Couples Therapy

Couples may benefit from having support in navigating the complex landscape of relationships. Reframing the more static idea of relationship (noun) to the more active and dynamic concept of relating in love (verb), the conversation around partnership may make space and compassion for the complexity of being alive and growing alongside another human being.

As individuals evolve and change, couples may go through “growing pains.''

At times, couples may be in an uncharged place of growth and deepening and benefit from the simple reflection of an unbiased third-party. At other times couples may be confronted with a myriad of inter-relational challenges that are extremely painful and uncomfortable. NectarSoul Couples Therapy may support couples with: communication challenges, premarital counseling, parenting, intimacy issues, infidelity, non-traditional relationships, blended families, breaking-up or various other contexts.

Disconnection in intimate partnership can be common and painful. The demands of life, family, work and other realms can at times overwhelm the relationship, leaving very little time and energy for the primary partnership; couples may grow apart and feel as if they hardly know each other. For some, disconnection can feel like life or death and stimulate historical pain and unresolved issues, leading to hostile or avoidant patterns. These patterns may feel like stuckness, numbness, helplessness or chronic arousal and disruption.

By building healthy boundaries and awareness of individual and interpersonal patterns couples can re-learn and practice more effective ways to navigate feelings, communication, intimacy, shared-responsibility and relating in love (verb). In shifting negative and painful patterns, uncomfortable symptoms may be alleviated and happiness and relational wellness may increase.

I believe that authentic curiosity creates a bridge toward renewed intimacy with self and others.

As noted by relationship expert, psychotherapist and author, Esther Perel, “In the west today most people are going to have two or three marriages, two or three committed relationships in their adult life. It’s just that some of us are going to do it with the same person” (2017). This quote reminds me of the innate capacity to transform and recreate ourselves and our lives. Whereas, growth and change may look like the termination of a relationship, it may also look like a new way of relating in love (verb), with someone new or the same person.

I utilize an organic synthesis of modern clinical skills and mystical somatic and depth-psychology oriented offerings in service of the Whole and most authentic individual. I look forward to walking beside you on your journey.

I am currently offering eco-therapy (outdoor) and online sessions.