"One of my specialties is working with clients in individual therapy in combination with their experience in couples therapy. Oftentimes, when two people engage in couples therapy, the work starts out on communication and relationship dynamics, but eventually, we get to a point where we realize that the work that really needs to be done to improve the relationship is individual work."
"This individual work often involves drilling down into what a client wants or doesn't want, how they feel about certain aspects of their relationship, and why they react the way they do to their partner. In discussing these topics, I try to be especially aware of how to put the awareness we develop into words. Simple sentences made up of simple words. We work on developing a way to express simply and clearly the feelings that up until now had"
Individual therapy combined with couples therapy often reveals that the deepest work needed to improve a relationship is personal. When a relationship dynamic features one partner reacting in a patterned way, exploring why is most effective individually. Individual sessions drill into what a client wants or doesn't want, how they feel about relationship aspects, and the origins of their reactions. Therapists aim to translate that awareness into simple, clear sentences—practical scripts anyone could speak. Screenwriting skills help identify a character's wants and shape language to fit the speaker, while clinical work prioritizes clarity and utility over artistry.
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