SERVICES
Couples & Marriage Coaching
Intimacy and sexuality are the cornerstones of every joyful relationship. And with my results-oriented coaching, I can help you experience a closeness you never imagined possible. My expertise is in helping couples at all stages of their relationship, from premarital counseling, to those who have been married for decades, looking for that spark of romance once again. Life happens in every stage of a relationship, but I can help you navigate through those changes to an even fuller, deeper, and more enriching relationship.
Maybe it's time for a "couples makeover"? Sometimes we need to change our head to change our heart in order to really experience the rewards of a happy relationship. Learning
to make loving decisions is often the first step. Getting unstuck isn't easy, but with my style of solutions-oriented marriage coaching, we begin to work immediately on some of the biggest issues facing couples: Conflict repair, learning to negotiate, and getting your needs met.
Whether you're trying to make love work, or facing the challenge of divorce, a healthy relationship is possible. Couples coaching is an excellent opportunity to enhance, or repair, your relationship. Intimate relationships can cause tremendous friction and coaching can help you develop
positive communication and relationship skills, enhance intimacy and challenge negative relationship patterns during any stage of your relationship. Some specific situations include:
- Communication style differences
- Conflict resolution; learning to compromise and collaborate
- Sexuality and intimacy issues
- Separation and/or divorce
- Ambivalence and commitment in your marriage
- Dissatisfaction with your partner's and/or your roles and responsibilities
Obstacles to Intimacy
There are obstacles to intimacy, to be sure; particularly for couples trying to create and sustain a loving relationship in an environment as incredibly stressful and competitive as we live in today. I intimately know the challenges that you face and can help you navigate these obstacles including:
- Untreated struggles with depression, stress or anxiety
- Social deficits such as difficulty communicating and listening with empathy
- Attentional Disorder such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Addictions: Substances or behavioral habits including compulsive spending, working, Internet activity
- Unresolved resentment following events such as emotional or physical affairs
- Family of Origin issues including childhood physical, sexual or emotional abuse
Individual Coaching
Changes in relationships, family or work can upset the balance in your life and coaching helps restore that balance. Some specific situations include:
- Relationship conflict
- Co-dependency/adult child of an alcoholic
- Depression/anxiety/stress
- Men's/women's issues
- Career change/conflict in the workplace
- General life transitions