People come to couple’s therapy for a host of different reasons: loss of intimacy, problems of infidelity, substance abuse, new baby issues, fertility problems, premarital counseling, sexual dysfunction, religious conflicts, blended/gay/lesbian families and parenting issues.
Most couple’s therapy focuses on rebuilding trust, improving communication skills, and identifying destructive patterns of behavior. While I utilize all of these strategies in my work with couples, I also maintain a uniquely Jungian perspective that focuses on the deeper psychological meaning of the relationship itself. When two people come together and form an intimate relationship, a “couple” is created. I work with couples to help them explore the deeper meaning of their relationship - the larger mythology of their union that calls them to re-examine their individuality within the context of the relationship. By identifying this broader narrative, couples can explore their possibility for individual growth while simultaneously experiencing a meaningfully shared life.
