When most people imagine “successful couples,” they picture a calm, composed partnership. Two people who’ve built a life, a home, maybe a business together, who’ve figured out how to communicate.   So, when those same couples find themselves fighting (really fighting) it can feel disorienting. How can two competent adults who can lead teams, raise kids, and manage everything else… struggle so much with each other?   I see this every week in my practice. Many of my clients are

If you're considering couples therapy, you've probably heard of the Gottman Method. Maybe you've seen the books, spotted the Gottmans on Instagram, or perhaps a friend mentioned it. But now you're at a crucial point, wondering: Is it really worth the time, effort, and cost? As a Certified Gottman Therapist in Orlando, working with couples every day, here’s my perspective and what I often share with my clients.

If you're like most couples, you didn’t plan to drift. You just got busy. Work expanded. Kids happened. You built a beautiful life together—but somewhere along the way, connection got replaced with logistics, and intimacy may have started to feel more like maintenance. That’s where a real couples retreat comes in - I’m talking about a dedicated Florida couples workshop meticulously designed to change how you speak, navigate conflict, reconnect deeply, and build something tr

I was sitting with a couple the other day. The couple was kind, committed, doing the work—and we were talking about connection . At one...

2 months ago, a couple sat across from me—eyes down, barely speaking to each other. They’d been together for nearly two decades, but...

Couples seeking support are surprised to find that most therapists do not accept insurance for relationship-focused therapy.

As an expert in couples therapy, I understand the deep emotional pain and turmoil that can arise from communication breakdowns and...

Why is Certification in Gottman Method Important? Many couples therapists have some training in Gottman method. Choosing a Certified Gottman Therapist may be necessary for a couple who want to be sure they have selected a clinician who has the highest level of Gottman training and has passed the Gottman Institutes approval process.

What is EMDR? ​ EMDR is an acronym that stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of therapy that allows...

Affairs can be devastating to a marriage, but they don’t have to mean the end.

What is the most effective method of couples therapy?