Couples Counseling in Portland, Maine
Strengthen Your Relationship, Heal Together
Every relationship has challenges. You may be experiencing communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, or trust issues. Perhaps past trauma—either individual or relational—feels like it’s getting in the way. Couples counseling offers a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges, strengthen connection, and rebuild intimacy.
I provide couples therapy in Portland, Maine and via telehealth throughout the state, supporting couples of all backgrounds.
What You Can Expect in Couples Therapy
In our sessions, couples can expect:
A safe, nonjudgmental environment to discuss challenges and hopes
Skills to improve communication and resolve conflicts more effectively
Gottman Method interventions to strengthen friendship, trust, and intimacy
Exploration of relational patterns rooted in individual trauma, attachment wounds, or spiritual and cultural experiences
Integration of DBT and ACT strategies, mindfulness, and self-compassion to manage emotional reactivity and foster empathy
Tools to navigate grief, loss, or major life transitions together
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach designed to strengthen the friendship and emotional connection between partners. It focuses on:
Improving communication and conflict resolution
Enhancing understanding of each partner’s needs and values
Building trust and shared meaning
Supporting long-term relationship satisfaction
By combining the Gottman Method with trauma-informed approaches, couples can navigate past hurts, rebuild trust, and grow together in healthier ways.
Addressing Trauma and Attachment in Relationships
Individual trauma and attachment experiences often influence relationship dynamics. Past experiences—such as neglect, abuse, or religious/spiritual harm—can affect trust, intimacy, and emotional safety. In therapy, we explore these patterns using:
Attachment-based strategies to rebuild security in the relationship
EMDR therapy for individual trauma that impacts relational functioning
Existential-humanistic approaches to explore meaning, purpose, and shared values
Poetry and creative expression to process emotions and communicate authentically
This integrated approach helps couples develop deeper connection, mutual understanding, and resilience.
Begin Couples Counseling in Falmouth, Maine
Relationships can thrive with the right support. Through Gottman Method couples therapy, trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness, self-compassion, and creative expression, you can heal old wounds, strengthen connection, and build a relationship that feels safe, meaningful, and authentic.
Schedule a free consultation today and take the first step toward deeper connection and relational well-being.
Who I Work With
I provide couples counseling for:
Partners experiencing conflict, disconnection, or relational trauma
Couples navigating grief, loss, or life transitions together
Couples affected by religious or spiritual trauma
Couples interested in strengthening communication, intimacy, and trust
