Where love of another and preservation of one's individual self meet, the friction can be terrifying....or dizzyingly life affirming.

Relationships can nudge (or sometimes shove!) us to the edges of what we know about ourselves, and challenge us to show up in more authentic ways.  Therapy can help re-establish lost safety, encourage a foundation of relational security and interdependence, foster healthier communication, invite mutual empathy and true listening, and support the need for autonomy and difference.

Couples come to therapy for many reasons--maybe there is a struggle with trust and betrayal, or perhaps intimacy needs to be relearned and nurtured.   Sometimes a lifestyle change evokes a challenge, and it is helpful to have a third party to help navigate this.  Some couples want to address painful and longstanding patterns, others come for pre-marital counseling, and plenty of happy couples use therapy as a way to catch seeds of conflict early.

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Art by Carol Aust: www.carolaust.com