Wholistic Approach & Philosophy
Approach to Couples’ Therapy
My approach to couples therapy utilizes the strengths of the relationship
to overcome the barriers. The methods I use are based on research conducted with couples who have healthy, long-lasting, and fulfilling relationships. Once couples understand the basic needs of their partner, empathize with the underlying emotions attached to those needs, and develop skills to meet those needs, both partners tend to experience deeper connection and fulfillment. The qualities that attract one person to the other at the beginning of a relationship are frequently the same ones that create frustrations later in the relationship. This is because romantic relationships are a spiritual path and one of their primary purposes is to heal childhood emotional wounds. As a result, relationships that are challenging have the greatest opportunity for emotional growth and healing. Learning to appreciate, honor, and develop compassion for the differences in each other can help to eradicate emotional distance and conflict. In couples therapy, you will learn strategies to improve communication, resolve conflicts, enhance emotional intimacy, and generate passion in your relationship.