Relationship
Skillbuilding + Support
Grow Together, Not Apart
Cut through the noise, break patterns that hold you back, and learn real skills to communicate, connect, and move forward with intention. Build trust, deepen intimacy, and strengthen the partnership you actually want—without judgment, without fluff.
Let’s get started—together.
What I Offer:
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Couples Work
Relationship Skill-Building & Support
For the day-to-day work of strengthening your partnership
When it comes to relationship coaching, I keep it real, practical, and focused on what actually helps. Whether you’re stuck in the same arguments, feeling distant, or struggling to communicate, we’ll slow things down and look at what’s really happening between you. Then, I’ll help you build skills and strategies to communicate, connect, and move forward—together.
Using approaches informed by the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we’ll identify the habits and routines that get in your way and start shifting them—without judgment and at your own pace. My work is LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive of all relationship structures.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about developing practical skills, deepening connection, and strengthening your partnership.
Together, we’ll work on:
+ Breaking unhelpful patterns and learning how to reconnect
+ Asking for what you need—without blame or shutdown
+ Strengthening communication and collaboration after conflict or disagreement
+ Creating space for open, constructive dialogue and teamwork
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a relationship that can handle the challenges of day-to-day partnership, let’s talk.
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Couples Intensives
For couples ready to make real progress—fast
Sometimes you don’t need (or have time!) weekly sessions—you need focused time to reconnect, clarify, and build practical skills together. Whether you’re at a major crossroads, navigating conflict, or simply want dedicated space to strengthen your partnership, a couples intensive offers a concentrated experience that sparks progress and momentum.
Available in 3-, 6-, and 12-hour (2-day) options, we’ll dive into the patterns and habits that get in your way, focus on the areas you want to strengthen, and leave with a practical roadmap for your relationship.
What this looks like:
+ A concentrated look at the patterns that keep you stuck
+ Tools and strategies you can start using immediately
+ Space to practice reconnecting after disagreements or miscommunication
+ Clarity on your shared goals and next steps
Intensives are perfect for couples who want to reset, deepen connection, or navigate a turning point with focus and intention. If this feels like the right fit, reach out today.
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Premarital Counseling
For couples who want to start strong
You’ve said “yes”—now let’s make sure your foundation is solid. Premarital support sessions offer intentional time to explore the parts of your relationship that matter most: your values, communication styles, hopes for the future, and practical skills that keep love steady after the honeymoon phase.
This work is inclusive of all couples—gay, straight, or anywhere in between—and welcomes your faith, values, or spiritual beliefs if you want to include them. It’s not about perfection; it’s about building a strong, lasting partnership.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on:
+ Navigating conflict with clarity, care, and respect
+ Understanding each other’s needs and preferences
+ Planning around money, family, intimacy, and your shared future
+ Developing tools to support each other through life’s changes
These sessions help you feel confident, connected, and prepared as you enter this next chapter—knowing you’re in it together, for real. Let’s get started today.
So how does this usually work?
Step 1:
Start by reaching out through my contact form. I’ll get back to you and we’ll get a free 15-minute consultation set up to see if it’s a good fit.
Step 2:
If we’re all systems go after our consultation chat, then we’ll get 3 sessions on the books to complete your Comprehensive Couples Assessment + Relationship Checkup. This looks like:
1st Session: Couple’s history interview (80 minutes)
2nd Session: Individual meetings (40 minutes each)
3rd Session: We’ll sit down together, go over the findings, and make a game plan for our work together. (80 minutes)
Step 3:
We will meet regularly once a week (or every two weeks) to do the work, being intentional about checking in on the process and progress toward your goals.
If you’re doing an intensive? We’ll dive right into the issue you want to tackle and provide you with uninterrupted time to level up your relationship.
Step 4:
When you’ve met your goals as a couple, we’ll wrap up our work together and send you off into the sunset with greater clarity, more connection, helpful skills, and better communication.
FAQs
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This work is focused on relationship skill-building and support, not therapy. While I use therapy-informed tools and evidence-based methods like the Gottman Method and EFT, the goal is practical growth, stronger connection, and better communication, not diagnosing or treating mental health conditions.
In other words, our sessions are about learning and practicing strategies for a healthier, more resilient partnership, using professional guidance without entering the scope of traditional therapy.
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80-minute Initial Intake Session: (+ data analysis and summary): Comprehensive Gottman Method assessment that can include Oral History of relationship, conflict discussion, goals, and strengths. Includes time spent on my part for data analysis and creation of your relationship road map: $300
Gottman Relationship Checkup: A research-based assessment covering all key areas of your relationship. By capturing your strengths and challenges upfront, we can spend our sessions focusing on the skills and strategies that will make the biggest impact. $39 paid directly to the Gottman Institute
Subsequent 80-minute sessions devoted to time spent working on goals outlined in treatment plan and/or current life challenges or topics brought in by clients: $225.00
Couples therapy is an investment—no doubt about it. But considering your relationship impacts everything—how you show up at work, with friends, with family, and even your ability to feel joy—it’s an investment that pays off if you’re willing to put in the work.
I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for couples who need support but are working with a tighter budget. You can ask about availability of this option in our consultation.
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No. I work with couples on a private-pay basis so we have the time and freedom to focus on what truly matters—your relationship. Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis to bill, and since relationships aren’t diagnosable, they don’t fit neatly into that system. (Boo, I know.)
Private pay comes with some real benefits:
No insurance red tape – We focus on what you need, not what’s covered.
Confidential and flexible – No limits on session length or frequency.
Practical, lasting results – We go beyond quick fixes and build real skills for your partnership.
Your relationship deserves focused attention and intentional work. Let’s do this the right way.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and very couple’s journey is different. Some couples need just a few sessions to improve communication and reconnect, while others want more time to practice new skills and strengthen their partnership. What matters most isn’t the clock, it’s your commitment to showing up and applying what you learn.
For couples seeking faster progress, I also offer 3-hour focused sessions and 6–12-hour (2 day) intensives to tackle key areas, build practical strategies, and create momentum in a shorter timeframe.
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I use evidence-based practices from the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide couples in building stronger, more connected partnerships. The Gottman Method offers practical, research-backed strategies to improve communication, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen trust. EFT-informed approaches help couples understand the emotions behind disagreements and practice responding in ways that support connection and security.
Together, these tools provide a structured, skill-building approach that helps couples develop lasting strategies for communication, intimacy, and collaboration. My training and experience in relationship coaching, clinical social work, and these research-backed methods allow me to tailor sessions to your partnership’s unique strengths and goals.
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Yes, absolutely!
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I respect that faith can be a powerful part of your journey, and I honor wherever you’re at. That said, my approach isn’t faith-based—it’s all about meeting you where you are and helping you create the life , the relationship, and the kind of connection that feels right for you.
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Getting started is simple—just reach out for a free 15-minute consultation, and we’ll talk about what’s going on, what you’re hoping for, and how we can get to work on strengthening your relationship.