Stronger Together: 4 Powerful Ways Couples Therapy Helps
Relationships can be challenging, and it’s not always easy to navigate conflicts or disconnection alone. Couples therapy offers a space to better understand what’s happening in your relationship and to work toward meaningful change. My approach is focused on helping couples improve their emotional connection, communication, and ability to support each other.
I provide couples therapy via telehealth to clients in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
I take a collaborative and structured approach to couples therapy, balancing guidance with flexibility. My goal is to help both partners feel heard and understood while working toward lasting change. I create a supportive space where couples can explore relationship patterns, deepen their emotional bond, and develop new ways of communicating that foster closeness and trust. I utilize my training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) to guide my work. You can learn more about my background and general approach to therapy here.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help couples strengthen their emotional connection. It is rooted in attachment theory, focusing on how partners respond to each other in moments of need. Many couples find that their conflicts stem from deeper patterns of disconnection, and EFCT works to reshape these patterns into more secure and supportive interactions.
Research shows that EFCT is highly effective in helping couples reduce conflict, build trust, and develop a stronger sense of emotional security in their relationship.
EFCT follows a structured process to help couples move from distress to connection. Sessions typically focus on:
- Identifying Patterns – Recognizing recurring dynamics that create conflict or distance in your relationship.
- Exploring Emotions – Understanding and expressing the deeper emotions that drive these patterns.
- Reshaping Interactions – Learning to respond to each other in ways that foster trust and connection.
- Strengthening New Patterns – Reinforcing these changes so they last outside of therapy.
Therapy is not about assigning blame but about understanding how both partners contribute to patterns that aren’t working—and finding a way forward together.
If you’re considering couples therapy, the first step is scheduling a free consultation. This gives us a chance to discuss your concerns and see if this approach is a good fit. I can either meet with each member of the couple individually for an initial consultation or together. If you’d like to learn more or set up an appointment, please contact me.