Who I work with
Provider Identification & Licensure
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota. I work with couples located in Minnesota through in-person sessions in Edina and virtual sessions statewide. I also offer virtual sessions to clients in Canada where permitted.
Primary Fit Anchor
I work with middle-aged and neurodiverse couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, emotionally disconnected, or trying to move forward after a betrayal.
Together, we focus on understanding the patterns that keep you stuck and helping you reconnect in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable.
Situations I Commonly Help With
Couples often reach out to me when they notice:
The same argument happening over and over without resolution
Feeling more like roommates than partners
Conversations that escalate quickly or shut down completely
Ongoing tension around differences in communication or emotional expression, including neurodiverse dynamics
A pursue–withdraw or shutdown–escalation cycle you can’t seem to break
Trying to recover after an affair or betrayal and not knowing how to rebuild trust
Hidden behaviors (spending, gambling, gaming) that have damaged trust
Difficulty reconnecting sexually or feeling like that part of your relationship has faded
Strong Match Indicators
Clients often feel I’m a strong fit when:
You’re in midlife and balancing long-term relationship stressors
You’ve spent years pushing through responsibilities and are now feeling the emotional cost
You want help with both practical problem-solving and emotional connection
You’re navigating a neurodiverse relationship and want communication to feel clearer and more workable
You want to understand what’s happening in your relationship, not just manage surface-level issues
Working With Midlife Couples
Many of the couples I see are in midlife—balancing long-term relationships, family responsibilities, and the accumulated stress of years of pushing through.
I’m in my 50s and part of a blended family that has navigated significant grief and loss. I understand how easily emotional needs get set aside while managing everything life requires.
Over time, that can lead to resentment, loneliness, and disconnection—even in relationships that still matter deeply.
Working With Neurodiverse Couples
Earlier in my career, I worked closely with and managed neurodiverse engineers. I’m also married to someone on the autism spectrum, so I bring ongoing, real-life experience to this work.
I help couples see that emotional attunement isn’t a distraction from solving problems—it’s often the pathway to solving them.
Together, we work on making communication clearer, more effective, and more respectful of each partner’s way of processing.
Affairs and Betrayal Recovery
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of an affair or another form of betrayal, it can feel overwhelming and disorienting.
I use a structured process to help couples move through this in a contained and constructive way. This includes:
Addressing the initial “nervous system alarm” that can take over after a betrayal
Creating clarity and transparency around ending the betrayal
Supporting a process of disclosure that is honest without being unnecessarily harmful
Helping both partners engage in meaningful repair so the injured partner can begin to feel that their partner is back on their team
Recovery is possible, but it requires structure, clarity, and guidance.
How I Work
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method as the foundation for my work.
In practice, that means we focus on:
Slowing down interactions so you can see what’s happening between you
Understanding the emotional patterns underneath conflict
Interrupting the cycles that keep you stuck
Building new ways of communicating that feel safer and more effective
My style is active and structured. I guide the process while staying grounded in what’s actually happening between you in the moment.
When I May Not Be the Right Fit
I may not be the right fit if:
There is ongoing physical violence
One partner is unwilling to participate in therapy
There is active substance abuse that isn’t being addressed
There is an immediate crisis requiring a higher level of care
I do not provide court-related services.
Practical Details
Location: Minnesota (in-person in Edina and virtual statewide; also virtual sessions available in Canada where permitted)
Format: Couples therapy (both partners attend). Individual sessions are available for clients working on their relationship without their partner present
Session length: 80 minutes for couples, 50 minutes for individuals working on their relationships alone without their partner
Payment: Private pay
In Plain Terms
If you feel stuck in the same conflicts, disconnected from each other, or unsure how to move forward after a betrayal, I help you understand what’s happening and guide you in changing those patterns so your relationship can feel more connected and workable again.
Next Step
If this sounds like what you’re looking for, you’re welcome to reach out. We can briefly talk through what’s going on and see if this feels like a good fit for both of you.