Couples/Polycules Therapy
Relationships show us who we are—and sometimes, they show us patterns we're ready to shift.
If you and your partner are stuck in recurring conflict, emotional distance, or cycles of misunderstanding, couples therapy can help. Working with couples across Oakland, Berkeley, and the Bay Area, I create a relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirming space where both of you feel safe enough to slow down, explore what's really happening underneath the arguments, and understand the attachment patterns shaping your moments of disconnection.
Rather than focusing on blame, our work centers on curiosity and emotional safety—helping both partners feel truly seen and heard. Through this process, couples often experience greater empathy, improved communication, and the ability to rebuild trust.
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I work with couples/polycules who are thoughtful, driven, and committed — yet find themselves circling patterns that create distance or conflict rather than connection.
Many of the couples I work with include:
communication challenges and recurring conflict
emotional disconnection or distance
rebuilding trust after a rupture
navigating life transitions together
cultural or identity differences within relationships
understanding attachment patterns that shape conflict
Couples therapy offers a space where both partners can feel supported while learning new ways to communicate and reconnect.
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I also work with LGBTQ+ couples seeking affirming relationship therapy. Many partners navigate additional layers of identity, family expectations, and social stress that can impact relationships. Therapy can provide a space where those experiences are understood and held with care.
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In couples therapy, we move at a pace that allows both partners to feel emotionally safe and understood. Together we explore the dynamics that shape your relationship and practice new ways of communicating that support deeper connection and understanding.
