Session duration:

1 hour 50 minutes / session

Frequency:

While this often varies from client to client, typically, for the first 3-4 months, I consistently meet with my couples 1x/week for 1 hour and 50 minutes together in addition to meeting each partner separately for 1 hour 50 minutes the same week.

Reasoning:

While I view a couple as one energy source and a union, I also want to have deep awareness of who you each were before the relationship as well as who you became while in the relationship.

No secrets policy:

While I maintain strict confidentiality, I also maintain a strict no-secrets policy. For example, if one partner discloses a dark secret or betrayal of some kind in their 1:1 session, I will directly say, “Either you tell him/her in next couples session or I will. Choice is yours.”

• I hold sacred and safe spaces for my clients. Not secrets which can hurt their partner.

I will help you to cultivate a safe environment where open dialogue and vulnerability are encouraged.

This allows both of you to share feelings and experiences while fostering deeper emotional connections.

Address lingering grievances by creating structured sessions for discussion.

This helps to explore the roots of resentments without assigning blame, promoting understanding and healing.

Engage in therapeutic practices that focus on rebuilding trust and emotional safety.

Betrayal can be any form of abandonment. Some common themes that I have seen: porn, intimacy addiction, minimizing/diminishing your partner's feelings/experiences, sexual entitlement, infidelity, choosing your parent over your partner, work affair, being ignored...etc

The work with me may include guided imagery to process feelings and create a roadmap for healing.

Develop effective communication strategies that emphasize active listening and empathetic responses.

Regular check-ins can enhance mutual understanding and prevent misunderstandings.

Encourage personal growth by prioritizing individual interests and goals.

This allows each partner to thrive independently while building a strong, supportive partnership.