Have you and your partner been sweeping things under the rug? Increased stress, broken trust, and life transitions tend to shine a spotlight on the elements of our relationships we've hoped would go away or tried our best to ignore. It can cause us to act in ways we never thought possible. When our relationship has become the source of distress we often create a negative story of our partner that is difficult to re-write. Once our mind views our partner as a source of hurt and pain, it's hard to see them as anything but potential danger.
I treat couples and families experiencing high levels of conflict, high stress, and deep hurt. I help clients identify the behaviors that are counterproductive to their desire for connection. Through this awareness you can begin to interact in ways that leave you open to a renewed relationship based in mutual respect, trust, understanding, and closeness.
Because of the uniqueness encompassing our lives, my approach to therapy is to come from a position of openness and respect. The client – therapist relationship is an important factor in effectiveness. What is consistent in my approach is: collaboration, an empathetic attitude, and humor. Much like you would hope for in your significant relationships.