Couples Therapy in Brentwood, TN

We all need connection.

But often, the person with whom we want to feel the closest connection is the person who becomes hardest to reach.

Couples become disconnected for a variety of reasons, leaving them struggling to find their way back to each other. Over time, the demands of daily life, such as work pressures and raising children, can cause the emotional bond between partners to weaken.

Communication breaks down, conflicts get swept under the carpet, unresolved issues from childhood, and a lack of quality time together all further deepen the disconnection. This emotional distance can lead to feelings of loneliness and frustration, making it increasingly challenging to restore the connection you so badly desire.

The longer this disconnection persists, the more difficult it becomes to reconnect, requiring intentional effort, open communication, and a willingness to address underlying issues.

Whether you’ve just gotten engaged and are seeking premarital counseling or you’ve been married for 30 years, relationship issues can affect many aspects of your life. Through the process of couples therapy, you will develop new strategies to help you feel connected again and create a lasting and healthy relationship.

As a marriage and family therapist,

I specialize in helping couples reestablish meaningful connections through various evidence-based techniques including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which centers on identifying and transforming negative interaction patterns into more secure and intimate ones. By working to improve communication and emotional attunement, couples can better understand each other's needs and heal past wounds.

Additionally, I incorporate the Gottman Method, which emphasizes building trust and cultivating shared meaning in relationships. This method equips couples with practical tools to navigate conflicts and promote mutual understanding.

Lastly, I integrate attachment-based interventions to assist couples in understanding their attachment styles and deepening their emotional bond. Through these interventions, couples can rekindle their connection, build resilience, and create a fulfilling future together.