You deserve support, and if you are coming with your partner , you both do, no matter how hard the road ahead may seem. You need someone that will strive to understand you, but commit to supporting you in moving towards change that feels meaningful. While I will never pretend to know your exact pain, I do find that my experience juggling life as a parent, a partner, and in demanding careers such as corporate leadership and skilled trades have often helped me find a traction point to connect with you , so I can support you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session, you can expect a few things. Before we "get started," you can expect I will spend about 5 minutes going over what to expect. This will include reviewing how scheduling works and briefly reviewing certain legal notices. Then we will talk, in a conversational style about what brings you in, what you have tried, what is working and wht is not. Eventually I will ask a few questions about different parts of your life and we will put together a plan for how counseling can work best for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Clients and colleagues describe my approach as deeply curious at first, which helps set us up for a quality that many of my clients share in: a lense of logic from which to start off. But you wouldn't be here if "Logic" was all that it took. In Coupels work, i am trained in both the more practical Gottman style, and the "deeper" EFT style. In all my work I engage an integrative approach that avoids the "cookie cutter therapies" while also integrating their best pricnoples and practices based off of what I learn about you and in some cases your partner. Some people appreciate that while I am direct when needed, I also value gentle humor and the occasional "Dad Joke."
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Who are you? You may have a an amazing brain, but one complicated by forms of neurodivergence such as ADHD, Autism, Giftedness or twice exceptional concerns. Perhaps you are a parent, or a partner, or in a difficult job . Perhaps you worry about juggling it all while supporting those around you, navigating your relationship with your peers and children.