Couples Therapy in Fort Collins, CO

Has Your Relationship Lost Its Spark?

Do you and your partner feel like your marriage or relationship just isn’t the same anymore? Lately, have you found yourselves:

  • Feeling more like roommates than romantic partners? 

  • Arguing in circles and unable to see each other’s point of view?

  • Struggling to enjoy quality time together and make room for intimacy?

Maybe a betrayal, a blow-up, or another major event has shaken your relationship and you’re wondering if you’ll be able to get back on track. Or perhaps your connection has been slowly deteriorating—somewhere along the way, you stopped having sex as frequently and got too busy with life to prioritize each other. Misunderstandings became the new normal and feelings of loneliness and emotional distance set in. 

Deep down, you and your significant other may be worrying about your relationship’s future and wondering if it’s time to see a couples therapist.

You Might Be Grieving The Connection You Once Had 

When your relationship is struggling, it’s normal to find yourself mourning the connection you used to have. You might think: Where did we go wrong? Why can’t we just go back to how things were in the beginning, when we were madly in love and everything felt effortless? 

To friends and family, you and your partner might present as happy and functional. But behind closed doors, you may feel completely disconnected. Small issues—like who’s picking up the groceries or who’s taking the kids to practice—could blow up into big fights. The need to constantly say or do the right thing so you don’t set each other off could get exhausting, making you avoid each other altogether. 

As a therapist who assists couples at all stages of life’s journey, I’m here to tell you that hope is not lost. You may not be able to go back in time, but that’s okay. Counseling can help you build a stronger and more mature connection than you ever had, one with a richer intimacy and a deeper sense of understanding.

Have any questions? Send me a message!

If Your Marriage Or Relationship Is Struggling, You’re Not Alone

Despite what you see on social media, no one has a perfect relationship. Between parenting stress, financial challenges, and constant work demands, most couples are stretched thin and struggling to make their relationships work.

What’s more, few couples have role models for healthy conflict and emotional intimacy. Oftentimes, they end up relying on communication skills that they learned from their parents or past romantic relationships—even if those skills are less than ideal. 

For the intercultural or interracial couples I work with, contrasting cultural beliefs as well as differing experiences with privilege or marginalization can contribute to conflict or disconnection. And for LGBTQ+ couples, stressors like discrimination and lack of social or familial support can weigh heavily on their relationships. As a result, more and more couples are turning to therapy to help them navigate all the pressures of the outside world.

Many Couples View Therapy As A Last Resort—But It Doesn’t Have To Be

All too often, couples resist getting professional help because they believe that doing so is only for those on the brink of divorce. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the best time to seek couples counseling is often when your marriage or relationship is doing well. That’s when it’s easiest to work through your stuck points and build empathy for each other.

As a couples therapist, I’m here to help you and your significant other no matter where you are on your journey. If you’re simply in a long-term relationship and have no plans to marry, I am confident that I can assist you in deepening your connection. Or if you’re newly engaged and looking to hone your relationship skills before you tie the knot, I would be honored to help you prepare for this bold new chapter of your life.

Couples Therapy Can Help You Bring Joy, Intimacy, And Fun Back Into Your Relationship

It may feel impossible right now, but you can rebuild your connection. You can rediscover the joy and intimacy that once made your relationship special. You can work through past wounds—whether they’re old hurts or more recent betrayals—and build a healthier, more supportive partnership.

My approach to couples therapy is rooted in hope and connection. I believe that the difficulties you're facing are not a reflection of who you are as individuals but rather patterns or cycles that have developed over time. With the right guidance and support, these patterns can be broken and healing can begin.

I specialize in providing therapy for couples of all backgrounds and walks of life, and I’m deeply passionate about working with LGBTQ+ couples as well as interracial and intercultural couples. My approach is evidence-based, emotionally-focused, and rooted in an unwavering belief that it’s never too late to change old patterns and dynamics.

What To Expect In Couples Counseling Sessions 

You and your partner can expect to leave sessions with concrete skills for improving communication, reducing conflict, and building emotional connection. I’ll create a space where both of you feel seen, heard, and empowered to create lasting change. Some of the main interventions I draw from are listed below: 

  • The Gottman Method is a skills-based approach that gives couples strategies for increasing closeness, intimacy, and friendship. 

  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) teaches couples how to express needs without blame and listen with curiosity instead of defensiveness. 

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) seeks to understand how protective parts that developed because of past trauma show up in your relationship today.

  • The Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) teaches a series of principles for shifting negative patterns and creating safer and healthier attachments.

My sessions are experiential and collaborative, meaning we’ll work on many of these skills and strategies in real time with each other. Through continual practice and refinement, you can eventually get to a place where healthy communication is second nature and you’re able to laugh again and feel like true partners. Many couples tell me that therapy helps them see each other in a whole new light, and I want the same thing for you!

  • During our work together, I will guide the conversation so that both you and your partner feel seen, heard, and supported. When difficult topics come up, I will teach you to move through them with care and understanding. After all, conflict is not something to avoid—it’s something that can greatly enrich your relationship if you can learn to navigate it peacefully.

  • It’s never too late to seek support. Many couples come to therapy feeling hopeless about their marriage and still find a path to reconnection with the right tools and care. That said, couples therapy doesn’t have to result in staying together—it’s about finding clarity and creating the healthiest outcome for both of you.

    Sometimes that means rebuilding trust and deepening your bond, and sometimes it means parting ways with mutual respect. Either way, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

  • As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I will act as a neutral and unbiased guide throughout our work together. The goal isn’t to assign blame, but to foster better communication and deeper understanding between you and your partner. What matters most isn’t what’s happened in your relationship, but working together to figure out what will work best for your relationship going forward.

You May Have Some Questions About Couples Counseling…

You Don’t Have To Stay Stuck In The Same Patterns

Whether you and your significant other want to rebuild trust after infidelity, improve your communication, or reconnect after years of emotional distance, I believe that my approach to couples counseling can help you. To begin your journey toward a deeper, richer, and more intimate connection, you can reach out to me via the contact page.

3950 John F Kennedy Pkwy Suite A, Fort Collins, CO 80525