Great Couples Counseling in Crescent City, FL. Therapy to heal relationships.

Couples present into therapy together for a variety of reasons; loss of intimate connection, moving through some sort of family transition, desire to communicate more effectively, pre-marital and pre-engaged couples, marriage enrichment, marriage in crisis, recovering from infidelity, adapting to the empty nest, conflict resolution, exploring forgiveness & reconciliation, investigating intimacy issues (Emotional, Spiritual & Physical), pursuing oneness, recovering adventure, overcoming anger & reactivity, demystifying power struggles, growing spiritually, and becoming a healing influence in one another's life.

Couples counseling with me is a safe, inviting space to deepen your connection, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your bond. I bring a warm, modern approach that focuses on understanding each partner’s unique needs while fostering open communication and trust. Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply seeking to enrich your relationship, I’ll guide you with compassion and tailored strategies to rebuild harmony and intimacy. Together, we’ll create a roadmap for growth and connection that feels authentic and meaningful.

As a husband, and father of 7 children, I know firsthand not only the blessings, but also the challenges that come with family life. I enjoy working with couples, helping them improve communication, rebuild trust, and restore intimacy. I use an honest and supportive approach in session, and can provide Christian counseling for those that desire it.

Couples Therapy with me is a journey from feeling alienated to emotional engagement. It can help you be less defensive and more open. It can help you to see the dance of your communication pattern and change the steps. It can help you stop blaming and to see how you both make it hard for the other to be caring. You can learn to stop focusing on each other’s flaws and discover your own fears and longings. You can move from isolation to connectedness by learning how to speak from your heart.

We are passionate about and skilled with helping couples to repair and strengthen their relationship by utilizing techniques from evidence-based practices such as Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method. These techniques help get to the heart of the matter to increase relationship satisfaction and heal emotional injuries that may have occurred throughout the relationship or as a result of previous trauma. Individual therapy for each partner is also recommended as best practice for helping each person to work through their personal traumas.

The frustration of feeling misunderstood by a partner can lead to intense emotions and disconnection. In our sessions, will work together to increase awareness of your needs and dig deep to understand where those needs come from. Through that deeper understanding of yourself and your partner, intimacy and connection feels more natural and safe. As your therapist, I will help you communicate in ways you each can hear and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where couples can share honestly and openly.

Couples work is unique and interesting. What a lot of people don't understand it that of course you have different viewpoints - you are in different bodies, have different life experiences and are actually looking at different views! Many times the problem is simply communication: no matter how many times you tell your partner what you need, they just don't hear it. That is where I come in- helping people to get heard and also to hear clearly! In this way there can be a softening and a coming together, with both partners feeling loved and understood. You don't have to continue fighting, and counseling doesn't mean you failed. It is a gift you give your relationship to help nurture it.

Relationship issues can take a toll on us individually. In couples therapy I focus on the partners and their dynamics and the couple as individuals. I believe in order to have a harmonious long lasting relationship we each must work on being healthy and whole ourselves in order to be able to offer this into our lives as a unit. Together I can help you find tools and skills to help you and your partner lead a happy and healthy life.