In-person Couple Therapy For New Parents in Redmond OR
Telehealth in OR, CA, FL
Couples Therapy for New Parents
Strengthening your relationship through parenthood
Becoming a parent changed everything, especially your relationship. Even the strongest of couples can start to feel disconnected. You find yourself arguing more, feeling misunderstood, struggling to feel intimacy, feeling under supported and under appreciated. You Are Not Alone!
More than half of new parents experience these changes in their relationship. Being a parent is hard and adds a whole new dynamic to the relationship. The good new, getting back to healthy is possible! You are not alone and you do not have to navigate this alone.
Common Relationship Challenges Postpartum
Your relationship postpartum goes through significant shifts. It can look like:
Feeling like roommates instead of partners.
Increased arguments, misunderstandings, or resentments.
Difficulty balancing parenting values, beliefs.
Difficulty balancing parenting role and expectations.
A decrease in emotional connection or physical intimacy.
One partner feeling overloaded while the other feels pushed away.
Struggling to communicate needs, expectations or frustrations.
How I can Help
Couples therapy is not just for relationships that are in crisis. It is for partners who want help with connection, communication, and navigating this new life together before you get to the point of crisis.
Using the evidenced backed Gottman Method I help couples:
Move through conflict effectively
Learn how to navigate differences in parenting styles.
Rebuild emotional and physical intimacy.
Create shared meaning and work as a team.
Move from resentment to appreciation.
The Gottman Method…
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Commitment is essential for a relationship. Learn how to heal from commitment wounds and recommit to one another.
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Trust is not just trusting your partner not to cheat on you. Trust is trusting your partner with your emotions, trusting that they will be there for you when you need them, trusting that they will listen and strive for understanding when you are talking.
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We all started off as friends in the honeymoon, but that feels so far away from how you feel now. Work on being friends again and actually enjoying your partner.
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Be able to give your partner the benefit of the doubt, and move away from resentment.
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Conflict is unavoidable. Learn ways to move through conflict so that it is not damaging to the relationship.
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Have your partner support you in your journey to have a fulfilled life, and reaching your goals.
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Create your own family culture, a shared meaning for life and a shared mission.
Results You Can Expect
When we work together, you can:
Feel heard and understood by your partner.
Strengthen your emotional and physical connection.
Reduce damaging conflict and improve communication.
Work as a team in parenting and in daily life.
Rekindle the love, respect you once had.
Why Choose me?
As a postpartum therapist, wife and mom of two running my own business, I understand the unique challenges that high-achieving new parents face. I offer compassionate, evidenced-based, solution focused treatment tailored to your unique needs so that you can start feeling connected, supported and aligned with your partner.
Next Steps
You do not have to stay stuck in worry and overwhelm. Relief is possible and I am here to guide you toward it.
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We will discuss your unique challenges and goals and decide if we are a good fit. If not, no worries, I will leave you with referrals so someone who would be a good fit.
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We will set concrete and achievable goals that will help move you towards a path of empowerment.
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Gain tools, strategies and ongoing support to navigate your relationship as a new parent with confidence.
The challenges of new parenthood do not have to pull you apart. With the right support, you can reconnect, communicate more effectively, and strengthen your partnership.
Take the first step today! Your relationship deserves support!