"When marriages fail, it is not increasing conflict that is the cause. It is decreasing affection and emotional responsiveness… The demise of marriages begins with a growing absence of responsive intimate interactions. The conflict comes later."
— Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight
Many couples seek therapy when they feel stuck—fighting the same fights, feeling disconnected, or unsure how to repair after years of tension or silence. More often than not, what partners long for is not just peace, but closeness. To feel seen, supported, and emotionally safe with each other again.
My role is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you and your partner can begin to slow down, understand the emotional patterns at play, and learn how to turn toward each other again. When couples reconnect at an emotional level, they become better able to resolve conflict, communicate needs, and face life’s challenges together.
Many couples I work with share that therapy not only improves communication but it transforms the foundation of their relationship. When your connection feels stronger and more secure, symptoms like anxiety or depression often ease, because the relationship is no longer a source of distress but a place of support.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—a research-backed, attachment-based model that helps partners create lasting change. Research shows that 70–75% of couples move from distress to recovery using EFT, and about 90% experience significant improvement.
Couples therapy sessions are 75–80 minutes. I also offer one-day intensives, a focused format that’s ideal for couples looking to jumpstart change or make progress more quickly.
Couples therapy is provided as a private-pay service only. This means it will not be billed to insurance. Insurance companies require that therapy services focus on treating one identified individual with a mental health diagnosis. In couples therapy, the focus is on the relationship itself, not on one person's symptoms. Submitting insurance claims for this type of relational work is often inconsistent with clinical and ethical best practices.
If you and your partner are caught in a negative cycle and don’t know how to find your way back to each other, EFT may be the right fit. Contact me for a consultation or to schedule your first session.
"Lynne has truly helped save our marriage. Both my husband and I can be open and honest with her. I have and will recommend Lynne to our friends."
"We have been to several other therapists and it seemed we were just putting a band-aid on things. We never really worked on what was going on between us until we began working with Lynne."