Couples Counseling and Intensives
Available in 2026
Being in a relationship is hard! We trigger each other all the time and get stuck in a loop- in a cycle- that seems impossible to break.
Whether you’re facing chronic arguments, a major life transition, infidelity, or simply want to deepen intimacy, couples counseling provides tools to navigate challenges together and strengthen the relationship for the long term. Sessions are structured in a way that teach both partners skills to practice and fun assignments to complete in between sessions to keep the learning going.
Did you know?
Only 20% of couples stay together, are happy and in still love after years of being together? So what makes up the 80% of couples?
Couples who are totally disconnected emotionally
Couples who fight often and/or poorly
Couples who are neutral- they feel more like roommates. They don’t have emotional intimacy and passion.
Couples who can’t stand each other but stay together for other reasons such as for the kids, financial issues, etc.
Those in the 20% have learned to be securely attached to one another, bringing many benefits to their lives including:
Better physical health and immune function
More career fulfillment and satisfaction
Higher self esteem and self worth
Increased ability to handle stressful events in life
Where Couples Counseling meets Relationship Coaching
Are you feeling unsatisfied in your relationship?
Are you having the same fights over and over?
Do you feel like you’re about to call it quits?
Have you seen a couples counselor before and got nowhere?
Are you willing to give it one last try to fall in love again and have the relationship of your dreams?
I can get you there.
What is Relationship Theory Model?
Relationship theory model was created by Jourdan Blue. She felt frustrated by all the different approaches to couple’s work and how they all seemed to be missing one (or more) important parts to help improve relationships. Jourdan, like myself, had a directive approach and most couple’s counseling theories like Gottman and EFT do not. So she decided to make her own model by taking the best parts of may theories and combining those with the 70+ years of research on Attachment and the 20+ years of research on Neuroplasticity.
RTM see the problem in relationships based in Attachment. The vast majority of people have insecure attachment (be that anxious, avoidant or mixed). To be honest, the exact kind you are doesn’t really matter. It’s more about the cycle that you and your partner are stuck in.
RTM sees the solution in relationships as being based on Neuroplasticity. Our brains can change! It takes the right information and practice meaning…we can all LEARN how to be securely attached.
The simple solution equation is this:
The Right Information, Tools and Support
+
Two Growth Mindsets
=
Becoming a Securely Attached Couple and being in the 20% of truly satisfied partners
This is the Model for Men.
Why do most men shy away from counseling? Because they don’t want to get all mushy into their feelings! Culture has taught men that being emotional, vulnerable, and sensitive is a bad thing and a sign of weakness. So of course something like therapy is going to give them a bad taste.
RTM is different. It’s not passive. It’s not all about “how are you feeling right now?” It’s direct and it comes with tools, scripts, and information based in research. RTM also promises incredible results without having to be in therapy for years, talking in circles about emotions. I will challenge both of you to understand your attachment and how it’s creating problems in your relationship. You will get clear and concise information and direction in session so that you leave every session learning something new and feeling like you both have more control in your own relationship.
Why My Approach Works
A lot of common couple’s counseling modalities use a passive approach. Some focus on feelings and create the space for each person to share how they feel. Others focus on behavioral changes without getting to the root of WHY behaviors are or are not happening. My approach is different because it is directive and is done in a more coaching style.
You will leave the first session feeling like you already made progress, already learned something new, and already have something to practice until the second session. This approach is all about proactive change by using a blend of teaching and education, practicing in session and having homework to help keep you and your partner connected to the process.
In-Person and Online Therapy Options
I offer both in person sessions and Telehealth. I understand that it can be hard to step away from your commitments and journey to my office for your sessions. If weekly sessions feels like too much of a hardship, I also offer Therapy Intensives for Couples. These consist of 2 days of work together for 5 hours each day, giving you the change to fully immerse yourself in the therapy space.
Why I decided to work with couples
I didn’t go to school to work with couples. I chose the educational tract that teaches how to be a therapist for individual clients. However, after almost a decade in private practice I saw a pattern with my clients. Those who were in couple’s counseling were either 1) not getting better in their relationships or 2) they were getting worse! I had heard some stories that were honestly concerning and I did not agree with the methods being used. It seemed like their counselors were just fine with letting their clients remain clients for years with no change, and that bothered me. Working with someone for years and not seeing any improvement…doing the same thing and expecting a different result…that’s the definition of insanity.
So! I decided to sign up for and invest in a year long training in Relationship Theory Model because I appreciated the approach. The RTM approach is more of a coaching style and has more hands on work both in and outside of sessions.
I am direct with my clients and am very invested in helping them reach their goals. I am there 100% and I expect my clients to be as well. I know the power of being in a secure marriage and how it affects every single aspect of your life, and I want that for every one of my clients. If you are ready and willing to do the work and are ready to be with a therapist who will teach you, guide you and support you, then book a consult call with me to learn more about what the process looks like.