Relationship Counseling

Whether you are a couple living together for several years or a couple contemplating marriage, the day to day chores and decisions of daily life can erode the fun and vitality in a relationship. In cognitive behavior therapy with couples, we know that real skills are needed to address the different viewpoints about:

• How much money to spend and save (I draw upon advanced study of the psychology of money to deal with this issue)
• How to raise and discipline children
• The amount of sexual intimacy needed by each partner
• Differences in family backgrounds that lead to stressful holidays and get togethers

Emotional reactivity to each other can create a standoff between partners. Counseling helps to achieve greater intimacy and acceptance of your partner which then opens the door to better communication, day-to-day problem-solving, and behavior change acceptable to each person.

Considering Divorce?

If a couple has exhausted all options for reconciliation and decides to separate or divorce, I can help you navigate through this process to alleviate unnecessary suffering for each person which in turn helps children and other family members. An amicable divorce can also save on attorney fees with pre-divorce planning and cooperation between partners.