Couples Therapy
I strive to help couples find intimacy, connection and understanding in support of goals we set together.
At my practice, I welcome all individuals and clients, regardless of, and in celebration of, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, religious affiliation, and relationship expression.
A Faster, More Effective Way to Heal and Grow Together
Why Couples Love This Approach
Faster relief: You don’t have to wait months to feel better.
Deeper healing: Longer sessions help you get to the root of issues.
Stronger skills: Real-world practice helps you grow between sessions.
Less overall time in therapy: More results in fewer sessions.
This isn’t your traditional, once-a-week couples therapy. Our approach is modern, focused, and backed by research and it’s designed to help you make real progress, faster.
When your relationship is struggling, the last thing you want is to wait months to feel a difference. That’s why we do things differently starting strong, working deeply, and then giving you space as you grow.
Our Three-Phase Approach
One: Build momentum from day one.
We begin with a focused, high-support phase starting with a thorough assessment and more frequent sessions early on. This helps you quickly address urgent issues, break out of painful cycles, and create a stronger foundation for change. Couples often feel hope and relief within the first few meetings because we don’t wait to get to the heart of things.
Two: More time, more progress.
Our early sessions typically last 2 to 4 hours. This gives us the space to truly dive into what’s going on—without feeling rushed or cut off just as things get real. These extended sessions allow for deeper emotional work, better communication, and meaningful breakthroughs that weekly 50-minute therapy often can’t reach.
Three: Practice your progress between sessions.
As things improve, we space sessions farther apart. This gives you time to apply what you’re learning in real life between therapy sessions to fine-tune your progress and stay on track. This step-by-step approach helps couples build confidence and long-lasting change without needing therapy forever.
For Couples at a Turning Point: Discernment Counseling
Why Couples Like Discernment Counseling with Janette:
Safe Space: You have a neutral place to speak openly and feel heard.
Thoughtful Decisions: You decide through reflection, not pressure or confusion.
Short-Term: It’s a focused five-session process, not long-term therapy.
Mutual Respect: Both of you are treated with care, without blame.
When you’re questioning whether to stay in your marriage or go your separate ways, we offer a way to help you arrive at a thoughtful, deliberate decision for your relationship.
When you’re in limbo, the last thing you want is to stay in the pain and confusion of an uncertain future. That’s why we offer a short-term, structured space for couples on the brink to focus on finding clarity.
What Discernment Counseling Is Not
Discernment Counseling is not couples therapy or a long-term commitment. It’s not about forcing a decision or pushing you to stay together. Instead, it’s a focused, supportive process designed to help you find clarity and confidence about your next steps.
Our Three Step Process
One. Figure out what’s brought you here.
We begin by making space for each partner to share how they’re experiencing the relationship. This step is about slowing down, gaining clarity, and beginning to reflect on what’s led you here, without pressure to decide right away.
Two. Look deeper and explore options.
As we continue, we take a closer look at the patterns in your relationship and the roles each of you has played. The goal is to understand more fully what’s happened and explore whether there’s a path forward that feels worth pursuing.
Three. Choose a direction to commit to.
In the final step, we work toward clarity about a path forward; whether that means separating, committing to couples therapy, or holding off on a decision for now. Whatever you choose, the process is designed to support thoughtful, respectful decision-making. If you decide to separate or rebuild, we support your transition with what you need, like co-parenting counseling or couples therapy, and help you move forward with a clear plan and practical tools.
What is Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Why Does it Work?
Gottman Method Couples Therapy involves three components: a thorough assessment, immersive treatment, and graduation.
It works because Drs. John and Julie Gottman have studied every aspect of human relationships through decades of research with couples in their “Love Lab.” They have transformed this research into the Gottman Method, evidence-based couples therapy designed to help couples create success in love and long-term partnerships.