Due to liability and insurer constraints, I am currently only accepting couples located in GA at the time of service.

I am skilled at supporting couples navigating the impact of loss/grief, infidelity, trauma, family of origin narratives on current functioning, life transitions, parenting, and communication challenges. I am also skilled at supporting couples in which one or both individuals identify as neurodivergent (eg. autistic, diagnosed with AuDHD, ADHD, OCD, etc). I generally draw from the Gottman Method, which is an evidence-based approach that focuses on improving connection and communication between couples, while also integrating other methods, including Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Terry Real's approaches.

I welcome any couple at any stage in their relational journey. I have supported LGBTQIA+, poly-, and ethically non-monogamous couples. Being married and/or engaged is NOT prerequisites for seeking couples therapy. I have experience supporting folks determining whether they would like to commit to their partner long-term, those already in committed partnerships, individuals determining whether they would like to open their relationship, those exploring the possibility of separation and/or divorce, and individuals who have been married for decades.

I follow the Gottman Method's assessment process for couples which includes a 90-minute initial session with the couple and two subsequent individual 60-min assessment sessions (one per individual in the couple). After this, I offer 60-min sessions for couples.

In couples therapy, the individuals together as a couple (rather than the individuals separately) are considered my client. This means that while I hold all information confidential within the context of couples therapy, I am not held to the same standards of confidentiality between the individuals in the couple, unless I have ethical concerns. This prevents triangulation in the couples therapy dynamic. I review this nuance in detail with couples during consultations and the initial assessment session to ensure everyone is aware and able to consent to these policies.

Because couples therapy also relies heavily on non-verbal communication, I strongly recommend that couples be present in the same physical location and on the same computer screen when engaging in couples therapy virtually. I have found this supports clients in maintaining connection with their partners throughout sessions.

Understanding that we will all begin getting to know each other, you can expect our first session to include questions about the history of your relationship, highs and lows throughout its duration, points of ongoing conflict, and hopes for relationship. This is an opportunity for me to hear more about your experiences (both past and present), explore what you are hoping for in therapy, and provide you with an opportunity to ask any questions you have for me.

If either of you have had previous experiences in therapy, I will generally ask what has felt both supportive and unsupportive in the past.

Because we will continue getting to know each other throughout the duration of our time together, this is not the only time we have to understand your experiences and their potential impact. I understand that trust is earned in any relationship, so I respect and validate the need to build a relational foundation in the therapeutic space before disclosing and/or processing particularly difficult experiences.

I recommend that couples complete the initial 90-min session and subsequent individual 60-min assessment sessions within a month to promote rapport building. I also recommend that couples schedule follow up sessions for at least every other week for the first 1-2 months to promote continued rapport building and identification of goals.