Your Relationships

Counseling for Relationship Issues

For relationship issues, you can have counseling as a pair or as an individual. As well as with couples, I have worked with siblings, parents and adult children, friend pairs, and people in untraditional relationships.

My approach in this area is solutions-focused. I help you identify your feelings and your options for handling conflicts. I ask you to think about what you can do to improve a relationship, rather than solely focusing on what your loved one can do.

My practice is GLBTQIAP+-friendly and culturally sensitive. I respect your background and beliefs.

If you're "single" and want that to change, I can help you identify what qualities you're seeking, what you have to offer, and how to find a person who's a good fit.

If you're grieving the loss of a relationship, I can help you find solace and support.

Suggested Reading about Healthy Relationships (chosen for overall helpfulness, though some may have gender-role bias):

Christensen, Andrew & Jacobson, Neil Reconcilable Differences

Gottman, John & Silver, Nan Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Hendrix, Harville Getting the Love You Want

Hendrix, Harville Keeping the Love You Find: A Guide for Singles

Kasl, Charlotte If The Buddha Married

Lerner, Harriet The Dance of Intimacy

Lerner, Harriet Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and Coupled Up

Love, Patricia & Stosny, Steven How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It

Markman, Howard, et al Fighting for Your Marriage

Schnarch, David Passionate Marriage

Spring, Janis A. After the Affair

Weiner Davis, Michele Divorce Busting