Couples

We all share the fantasy of a happy and fulfilling marriage. However, few of us are well-prepared for the realities of married life and the continuous effort required to maintain a mutually satisfying relationship.

Couples will inevitably encounter numerous stressors (pregnancy, parenthood, financial pressures, infidelity, illness, etc) that can lead to crisis and conflict. While these may initially be perceived as sources of emotional pain, therapy can help channel these issues into personal growth that, in turn, can lead to marital strength and intimacy.

Couples therapy requires a great deal of sensitivity, so that the needs and feelings of both partners can be addressed equally.  Where there are children involved, an additional measure of judgment is needed.

Regardless of which member of the couple initially contacts us, we are committed equally to both.

It is our job to help define areas of conflict and work together with both partners to bring about understanding and change and to develop the tools necessary to cope more effectively with their challenges.

Examples of issues that you may wish to explore with us are: