Marriage Counseling

Having been successfully married since 1981, I draw from my own personal history as well as my clinical training and extensive experience helping many couples at all stages of life.

I am trained in the highly-respected Gottman Institute Theory which is based on 35 years of research of over 677 couples. The Gottman Theory is complementary to my natural style of helping couples connect emotionally through a positive approach. It encourages friendship, intimacy, constructive conflict resolution and creating shared meaning.

When appropriate, I also offer what is called “Tandem Marriage Counseling” where I meet individually with each person along with meeting together as a couple.

I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Forgiveness Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Couples Counseling and Family Systems Theory.

Tough Issues

I offer counseling for a variety of tough marriage issues. For example, I am an experienced expert in Recovery from Infidelity. Please reach out and I will let you know how I can help you with your tough issue.

Premarital Counseling

Considering marriage or newly engaged? From an online assessment we learn what your strengths are as a couple and with this knowledge build on them. We discover what your growth areas are and work on them together through healthy communication. The goal is to discuss your expectations for marriage, learn how to compliment each other, and find common purpose for your relationship. Ask about my pre-paid package deal for Premarital Counseling.

Marriage Enrichment

I understand the blessings and challenges of marriage and draw from my own experience. I assist couples who have a pretty good marriage and desire a better one, to strengthen their relationship. We work on adding intimacy, learning better communication, making important changes, dreaming together and finding shared purpose. In many cases we do an online assessment to help us determine the strengths and areas that need growth.