Is Couples Therapy for you?
Are you feeling frustrated in your relationship? Do you often feel unheard by your partner? Is your relationship bringing up difficult emotions and unwanted parts of yourself that you can't seem to shake on your own?
We often unconsciously bring past hurts into our relationships and replay old patterns with our partners. This is actually a signal—an invitation to do the inner healing work that allows us to relate in healthier, more fulfilling ways.
I help couples navigate conflicts, heal past wounds, and create healthier patterns together. In our work, you'll find a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges with skilled guidance. Together, we'll develop effective communication skills, rebuild trust, and deepen your emotional connection.
My approach with couples is highly interactive, direct, and supportive. I blend attachment theory, systems thinking, and a trauma-informed psychodynamic lens to understand how each person's history shows up in the relationship. The goal is to process and transform the patterns that are causing pain—creating space for genuine intimacy and growth.
If you're new to couples therapy, I recommend watching Couples Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik on Showtime. It offers an accurate glimpse into what our work together will be like.
Psychodynamic Oriented Couples Therapy
BENEFITS
Deeper Insight: Provides a deeper insight into the factors affecting a couple's relationship, fostering understanding and empathy.
Improved Communication: Couples gain better communication skills, which are crucial for addressing conflicts and fostering intimacy.
Resolving Unconscious Conflicts: The therapy helps couples address unresolved conflicts and unconscious dynamics, leading to healthier relationship patterns.
Enhanced Emotional Connection: Couples can experience a stronger emotional bond and a more fulfilling relationship.
TECHNIQUES
Exploration of Family History: Couples may explore their family backgrounds and early experiences to understand how these have influenced their relationship.
Transference Analysis: Couples may examine how they project past experiences and emotions onto their partner and work to understand these dynamics.
Interpretation of Unconscious: Therapists interpret the unconscious factors at play and help couples see the connections between past experiences and current relationship issues.
Reflection and Insight: Therapy sessions often include reflection and insight-building exercises to help couples develop a better understanding of their relationship dynamics.
Open Dialogue: Couples are encouraged to engage in open and honest dialogue about their thoughts and emotions, promoting a healthier exchange of feelings.