What to Expect

First Session
The first session is focused on understanding you as a couple. It’s not about solving problems right away—it’s about getting a clear picture of your relationship history, patterns, and what’s bringing you in. This foundation sets us up to work more effectively in later sessions.

Assessment
A structured assessment can speed up the process of identifying the core dynamics in your relationship. Rather than spending multiple sessions uncovering these patterns slowly, the Gottman online assessment gives us a detailed look at strengths, challenges, and areas that need attention. It usually takes about an hour to complete.

The assessment costs $39 USD per couple, paid directly to the Gottman Institute. There is also a quarter-session fee for my time reviewing and interpreting the results.

Sometimes the assessment highlights areas that are best explored individually. These sessions allow you to share your concerns more openly, and they also help me make sure I’m understanding the situation accurately and providing care that’s appropriate for both partners.

Third Session
By the third couples session, we will go through the assessment results together and begin addressing the concerns that have come forward. From there, we shift into active therapeutic work and treatment planning.