Relationship Issues
Change begins with understanding yourself—and your patterns.
Individual Work
Are you struggling in a partnership, but your partner isn't ready for therapy?
I can still help. You can't change someone else—but when one person shifts, the relationship often follows.
We'll explore patterns, boundaries, communication, and attachment so you can respond rather than react.
Sometimes things get bumpier before they get better; I'll help you stay steady through that process.
This work also applies to family, friends, and workplace dynamics.
You'll learn to express needs and limits with kindness and self respect—without abandoning yourself or others.
Couple Work
Do you and your partner keep looping through the same argument?
Has trust been broken? Or do you simply want tools for a strong foundation?
In couple sessions, neither of you is "the client." The relationship is.
Sometimes that means I'll challenge one of you or side with a dynamic—not a person.
We'll look at how early attachment patterns shape present behavior, then practice new ways to move toward each other—even in conflict.
You'll cultivate curiosity, safety, and a secure-functioning "couple bubble."
A Personal Word About Relationship Healing
"To take the risk of loving, we must become vulnerable enough to test the radical proposition that knowledge of another and self-revelation will ultimately increase rather than decrease love."
— Sam Keen
Ready to take your first step?
If you're ready to begin this journey with someone who truly understands, reach out for a free 15-minute online consultation.
Compassionate LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in Denver, online across Colorado.
Get in Touch
Wednesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
My weekend: Sunday & Monday — messages received after 5 PM Saturday will be returned on Tuesday.
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I am committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all. I do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of my activities, services, or operations. Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued.
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