In-person in west linn
Therapy for couples & families
“Why do we keep having the exact same fight? It's like we're reading from a script.”
“Our family feels more like a battlefield than a safe space”
“I don't know how we got here, but we're stuck”
Sound familiar?
I see you.
The ones who love each other but somehow keep hurting each other. Who used to laugh together but now can't get through dinner without someone getting defensive. You're not broken - your patterns are just stuck.
Maybe it's the same argument that started about dishes but somehow always ends up being about respect. Maybe it's walking on eggshells because everyone's just trying not to set anyone off. Maybe you're exhausted from being the peacekeeper, or tired of feeling like the bad guy no matter what you do. Your family dynamics didn't happen overnight, and they're not anyone's fault - they're just the way everyone learned to survive and protect themselves.
Those communication patterns that drive everyone crazy? The way someone shuts down when things get heated, or how conversations spiral into the same old hurt feelings? These aren't character flaws - they're your nervous systems trying to stay safe with the people who matter most. The problem is, what kept you safe in past relationships might be what's keeping you stuck now.
Relationships can change when everyone feels safe enough to show up differently. That's what we're building here - a space where everyone can learn new ways to connect, communicate, and actually enjoy being together again.
decode
your relationship patterns
Every relationship has them - the dance you do when things get tense, the roles everyone falls into, the topics that are off-limits. We'll help you understand how these patterns developed and why they made sense at the time. Not to blame anyone, but to give everyone permission to try something different.
learn
how to actually communicate
Not just "use I-statements" (though those help). Real tools for when conversations start spiraling, when someone shuts down, or when you're all triggered and no one knows how to get back to calm. Ways to repair when things go sideways, because they will - and that's normal.
build
safety for everyone
When everyone's nervous system feels safe, people can actually hear each other instead of just defending themselves. We'll work on creating space where everyone gets to be human - messy, imperfect, learning - without the whole system falling apart.
I’m here to help with:
+ broken trust
+ blended family struggles
+ teen+parent battles
+ roommate syndrome
+ same fights, different day
+ couple burnout
+ boundary issues
+ communication breakdowns
If you’re ready to…
01
stop walking on eggshells
02
break the same old patterns
03
actually hear each other
04
feel like a team again
…then let’s get to work.
plot twist:
conflict can be the doorway to deeper connection.
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My session rate is $225. I don't take insurance directly, but I can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement - basically, you pay me and then get money back from your insurance company. Quick heads up though: a lot of insurance companies won't cover couples therapy, and I can't guarantee you'll get reimbursed, but I'm happy to help you navigate the process and figure out what your plan covers. I know dealing with insurance is the worst, so I'll do what I can to make it easier. I also have a limited number of sliding scale spots available if cost is a barrier.
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I get it - there's something vulnerable about having a stranger witness the messy moments we keep behind closed doors. But here's the thing: I'm not here to judge your dirty laundry, I'm here to help you figure out why it keeps piling up in the same spots. Most people worry they're uniquely dysfunctional, but honestly? Every relationship has its stuff. The difference is creating a space where you can talk about it without everyone getting defensive or shutting down. Plus, sometimes an outside perspective helps you see patterns you're too close to notice.
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This is super common. Someone's motivated to change things, and everyone else is either skeptical or dragging their feet. That's totally normal - change feels scary when you don't know what it'll look like. I can work with whoever shows up, even if it's just one person to start. Sometimes when one family member starts doing things differently, it shifts the whole dynamic. And sometimes seeing that this space is actually safe (not just another place to get criticized) helps the reluctant ones warm up to the idea.