“As lovers, we poise together delicately on a tightrope. When the winds of doubt and fear begin blowing, if we panic and clutch at each other or abruptly turn away and head for cover, the rope sways more and more and our balance becomes even more precarious. To stay on the rope, we must shift with each other’s moves, respond to each other’s emotions. As we connect, we balance each other. We are in emotional equilibrium.”

-Dr. Sue Johnson 

Are you and your partner feeling stuck in negative patterns? Are you longing for a more harmonious and fulfilling connection? Katie’s approach to couples therapy will guide you through a transformative journey using a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other research-based approaches.

About Katie’s Approach

Katie is a seasoned therapist with a passion for helping couples thrive in their relationships. With Emotionally Focused Therapy at the core of her practice, she understands the unique dynamics that shape relationships. EFT, known as the gold standard approach for couples, provides a secure and evidence-based foundation for her work.

Breaking Free from Negative Patterns

Negative patterns can create barriers in relationships, hindering the growth of connection and love. Katie specializes in identifying and addressing these patterns, guiding couples towards healthier interactions. Through personalized counseling sessions, she empowers partners to understand, communicate, and respond to each other in ways that foster a safe and loving environment.

Your Relationship Journey

Whether you’re at the beginning stages of your relationship or have spent decades together, Katie believes in the potential for growth, connection, and rekindled love. Her approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each couple, recognizing that every relationship is distinct.

Why Work With Katie for Couples Therapy?

Couples don’t come to therapy because they’ve failed; they come because something important is trying to be heard. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the same arguments, emotionally distant, navigating a major transition, or unsure what comes next, couples therapy can offer a space to slow things down and make sense of what’s happening between you.

Katie’s approach to couples therapy is grounded in emotional safety, curiosity, and respect for both partners. Rather than taking sides or focusing only on surface-level conflict, she helps couples understand the deeper emotional needs, protective patterns, and moments of disconnection that keep them feeling stuck. Many couples find relief in discovering that their struggles make sense – and that change is possible.

In the therapy room, Katie works to create an environment where difficult conversations can happen without blame, escalation, or threat. This allows couples to explore uncertainty, repair past hurts, and practice new ways of relating that foster trust, responsiveness, and emotional closeness.

Katie supports couples across a wide range of experiences, including:

• Ongoing conflict or communication breakdown
• Emotional distance or loss of connection
• Trust injuries or unresolved resentment
• Parenting stress and life transitions
• Questions about the future of the relationship

Her role is not to push any particular outcome, but to walk alongside you as you gain clarity, strengthen understanding, and make thoughtful, intentional decisions about your relationship. Couples often describe her work as steady, grounding, and deeply attuned, especially during seasons when things feel fragile or uncertain.

Rediscover Connection and Love

Katie’s goal is to help you and your partner not only navigate challenges but also rediscover the joy of being together. Connection can expand, love can swell, and spouses can find each other once again.

Take the first step towards a harmonious and fulfilling relationship. Contact Katie to schedule a session and embark on your journey towards lasting connection and happiness.

Couples Counseling Frequently Asked Questions

Do we have to be “on the brink” to start couples therapy?

Not at all. Many couples come to therapy proactively – to improve communication, navigate life transitions, or reconnect emotionally. Couples therapy isn’t just for crisis; it can also be a space for growth, clarity, and strengthening your relationship.

What if one of us is more motivated than the other?

This is very common. Couples often come in with different levels of readiness, hope, or skepticism. Therapy does not require both partners to feel the same way at the start. We’ll move at a pace that feels respectful and supportive for both of you.

Will the therapist take sides?

No. My role is to support the relationship, not one partner over the other. Couples therapy focuses on understanding patterns, strengthening connection, and helping both partners feel heard and understood—without blame or judgment.

What does couples therapy actually look like?

Sessions typically involve guided conversations and deeper exploration of emotional patterns that show up between you. At times we’ll slow things down, help translate what’s underneath conflict, and practice new ways of relating—both in session and at home.

Is couples therapy just about communication?

Communication is often part of the work, but it’s not the whole picture. Many recurring conflicts are rooted in unmet needs, emotional injuries, stress, or attachment patterns. Therapy helps uncover why communication breaks down and how to rebuild safety and connection.

What if we argue in session?

That’s okay and often expected. Therapy is a space to safely explore conflict with support and structure. I’ll help slow things down, reduce escalation, and guide the conversation so it feels productive rather than harmful.

Do you work with couples who are considering separation or divorce?

The short answer is yes – but with some important nuance. In couples therapy, emotional safety is essential. That safety allows us to explore uncertainty, disconnection, and difficult patterns with honesty and care. When separation or divorce feels imminent or is used as leverage, it can make that sense of safety harder to establish.

When separation is already being considered, I typically address this in one of two ways. If physical or emotional space is needed, we may work within a Controlled or Healing Separation framework. In other situations, I may ask both partners to agree to a defined period of therapy—often six months—during which divorce is taken off the table so the work can unfold without ongoing threat.

The goal is never to push a particular outcome. Rather, therapy is a space to slow things down, increase clarity, strengthen communication, and support you in making thoughtful, intentional decisions about the future of your relationship.

What if we’re dealing with trust issues or past hurts?

You’re not alone. Many couples seek therapy around trust, resentment, or unresolved pain. Therapy can help create a safe space to understand what happened, process emotional injuries, and explore whether – and how – repair is possible.

How long does couples therapy take?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some couples come for short-term, focused work; others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll regularly check in about goals, progress, and what feels most helpful for your relationship.

Will we be given “homework”?

Sometimes, yes—but it’s always collaborative and manageable. This might include reflection questions, communication practices, or small changes to try between sessions. The goal is to support real-life change, not add stress.

Is couples therapy confidential?

Yes. Couples therapy follows the same confidentiality standards as individual therapy, with some important nuances specific to relational work. I’ll review these clearly during the intake process so there are no surprises.

Do you incorporate faith or religion into couples therapy?

Faith, spirituality, and religious background can be meaningful parts of a couple’s story – and they can also be sources of tension, difference, or pain. I welcome conversations about faith when they are important to you, whether that means shared beliefs, differing views, or experiences of disconnection or hurt related to religion. We can integrate faith into the work as much or as little as feels supportive to you.

My goal is to create a space where both partners feel respected, safe, and heard—regardless of belief, doubt, or difference.

How do we get started?

The first step is reaching out to schedule an initial session. This is a chance to ask questions, share what’s bringing you in, and see if it feels like a good fit. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.