The approaches I use, in plain words.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method comes from decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman on how couples stay connected. It focuses on friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning. In sessions, you learn how each of you tends to react in an argument. You practice new ways to bring up hard topics and rebuild everyday connection. I completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Gottman Institute training in Treating Affairs and Trauma.

More on couples therapy and rebuilding trust after an affair.

EMDR

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It helps people process memories that still feel stuck. While you think about part of a memory, we use bilateral stimulation, like eye movements or gentle tapping. We also work with the negative belief you formed about yourself because of what happened. I'm EMDR-trained (completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training).

More on trauma therapy and EMDR.

Other approaches

I also draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. We use what fits you, and you can always tell me if something isn't working.