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Our closest relationships can bring tremendous love, connection, and meaning to our lives. They can also be the source of some of our deepest pain, uncertainty, and loss. Some people come to me because their marriage is struggling and their partner does not want to attend couples therapy. Others are facing the aftermath of infidelity, and some are wrestling with the question, Should I stay or should I go? I also work with individuals throughout the divorce process as they grieve the relationship, navigate the transition, and begin creating the next chapter of their lives.

Individual therapy with me is not general psychotherapy. My work centers on relationships and the emotions, patterns, and behaviors surrounding them.

Whether you are trying to heal after being harmed in relationships. repair a relationship, decide what comes next, or move forward after a relationship has ended, I provide a place to understand what you are experiencing and find a steady path forward.

My Approach

My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, attachment science, and an understanding of how our nervous system influences the ways we connect, protect ourselves, and respond when important relationships feel threatened.

Together, we will look beneath the surface of what is happening. We will explore your emotions, attachment needs, fears, and protective strategies that drive the patterns that keep you stuck.

Therapy with me is compassionate, focused, and collaborative. I will not tell you to stay married, leave your relationship, forgive a betrayal, or make another major life decision. Instead, I will help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and support you to live a full and thriving life, that reflects your values.

Reasons People Come to Individual Therapy

You may come to individual therapy because you are:

  • Struggling in your marriage or relationship and want a confidential space of your own

  • Want to attend couples therapy but your partner will not attend (or couples therapy is contraindicated)

  • Trying to decide whether to stay in or leave your relationship

  • Grappling with infidelity, betrayal, or a significant rupture of trust

  • Wanting to understand your attachment patterns and how they affect your closest relationships

  • Wanting to heal from the devastating impact of relational trauma

  • Rebuilding your life following divorce or the end of a relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

Can individual therapy help my relationship if my partner will not come to therapy?

When both partners want to work on their relationship, I recommend couples therapy. However, couples therapy is not always safe, appropriate, or possible. Individual therapy can help you connect more fully with yourself and shift how you show up in your relationship.

Can you help me recover from infidelity or betrayal?

Yes. Betrayal and infidelity are significant areas of focus in my practice. Individual therapy can provide a place to process the trauma, anger, hurt, grief, and uncertainty that often follow the discovery of betrayal.

Do you work with people going through divorce?

Yes. I work with individuals before, during, and after divorce. Divorce can bring grief, anger and enormous change all at once. For parents, we can also discuss how to care for yourself and your children during the transition while navigating the changing family structure.

Can I see you individually if my spouse and I are also in couples therapy with you?

Individual and couples therapy involve different roles, goals, and confidentiality considerations. If you are a current client please bring this question to me in session and we can discuss what is clinically appropriate. With some couples, I am able to offer individual sessions within the context of couples therapy.

Will you tell me to stay in my relationship or leave it?

No. The laws and ethics that govern the marriage and family therapy profession prevent me from advising individuals and couples on decisions related to whether they stay in or end any relationship. Therapy can help you reach greater clarity so that whatever decision you make is thoughtful and grounded in what matters most to you.

Do you provide general individual therapy and mental health treatment?

I work individually with adults when the presenting problem is centered on difficulties within marriage, romantic relationships, parent-child relationships, family dynamics, relational trauma, betrayal, infidelity, separation, or divorce. If you are seeking therapy for concerns outside of these areas, feel free to email me and I can recommend a therapist who may be better suited to your needs.

What if abuse is present in my relationship?

I help my clients heal from historical abuse. However, when physical, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse or coercive control are currently present within a relationship or marriage, you need specialized support. If this describes your situation, please find an individual therapist that specializes in domestic violence, or find an organization in your area that offer services for survivors/victims of abuse. Feel free to email me and I can recommend a therapist who may be better suited to your needs.

Next Steps

You do not have to know exactly what you want before beginning therapy. You may want to save your marriage. You may be wondering whether you should stay or leave. You may be trying to recover from betrayal or reconnecting with yourself after divorce. Contact me to schedule a consultation and we can determine whether working together feels like the right fit.