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Psychotherapy, sometimes called talk therapy, is the process of speaking openly with a trained professional to better understand one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and through that understanding, discover more meaningful ways of living.

To learn more about psychotherapy, you can read my article on the origins of the talking cure.

Couples therapy is a place where partners can slow things down, address conflict, repair disconnection, and better understand each other's needs. Many couples arrive with a clear sense that something meaningful has been lost and part of the work involves examining how that occurred and what needs to change for connection to feel possible again.

To learn more about navigating relational challenges, you can read my article on keeping the peace.

My approach to therapy is rooted in psychodynamic principles which means that therapeutic work begins with examining what is actually driving one's difficulties, where it came from, and what has kept it in place. Unlike structured, technique-driven modalities, our primary focus will not be on doing homework assignments or pursuing skills-based training, although such elements can become woven into our work naturally as the process unfolds.

This approach works well for those who are curious about themselves and their experiences, and are willing to engage in open, exploratory conversation to carefully examine their problems as they pursue more satisfying ways of responding to them.