Counseling while you’re young might be the key to a relationship that lasts.

Being in a romantic relationship today is vastly different than in years past. The traditional expectation of getting married, having 2.5 kids, and being a dedicated spouse and parent may be exactly what you want or maybe it isn’t. Given the increased openness to diversity in the millennial generation, a variety of different relationship paths are becoming more commonplace. Maybe you’ve decided you don’t want marriage or kids. Maybe you have found contentment in polyamorous relationships. Regardless of the relationship lifestyle you choose, all humans have one thing in common. We naturally desire loving, accepting, and supportive connections with our partners. 

The Importance of Self-Empowerment in Relationships 

I believe a respectful relationship with yourself is vital in order to create a foundation for all other relationships. Because of this, I encourage my clients to explore and nurture this relationship before they can expect drastic changes in their relationships with others. I am passionate about helping my clients face fears and develop authentic and empowering internal connections so that they can meet themselves and their partners with empathy, respect and openness. 

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 

As a therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of human experience. Research indicates that secure attachment and emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and recreate supportive bonds among individuals. I am therefore dedicated to the understanding of individual health and dysfunction in the context of relationship with others and the enhancement of couple and family relationships through an emphasis on emotions and their interpersonal impact. I believe that all people can maximize their potential given a nurturing social environment, which I endeavour to foster in my work with clients.

“From the cradle to the grave, humans desire a certain someone who will look out for them, notice and value them, soothe their wounds, reassure them in life’s difficult places, and hold them in the dark.”
— Susan M. Johnson, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection