“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
Lao Tzu
When our most intimate relationships are suffering it can feel hard to see straight. The stress, sadness, fear, and helplessness can be overwhelming and you need new perspective. Our conversations can lead to new perspective and healing within your relationship- so you're both getting the love you want, need, and deserve.
Areas of Specialty:
Conflict/Anger/Communication- We will work to interrupt any destructive communication and conflict patterns while incorporating new ways to constructively problem solve bringing in self soothing techniques during conflict
Transition in Relationships: Relationships ebb and flow during our lives. They also can be challenged by specific events (i.e. loss, infidelity) and we will discuss how to transition and adapt to the changing needs of the relationship.
New Parents: I offer Baby Makes Three private counseling packages as well as small group workshops.
Disconnection/Lack of Intimacy: Relationships can unintentionally land in a disconnected place and it can be helpful to reassess to move towards intimacy and away from disconnection.
Premarital Counseling: prepare for what happens after you say "I do."
Musicians: As a SIMS clinician I am lucky to be able to work with Austin musicians and their families with challenges in their relationship whether that be with romantic partner or fellow band member.
Chronic Illness/Cancer: As a Flatwater clinician I'm here to support you and your partner with the many intense emotions, hopes, and fears that arise within your relationship as a result to Cancer.