Couples Therapy in Portland and across ORegon
Support for meaningful Connection, intimacy, Communication, and Emotional Safety
Whether you’re feeling stuck in recurring conflict, emotionally distant, or navigating a major life transition, therapy can help create space for clarity, compassion, and meaningful change.
You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support—many couples come to therapy simply wanting to strengthen their connection, deepen intimacy and communicate more effectively.
Couples Therapy in Portland and across ORegon
Support for meaningful Connection, intimacy, Communication, and Emotional Safety
Whether you’re feeling stuck in recurring conflict, emotionally distant, or navigating a major life transition, therapy can help create space for clarity, compassion, and meaningful change.
You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support—many couples come to therapy simply wanting to strengthen their connection, deepen intimacy and communicate more effectively.
Who Couples Therapy Is For
Couples therapy may be a good fit if you and your partner are:
Experiencing frequent misunderstandings or conflict
Feeling emotionally disconnected or distant
Struggling with communication or trust
Navigating intimacy or sexual concerns
Adjusting to life changes, stress, or loss
Wanting to strengthen your relationship before problems deepen
All relationship structures and identities are welcomed.
Creating Space for Intimacy and Connection
Intimacy is built through feeling seen, heard, and emotionally safe with one another. In couples therapy, we work together to understand what gets in the way of closeness and how to gently rebuild connection. This may include learning to communicate more openly, recognizing patterns that create distance, and creating space for vulnerability and trust to grow again.
My Approach to Couples Therapy
My approach to couples therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I work with couples to understand how individual experiences, nervous system responses, and relational patterns influence communication and connection.
Sessions are guided by your shared goals and move at a pace that feels respectful and supportive to both partners.
experience
deeper intimacy and Connection
FULFILLING INTIMACY WITH YOUR PARTNER
COMMUNICATE OPENLY IN AND OUT OF THE BEDROOM
MUTUAL PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION
COUPLES THERAPY IN PORTLAND, OR
Common Areas of Focus
Trauma-informed therapy for couples in Portland and virtually across Oregon.
communication
disconnection
life transitions
trauma and ptsd
intimacy issues
sexual concerns
stress
trust issues
lbgtq+ affirming
Culturally Sensitive
Person-Centered
Emotionally Focused
What to Expect in Couples Therapy
Build Closeness and Emotional Safety
Early sessions focus on understanding your relationship dynamics, concerns, and hopes for therapy. Over time, sessions may include learning new ways to communicate, exploring emotional experiences beneath conflict, and practicing skills that support connection outside of therapy.
We’ll regularly check in about progress so therapy continues to feel aligned and purposeful.
methods used in couples Therapy
In our sessions, we will draw upon a wealth of therapeutic knowledge including:
The Gottman Method: This evidence-based approach focuses on improving relationship dynamics through enhancing communication, intimacy, and friendship while managing conflict.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): EFT helps couples recognize and reshape emotional responses, creating secure and lasting bonds.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): This approach encourages understanding and healing of the different parts within oneself, fostering greater self-awareness and empathy within relationships.
Somatic Experiencing: This body-centered therapy aids in addressing and releasing stored tension and trauma within the body, promoting a sense of safety and connection.
And more…
Reconnecting With What Brought You Together
Sessions will focus on your goals and can include fostering a healthy, pleasurable, and rewarding emotional and sexual connection. By enhancing play, pleasure, and passion, the aim is to create experiences that deepen intimacy and satisfaction in your relationship.
in therapy, We CAN focus on…
Communication Enhancement: Develop effective communication skills that promote understanding and connection.
Emotional Intimacy: Build a strong emotional foundation based on trust, vulnerability, and empathy.
Sexual Fulfillment: Explore and expand your sexual relationship, focusing on mutual pleasure and satisfaction.
Conflict Resolution: Learn strategies to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively with the understanding that it’s possible that not all conflicts can be resolved..
Begin Your Journey
Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Book a free consultation with me – via Zoom or in-person. Together, we will explore your goals and tailor a path that leads to a more enriched and vibrant relationship.
Let’s start your journey toward connection and intimacy today.