Couples Counseling

Relationships are a fundamental part of our lives and human development. Unhealthy relationships can negatively impact your life in many ways. Whether it is a friendship, a family relationship or a romantic relationship, improving communication and strengthening that connection can have a positive impact on mental and physical health. Relationship issues can be addressed in individual, couples or family counseling. I use an anti-oppressive lens when working with relationships.

Common topics

• ADHD-Affirming Relationships: Relationships are transformative for ADHD. Using ADHD-affirming tools makes a huge difference in ADHD relationships.

• Communication: Build skills and techniques that enhance your communications.

• Recurring Issues: Work through problems that keep coming up and can’t be resolved.

• Support: Learn how to support each other’s needs while meeting your own.

• Transitions: Gain extra support during a stressful transition, whether it is becoming a new parent, losing a job or remodeling a home.  

Many people wait until things are really difficult before getting help. The earlier you get support, the better it is for your relationship. Going to counseling is a way of actively working on and strengthening your relationship. If one person is uncertain about counseling, please feel free to contact me for articles and tips on talking about going to counseling. Thanks to my book, I am seeing more couples come in early to learn the relationship skills (yes, these are learned and practiced) to keep their relationship thriving.

I specialize in Couples Counseling and have attended trainings by the following individuals:

• Esther Perel

• Dr. John and Julie Gottman

• Dr. Sue Johnson

• Terry Real

• Stan Tatkin

• And many more

I also specialize in working with couples with ADHD. There are online courses and groups if you are wanting to build skills on your own. Please see more details on my ADHD Resources Corner.