COUPLES COUNSELING
I provide counseling for couples using a combination of Gottman Method, EFT, and Existential-Humanism.
Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach based on four decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman which combines assessment, practical/tactical relationship skillbuilding, and existential therapy with goals to:
- Disarm conflicting verbal communication
- Increase intimacy, respect, and affection
- Remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy in conflicting situations
- Create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship
- Develop and strengthen a sense of shared meaning and life vision
Additional couples counseling services:
- Pre-marital counseling
- Early relationship counseling
- Decision of whether or not to have children
WHAT TO EXPECT
I ask couples to intially meet weekly with the possibility of meeting every-other-week for maintenance and ongoing interventions.
Couples should expect a minimum of 10-12 sessions (and often more) in order to experience meaningful impacts and change to the relationship.
For teletherapy, I ask that you join from the same room and device.
Regardless of marital status, I will encourage you to read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work or Hold Me Tight
| Free Initial Consultation (30 mins) |
We will meet by phone or video for a brief initial consultation to determine if I am the right counselor for you, and I will also determine if your needs are a good fit for my approach and practice. |
| Session 1 (90 mins) |
A thorough but conversational intake to gather information about the history and current dynamics of the relationship |
| Session 2-3 (90 mins) |
In this session we look at your personal backgrounds, including family history. |
| Sessions 4+ (55 mins) |
We will work toward your relationship goals using information from the intake sessions, experiential/dynamic discussions, and education |
COUPLE RATES & INSURANCE
Initial 2 sessions (90 mins): $200
Sessions 3+ (50-Minutes): $175
30-Minute Extension: $60
I offer a sliding scale when possible for clients with financial restrictions and am happy to discuss this with you in our initial consultation.
Couples counseling is typically not reimbursable through insurance networks, whether in- or out-of-network.
