Couples Therapy for First Responders, Their

Partners, and Those Walking the Infertility Journey

Strengthen Your Relationship: Therapy for Couples Committed to Growth and a More Meaningful Relationship.

Relationships are tested by career stress, changing gender roles, financial strain, and limited support networks. For first responders and their partners, those pressures can be magnified by long shifts, unpredictable schedules, emotional trauma, and post-traumatic stress. For couples navigating infertility or IVF, the emotional roller coaster can create additional strain on communication, intimacy, and hope for the future.

I work with all couples, whether heterosexual or LGBTQ+,including many in the first responder community and those facing fertility challenges. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you can rebuild trust, deepen connection, and strengthen your relationship no matter your background, beliefs, or journey.

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STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

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STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP ♡

You Might Be Feeling:

  • Tension from balancing rigorous academy schedules with family life

  • Disconnection when your partner seems “checked out” or unable to share their experience

  • Overwhelm from emotional dysregulation and difficulty communicating post-shift

  • Physical and emotional barriers to intimacy tied to stress, exhaustion, or trauma

  • Heartache and uncertainty from the emotional ups and downs of fertility treatments

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How I Can Support You as a Couple

These approaches allow us to focus on both acceptance and change, helping you adapt while honoring your unique stories and strengths.

  • Using trauma-informed strategies, I help couples foster safety, trust, and emotional closeness. Whether it’s rekindling intimacy or improving day-to-day communication, our work is grounded in compassion and respect.

  • Together, we’ll explore tools for co-regulation, emotional attunement, and effective communication, specifically designed to address the unique demands of shift work, trauma exposure, and emergency professions.

  • From the emotional strain of monthly cycles to the pressures of medical appointments, I help couples manage stress, navigate grief, and maintain connection during this deeply personal journey.

  • I have experience working with LGBTQ+ couples in first responder roles and those facing fertility challenges. Every couple’s story matters, and I provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.

  • I draw from advanced training in:

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – An attachment-based approach that fosters safety and connection

    • The Developmental Model – Strengthening relationship growth through better understanding of individual differences

    • The Gottman Method – Proven techniques to improve communication and reduce conflict

    • Sex Therapy Training – Addressing intimacy concerns in a safe, non-judgmental space

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Why choose therapy with me?

  • Specialized Knowledge: I’m trained to understand the nuanced stressors of first responder relationships and infertility-related grief and hope.

  • Safe, Judgment-Free Environment: Every session is rooted in empathy, confidentiality, and a deep respect for your individual and collective journey.

  • Anchored in Real-Life Experience: Whether working with shifting schedules, under the weight of “what if,” or longing for reconnection. I’ll meet you where you are and walk beside you.

  • Experience with Diverse Couples: Comfortable working with couples from different backgrounds, beliefs, and orientations.