Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am interested in helping you reach a place where you are satisfied with your relationship, which means teaching you the skills and communication patterns so you don't need therapy anymore! Most folks usually finish after about 20 sessions.

I like to meet every other week because it gives you time to work on homework in between sessions. We might begin the first month with weekly appointments to gain some traction quickly, but only if you need it.

The Gottman Method of couple’s work starts with a relationship assessment that clarifies the relationship dynamics, strengths, and challenges.  This will help you make an educated decision about whether to work on your relationship.  If you do proceed, we will have an agenda that is clear, measurable, and agreed upon by all.

The relationship assessment we complete at the beginning will clarify your relationship strengths & challenges, as well as your therapy goals; and this helps determine if a more intensive (concentrated, lengthier) format will be more beneficial than standard (shorter, regular) sessions. Some clients like to have the extended time to deal with deeper issues without the start and stop of shorter sessions.  It allows for accelerated therapy progress and for time away together in a beautiful setting.

I like to set a date during the therapy process in which to review therapy goals and update as needed.  This ensures we are all on the same page as to effectiveness and helps me continue to meet you where you are and listen to your evolving needs.