Intimacy isn’t just about sex—it’s about connection, curiosity, and emotional safety. In my latest blog, I share personal reflections from my own marriage, what the Gottman Method teaches about sexual intimacy, and why many couples’ “sex problems” are actually solvable.

If you and your partner have ever felt out of sync or unsure how to reconnect, this post is for you.

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Healing after infidelity begins with the Atone Phase — a crucial step where couples rebuild trust through honesty, empathy, and accountability. Learn how the three phases of recovery (Atone, Attune, Attach) create a clear path to repairing your relationship.

Discover why I’m leaving Aetna insurance to protect the quality of therapy for my clients. As a certified Gottman Couples Therapist with advanced perinatal mental health training, I provide evidence-based support for couples and anxiety. Learn how insurance undervalues mental health care and what this change means for accessible, meaningful therapy.

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