Can you answer YES to the following questions?

Have you ever thought that your partner or spouse has a drinking problem?

Couples therapy is, fundamentally, relationship therapy. Too often, relationships break down because conversations that are important to have - simply do not happen. When communication breaks down or is just difficult one person walks out on the other while the problem remains or even gets larger.
 

In couples or relationship therapy, I provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere in which people can talk and find new ways to reach each other. More than that, I also provide and teach skills with which each person can communicate in more productive and more satisfying ways than they have ever done before.

There is a well-known phrase:
"Life is about showing up." 
 
People who come to couples therapy deserve tremendous credit for simply making the effort to show up. Over time, by "showing up," each of us can learn more about the other than we had assumed we knew and ever imagined that we had previously known. From there a deeper understanding and more rewarding relationship begins and naturally develops.

Ask about my exercise: "The 15-Minute Conversation."
 

FAMILY THERAPY

• A  healthy family fulfills deep needs for tenderness, sharing, and love.
• A healthy family promotes healthy individual development and maturity.
• When our family is healthy, our individuality flourishes and thrives.

However, when our spouse or child is upset or troubled, there exists a stress that affects all members of our family.

I have extensive experience in helping families of all types - including families that are blended through second marriages, extended families, inter-racial, adoptive, gay and lesbian parents and their children, and families of single parents.  I help families significantly improve the quality of their lives on a daily basis.  I work both with family members as a whole group and with individuals or components of the family in order to promote and improve safe and clear communication.  I support the love, respect, and acceptance and the integrity of each member of the family as a unique individual.

I also work with parents to help them with the different and specific tasks of relating that are essential in order to successfully negotiate and manage the different stages of their children's lives.

I am results oriented!