

When the same arguments keep repeating, when emotional distance grows, or when faith no longer feels like a source of unity, it can be hard to know where to turn.
I help Christian couples slow down, understand what is actually happening beneath the conflict, and learn how to rebuild connection with honesty, responsibility, and compassion.
You do not need more willpower, better communication scripts, or spiritual pressure.
You need understanding, safety, and a clearer way forward.
Most couples do not come to coaching because they lack love or faith.
They come because they are caught in patterns they do not know how to interrupt.
You feel more like roommates, co-parents, or adversaries than partners
Conversations shut down or escalate more quickly than previously
The same arguments resurface no matter how many times they seem resolved
One partner feels chronically criticized while the other feels chronically alone
Trust has been damaged through betrayal, secrecy, or emotional withdrawal
Faith has become a source of tension rather than comfort

Christian couples are often given well-intentioned advice that unintentionally increases shame:
“Just forgive.”
“Just submit.”
“Just communicate better.”
“Just pray more.”
While faith matters deeply, healing requires more than spiritual instruction.
My approach integrates:
Attachment science and neuroscience
Emotional regulation and relational safety
Accountability without blame
Biblical truth rooted in humility, formation, and love
Rather than taking sides or assigning labels, we focus on understanding how each partner’s inner world, history, and stress responses shape the relationship.
Change happens not through pressure, but through
awareness, safety, and practice.

Couples who engage in this work begin to:
Recognize emotional triggers before conflict escalates
Understand why certain behaviors feel threatening or overwhelming
Learn how to repair disconnection rather than avoid it
Rebuild trust through consistent, grounded actions
Separate faith from fear, control, or performance
Develop a more secure, honest, and compassionate bond
This work is not about becoming perfect partners.
It is about becoming present, responsible, and emotionally available partners.




Couples do not struggle because they are weak, unfaithful, or failing God.
They struggle because they are human, shaped by learning, stress, attachment patterns, and survival responses that develop over time.
In coaching, the focus is not on assigning blame or taking sides. The work is about slowing things down enough to understand what is actually happening beneath the conflict.
In couching, the focus is not on assigning blame or taking sides. The work is about slowing things down enough to understand what is actually happening beneath the conflict.






Coaching may be a good fit if you:
Want to understand patterns rather than assign blame.
Are willing to look honestly at yourself, not just your partner.
Value both faith and psychological insight.
Want lasting change, not temporary fixes.
It may not be the best fit if:
You are seeking a therapist to “fix” your partner.
You want theological debates rather than relational work.
You are not open to personal responsibility.
If you are considering coaching, the next step is a read through the Approach page and FAQs section below to help determine whether this approach feels right for you.
You do not need to have everything figured out to begin
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You simply need to be willing to start.

Each session is designed to move beyond conversation and into practice. You will leave with specific relational shifts to apply in daily interactions.
This is private-pay couples coaching. See investment section below.

Couples sessions are 60 minutes and conducted virtually.
This is a private-pay service. Insurance is not accepted.
The investment is $225 per session.
Private-pay allows the work to remain focused, confidential, and free from insurance-driven diagnosis requirements. The emphasis stays on growth, accountability, and relational development rather than medical labeling.
If you are unsure whether this is the right fit, you may schedule a brief consultation to discuss next steps.

I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples seeking deeper connection, emotional health, and faith-integrated growth.
My work is grounded in the belief that lasting change does not come from pressure, blame, or spiritual performance. It comes from understanding how our nervous systems, attachment histories, and learned survival patterns shape the way we relate to ourselves, to others, and to God.
Many couples arrive feeling confused by their own reactions. They may love each other deeply, yet feel caught in cycles of conflict, withdrawal, or misunderstanding. My role is to help slow these patterns down, make them understandable, and create a space where honest growth can occur without shame.
I integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with a Christian understanding of formation, humility, and responsibility. Faith is not used as a shortcut around emotional work, nor is psychology used to dismiss spiritual meaning. Both are honored in a way that supports truth, compassion, and maturity.
In sessions, I work to remain steady, fair, and present. I do not take sides, but I do support accountability. I do not rush couples toward reconciliation, but I do believe meaningful change is possible when people feel safe enough to see themselves clearly.
My goal is not to “fix” relationships, but to help people become more grounded, emotionally available, and honest with themselves and each other.



Faith is integrated in a way that supports growth rather than pressure. Scripture and Christian values are not used to silence emotions, force forgiveness, or bypass difficult conversations. Psychological insight and Christian faith are held together with humility, responsibility, and respect for the complexity of human relationships.
Couples often seek counseling when conversations feel stuck, emotions escalate quickly, or distance has grown despite genuine effort. You do not need to be in crisis to begin. Counseling can be helpful anytime you want to understand your patterns more clearly and learn how to respond to one another with greater steadiness and honesty.
It is common for one partner to feel more motivated than the other at first. Counseling can still be helpful even when levels of readiness differ. What matters most is a willingness to show up, be honest, and remain open to learning about yourself and the relationship.
No. Both counseling and coaching are not about assigning blame or choosing a side. The focus is on understanding the relational patterns that keep both partners stuck. Accountability is supported, but it is balanced with fairness, compassion, and clarity.
Many couples seek counseling after years of difficulty, repeated arguments, or significant ruptures in trust. While change takes time, long-standing patterns can be understood and shifted when both partners are willing to slow down and engage the process with honesty.
Counseling and coaching provide a structured, safe space to address betrayal, secrecy, or emotional withdrawal without rushing repair or minimizing pain. The work focuses on truth, accountability, and rebuilding trust through consistent actions over time.
Sessions are collaborative and structured to support emotional safety and productive dialogue. You can expect a balance of reflection, practical guidance, and space to explore what is happening beneath the surface of your interactions. The pace is thoughtful rather than rushed. Sessions are 60 minutes long to allow time which allows for reflection and growth while not overwhelming you.
The length of counseling/coaching varies depending on your goals, the complexity of the issues involved, and how consistently you are able to practice new ways of relating. Some couples seek short-term clarity, while others engage in deeper, longer-term growth.
Sessions are not about pushing couples toward a particular outcome.They are about helping each person think more clearly, take responsibility for themselves, and engage the relationship with honesty. Discernment is respected.
The first step is to schedule a consultation. This allows space to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and determine whether this approach feels like a good fit for you.
Couples sessions are 60 minutes and conducted virtually.
This is a private-pay service. Insurance is not accepted.
The investment is $225 per session.
Attachment and Experiential Therapy, LLC provides both psychotherapy services (0nly in FL, NH and WA) and coaching services. Threshold Couples is a coaching service informed by psychotherapy training but offered as non-clinical relational development.
If this approach aligns with how you want to grow, the next step is simple.
Choose a time, commit to the process, and begin the work together.
Couples coaching is private-pay and structured to support focused, accountable progress. Sessions are virtual and designed to help you build steadiness, clarity, and stronger patterns of connection.
When both partners are ready to participate fully, meaningful change becomes possible.
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Phone: 575-286-4314
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