I am trained in the Intimacy Therapy Counseling Model and bring my 25+ years of experience into the couples counseling process., helping couple to:
- Eliminate Hindrances to intimacy by:
- Identifying and interrupting unproductive behaviors
- Resolving unhealed Emotions
- Identifying unmet intimacy needs
- Exposing and countering selfishness, guilt and shame
- Improving communication
- Enhance Intimacy and closeness by:
- Reinforcing productive behaviors
- Experiencing positive Emotions
- Internalizing healthy thinking patterns
- Meeting each other intimacy needs
- Expressing openness and humility towards each other
- Improving communication
I also use Enneagram Couples Counseling in my work with couples. The Enneagram offers:
- Explanation of why you and your mate see things differently
- Strategies to help you and your partner grow as a couple
- Deeper self-awareness of motivation
- Compassion for self & others
- Bring to light hidden motives and fears
- Understand the assets and limitations of you and your mates personality
