I believe we all find ourselves stuck at different times of our lives. In close relationships where we hope to feel accepted and safe, many of us find ourselves feeling hurt and alone. Given our brains natural movement towards protection, we can easily become guarded and show less and less of our true self to the person we care about. As a result, relationships can become increasingly stuck in destructive communication patterns. Within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship, we can understand emotional and relational patterns that keep stuck.
Using new advances in Attachment Theory and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, I help couples get to the roots of their conflict, navigating around defensiveness to develop true understanding and connection. As we learn to live more freely as our authentic self, we both increase opportunity to be known and deepen our capacity for closer relationships.
I have helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, relational difficulties, life transitions, trauma from abuse, and parenting struggles. My passion for this work is partly fueled by my own history of challenges, as well as my experience as a husband, father, and foster parent. Call me for an initial session or a phone consult.