Service
Couples
Therapy
For partners who feel distant, stuck in the same argument, or recovering from a rupture. We’ll slow the conflict down and rebuild trust, friendship and connection.
Session
75 minutes
Format
In person · Online
Insurance
Out-of-network
Fee
$220
Is this for you?
Couples therapy may help if…
You don’t have to be on the brink to benefit. Many couples come in simply to get back to feeling like a team.
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The same argument keeps coming back
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You feel more like roommates than partners
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Trust has been shaken by an affair or secret
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You’re walking on eggshells to avoid conflict
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Intimacy has faded or feels complicated
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A new baby or a move has changed everything
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You disagree on big decisions about the future
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You want a strong foundation before marriage
What to expect
Your journey, one gentle step at a time
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Week 1
Free consultation
A 15-minute call with you both to hear what’s happening and check we’re a good fit.
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Weeks 1–3
Assessment
A joint session plus one individual session each, so I understand both perspectives.
3
Weeks 4+
Doing the work
Sessions focused on communication, repair and the patterns beneath your conflict.
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Over time
Moving forward
We review progress together and space out sessions as you feel more connected.
Approaches
What we might use together
Every plan is tailored. These are the evidence-based approaches I draw on most when working with couples.
Gottman
Gottman Method
Practical tools for managing conflict, deepening friendship and rebuilding trust.
EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Understand the emotional cycle beneath your arguments and rebuild a secure bond.
Repair
Affair recovery
A structured, paced path for working through betrayal and deciding what comes next.
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We stopped having the same fight every week. Now we actually talk about what’s underneath it — and we like each other again.
J. & M. · Couples therapy, 6 months · shared with permission
Questions
About couples therapy
Can’t find your answer? Ask during your free consultation — there are no silly questions.
What if my partner doesn’t want to come?
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Will you take sides?
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Can you help after an affair?
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Do you work with LGBTQIA+ and non-traditional relationships?
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Other ways I can help
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Ready when you are. Let’s talk.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.
Phone
Studio
1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm
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