Deepen Your Understanding, Strengthen Your Connection, and Make Your Relationship the Best It Can Be
Few things in life are more painful than not being able to connect positively with the person we’ve chosen to share our lives with.
You know how it feels … the late-night arguments that leave you both raw and distant, the silence that lingers long after the fight is over, the aching sense that the person who was once your closest companion now feels like a stranger.
If you’re exhausted from circling the same issues over and over – miscommunication, lack of intimacy, old wounds that never seem to heal – or you lie awake at night wondering, “How did we get here? And can we ever find our way back?” … I get it.
If you’re like many of the couples who come to me for help, you probably feel like you’re at a breaking point. You want to reconnect, but every attempt seems to backfire. Small disagreements quickly spiral into full-blown battles, or worse, icy withdrawal. You feel unseen, unvalued, or stuck in painful patterns you just can’t seem to shift, and part of you feels like you may be better off if you just stop trying. But that doesn’t make the pain and your longing to connect go away.
Believe it or not, that pain means you still have hope that you can rebuild the connection and safety you once shared … and you can.
I know how disheartening and lonely the place you’re in can feel. But you’re not alone.
Almost every couple hits a rough patch at some point, and many feel uncertain about how to navigate back to closeness and trust. This is why so many couples seek the professional support of a marriage counselor or couples therapist.
Marriage counseling and couples therapy can help you and your partner break free from the cycles that are tearing you apart.
Together, we can uncover the underlying patterns that fuel your conflicts, deepen your understanding of one another and yourselves, and rebuild the connection you both long for.
I help couples every day who are facing precisely these struggles – and I know that with the right support, healing and transformation are absolutely possible.
How Marriage Counseling & the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy Can Help
Marriage counseling and couples therapy offer a safe, dedicated space for you and your partner to step out of the heat of your daily arguments or the icy cold of your withdrawal and truly see each other again.
While we’ll definitely attend to whatever immediate issues you’re experiencing, we’ll also work together to understand the deeper needs, vulnerabilities, and attachment patterns that drive your interactions.
Through this process, you can:
- Learn tools to manage conflict in a healthy, constructive way
- Break free from toxic communication cycles
- Heal emotional wounds and rebuild trust
- Develop a deeper understanding of each other’s needs, fears, and hopes
- Improve emotional and physical intimacy
- Enhance your sense of love and connection
Many couples come into therapy hoping to fix their partners or worried that their problems are “too big” or “too entrenched” to fix. But if you’re willing to show up and do your own work, the two of you can overcome almost any obstacle and discover a renewed sense of connection and resilience.
I’ve helped couples do just this, time and time again. And I can help you, too.
You CAN start moving forward again, in an authentic, healthy, loving way – and I’m here to help you do just this.
Am I the Best Marriage Counselor or Couples Therapist for You?
My approach to marriage counseling and couples therapy is grounded in Dr. Stan Tatkin’s Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT).
As a licensed psychologist serving North Dallas, University Park, and the surrounding areas and a Level-II trained PACT therapist (meaning I have completed over 100 hours of in-person training with Stan Tatkin, as well as hundreds more hours of ongoing consultation and webinars), I bring a unique, experiential, strategic and highly effective framework to my work with couples.
PACT goes beyond surface-level problem-solving by integrating cutting-edge insights from neuroscience, attachment theory, and arousal regulation to help couples create secure, lasting bonds.
Looking at the ways we were programmed to connect in childhood, I help partners understand and reshape the unconscious dynamics that shape their relationships – the automatic reactions, fears, and needs that often drive conflict without you even realizing it – so you can develop new ways to communicate and grow as a couple.
When you work with me, you can expect:
- A deep, nuanced exploration of your relationship patterns
- An experiential, dynamic approach (we won’t just sit and talk; we’ll actively practice new ways of connecting)
- A focus on both partners’ needs, creating a sense of fairness and balance
- Tools to regulate difficult emotions and stay present even in high-stress moments
- A commitment to helping you build a secure, resilient relationship that can weather life’s challenges
It’s important to note that, because of the experiential nature of PACT, early sessions will be longer than the traditional 45-minute therapy hour, typically lasting between 2 and 3 hours. During our initial session (which must be at least 2 hours in duration), we’ll discuss future scheduling, including the length and frequency of future meetings. The good news is that these longer sessions facilitate significant changes, meaning we may not have to meet as frequently or for as long a period of time as you would with other couples therapists.
Also, in order to protect you as a couple, PACT therapists do not treat or communicate with individual partners separately outside of the designated couples sessions.
While I’ve seen the benefits of PACT time and time again, this doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best option for you.
We’re all unique individuals. We all heal and grow at varying speeds and in different ways. And as much as any one counseling or therapy technique, the connection you feel with your therapist matters. This is why no one clinician can be the best marriage counselor or couples therapist for every set of partners.
Marriage counseling and couples therapy can be vulnerable, sometimes challenging processes, and it’s essential to work with someone who helps you both feel safe, supported, and understood.
With over 14 years of experience helping couples navigate complex relational issues – including infidelity, communication breakdowns, parenting issues, emotional disconnection, and more – I bring warmth, curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for each couple’s unique journey to my work, as well as a belief in your capacity to heal and grow together.
Of course, the only way to know whether I’m the best marriage counselor or couples therapist for you is to contact me, share your story, and discover whether we’re a good fit for working together.
You don’t have to keep struggling alone. And you don’t have to settle for a relationship filled with tension, resentment, or loneliness.
Contact me today, schedule a free phone consultation, and take the first step towards better understanding each other and yourselves, navigating life’s challenges more effectively, and creating the secure, loving relationship you both desire and deserve … together.