Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy in Westport, CT

Rebuild Trust, Strengthen Your Connection, and Communicate Effectively

Finding the right marriage counselor can feel overwhelming—but it can also mean the difference between feeling stuck in frustration and resentment or discovering a new path forward together.

Maybe you’re here because:

You and your partner feel emotionally disconnected.

Arguments escalate quickly—whether through yelling, passive aggression, or total silence.

Trust has been broken, and you don’t know how to repair it.

Intimacy has faded, and your relationship feels more like co-existing than partnership.

Divorce is feeling like the only option, but you’re unsure if it has to be.

If any of this resonates, know that there is hope.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Westport, CT, I specialize in helping couples:

  • Break free from toxic relationship patterns.

  • Communicate in a way that actually leads to resolution.

  • Rebuild emotional and physical intimacy.

  • Strengthen their relationship while balancing work, children, and life stressors.

Is Your Marriage or Relationship Struggling?

Why Couples Seek Therapy

Relationships take intentional work, and when couples hit rough patches, they often feel stuck in destructive cycles they don’t know how to escape. If any of the following sound familiar, you’re not alone.

1. You Feel Emotionally Disconnected

Conversations feel shallow or transactional.

Your partner doesn’t seem emotionally available.

You miss the closeness you once had.

2. Conflict Escalates Quickly

Passive-aggressive remarks turn into major fights.

Yelling, name-calling, or the silent treatment happens regularly.

You feel unheard or dismissed in arguments.

3. You’re Considering Divorce

The relationship feels more exhausting than fulfilling.

You’re questioning if staying together is even worth it.

Resentment is building, and you’re both avoiding difficult conversations.

4. Intimacy is Fading

Physical affection feels forced—or is nonexistent.

You and your partner rarely have sex.

One or both of you is considering (or has had) an affair.

5. Your Lives Feel Separate

The focus is always on the kids, work, or anything except your relationship.

You spend more time apart than together.

You feel more like roommates than romantic partners.

If your relationship is struggling, therapy can help

Specialties: Common Issues We Address in Couples Therapy

Every relationship is unique, and therapy is tailored to your specific needs. Some of the most common challenges couples bring to therapy include:

Affairs & Infidelity Recovery – Healing from betrayal and restoring trust.

  • Lack of Sexual & Emotional Intimacy – Rekindling connection and closeness.

  • Repeating the Same Fights – Breaking the cycle of unresolved arguments.

  • Resentment from Past Hurts – Addressing lingering emotional wounds.

  • Lying & Trust Issues – Rebuilding honesty and transparency.

  • Balancing Marriage & Parenthood – Navigating the challenges of raising children while staying connected.

  • In-Law Conflicts – Setting boundaries and managing family dynamics.

  • Coping with Special Needs or Medical Challenges – Supporting each other through difficult circumstances.

  • Empty Nest Syndrome – Adjusting to life changes after children leave home.

  • Depression or Anxiety Affecting the Relationship – Managing mental health as a couple.

How Couples Therapy Can Help

Marriage counseling isn’t about placing blame—it’s about understanding patterns, improving communication, and finding a way forward together.

In therapy, we’ll work to:

Identify toxic relationship patterns – Understand the cycles that lead to miscommunication and resentment.

Improve communication skills – Learn how to express needs without triggering defensiveness.

Rebuild trust and connection – Strengthen emotional and physical intimacy.

Resolve long-standing conflicts – Address unresolved past issues so they don’t keep resurfacing.

Balance relationship and family life – Manage stress related to parenting, in-laws, and life transitions.

FAQs About Marriage Counseling

  • A Balanced Approach That Works for Both of You

    No taking sides. Both partners will feel heard and supported.
    No dragging up the past without a plan. Therapy is about moving forward.
    No vague advice. You’ll get clear, actionable tools to improve your relationship.

    This is about creating real change, not just talking about problems.

  • If you’re struggling to communicate, feeling distant, or dealing with ongoing conflict, therapy can provide the tools to strengthen your relationship. Clients want to work with me because I can also translate their needs and process ways to better create understanding instead of criticism, contempt, stonewalling, or dismissiveness.

  • It’s common for one partner to be hesitant. A consultation can help answer any concerns and show how therapy can benefit both of you. Sometimes clients may start individually working with me and then bring in their spouse or partner. I am a family therapist so I am always working from a relationship lens allowing me to maintain partiality.

  • Yes! I offer online therapy for Connecticut and Northern New Jersey so you can get support wherever you are.