Specializing in Eating Disorders

and Relationship Issues.

Relationships

Relationship Therapy

I use approaches developed by several people in my work with Relationships. A few of my favorites are: Harvelle Hendrix, who developed Imago Therapy; John Gottman from the University of Washington; and Michelle Weiner-Davis. Books by these people can be found under Books and Resources. Again, my approach is very practical and respects each person's point of view. There are specific things that can be taught to help couples have good relationships. If both people are committed to working on it, it can be good. Most people just aren't taught the skills needed to have good relationship; luckily, they can be taught. I do a lot of teaching in these sessions.

Couples:
Why Fools Fall In Love and How Smart People Make It Last...*

...for heterosexual couples, lesbians, gays and people married and not married. I have had many funny experiences: I talk to one person and they tell me their side and then I meet their significant other and get a whole new perspective! I learned a long time ago that it takes 2!!! I am very practical in couples work, I look at what is working and teach how to have it work better.

Who Needs This?
Couples who want to:

• figure out when a pop can is a pop can (you know, the one your partner leaves on the counter all the time)
• learn why relationships are the way they are
• have some calm in their day-to-day lives
• learn to get what they need from their significant other
• build on what does work in their relationship to make it work better
• get their point across so their partner will listen

Friends, Family and Co-Workers:

I also do sessions with these relationships.

Fees:

For couples therapy, fees are $130 for a 50 minute session, or $150 for a 1 hour and 20 minute session. I suggest starting with a 1 hour and 20 minute session.

*Quote provided by Darla Romp, MSW.