Why Couples Coaching?

Many couples seek the help of a couples therapist when they simply want to get ahead of future problems, improve upon their communication, or work on their intimacy. Couples Coaching & Skill Building is appropriate when there is no medical necessity for the services rendered.

What are Examples of Medical Necessity?

For instance, if one of the partners endures: Disordered Eating (active or in remission), Substance Use/Addiction (harm reduction or in recovery), or PTSD — it is recommended that therapeutic services for couples are sought to help support the partner who is struggling due to the active diagnosis. If that is the case, please seek Couples Therapy.

If there is no diagnosis that warrants the use of insurance to pay for sessions, insurance may not pay for the services provided.

How Does Skill Building Work?

Skill building is educational in approach. I will provide questionnaires to the couple, we will explore needs met and unmet, and explore the current choreography of your cycle of interaction. I will provide psychoeducation, help you both gain insight, and co-create a new choreography for us to apply so that you communicate better and improve upon your existing intimacy. Besides communication and intimacy building we will also address relationships with in-laws/the family of origin, division of labor within the household, premarital considerations, family planning, and approaches to parenting.