COUPLES COUNSELING

Premarital therapy is a proactive and positive approach to building a strong foundation for your relationship. It's an opportunity to explore and address potential issues before they become major problems. Through premarital therapy, we will work together to identify any areas of potential conflict and develop strong communication skills that will allow you to navigate difficult situations.

One of the key benefits of premarital therapy is the opportunity to build a shared understanding of your values, beliefs, and expectations. We will work on developing strategies to help you communicate effectively and resolve conflicts in a healthy and respectful way. This includes learning to listen actively, express yourselves clearly, and validate each other's feelings.

Premarital therapy can also help you address any concerns or fears you may have about getting married. This includes exploring your expectations about marriage, your future goals, and your vision for your life together.

If you feel you have a solid, healthy relationship, premarital therapy can help you take your relationship to the next level by identifying areas for growth and deepening your connection. By investing in your relationship now, you can set yourselves up for a happier and healthier future together.

Remember, premarital therapy is not just about preparing for the wedding day, but about building a strong foundation for a fulfilling and long-lasting relationship. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and create a strong, loving, and supportive partnership.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a highly effective approach to couples counseling that can help you and your partner create a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. EFT is based on the idea that our emotions are at the core of our experiences, and that our ability to connect with others is essential to our well-being.

As a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist in Los Angeles, I use EFT to help couples break free from negative patterns of interaction and deepen their emotional bond. Through this approach, we will work together to identify the underlying emotions and needs that drive your behavior and communication style.

By understanding the negative cycle that keeps you stuck, you can learn to communicate your needs and desires in a way that fosters connection and understanding. EFT is a research-based model that has been shown to have a success rate of 75% or more, making it one of the most effective approaches to couples therapy.

Whether you are constantly fighting or not speaking at all, there is hope for your relationship. Investing in couples therapy can help prevent issues from escalating and ensure that your connection with your partner remains strong. Don't wait until it's too late - let's work together to help your relationship thrive.

Divorce or break-up can be a devastating experience, and it's completely normal to feel a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, confusion, and even relief. It's important to remember that these emotions are a part of the healing process, and with the right support, you can overcome them.

Together we will help you process your emotions, gain clarity about what happened, and develop coping skills to deal with the changes in your life. we cwill also identify patterns in your relationships that may have contributed to the break-up, so you can avoid repeating the same patterns in the future.

It's important to take time to grieve the loss of your relationship, but also to focus on self-care and rebuilding your life. This may involve setting new goals, pursuing new hobbies, or reconnecting with friends and family.

Remember that healing is a process, and it's okay to take it one day at a time. With the support of a counselor and the people who care about you, you can come out of this experience stronger and more resilient than ever before.

Infidelity can be a traumatic experience that can cause immense pain and damage to a relationship. It's important to remember that healing is a process that takes time and effort from both partners. In therapy, we will work together to explore the underlying issues that led to the affair, such as communication breakdown, lack of emotional intimacy, or unmet needs.

It's important to create a safe space where both partners can express their feelings and needs without fear of judgment or retaliation. This means practicing active listening, empathy, and understanding. We will work on developing effective communication skills that will allow for open and honest dialogue.

Rebuilding trust is a key component of the healing process. This involves acknowledging the hurt that has been caused and taking responsibility for the actions that led to the infidelity. We will work on developing strategies to rebuild trust, such as setting clear boundaries, being transparent about communication and activities, and creating shared experiences that can help to strengthen the bond between partners.

Forgiveness is a personal and individual process that may take time. It's important to recognize that forgiveness does not mean forgetting or condoning the behavior, but rather letting go of the anger and resentment that can hold you back from moving forward. Through therapy, we will work on developing a plan for forgiveness and creating a new story for your relationship that is based on mutual respect, trust, and love.

Remember, healing from infidelity is possible with the right support, commitment, and willingness to work through the pain and challenges together.