Best suited for couples on the brink of divorce. In most cases, one partner is “leaning out” while the other is “leaning in.” Separation may feel urgent; divorce does not have to be.

I meet with each of you separately to understand the situation clearly and help you decide whether to work on the relationship or end it with less chaos and cost. If you choose to stay, we transition to couples therapy. If not, I can help you “consciously uncouple” and clarify next steps.

A structured, neutral process for high-conflict moments. I slow the conversation, reduce emotional intensity, help each person speak and be heard, surface underlying needs, and guide the two of you toward practical, mutually acceptable agreements.

Both partners are seen together to improve the relationship. As described in Lasting Lover: A Science-Based Approach to Building and Maintaining a Romantic Relationship With Your Forever Person, effective couples work requires careful identification of core issues and practical methods to address them.

Typical outcomes include clearer communication, safer problem-solving, reduced resentment, renewed emotional and physical connection, and a shared focus on the future rather than the past.

This is not an opportunity to criticize your partner in front of a witness. If the session becomes dysregulated or unproductive, I will shift to Relationship Coaching.

A goal-oriented approach used when emotional dysregulation or skill deficits are present. Attraction and intention alone are not enough—like playing a sport without the necessary skills.

We create a clear relationship vision, identify specific weaknesses, teach essential skills, and practice them until they hold under stress. With mutual consent, I may also meet with one partner individually when trauma symptoms are interfering with joint progress.