Communicating as a couple can be incredibly difficult. We often find ourselves "talking past each other" where we don't feel heard or understood by them, and they don't feel heard or understood by us. This can often lead to having the same perpetual arguments or conflicts over and over again; or an argument that started small and spirals into unresolved issues and resentments from the past. The harsh truth is that many of the conflicts we have in relationships are perpetual- you're two different people with different backgrounds, families, and ways of thinking. There are always going to be conflicts, but what matters is how we communicate through them.

I firmly believe in the healing power of listening and expressing empathy. I always start with introducing basic communication tools and strategies to help you understand each other better and navigate conflict easier. We will then use those tools to tackle the underlying issues to come to a much deeper understanding of each other and/or potentially reach a compromise that feels good for both parties.