Couples Therapy

What To Expect From Couples Therapy

In my sessions, I utilize a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, focusing on enhancing attachment and connection as the primary goal of therapy. By fostering deeper emotional connections, we can reduce conflict, improve communication, and help both partners feel safer and more connected.

Through an attachment lens, I explore each individual’s childhood and family patterns to understand their behaviors and how these influence the relationship. My goal in working with couples is to serve as a guide rather than a referee; I want to help you identify and change negative patterns to communicate in new, healthier ways.

EFT for Couples

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) enhances relationships by prioritizing the emotional bond between partners. In our sessions, I will help you strengthen this bond by identifying negative cycles, uncovering underlying emotions, and learning to respond to each other in new ways. EFT resonates with me as a therapist due to its focus on our fundamental human need for connection. When we are deeply connected, we create a foundation for a fulfilling life, enriching our emotional, physical, and social well-being.

Here are some key ways EFT improves romantic partnerships:

EFT encourages partners to recognize and express their emotions, leading to better understanding and empathy.
By addressing attachment needs, EFT helps couples strengthen their emotional connection, fostering a sense of safety and security.
EFT creates a safe space for partners to be vulnerable, allowing them to share fears and insecurities, which deepens intimacy.
Couples learn new communication skills to express their needs and feelings more effectively, enhancing mutual understanding.
EFT equips couples with tools to address issues collaboratively, helping them work through challenges together.