There are no schools for learning how to live, love, and commit to one another.
We enter relationships with no formal training in how to date, how to listen under stress, or how to work through conflict. Just as children teach parents how to parent, couples must teach each other about their needs and desires. This requires moving beyond avoidance and learning to talk about the issues that generate stress and anxiety.
Core Focus Areas:
- Communication & Listening
- Correcting Past Influences
- Meeting Mutual Needs
- Modeling for Children
Avoidance vs. Growth
Denial never solves a problem; it only intensifies it. Problems in a relationship are actually an invitation to change and adopt different strategies. When couples avoid issues, they aren't just avoiding each other—they are avoiding themselves.
Furthermore, when parents avoid conflict, they subtly teach their children to do the same. Therapy helps you work together as one unit to break these cycles.
"To improve the quality of a relationship, people must first give themselves permission to grow and change."
From Idealism to Reality
When we are young, relationships are based on an idea of the future. But when married with children, life becomes real. There is no turning back, which is where the fear of commitment often stems from. I help couples navigate this reality with confidence and renewed connection.