Psychotherapist Ridgehaven

1. Creating a safe and respectful environment.
2. Focus on the emotional needs of clients.
3. Using an integrative approach to therapy

As a couples therapist, I find the most fulfilling part of my work in witnessing couples make positive changes in their lives. I helped many couples overcome challenges and achieve emotional intimacy and compassion for each other, resulting in a new closeness and richness in their relationships.

As a couples therapist, I worked with a couple who struggled with gender role issues, power dynamics, and a lack of shared identity in their relationship. Throughout our therapy sessions, Anna expressed her frustration and desire for a more collaborative and inclusive relationship, where both partners had equal say in important matters. David initially struggled to understand the issue, as he had been brought up with traditional gender roles and believed that the husband should be the primary decision-maker. Through guided communication and empathic listening, I facilitated open and honest conversations between Anna and David, encouraging them to express their emotions, perspectives, and needs. We explored their individual upbringings and societal influences that shaped their beliefs. We worked on developing healthy communication patterns and effective conflict resolution skills. Anna and David practiced active listening, validation, and compromise, and gradually rebuilt trust and intimacy. Through their commitment to change and their willingness to work through their issues with professional guidance, Anna and David made significant progress in their relationship. They reported feeling more connected, happier, and fulfilled in their relationship, and developed a strong sense of “we” as a couple.