Couples Counseling in Florida and Oregon
You may care deeply about each other and still get caught in arguments that go nowhere. One of you wants to talk right away. The other needs room to think. By the time you try again, both of you feel misunderstood.
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Couples counseling gives us time to look at what is happening between you and what each of you needs.
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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida. In our online sessions, we can explore the patterns between you, how you respond to stress, and what each of you would like to change.
Looking at the Pattern
We begin by discussing what is working in your relationship, where you feel stuck, and what you each hope to change. Looking closely at a recent disagreement can help us understand the feelings and assumptions that shape it.
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My approach includes attention to emotions, mindfulness, and communication. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I've also taught graduate courses in couples counseling and relationship education. The work we choose needs to make sense for your relationship and goals.
What You Would Like to Do Differently
Your conversations may involve emotional needs, responses to stress, distance, hurt, or changes in trust. We can also make room for differences in interests, communication, and expectations.
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We can work toward:
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Recognizing recurring patterns
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Putting feelings and needs into words
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Identifying changes each of you would like to make
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Your different perspectives can help us understand what each of you needs.
Questions About Couples Counseling
What happens when we join the waitlist?
I’ll reach out to arrange an initial consultation call. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for, whether we might be a good fit, and my upcoming availability. From there, I can give you an estimated timeframe for starting or offer referrals if another option would better meet your needs.
What if we see the problem differently?
​Your different perspectives matter. We can explore what each of you experiences during a disagreement, including the feelings, expectations, and responses that keep the pattern going.
Will games or fandom be part of our sessions?
Shared interests can offer useful ways to talk about connection and conflict. Let me know whether that feels relevant to you. The focus is the relationship you want help with.
Can we meet online, and what does it cost?
I offer online couples counseling for adults in Florida and Oregon. Sessions are $185 for 50 minutes. Include where each partner will be located during appointments when you join the waitlist.