How It Works

I’m committed to making my support more accessible - so the pricing below is a guideline, but there is flexibility on a case by case basis.

Starter Package

Six Sessions for $180

  • Session #1-3 = Assessment

  • Session #4-6 = Basic Tools

Recommended for Couples looking for a tune up and are satisfied in their relationship generally.

OR

The Works Package

Twelve Sessions for $300

  • Session #1-3 = Assessment

  • Session #4-12 = The Full Toolkit & Dialogue/Repair Process

Recommended for Couples looking for a more in depth approach to the significant challenges in their relationship.

Session Details

Session #1-3: Assessment

Session #1: The Relationship Interview

Goal: Understand the couple’s dynamics, strengths, challenges, and history.

  • Learn about the couple’s story, history, areas of strength, and current struggles

  • Explore each partner’s perspective and what brings them to coaching now.

  • Introduce the Gottman framework and set expectations.

Between Sessions:

• Each partner completes the Gottman Relationship Checkup (a comprehensive online questionnaire that generates a detailed report).

Session 2: Individual Sessions (One with Each Partner)

  • Explore each person’s personal relationship history, family background, emotional experiences, and hopes for the partnership.

  • Provide a private space to speak openly.

Session 3: Feedback Session

  • Review findings from the Relationship Checkup.

  • Share a strengths-based view of the relationship, along with key growth areas.

  • Present the treatment or coaching plan: how many sessions, what will be covered, and specific goals.

Session #4+: Working on Tools

Sample Progression (Each session usually blends reflection, skill-building, and practice):

1. Build Love Maps & Enhance Friendship

  • Deepen knowledge of each other’s inner worlds.

  • Exercises: Open-ended questions, daily rituals, love map games.

2. Build Fondness & Admiration

  • Strengthen positive perspective.

  • Practice expressing appreciation and affection.

3. Turn Toward Instead of Away

  • Identify and respond to bids for connection.

  • Increase small moments of emotional intimacy.

4. Manage Conflict: Soften Startup & Identify Triggers

  • Use “softened startup” language.

  • Begin learning to self-soothe and recognize when flooding occurs.

5. Manage Conflict: The Four Horsemen & Their Antidotes

  • Identify criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.

  • Replace with gentle startup, responsibility, appreciation, and time-outs.

6. Repair & De-escalation Tools

  • Practice repair attempts in real-time.

  • Learn how to de-escalate and reconnect after disagreements.

7. Dreams Within Conflict

  • Explore the deeper dreams, values, and needs under gridlocked issues.

8. Create Shared Meaning

  • Build rituals of connection.

  • Define shared goals, values, and vision for the relationship.

9. Trust & Commitment

  • Strengthen belief in the relationship’s future.

  • Work on forgiveness, rebuilding trust, or commitment rituals.