While I was applying to graduate schools, my little brother was diagnosed with cancer and, through his treatment and recovery, I knew chronic illness would be a focus of my work, both for patients and for their families. I pursued a health psychology emphasis during my training in San Diego, California. My interest in couples’ work was sparked when I joined a research group that was studying the physiology of anger and I thought what better way to elicit anger than have married people talk to each other. My literature review led me to the work and lab of John Gottman, PhD, a brilliant mind and a kind and generous person. My dissertation explored the physiology of emotion and marital satisfaction.

 

Although I wrote pages on marital satisfaction and planned to practice as a marital therapist, following my own wedding and first move with my spouse, I realized knowing about marriage was different from being married. I returned to my first interest and began my career as an adolescent psychologist and continued this practice for a decade.

 

As I, my children, and my marriage matured – now in Colorado – I reconsidered relationship/couples therapy.  After researching different approaches, I found that Gottman Method Therapy was the most comprehensive and validated method of intervention for relationship healing. Training with Drs. John and Julie Gottman was challenging and energizing. I became certified in the method and now practice exclusively as a relationship/couple therapist.

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I practice with a concierge model offering clients exceptional access and care, offering appointments within 72 hours of request and flexible scheduling from 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. Services include comprehensive relationship assessment, intensive intervention (up to 18 hours in three consecutive days), and follow-up sessions as needed to solidify new habits and maintain gains made in therapy.

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Services are available via telehealth in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, and all current PSYPACT states. For clients preferring in-person sessions, I welcome you to my Centennial, Colorado office or, if preferred, I am happy to travel to you (travel expenses are charged at cost, with full details provided in my informed consent).

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I believe being deeply connected to another person is one of life’s most meaningful experiences.

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I welcome the opportunity to work with you.