Good couple. Bad arguments. Let's fix that.
Short-term couples therapy for partners who like each other but keep getting stuck in the same fights. In 6–8 sessions, you'll learn how to disagree without it turning into a standoff, and how to find your way back to each other when it does.
you're not falling apart,
you're just stuck
You still disagree, because every couple does. But now the argument about the in-laws actually gets resolved instead of going around in circles. When one of you gets defensive, the other knows what to do. You can bring up hard things without bracing for impact, and you recover in an hour instead of three days.
You don't need a relationship overhaul. You need a better playbook for the hard conversations.
Here's What Your Relationship Could Look Like
Ready for your life to change?
Here's what might be happening in your relationship right now
The same argument, different day. Chores, money, his mom, her schedule. The topic changes but the fight doesn't. You could both recite your lines by now.
One of you pushes, the other pulls away. One wants to talk it out right now. The other needs space or goes quiet. Both of you end up feeling unheard.
Small things land wrong. A comment meant as a question sounds like criticism. A tired "fine" gets heard as "I don't care." You spend more time untangling the misunderstanding than the actual issue.
You've started avoiding certain topics. Not because things are bad, but because bringing them up never seems worth the fallout. Keeping the peace is starting to cost you closeness.
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From the outside, you might look fine. But inside your relationship, you're exhausted. You love each other—that's not the question. The question is whether love is enough when you don't have the skills to navigate conflict, repair hurt, or break the cycles you're stuck in.
Understanding WHY you fight doesn't fix the fighting. You need to interrupt the patterns in real time. You need skills that work when you're angry, hurt, defensive, or completely shut down.
I've seen people who can run a company fall apart trying to ask their partner to take out the trash without it becoming a referendum on their entire marriage.
That's where the Gottman Method comes in.
I get it.
Short-Term Couples Therapy using the Gottman Method
This is focused, time-limited work. Over 6–8 sessions we'll pick the one or two patterns causing the most friction, practice new ways of handling them right in the room, and send you home with skills you can use that night. It's not open-ended, and it's not about digging up every hurt from the last ten years.
What you get:
• A free 20-minute clarity call with both of you
• A 75-minute intake session to map your patterns and set goals
• 6–8 total sessions, 60 or 90 minutes each
• Research-backed Gottman Method techniques
• Real-time practice in session, plus homework between
• A wrap-up plan so the skills stick after we're done
You'll learn to raise an issue without it sounding like an attack, so your partner can actually hear it instead of bracing to defend.
You'll learn what's happening in your body when you get flooded, and how to take a break that calms things down instead of feeling like abandonment.
Here's What You'll Learn
How to Bring Up Hard Things
How to Stay In It When You'd Rather Check Out
goal one
goal two
Every couple gets it wrong sometimes. The ones who do well know how to circle back, own their part, and reconnect quickly.
How To Repair
goal four
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling show up in every relationship. You'll learn to catch them early and swap in something that works.
How to Interrupt the Four Horsemen
Goal three
LET'S BREAK it DOWN
how it works
In your 75-minute intake, I'll learn your history together and how your conflicts usually unfold. We'll agree on the one or two things you most want to change.
First: We assess where you are
This isn't just talk therapy. You'll practice new ways of talking right here in session, and I'll interrupt the old pattern as it happens. You'll get homework, and we'll troubleshoot what worked and what didn't.
Then: We build skills in real time
In our last session we'll review what's changed and make a plan for keeping it going. If you want a tune-up down the road, you can always come back.
Finally: you leave with a plan
Stop having the same fights on repeat and actually resolve issues for good
Build a system for repairing after conflict instead of letting resentment pile up
Feel emotionally connected again instead of like polite roommates
Learn what to say and do when emotions run high—not just when you're calm
Create shared meaning and remember why you chose each other in the first place
Feel like teammates facing life together instead of opponents keeping score
If you want this to be the year that you *finally*:
let's get started
HEY THERE!
I'm Carrie, Your New Guide To Emotional Health
I became a therapist because I believe good relationships deserve good tools. Most couples I meet aren't in crisis. They just never learned how to argue in a way that brings them closer instead of further apart.
After years of working with women individually I kept noticing the same pattern.
So much of what they were carrying—the resentment, the loneliness, the feeling of being unseen—lived in their closest relationships.
We'd work on boundaries, communication, asking for what they need. But sometimes the conversation needs to happen with both people in the room.
In couples therapy I use the Gottman Method, which means I use research-backed techniques—not just theories about what might work, but actual data on what predicts relationship success or failure. The approach is structured, skills-based, and practical. You'll leave sessions with tools you can use that night, not just insight about why you're stuck. And because it's structured, it works well in a short timeframe. You don't have to commit to years of therapy to see real change.
This type of couples therapy can help because...
It's research-backed, not just advice
The Gottman Method is based on 40+ years of research with thousands of couples. We know what predicts divorce and what predicts lasting happiness. This isn't guesswork—it's science applied to your specific relationship.
You get real-time skill-building, not just insight
We don't just talk about what's wrong. We practice new patterns right here in session. I'll interrupt the old dance as it happens and teach you a new one. You'll leave with tools you can use that night.
It focuses on repair, not perfection
You're not going to stop fighting. That's not the goal. The goal is to fight without contempt, repair quickly, and build emotional connection that can withstand conflict. Healthy couples fight—they just fight well.
This is for you if:
You still like each other, and arguments are frustrating but not frightening
One of you is already halfway out the door and not willing to engage
You're both willing to show up, even if one of you is more eager than the other
There's active violence or abuse in the relationship or Someone is maintaining an affair they won't end
You're ready to learn actual skills, not just vent for an hour about who's right
It's probably not for you if...
You want to focus on individual issues rather than the relationship patterns
If something on the second list sounds familiar, it doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. It means you deserve more support than a short-term approach can give. I'm happy to connect you with colleagues who specialize in that deeper work.
pricing and options
20-minutes
Free
A quick video call with both of you to make sure this is the right fit.
clarity call
75-minutes
$315
We'll map your patterns, learn your history, and set goals for our work together.
intake session
60-minutes
$250
Steady, skill-focused sessions for couples who like a tighter rhythm.
standard sessions
90-minutes
$375
Room to practice skills in real time and work through a pattern without feeling rushed.
focused sessions
60-minutes
$250
Already finished your series? Come back anytime for a refresher when an old pattern creeps back in.
tune-up sessions
Insurance note: I'm a private-pay provider and don't bill insurance. Insurance plans usually don't cover couples therapy, so plan on paying out of pocket.
How long does couples therapy take?
Most couples work with me for 6–8 sessions. Because we focus on one or two specific patterns, you'll usually notice a difference within the first few weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my partner doesn't want to come?
Couples work needs both of you in the room. If your partner isn't ready, I may be able to see you for individual therapy, where we can work on how you show up in the relationship.
What's the difference between Gottman Method and regular couples therapy?
Gottman Method is research-based and highly structured. We're not just talking about feelings—we're identifying specific destructive patterns, interrupting them in real time, and building concrete skills you can use immediately.
What if we're not married yet—is this still for us?
Absolutely. In fact, building these skills before marriage is one of the smartest things you can do. Many couples come in during engagement to get ahead of patterns before they become entrenched.
Will you tell us if you think we should break up?
No. That decision is yours. What I will do is be honest about what I'm seeing, and tell you if I think you need a different kind of help than I can offer.
I'm a private-pay provider and don't bill insurance. Most plans don't cover couples therapy, so plan on paying out of pocket.
Do you take insurance?
What if we need more than 8 sessions?
Sometimes a few extra sessions help a new skill settle in, and we'll decide that together. If it becomes clear you need longer-term or more intensive support, I'll help you find a therapist who's a great fit for that.
Are things "bad enough" for couples therapy?
You don't need to be in crisis. Some of the best work happens with couples who are doing fine overall but keep hitting the same wall. Getting help early is easier, faster, and less expensive than waiting.
Still on the Fence?
let's talk
Not sure if this is right for you? That's what the clarity call is for. Twenty minutes, both of you, no pressure. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find someone who is.