Adult & Couples Therapy
Grow steadiness, spark, and connection—without losing what makes you you.
For adults who live at full volume
You’ve mastered deadlines, care-giving, maybe even crisis management—yet an undercurrent of anxiety, mood swings, or relationship déjà vu keeps pulling you off balance. Here, therapy treats you as a whole system, not a checklist of symptoms. We uncover the patterns that drive the turbulence and practice evidence-based strategies—drawing on DBT, ACT, and mindfulness—so everyday choices feel deliberate instead of reactive. Each meeting ends with a small “real-life test run” that lets you track exactly how new skills translate into calmer mornings, clearer decisions, and deeper self-trust.
For couples who want to fight for the relationship, not in it
Partnerships can slip into blame-and-defend cycles until every conversation feels high-stakes. Using Gottman-informed and emotionally focused methods, we slow that loop long enough to hear what’s underneath: bids for safety, respect, spontaneity. You’ll learn to catch conflict cues early, voice needs without grenades, and revive rituals of appreciation that make intimacy last.
Sessions run 50 or 80 minutes—often weekly at first, tapering as new communication habits hold on their own.
Common themes we tackle together
Emotional storms and anger flare-ups; trauma echoes that erode trust; autism-related communication misses; perfectionism, anxiety, or depression that hijack bandwidth; life pivots—from new parenthood to empty-nesting or career reinvention; healing after betrayal or long-standing resentment. Whatever the mix, therapy is tailored to your pace and goals, not a one-size-fits-all program.
Flexible ways to meet
Connect however feels best: secure tele-health anywhere in California, or discreet concierge sessions that come to you—perfect for clients who need extra privacy, accessibility, or neurodivergence-friendly accommodations.
What progress feels like
Early on you might notice quicker recovery after disagreements, an easier “no” without guilt, or waking up minus the dread soundtrack. Over time those sparks form a steady baseline: relationships feel safer, self-talk softens, and your next chapter comes into sharper focus.