• Child or Adolescent

• Coping Skills

• Depression

• Divorce

• Family Conflict

• Grief

• Infidelity

• Parenting

• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

• Self Esteem

• Substance Use

• Communication issues

Specialties

• Relationship Issues

• Marital and Premarital

Types of Therapy

• Attachment-based

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

• Family / Marital

• Gottman Method

• Relational