I help couples develop safe, loving relationships.
I draw heavily on the theory and practice developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD. Their theory explains intimate relationships and their inherent difficulties more accurately than any theory to date. This approach is called Imago relationship therapy. Originally, the theory focused on the dynamics and issues in a couple’s relationship; however, over the past several years, Imago theory has expanded its scope to include singles, individuals, parents, and caregivers as well.
The goal of Imago relationship therapy is to free couples from the power struggle by changing their reactive, defensive behavior into a force for compassion, healing, and growth.
Imago Relationship Therapy will benefit you if you want...
greater patience, understanding, and compassion for yourself and your partner
an understanding that the unconscious forces that attract you to your partner are also the source of conflict
awareness of how to use your relationship for mutual healing and fulfillment
new communication skills to break destructive cycles of relating
ideas for re-establishing the connection and excitement of your early time together
to develop communication skills which break destructive ways of relating
to create a mutually satisfying relationship
You will learn how to...
get to the root of your problems and dissolve them
untangle the power struggle in your relationship
talk safely about difficult issues
trust each other with sharing your inner hurts and problems
turn daily frustrations into vehicles for growth and change
harness the energy of conflict to make your relationship stronger
move from automatic reaction to deliberate action
become your partner's best friend and healer
successfully communicate your own desires
express your love and appreciation in ways that touch your partner's heart
how to create fun, romance, passion, and intimacy
appreciate your own as well as your partner's childhood "wounds" (hurts, disappointments, etc.) & use this knowledge to strengthen your relationship
