Marriage counseling that Heals in Oakley, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

Couples, Families and Relationships. Are you and your loved one feeling disconnected from one another? Do you find yourself constantly in the same dysfunctional patterns? Are you feeling shut out/shut down in your relationship? Let me help you find connection again!

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

I specialize in 'all things relationship:' especially marriages, using cognitive, psychodynamic, and trauma resolution models.

We want connection- a space to be vulnerable and truly seen. But emotional intimacy is risky, and that scares us, especially with a difficult history! Instead of being vulnerable, we build up walls to protect us. Let's break down the walls and build a loving connection.

Sylvia has pioneered therapeutic approaches to communication skills with families & couples. She facilitates seminars on marriage. She is certified in Prepare/Enrich. Sylvia also has significant experience working with adolescents and children including victims of crime

We are all made for relationship and marriage is one of the most special relationships we aspire to in life. I can help you work through relational challenges to improve your marriage and experience the relationship you and your partner desire!

I provide couples counseling which can be beneficial whether you are married or in a long term partnership. Therapy can be helpful for all couples to open up communication, gain mutual understanding and have a safe place to be vulnerable.

I provide premarital counseling to couples planning to get married to help ensure that their marriage starts on a healthy foundation. I provide marriage counseling to couples who are struggling with day-to-day challenges as well as life changing events.

I Show Couple How To: *Move From Rejected To More Connected *Reduce Criticism & Increase Acceptance & Validation *Feel More Empowered, Calm & In Control *Decrease Fear & Increase Trust & Safety *Reduce Fighting & Arguing & Increase Understanding, Kindness & Compass

I specialize in working with couples. I trained with couples therapy expert Terry Real (Author of "Us" and use his Relational Life Therapy approach, which helps couples to navigate more effectively the natural relational cycle of disharmony, harmony, and repair.

Relationships have become increasing difficult in these stressful times. Couples often require support and a neutral place to identify and work through their issues. I help couples to focus on the positives and manage the conflicts while building friendship and trust.

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.