Couples Therapy for Parents

Parenthood is a beautiful journey, but it can also be incredibly challenging. The moment your child enters your life, your world transforms. Amidst the joys and triumphs, parents often encounter hurts and challenges that can strain their relationship. The needs of the partnership often take a back seat to the needs of the child(ren). Lack of intimacy and effective communication can lead to feelings of disconnection. This hard dynamic can leave couples feeling frustrated and alone within the relationship.

 

Does This Sound Like You and Your Partner?

 

• In the whirlwind of parenting, it feels like you and your partner barely have a moment to connect. You miss each other, and it hurts.

 

• The endless sleepless nights leave you feeling like you're running on empty. The stress and fatigue weigh you down.

 

• Parenting brings out your differences in expectations and styles. You struggle to communicate, and it leads to arguments.

 

• The emotional and physical intimacy that once defined your relationship seems to fade away, leaving you feeling disconnected.

 

• Balancing work, household responsibilities, and childcare is overwhelming. The pressure affects both of you, and your relationship is suffering.

 

 Here's how therapy can help! 

 

 

The Importance of Connection

 

Your relationship is the heart of your family, and I understand the profound impact it has on your journey. Our therapy sessions are designed to help you rekindle your connection, find joy in parenthood, and overcome these challenges together.

 

Couples therapy can help you learn about the inner world of your partner. It can help you and your partner become aware of the difficult dance you get into and can teach you ways to do it differently. My goal is to help you move from disconnection to connection, from pain to joy. 

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When working with couples I utilize PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) and also techniques from EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) and PAIRS (Practical Approach to Intimate Relationship Strategies). 

 

During couples therapy we will work together to help you experience a sense of safety, intimacy, and security within your relationship. The strong bond between you and your partner will greatly impact the experience you have parents.

 

​Creating a Secure Attachment Through Our Journey Together

 

We understand that the foundation of a thriving family lies in the strength of your partnership. In our couples therapy sessions, we will embark on a journey together to strengthen your attachment bond and foster a deeper sense of safety in your relationship.

 

**Understanding the Dance You Get Into**

 

Our first step is to help you recognize the intricate dance you both inadvertently enter into when facing challenges. This dance can leave you feeling stuck, unheard, and alone. We'll guide you in unraveling these patterns, making them visible, and understanding how they impact your connection.

 

**Changing the Dance to Find a New Connection**

 

Once you both understand the dance, we'll work together to change the steps. We'll provide you with the tools to relate to each other in a different way, one that builds trust, empathy, and lasting connection.

 

**Nurturing a Deeper Understanding**

 

In our sessions, we'll help you express your needs and truly listen to each other, allowing for a deeper understanding of your partner's world. As you grow to understand your partner's perspective and needs, you'll find new ways to connect.

 

**Constructive Conflict Resolution**

 

Disagreements are a natural part of any relationship. We'll teach you strategies for addressing conflicts constructively, finding solutions that work for both of you, and navigating the rough patches with empathy and resilience.

 

**Embracing Emotional Bonding**

 

Our approach will nurture the emotional connection that strengthens your family unit. You'll discover how to rebuild and reinforce the intimate bond that you may have feared was fading.

 

**Prioritizing Self-Care**

 

Finally, we emphasize the importance of self-care for both partners. When you're both supported and resilient, your relationship has a strong foundation to thrive.

 

By working together, we'll help you rewrite the dance of your relationship, transforming the feelings of being stuck and alone into a powerful sense of togetherness and security.

 

**Ready to Begin?**

 

If you're ready to prioritize your relationship, reconnect on a profound level, and build a lasting partnership that serves as a source of strength for your family, reach out today to schedule a free discovery call to see if we would be a good fit. 

 

Parenthood is an adventure, and I am here to help you navigate it together.