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For those of you seeking couples counseling, I want to tell you something about how I work. My main focus is to first find out the nature of your concern and the goals that you would like to achieve.

I provide a free 15 minute phone consultation to give you an opportunity to ask questions about my process and for me to get some preliminary information about you. It is best to be able to speak to you both at this time. If  during this conversation, I feel that I am not the best person for you I will provide referrals to other counselors in your area.  

At the conclusion of the phone consultation we can schedule an initial appointment.  I always begin with an assessment so that I can quickly learn a lot about the two of you. This way it allows me to be able to make the right recommendations for your individual needs. The first meeting will be with both of you. This way I get to see how you communicate and interact as a couple. Then I schedule separate appointments to find out more about your background and perspective with regard to how you view your situation. This is extremely beneficial to help me learn about you as separate people, with your unique characteristics that you bring to your relationship. The fourth session will be used to provide feedback and set up the treatment plan for the follow up sessions.  

My sessions range from 45 to 60 minutes. I do give homework assignments and hope that you will see the merit in completing them. I may recommend books or articles to read also. Everything I suggest is designed to offer you the best chance to succeed and achieve the relationship you are looking for.

I use Dr. John Gottman's principles and have several questionnaries to help hone in on the target areas of conflict. I use a positive approach and I believe that counseling works best when it is driven by individual needs. Therefore my interventions are not the same across the board but designed to the unique situations of each couple. I also believe that the counselor/client relationship is vital to the progress and encourage you to choose your provider wisely. 

Please feel free to call at 770-401-4239 to talk about your relationship and see if I might be able to help you. If I am not available please leave a time that is best for me to return your call.