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"Indianapolis' Best Gay Couple's Therapist" 

according to the Indianapolis Monthly, 2005

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Polyamorous, Heterosexual, Mixed-Marriage

Many people ask me if I work only with gay and lesbian couples, or if I also work with heterosexual relationships. 

The answer is - I work with ALL couples. 

I am experienced with heterosexual couples, polyamorous couples where there are more than two people in the relationship, gay couples, lesbian couples, lesbian couples who are still heterosexually married, commuter couples from different states, gay male couples who are still heterosexually married, as well as couples in a mixed-marriage where one partner is bisexual or gay-identified, and the other is heterosexual. 

There are many uses for couple's counseling.

Healing from an affair, or infidelity

Studies show that on average, 50% of all relationships are affected by some form of infidelity (be it physical cheating, emotional affairs, financial deception, or other forms of infidelity).

If you have discovered that your partner is cheating, or if you have been unfaithful and want to deal with this before you are discovered because you want your relationship to work - there is HOPE for healing after infidelity.  In fact, many couples experience a much-needed wake-up call and the infidelity serves as a catalyst for some couples to strengthen their bond and address the wounds and hurts in a way that increases intimacy and connection. 

FEELING DISCONNECTED

Many couples lead busy lives, and the toll of this business on their relationship can be severe.  Feeling disconnected is a signal that your relationship is in need of attention.  A few couple's counseling sessions can help you get your relationship back on track and begin strengthening the bond that brought you together in the first place!

Hurt Feelings and Resentments

According to relationship researcher John Gottman, 69% of relationship challenges are unsolvable.  How he folds the towels, how often you talk on the phone, how you think the kids should be disciplined, etc... are an example of everyday conflicts that many couples struggle with on a regular basis.  They struggle because there's no solution.  Sometimes we simply feel and think differently about how we want aspects of our life to unfold.  There are many issues, however, that involve our feelings, such as "I don't feel like a priority," or "nothing I do is good enough," or "I don't feel desired by you," or "You are never home," etc... that are often about issues that transcend your relationship.  Understanding your feelings, and understanding your partner's feelings has a magical way of increasing the compassion in your relationship and can lead to actual solutions to heal your hurt feelings and resentments.  These issues don't just go away.  If you are struggling with hurt feelings and resentments in your relationship it's critical that you deal with them now!

Pre-Marital Counseling.

So you've made the decision to marry, or partner for life.  Congratulations!

Pre-Marital Counseling is a great way to create a solid foundation for your relationship, adding tools to your relationship toolbox in ADVANCE of any challenges so that you have skills and strategies to weather the storms.  When we enter relationships the question is not, "Will there be conflicts?," the question is, "Will we know how to deal with the inevitable conflicts that all couples face?"  Pre-Marital counseling is a way to begin preparing for the known, and unknown challenges of life inside a relationship..