Therapy with Couples + Pairs I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), the most empirically validated method for restoring the connection between pairs. I am also a Certified Sex-Therapy-Informed Professional, trained in methods for restoring and improving sexual intimacy.Couples come to me when they are struggling to navigate…Miscommunications and/or painful fightsDissatisfaction with emotional intimacy Dissatisfaction with their sex-livesFinances: making/sharing/managing money Infidelity, affairs, betrayals Getting engaged or married Getting separated or divorced Differences in socializing/friendshipsBlending families Relationships with challenging family members Parenting decisions Co-parenting Household management Consensual Non-Monogamy: the choices of opening/closing the relationship, or changing the structure or agreements I help couples… Get unstuck from repeating patterns of arguing or silent distancing that cause frustration and painMake sense of the strong emotions and needs that can surprise both of you in the relationshipRepair current and past relationship injuries (including infidelity + betrayals) and understand how to move forwardChange how you communicate so you can really open up to each other with your true feelings and wishesIncrease feelings of trust and intimacy, playfulness, and funWork through challenges in sex and sexuality and improve your sex-life Learn practices that will allow you to have connected conversations at home without me Interested? Reach out! I support both heterosexual and queer couples, monogamous couples, and couples who are exploring or practicing non-monogamy. I also support coworkers, roommates, best-friends, siblings, and parents and their children. Contact me for a free 15 min call now “The strongest among us are those who can reach for others.”— Dr. Sue Johnson