Reconnect and Communicate Better with Your Partner
Communication is the heartbeat of a relationship. And even the strongest couples can lose their rhythm sometimes.
You might feel like you’re talking in circles. Like every conversation turns into an argument. Like you’re walking on eggshells, choosing your words carefully, or avoiding certain topics altogether.
It can start to feel lonely, even when you’re sitting right next to each other.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken and your relationship isn’t doomed. You’re human. Most couples fall into these patterns at some point. The good news is that these patterns can change.
This is exactly the work I love to do.
When communication breaks down
Over time, couples often get caught in cycles that look something like this:
Small misunderstandings turn into bigger assumption. Emotions run high and conversations escalate quickly. Or things go the other way and difficult topics get avoided altogether. You both end up feeling unheard, unseen, or misunderstood.
It’s exhausting.
And underneath it all, there’s usually something tender. A need for reassurance. A fear of not mattering. A longing to feel close again.
My role is to help you slow these moments down so you can see what’s really happening beneath the surface.
How therapy can help you reconnect
In our work together, we focus less on “who’s right” and more on understanding each other’s emotional world.
I draw primarily from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, two approaches that gently help couples reconnect with themselves and each other.
With Emotionally Focused Therapy, we work on strengthening the emotional bond between you. You learn how to recognize the patterns you get stuck in, create more safety in your conversations, and express your needs and vulnerabilities in ways that bring you closer instead of pushing each other away.
Internal Family Systems adds another layer of understanding. It helps you notice the different parts of yourself that show up during conflict. The protective part that gets defensive. The hurt part that feels rejected. The part that shuts down. When you understand these inner dynamics, you’re able to respond with more calm and clarity instead of reacting automatically.
Together, these approaches help you move from blame and reactivity toward curiosity, compassion, and connection.
How I can support you
My style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. Therapy with me isn’t about analyzing you or taking sides. It’s about creating a space where both of you feel safe enough to be honest and understood.
We slow things down. We make sense of what’s happening. And we practice new ways of talking and listening that feel more natural and caring.
Over time, couples often find they’re not just “communicating better.” They feel closer. Softer with each other. More like a team again.
And that changes everything.
If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d love to connect. You’re welcome to schedule a free 20 minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.