At IE we understand that every relationship is unique, shaped by a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and individual journeys. Our goal is to help you create a partnership that feels authentic, strong, and fulfilling for both of you—on your terms. 

Couples come to us for many different reasons, including:

• Communication struggles that leave you feeling misunderstood or unheard
• Disagreements about money that cause tension and stress
• Sexuality and intimacy concerns, whether it’s about feeling distant or rekindling a sense of closeness
• Parenting challenges and family dynamics that bring added pressure to your relationship
• Balancing roles and responsibilities or finding more time for each other
• Navigating life changes, losses and transitions
• Recovery from infidelity and rebuilding trust after a betrayal

Our relationship-driven approach places your partnership at the heart of therapy. We encourage both partners to engage actively in creating the relationship they want to build, by:

• Acknowledging Responsibility: Recognizing your roles in both the challenges and solutions helps promote growth and mutual respect.
• Engaging Openly: Honest communication is key. Learning to express needs and feelings during sessions builds trust and deepens your emotional connection.
• Practicing Commitment: Applying what you learn in therapy to your daily life helps strengthen your relationship. This includes using new communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and emotional regulation tools in real-world situations.
• Supporting Each Other: Using the insights gained in therapy to uplift one another strengthens the emotional bond and encourages positive change, both individually and as a couple.

90-minute sessions  allow us to dive deeper, explore what’s really going on, and help you develop skills that lead to lasting change.

Our work together begins with understanding your relationship—what’s working well, what needs attention, and where you both want to go.  

We draw from the following evidence based modalities to help create a customized plan of action:

• The Gottman Method: Techniques based on years of research help couples strengthen their relationship through better communication and conflict resolution. 
• Internal Family Systems: IFS helps couples understand how different parts of themselves affect their behavior and relationships. 
• Relational Life Therapy: RLT focuses on identifying and changing unproductive relationship patterns and increasing mutual respect and intimacy.
• Polyvagal-Informed Therapy: PVIT helps couples understand how the nervous system influences emotional responses. By recognizing cues of safety and danger, couples can regulate their reactions, improve communication, and navigate conflicts with greater ease.

Whatever challenges you're facing, addressing them with trusted support will help you find clarity and work toward lasting solutions together.