Couples Coaching

“What you seek, is seeking you” - Rumi

Science-Backed Support for Deep And Lasting Connection

At Path of Love, I help couples build resilient, thriving relationships grounded in trust, emotional intimacy, and mutual respect. Inspired by the research-based methods of The Gottman Institute, my coaching blends heart and science to guide you and your partner toward a stronger, more connected future.

About Me

Whether you’re navigating conflict, feeling disconnected, or simply wanting to deepen your bond, I’m here to support your journey. Coaching sessions are a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your unique dynamic, develop healthy communication skills, and rediscover the friendship and love at the heart of your relationship.

My Background

My name is Sara and I am a couples coach with a deep passion for helping partners reconnect, repair, and grow. My path to this work has been shaped by both personal experience and years of study in psychology, communication, and emotional healing. With a professional background in operations at companies like LinkedIn and HubSpot, I’ve always been drawn to understanding human dynamics—whether in the boardroom or the living room. After navigating my own transformative journey through divorce, motherhood, cross-cultural life in Morocco, and remarriage, I found clarity in what truly matters: emotional safety, honest communication, and shared growth. I’ve trained in Gottman Method tools and have supported couples through infidelity, disconnection, and conflict—with a blend of science, compassion, and lived wisdom. I believe that with the right support, every couple can learn to love better and with more intention.

My Skills

I hold Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in the Gottman Method, based on over 40 years of leading research in relationship psychology. I’m also completing my certification through the World Coach Institute (WCI), accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as both a Certified Professional Coach and a Certified Relationship Coach. In addition, I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy in the United States.

My Approach

Here are some great tools I use in coaching sessions that are inspired from the Gottman Research Institute.

1. Love Maps

Understanding your partner’s inner world is foundational. Love Maps are all about staying curious about who your partner is—today. We use guided questions and reflective exercises to help you rediscover each other’s dreams, fears, stressors, joys, and values.

Why it matters: The more you know about each other, the deeper your intimacy and the stronger your ability to weather challenges.

2. The Four Horsemen & Their Antidotes

We help you identify destructive communication patterns like criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling—and replace them with their healthy counterparts: gentle startup, taking responsibility, building appreciation, and self-soothing.

Why it matters: Shifting these patterns reduces conflict and protects your relationship from emotional erosion.

3. Conflict Management Tools

Instead of avoiding conflict, we help you move through it with more grace. You’ll learn techniques like:

• Softened Startups to begin difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness

• Dreams Within Conflict to uncover the deeper unmet needs underneath recurring arguments

• Time-Out & Repair Rituals to help you reconnect when things go off track

Why it matters: Conflict becomes a doorway to deeper understanding, not a dead-end.

4. The Sound Relationship House

This is the core model of the Gottman framework. We use it to explore every layer of your relationship—from friendship and trust to commitment and shared meaning. You’ll learn how to strengthen each “floor” of your relationship house with practical actions and emotional awareness.

Why it matters: It gives you a roadmap for a well-rounded, emotionally fulfilling partnership.

5. Bids for Connection

You’ll become more aware of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways you and your partner ask for attention, affection, and connection—and how to turn toward these bids instead of missing or turning away from them.

Why it matters: These small moments build emotional trust and connection over time.

6. Rituals of Connection & Shared Meaning

We help you create or reconnect with daily, weekly, and seasonal rituals that bring warmth, intention, and stability to your relationship. These could be as simple as a nightly check-in, a Sunday walk, or celebrating milestones in your own meaningful way.

Why it matters: Shared rituals deepen your bond and reinforce your identity as a team.

7. Appreciation & Fondness Practice

We guide you in cultivating a culture of appreciation, admiration, and gratitude in your relationship. This includes intentional daily check-ins and small practices to shift your focus toward what’s working.

Why it matters: Positivity is like emotional oxygen—it strengthens your connection and makes you more resilient in tough times.

This is where science meets soul.

And love becomes a practice.

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· What you resist, persists. What you accept, transforms.

How I Can Help

Communication Breakdowns

Struggling to talk without triggering conflict or defensiveness? We help you speak—and listen—with more empathy, clarity, and care.
Recurring Conflict & Unresolved Issues

Learn to manage disagreements with more ease, reduce reactivity, and find common ground—without looping through the same fights.
Emotional or Physical Disconnection

If the spark feels dim or the closeness is fading, we guide you back to meaningful intimacy, shared rituals, and everyday connection.
Trust Repair After Betrayal or Distance

Whether trust has been broken or slowly eroded, we support you in the slow, intentional work of rebuilding safety and commitment.
Pre-Marital or Pre-Commitment Preparation

Start strong with tools to understand each other’s needs, values, and vision for the future—before conflict arises.