Couple's counseling
The neurodivergence affirming approach
Navigating a relationship where one or both partners are neurodivergent can come with unique challenges and opportunities. I offer specialized counseling tailored to the needs of neurodivergent couples, focusing on:
- Communication Skills
- Sensory Differences
- Emotional Regulation
- Routine and Structure
- Uncover Patterns: Identify and address harmful patterns learned from family of origin.
- Heal Wounds: Work through past traumas and unresolved issues.
- Set Boundaries: Establish healthy boundaries with family members.
Modalities used
IFS for Couples
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful therapeutic model that we use to help couples understand and heal their inner worlds. In our IFS sessions, you will:
- Identify Parts: Recognize the different parts of yourself and how they influence your relationship.
- Heal Wounded Parts: Address and heal the wounded parts that cause conflict.
- Strengthen Connection: Foster deeper empathy and connection with your partner(s) by understanding their inner world.
- with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy you will get in touch with your somatic experience and body language as it manifests in your relationship.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Couples
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an integrative approach to therapy that combines traditional talk therapy with body-centered techniques. It addresses the somatic (body) experiences and how they influence psychological and emotional states. For couples, this method can be particularly effective in identifying and transforming patterns of interaction that are rooted in physical and emotional experiences.
How Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Benefits Couples
- Enhanced Communication: By focusing on body awareness, couples can become more attuned to non-verbal communication cues, leading to deeper understanding and connection.
- Regulation of Emotions: Techniques to regulate physiological responses can help partners manage emotions like anger, fear, or anxiety more effectively.
- Healing Trauma: This approach is beneficial for couples where one or both partners have experienced trauma, helping them to process and heal in a safe, supported environment.
- Building Trust: Physical attunement and mindful presence can strengthen trust and intimacy between partners.
