Honest, practical writing on couples therapy and relationships, grounded in the Gottman Method and real work with clients. No jargon, no fluff.
What drew me to the Gottman Method, what decades of relationship research show, what becoming a Certified Gottman Therapist involved, and what it means for the couples I work with.
Read article: Why I chose the Gottman Method (and why I still believe in it)A week by week map of two years of supervision: foundations, evidence based practice, complex diagnosis, and ASWB exam preparation, from a Clinical Director and MSW instructor.
Read article: What to cover in clinical supervisionThe credentials and training that actually matter, the questions to ask before you book, in person versus telehealth, insurance, and how to know the fit is right.
Read article: How to choose a couples therapist in RenoRecovery is possible. A walk through the three phases of affair recovery, Atone, Attune, and Attach, what healing really looks like, and where to start.
Read article: Rebuilding trust after an affairIt's one of the first questions people ask me, usually in a quiet, slightly nervous voice. Here's the honest answer, plus what the research really shows about effectiveness, what makes therapy work best, and whether online couples therapy works too.
Read article: Does couples therapy actually work?I'm adding new pieces on communication, conflict, rebuilding trust, and getting the most from therapy. Check back soon, or reach out if there's something you'd like me to write about.
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