6 Steps to Get Started
Step 1 — Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation Call
Start by reaching out through the contact page to book a free 15-minute consultation call. I'll ask about problems in your relationship, when they started, etc. This is a chance to see if we might be a good fit. It’s okay if only one person from the couple joins this call, though both are welcome to share their perspective.
Step 2 — Complete Intake Paperwork
Each person will fill out brief paperwork. This helps me understand your backgrounds, goals for therapy, and gives an overview of the challenges you’re facing before we begin.
Step 3 — Attend Your First Couples Session
Your first session will be 55 minutes, giving time to hear from both of you, understand the relationship from each perspective, and provide an unbiased view without taking sides. Many couples leave this first meeting feeling hopeful, seeing their partner’s willingness to work on the relationship. This first session is just a test drive to see if we click and if I can help steer things in the right direction. I’ll probably ask who dragged who here (and whose idea it really was to start therapy).
Step 4 — Attend Individual Sessions
Next, I’ll meet with each of you individually to understand your personal story, family background, and experiences with love and safety. You can share relationship concerns openly, without worrying about your partner’s reaction. Many people find these sessions surprisingly insightful, often discovering something new about themselves that sheds light on the relationship.
Step 5 — Join a Joint Feedback Session
We will then come together to discuss what I have observed and gather your feedback. I help you begin to see the root cause of the distress in the relationship. This session helps us clarify goals for therapy and how best to move forward as a team.
Step 6 — Begin Weekly Couples Therapy
We start regular weekly sessions focused on identifying the predictable patterns that keep you stuck in disconnection, miscommunication, and conflict. I’ll help you understand these patterns and figure out what to do differently to build connection, safety, and lasting change.