Couples Therapy
Breaking Free from Unhelpful Patterns
Relationships are intricate dances of connection, filled with moments of joy, challenges, and growth. In couples therapy, I focus on helping you and your partner uncover the unconscious patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of conflict and disconnection.
Understanding the Patterns
Many conflicts seem to be about surface-level disagreements, but beneath those are deeper triggers rooted in attachment wounds or past experiences. When these are activated, we often find ourselves reacting in ways that perpetuate the same old "dance moves" — defensive, critical, or withdrawn responses that make it hard to solve the issue at hand.
Breaking the Cycle
Together, we’ll slow down these interactions and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. By identifying the triggers and recognizing the patterns, you’ll start to see how each person’s reactions influence the other. This process allows us to:
Create awareness around the emotions and needs driving the behavior.
Develop healthier ways to respond to feelings of rejection, criticism, or defensiveness.
Build a stronger sense of safety and connection in your relationship.
Healing Attachment Wounds
When couples get stuck in unproductive patterns, it can lead to feelings of isolation or hopelessness over time. Therapy provides a safe space to address these attachment injuries and repair the bond between you and your partner. Healing isn’t about blaming each other but working together to understand, validate, and meet each other’s needs.
Moving Toward Connection
Through our work together, you’ll gain tools to navigate conflicts more effectively and foster a deeper emotional connection. You’ll learn how to communicate your needs, respond to each other with empathy, and create a relationship that feels more secure and fulfilling.
It’s not about fixing everything overnight but about learning to move together in a way that brings harmony and understanding. Let’s rewrite the dance and help you find your rhythm again.