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What to expect during the consultation:

This call is a supportive first step. I’ll l ask a few questions to understand what you’re hoping for and what’s been getting in the way, and I’lll share more about my approach so you can get a clear sense of whether we’re a good fit to work together.

Cancellation policy:

If you need to cancel or reschedule your consultation call, I ask for as much notice as possible—ideally 24 hours or more. Because this time is set aside specifically for you, I greatly appreciate being notified if you won’t be able to attend so the slot can be offered to someone else.

If you miss your consultation call without notice, you may be asked to place a deposit to reschedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Couples Therapy

  • The Relational Theory Model incorporates principles from the Gottman Method to help couples better understand each other and build healthier communication patterns. In therapy, this means learning how to truly see your partner’s perspective, understand each other’s values, preferences, and emotional needs, and recognize the small everyday ways partners reach for connection (what the Gottman Method calls “bids”).

    We also explore patterns that can damage relationships over time, including the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” a Gottman concept that identifies communication habits like criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.

    Using these evidence-based tools gives couples a clear, structured approach to improving communication, resolving conflict more effectively, and developing a shared growth mindset within the relationship.

  • The Relational Theory Model shares many principles with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), particularly the focus on attachment and emotional connection within relationships. Both approaches recognize that many relationship conflicts stem from deeper emotional needs and attachment patterns developed earlier in life.

    In therapy, this often looks like identifying recurring relationship cycles (sometimes described as the “infinity loop” or EFT’s “tango”), where partners unintentionally trigger each other’s fears or unmet needs. By slowing down these patterns and understanding the emotions underneath them, couples can begin to respond to each other with greater empathy and security.

    Both RTM and EFT also acknowledge that long-term relationships can become powerful spaces for healing, helping partners repair old wounds, build deeper intimacy, and create a more secure emotional bond.

  • Attachment Theory is a foundational part of the Relational Theory Model. It helps explain how our earliest relationships and life experiences shape the way we connect, trust, and communicate with others.

    Over time, experiences such as loss, trauma, or inconsistent care can influence our attachment patterns and how safe we feel in relationships. In therapy, we explore how these patterns show up in your current relationships and how they may be affecting communication, closeness, or conflict.

    The good news is that attachment patterns are not fixed. While everyone is born with the capacity for secure connection, life experiences can shift that sense of safety. Through supportive relationships and intentional work in therapy, people can develop more secure ways of relating and build healthier, more connected relationships.

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    • During this call, our intake coordinator will walk you through our services, answer any questions, and help determine if our practice is a good fit for your needs.

    • Schedule your first appointment and begin your therapy journey with our team.