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Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling

Transforming communication, connection & intimacy for love that thrives

In-person therapy in Reno and telehealth throughout California & Nevada

For relationships where…

  • Communication feels tense, misunderstood, and shut-down

  • You’re having the same arguments

  • Things feel reactive and fragile

  • You want to be closer, but don’t know how

  • Trust has been shattered

  • You’re at a crossroads about your future

  • Intimacy & sex are at a standstill

  • One or both of you grew up in families that avoided or struggled with emotions

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I welcome partnerships of all kinds - queer, polyamorous, neurodivergent, & nontraditional

Understanding the intersection of your nervous system and relationship.

Together you’ll learn to:

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Break negative cycles: Notice and implement de-escalation strategies.

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Communicate effectively: Learn regulated ways to speak and be truly heard.

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Rebuild trust: Repair hurts step by step, restoring safety and connection.

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How We’ll Work Together

With curiosity, humor, and no-bullshit

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a research-backed approach that strengthens the emotional bond between partners. At its core, EFT is about attachment - the deep human need to feel safe, secure, and connected to the people we love.

    When relationships feel strained, couples often fall into cycles of arguing, withdrawing, or feeling alone. EFT helps partners recognize these patterns and respond to each other in ways that meet those core attachment needs.

    The result is more than better communication, it’s a secure, trusting connection where both partners feel seen, valued, and deeply close.

    • Move out of repetitive arguments and into more meaningful, connecting conversations

    • Feel truly seen and understood by your partner on a deeper emotional level

    • Rebuild trust and closeness after distance, hurt, or disconnection

    • Learn how to reach for each other in ways that create comfort instead of conflict

    • Soften defensiveness and reactivity, making space for empathy and care

    • Strengthen emotional and physical intimacy

    • Develop a more secure, dependable bond you can rely on during stress

    • Repair and heal from past relationship injuries

    • Feel more confident navigating challenges together as a team

    • Experience a deeper sense of connection, safety, and love in your relationship

  • At first:

    • A little overwhelmed, nervous, and possibly some relief.

    3-6 Months Into Therapy

    • Clarity in what the core issues are.

    • More confident in saying what you want and need; a larger emotional vocabulary.

    6-12 Months Into Therapy

    • Triggered less frequently and less intensely

    • Improved communication and ways of expressing yourself.

    • More able to invite, enjoy, and sustain connection, pleasure, and joy.

  • Yes! While EFT is best known for helping couples, its core principles (understanding emotions, attachment needs, and patterns of interaction) apply to any close relationship. It can help parents and teens reconnect, families navigate conflict, or even close friends strengthen trust and communication.

    The focus is always on creating safe emotional connection, improving understanding, and responding to each other in ways that deepen trust and closeness.

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