Your relationship is worth investing in.
Couples Therapy (EFT) and premarital counseling in Encino and Los Angeles, California
You love each other, but things feel hard right now.
Relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of our lives — and also one of the most complex. Even strong relationships can go through periods of tension, distance, conflict, or uncertainty about the future.
Whether you’re navigating conflict, healing from betrayal, or longing for deeper connection, being in a relationship can feel overwhelming and exhausting at times. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is the foundation that can help revive your relationship.
People often come to Couples Therapy for…
communication that turns into conflict or shut-down
feeling distant, unseen, or unappreciated
rebuilding trust after a breach or betrayal
differences in needs around intimacy, affection, or sex
navigating life transitions together
uncertainty about whether to stay or leave
feeling more like “roommates” than partners
Find your way back to each other.
Connecting in a deeper way is possible.
WHAT COUPLES THERAPY LOOKS LIKE
My work with couples is grounded primarily in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) — an evidence-based, attachment-centered approach designed to help partners move from conflict and disconnection toward emotional safety and closeness.
EFT focuses on identifying the deeper emotions and unmet attachment needs that drive recurring arguments. Rather than staying at the surface level of communication breakdowns, we explore what’s happening underneath — the fears, longings, and vulnerabilities that often get expressed as criticism, withdrawal, or defensiveness.
Together, we slow down reactive cycles and begin reshaping the pattern between you. Instead of asking, “Who’s the problem?” we look at how both partners get pulled into predictable dynamics — and how to create new, more secure interactions.
I also integrate Gottman-informed tools to support communication skills, conflict repair, and strengthening friendship. These interventions complement EFT by providing practical strategies you can use outside of sessions.
The goal is not simply to argue less — it’s to help you feel more emotionally connected, understood, and secure in your relationship.
PREMARITAL COUSNELING
Premarital counseling in Los Angeles and Encino is rooted in the same attachment-based foundation.
Using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we explore how each of you experiences closeness, stress, and conflict — and how your attachment patterns shape your relationship. This process helps you build a secure emotional bond before entering marriage.
Common areas we address include:
• Communication and conflict patterns
• Attachment styles and emotional triggers
• Financial expectations and shared values
• Family dynamics and boundaries
• Intimacy and emotional connection
• Navigating life transitions as a team
Premarital counseling isn’t only for couples in crisis. Many engaged couples seek therapy proactively to deepen trust, clarify expectations, and strengthen emotional security before marriage.
Whether you are newly engaged or preparing for long-term commitment, premarital counseling in Encino or Los Angeles can help you build a strong, secure foundation — not just for the wedding, but for the marriage that follows.
Couples Therapy can help you…
Feel more in connected emotionally
Feel like you’re a “team” again
Learn how to repair conflict more quickly and more effectively
Feel more seen and understand in your relationship
Heal past wounds that get in the way of moving forward
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Couples therapy can help when you feel stuck in recurring conflict, disconnected, or misunderstood. You may be having the same arguments on repeat, struggling to communicate effectively, or feeling hurt that doesn’t seem to fully resolve.
You don’t have to be in crisis to begin. Many couples seek therapy to strengthen communication, prepare for marriage, or deepen emotional connection before problems escalate.
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In couples therapy, we look beyond surface arguments and focus on the emotional patterns underneath them.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we explore how each partner experiences conflict, disconnection, and vulnerability. The goal isn’t to decide who’s right — it’s to help you understand each other more clearly, reduce defensiveness, and rebuild emotional safety.
Sessions are structured, collaborative, and focused on creating meaningful, lasting change.
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Yes. Communication problems are often a symptom of deeper emotional patterns.
We work on slowing conversations down, identifying triggers, and helping each partner express needs in a way that can actually be heard. Over time, couples often feel less reactive, more understood, and more equipped to navigate difficult conversations without escalation.
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Yes. Rebuilding trust after infidelity or betrayal is possible, but it requires structure, honesty, and emotional processing.
Couples therapy provides a space to understand what happened, address underlying patterns, and begin repairing attachment injuries. Healing takes time, but many couples are able to rebuild connection with guided support.
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Yes. Premarital counseling helps couples strengthen communication, clarify expectations, and address potential areas of conflict before marriage.
We explore topics such as finances, intimacy, family dynamics, conflict styles, and long-term goals so you enter marriage with a stronger foundation.
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It’s common for one partner to feel more ready than the other.
If your partner is unsure, we can discuss their concerns and what therapy would actually look like. Couples therapy is not about blaming or “ganging up” on one person — it’s about understanding the cycle you both get caught in and learning new ways to respond.
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You can reach out through my contact form to schedule a consultation.
We’ll briefly discuss what’s bringing you in, your goals for couples therapy, and whether we’re a good fit. I offer virtual sessions throughout California and in-person appointments in Encino when available.
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