Finding Your Way Back to Each Other
Couples Therapy for Busy Parents
Remember the last time you caught your partner's eye across the room and felt that spark?
When was the last time you had an uninterrupted conversation that wasn't about schedules, kids, or work deadlines?
If you're like many of the couples I work with, you might be feeling lost in the beautiful chaos of raising children while building careers. Your love is still there, but it's buried under layers of:
Late-night work emails and early morning meetings
endless mental load of managing family life
Midnight wakings with little ones
Constant negotiation over who handles pickup when a child is sick
The guilt of missing bedtime stories for that important presentation
The bone-deep exhaustion that leaves you too depleted to connect
Where did "Us” Go?
Maybe you look at your partner sometimes and think, "I miss you," even though you're in the same room. Perhaps you've become masters at managing your family's complex schedule but strangers to each other's dreams and fears. You might find yourself:
Lying awake at night, wondering how the person who once felt like your best friend now feels like a co-parent you barely know
Yearning for the deep conversations you used to have before they were interrupted by toddler demands
Feeling a pang of loneliness when you see other couples holding hands at school pickup
Wondering if you'll ever find your way back to being lovers, not just logistics managers
There’s Hope (Yes…really)
I know it might feel impossible right now, especially when you can barely find time to schedule a grocery delivery, let alone date night. But I've watched countless couples rediscover their spark, even in the midst of career demands and family chaos.
Imagine:
Feeling that flutter of excitement when your partner walks in the room
Working as a true team, supporting each other's dreams while nurturing your family
Finding moments of genuine connection between meetings and soccer practice
Laughing together again, sharing inside jokes about the beautiful mess of your shared life
Going to bed feeling cherished, understood, and truly seen by your partner
How We'll Work Together
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Evidence-Based Therapy
Using Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), as well as principles of Gottman & EFT, we'll work together to uncover the beauty in your unique love story - even the messy parts! Think of it as creating a map back to each other, one that accounts for the reality of your busy lives while building deeper connection.
We'll focus on:
— Finding pockets of intimacy in your packed schedule (yes, it's possible!)
— Understanding each other's stresses and joys in this season of life
— Building acceptance of your different parenting and working styles
— Creating realistic ways to support each other's dreams
— Rekindling your emotional and physical connection
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What Our Journey Looks Like
I know your time is precious, so I've designed my approach to be both efficient and effective:
We'll start with a heart-to-heart session together, understanding where you are and where you want to be
Individual sessions follow, giving each of you space to share your each of your stories, hopes and fears
Together, we'll craft a path forward that honors both your relationship and your real-life constraints
We'll meet regularly (usually for 6-12 months) to keep your connection growing stronger. Although significant progress can be made sooner, especially if you are interested in scheduling a couple’s intensive.
Who I Love Working With
I am especially trained & devoted to supporting:
Parents juggling big careers with young children
Couples who feel more like coworkers than lovers
Partners navigating the massive transition to parenthood while maintaining careers
Families trying to balance professional ambition with precious family time
Parents struggling to keep their relationship alive in the whirlwind of modern family life
