Therapy for Couples

I provide couples therapy in Livermore and Pleasanton for communication difficulties, conflict, relationship transitions, premarital counseling, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and marriage concerns. Virtual therapy is available throughout California.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is available in-person in the Livermore/Pleasanton area and through telehealth to residents in California.

Couples therapy available in the Livermore/Pleasanton area

You may be tired of fighting the same fights every day, feeling alone in your relationship, or desperately trying to figure out how to communicate. 

I offer couples therapy to couples in all stages of their relationship. Whether you are dealing with triggers from your past, attachment issues, you are preparing for marriage, or navigating the struggles of parenthood, I am here to support.

Couples therapy can be extremely daunting and highly emotional. My approach is to establish a safe space and trust between us. I aim to support both partners to feel supported and understood.

Premarital Counseling

Premarital counseling is available in-person in the Livermore/Pleasanton area and through telehealth to residents in California.

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Laying a strong foundation for your marriage is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your future together.

Premarital counseling provides the opportunity to look inward and recognize patterns of behavior that may lead to conflict in the relationship and discover how to break that cycle.

I provide a safe space to discuss your values as a couple and explore topics such as finances, religion, preparing for parenthood, moving in together, and other major life changes that can lead to anxiety and uncertainty in the relationship.

What Does Couples Therapy Look Like?

The first session will be an intake where I learn about how you met, how you fell in love, and where you are today. 

The following two sessions I will meet with you individually. In these sessions, I will ask you both the same questions to learn about your past and who you are as a person.

From there, we will meet together again, and we will lay the foundation for our work together.

The tools that I use for couples therapy include:

  • The Gottman Method - focuses on building friendship, conflict resolution, and finding shared values

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy - focuses on identifying patterns, restructuring emotional responses, and building secure bonds between partners

  • Relational Life Therapy - focuses on recognizing unhealthy patterns, healing past trauma and the “inner child”, and learning new skills

Common Questions for Couples Therapy

  • It's completely normal for one partner to feel uncertain about starting therapy. My role is to help both partners feel their perspectives are understood and respected, and to work to improve communication and meet shared goals. There is no commitment to stay, so if your partner is willing to try, we can always schedule a session to assess if it is a good fit.

  • The length of therapy depends on your goals and the concerns you're addressing. Some couples seek short-term support around a specific issue, while others benefit from longer-term work to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, or navigate significant life transitions.

  • Frequency will be assessed during the initial sessions to determine what works best for you as a couple.

  • My fee is $190 for couples