Communication & Conflict
Foster clarity, connection, and understanding.It is heartbreaking to get stuck in a cycle of arguing, miscommunication, and ultimately disconnection with your partner.
And although every couple experiences conflict, when it becomes the norm and continues to go unresolved, it can create a sense of disillusionment. Even small conversations can start to feel tense and precarious, when what you really want is to feel connected and safe with each other again.
In therapy, I want to help you use conflict as a vehicle for growth and discovery, as an opportunity to grow closer and regain hope.
In therapy, we’ll work toward helping you both feel truly heard and understood.
By exploring your pattern of conflict, we’ll uncover the emotions, thoughts, and needs that sit beneath the disconnection. From there, we’ll clarify what you each need from your partner and practice communicating in ways that invite understanding and closeness, rather than defensiveness or distance.
Beyond strengthening communication, we’ll also focus on rebuilding trust and deepening connection, so you can feel seen, valued, and supported in your relationship.
My philosophy as a couples therapist is that all relationships evolve over time. The goal isn’t perfection, but building resilience within your relationship so it grows with you and continues to feel like a safe, supportive place for both partners.
“Learning to love and be loved is, in effect, about learning to tune into our emotions so that we know what we need from our partner and expressing those desires openly.”
— Sue Johnson