Marriage and Couples Therapy in Santa Rosa

Most couples who call me about counseling do so because they are stuck in a negative communication cycle. Common cycles that I work with involve blame, criticism, and distancing. Couples often feel like they’re having the same argument again and again but can’t seem to get unstuck. For some couples, the negative cycle is present in most interactions. Others find that they can mostly avoid conflict by steering clear of danger zones yet this avoidance creates a more distant and unsatisfying relationship.

My work with couples involves developing new communication patterns that create openness and understanding. Counseling enables couples to share their needs and their experiences of their struggles. As couples feel safer, more effective and satisfying ways of relating can be practiced in therapy and then used at home.

My practice is non-discriminatory and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals are welcome.