As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my approach to couples therapy is grounded in the understanding that every relationship is part of a larger system, shaped by each partner’s unique personal history, inner emotional world, and relational patterns. I draw from systems thinking and a psychodynamic lens, helping partners uncover the deeper roots of their struggles while making sense of how past experiences and family dynamics show up in the present.

 

The primary model that I use in my work with couples is called Intimacy from the Inside Out® (IFIO), an experiential approach based on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. IFIO gently invites each partner to turn inward and build a more compassionate and curious relationship with themselves, as a foundation for deeper, more authentic connection with their partner. This work helps couples move beyond blame and reactivity, and instead fosters a sense of mutual understanding, emotional safety, and secure attachment.

 

In our work together, I guide couples in navigating conflict, healing relational wounds, and communicating in ways that are respectful, clear, and emotionally honest. We explore how each person’s internal world—including their fears, hopes, and protective strategies—affects the relationship, and we work together to repair ruptures, increase connection, and strengthen trust.

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Through this work, you’ll begin to:

 

• Recognize and speak from your core self—not just your defenses

• Understand what’s happening internally when your partner reacts

• Move from blame to understanding

• Communicate more honestly, with less fear

• Restore emotional closeness and mutual support

• Co-create a relationship that is mutually satisfying

 

Rather than offering quick fixes, IFIO provides a path toward deep, lasting change—rooted in self-awareness, emotional safety, and connection. You’ll learn how to stay present and grounded with yourself and with each other, even when the conversation is hard or the emotions feel big.

 

If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck, or just want to strengthen your bond, I’m here to help you reconnect—with yourselves and with each other—from the inside out.​​​