Articles & Resources

Notes on relationships, therapy & connection

Honest, practical writing on couples therapy and relationships, grounded in the Gottman Method and real work with clients. No jargon, no fluff.

Rebuilding trust after an affair

Recovery is possible. A walk through the three phases of affair recovery, Atone, Attune, and Attach, what healing really looks like, and where to start.

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Does couples therapy actually work?

It'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.

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More articles are on the way

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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