Marriage counseling that Heals in Scotts Valley, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

Marriages can be saved with commitment to counseling and diligent work. I've helped hundreds of couples over 20 years of experience. I use a practical/spiritual approach regarding communication, marital needs, intimacy, trust, healing. Give me a call!

My approach employs: two cutting-edge diagnostic tools; addresses core issues not just surface ones; is goal & solutions-oriented; provides steps to rebuild your relationship; involves real-time changes not long-term therapy; focuses on reconciliation not treatment.

When working with couples and families I hold the space for each person in the room to provide the safety to discuss even difficult issues. I use IFS, and EMDR to deepen each individual's experiences when beneficial. My approach is based on family systems theory.

When entering a committed relationship we have a desire and expectation for friendship, mutual respect, love and validation. It takes work, it takes courage, it takes support and training to arrive at this ideal.

I offer three models of marriage counseling: Traditional, Solo and Guided. Traditional, both partners come to therapy, Solo, only one partner comes to therapy and Guided, Janice guides couples through her book, Framework Marriage Counseling.

I work with couples to help them identify relationship goals and learn better communication and problem-solving skills so they can create a relationship in which both partners feel understood, appreciated, respected, and loved.

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!

Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.

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.

I work with couples who seem to be locked in emotional cycles that are difficult to understand and to break out of. You can improve your communication and become emotionally focused and intimate with your partner by learning to speak openly and listen non-defensively.

My focus as a marriage counselor is to help you save your marriage if at all possible. I will teach you valuable communication & conflict resolution skills so that your relationship will become more satisfying, intimate, and secure. Call me to schedule an appointment.

Family and marriage relationships need care, nurturing, and goodwill in order to successfully navigate the challenges of being in relationship. Being honest about our needs and wants is essential to being in relationship without resentments building.

Couples therapy is a powerful way to improve the quality and satisfaction of your relationship. Whether you are married for 20 years or a newly dating couple, couples counseling can help you move through difficult times in your relationship.