Learn to fight safely

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Relational Therapy

Support for couples and families navigating conflict, disconnection, and change

Relational therapy offers a space to slow down painful cycles, understand what’s happening beneath conflict, and work toward more meaningful, sustainable ways of relating. I work with couples and families who feel stuck in patterns of misunderstanding, reactivity, or rupture — especially when emotions run high and conversations feel impossible to navigate alone.

Who is relational therapy for?

  • Ongoing conflict that escalates quickly or feels repetitive

  • Breakdowns in communication or emotional safety

  • High levels of anger, resentment, or withdrawal

  • Parenting disagreements or family transitions

  • Struggles related to neurodivergence, mental health, or stressors impacting the family system

  • A desire to repair trust, rebuild connection, or learn healthier ways to navigate differences

Relational therapy may be a good fit if you’re experiencing:

What is my approach?

  • Gottman Method–informed therapy – I am Level 1 and Level 2 trained in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach that focuses on strengthening friendship, improving communication, managing conflict, and building shared meaning in relationships.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles – I integrate EFT concepts to support emotional attunement, attachment needs, and relational safety, particularly in moments of disconnection or distress.

  • High-conflict specialization – I work intentionally with couples and families where interactions feel volatile, emotionally charged, or gridlocked. Sessions focus on slowing patterns down, increasing emotional safety, and reducing escalation.

  • Systemic and relational lens – We look beyond individual “problems” to understand how patterns form and are maintained within the relationship or family system.

  • Communication-building and repair – Therapy includes learning how to navigate conflict, express needs, set boundaries, and repair ruptures so relationships can recover and grow over time.

My relational work is grounded in the belief that conflict is meaningful. Rather than viewing it as something to eliminate, we explore what conflict is communicating about unmet needs, protective strategies, and relational wounds.

In addition to my role as a therapist, I am a California family mediator and have volunteered with the SoCal Family Mediation organization, supporting families involved in the dependency court system. This background informs my ability to hold multiple perspectives, remain grounded in high-stakes conversations, and support families in navigating conflict with clarity, fairness, and care.

While therapy is not mediation, this experience strengthens my capacity to work with intense relational dynamics and complex family systems.

Have more questions?

  • No. Therapy can be helpful for strengthening relationships, navigating transitions, or addressing ongoing tension before it escalates.

  • Therapy focuses on emotional patterns, attachment, and healing relationships over time. Mediation is goal-focused and centered on reaching specific agreements. While I am a California family mediator, therapy with me is not mediation — my mediation background simply supports my ability to hold complex, high-conflict conversations with care and neutrality.

  • Yes. I provide neuroaffirming care that honors differences in communication, regulation, and sensory needs.