Relationships can be HARD, but you shouldn't need a masters degree to have a happy partnership.

Stop me if this sounds familiar...

You want to take your relationship to the next level, and you want to make sure you're on the right track...

It's hard to find time to reconnect with your partner lately, and what used to feel natural now feels awkward...

Your partner (or you!) promised to change, but those old habits are hanging on...

No matter how hard you try to "play nice" the same issues keep coming up...

Things are going OK, but old issues like jealousy have made their way into this relationship...

You feel gridlocked every time a conflict comes up and it's like your partner only listens to disagree with you...

couples therapy in burnaby

Couples therapy is a place where partners can come to fill the gaps in their learning, discuss important topics and explore your #relationshipgoals.

It might surprise you to know that couples from all stages (dating, pre-marital, engaged, & married) come to my practice. In fact... most of my couples are dating & cohabiting. That doesn't mean anyone is excluded, all are welcome here.

Couples therapy is a place to explore communication and conflict, learn about attachment, and reignite intimacy. Tell me this...

  • Do you and your partner have similar values?
  • Do your lifestyles match, blend well, or conflict?
  • Have you discussed the hot topics (finances, sex, kid(s), technology, work stress, in-laws)?
  • Do you have relationship goals?
  • Who usually apologizes first after conflict?
  • How did your primary caregivers get along?

No one is born with relationship skills, and the training and guidance we get growing up can be... insufficient. I get it.

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Here's what you can expect in couples therapy

  • A non-judgmental space to discuss your relationship concerns in any topic…
  • To feel heard and understood (both partners)…
  • Equal opportunities to speak regardless of who initiated couples therapy, and encouragement to speak up if you’re often quiet…
  • To be held accountable to your relationship goals and the personal goals that impact your partnership…
  • Resources & recommendations to help boost your couples therapy sessions…
  • A Gottman trained couples therapist who blends modern relationship concepts with attachment

I feel passionate about intentional relationships and helping people learn the skills to have successful conversations. Even difficult ones. And yes, it's possible to have success even during conflict! You can be frustrated with your partner and not escalate into a fiery disaster. Let me show you how.

Become a relationship master!

Book your first couples session today.