Our closest relationships have the power to bring deep healing — and at times, deep hurt. When we feel disconnected or stuck in painful patterns with our partner, it often points to underlying attachment needs for safety, closeness, and understanding that aren’t being met. These cycles can leave both partners feeling unheard, unseen, and alone.

In couples therapy, I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach that helps partners move out of reactivity and into deeper emotional connection. EFT focuses on identifying the negative patterns that keep you stuck, uncovering the fears and needs underneath, and fostering moments of vulnerability and responsiveness that rebuild trust and safety.

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Because relationships are experienced not just emotionally, but physiologically, I also integrate somatic and polyvagal-informed practices to help each partner tune into their body’s responses and regulate their nervous system in moments of conflict or distance. These practices support calm, presence, and openness — allowing both partners to stay engaged and connected, even when conversations are hard.

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Couples therapy can help you and your partner:

• Understand and interrupt painful communication cycles

• Build safety, trust, and emotional intimacy

• Heal from disconnection, betrayal, or past hurts

• Deepen empathy and strengthen your emotional bond

• Navigate major life transitions together (parenthood, loss, relocation, etc.)

Whether you’re feeling stuck in recurring arguments or simply longing for a stronger, more secure connection, my goal is to help you both feel safe, seen, and supported as you learn new ways to connect — with yourselves and each other.