My couples work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-based, attachment-oriented approach to strengthening emotional connection.

At the core of EFT is a simple but powerful idea: we are wired for connection. The people we love matter deeply to us. When that bond feels strained, uncertain, or distant, it can activate fear, self-protection, and reactions that don’t always reflect how much we care.

Most conflict is not about the surface issue. It is about longing — to feel understood, valued, chosen, and safe with the person who matters most. When that sense of security feels threatened, even in subtle ways, we instinctively protect ourselves. Those protective moves can create cycles that leave both partners feeling alone, frustrated, or misunderstood.

In our work together, we slow these moments down. We explore what is happening underneath the conflict — the emotions, fears, and unmet needs that are harder to express. As those experiences are named and shared in a supported way, partners begin to respond to one another with greater empathy and emotional accessibility.

I completed my Externship and Core Skills training with an ICEEFT-certified supervisor, and my work follows the structured stages of the EFT model. Treatment focuses on building a more secure emotional bond — one where both partners feel safer turning toward each other rather than away.

Couples often describe feeling more connected, more reassured, and more able to navigate stress without it threatening the foundation of their relationship.