Couple & Marital Therapy
I specialize in working with couples who want to learn concrete communication skills, work on improving their sexual intimacy by rediscovering desire and drive, and those finding their way through transitions and changes in life.
Sometimes relationships can start to feel stagnant, stale, distant, or disappointing. Maybe you and your partner have lost your loving connection in the busy, mundane whirlwind that is life. Maybe you feel like you’ve lost yourself in the relationship trying to make everyone else happy.
Do you find yourselves feeling more like roommates? Are your arguments going in seemingly predictable circles that you can’t quite break out of? Is it difficult to remember the last time you had sex, let alone showed any type of physical affection more than a quick kiss or side hug? If any of this resonates with you, let’s start our work together.
We may be a great fit if you are looking for support with any of the following:
Communication & conflict resolution
We will take a systemic approach to looking at your communication/conflict resolution cycle(s). We will dig deeper into each partner’s inner experience during conflict, explore family of origin patterns, and help you find ways to use your unique communication style and needs to your and your partner’s benefit.
Sex, intimacy, & desire
We will explore values and personal preferences to grow your relationship around physical connection. There is no “one size fits all” approach to improving sex and intimacy within your relationship. Your values and preferences are respected and valued in our therapy together. We will explore desire differences and learn how to manage these differences in ways that support your growth.
Life transitions
Whether we like it or not, life transitions (having/adopting a child, loss of a family member, starting a new career, separation, moving, etc) usually have an affect on multiple aspects of our lives. You may be experiencing added stress and other frustrating symptoms. This can show up in your relationships through irritability, trouble focusing, feeling distant or disorganized, and/or feeling overwhelmed. We will explore how you and your partner can break these stress patterns to find cohesion in your life again.
Other areas you may be looking for support with at Whole Hearts Counseling LLC:
Infidelity | Cultural differences/ interracial dynamics | Kink/eroticism | Parenting | In-laws/extended family Boundaries | Social life | Emotional regulation | Sexuality
