ISSUES TREATED IN COUPLES THERAPY
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Relationships are a lot of work. It's not easy for two people with two different experiences, needs, and dreams to work together to create the best life for the couple and the family. Whether help is needed during courtship, cohabitation, engagement, transition to parenthood, the parenting of children, the launching of children from the home, retirement, or redefining relationships, many difficulties can be overcome with a little help. I work with a variety of couples ranging in age, sexual orientation, race, ability, religion, acculturation, and socioeconomic status.
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I use an effective approach to couples therapy, called Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (an approach I am certified in and am also one of a small group of therapists in the Bay Area who are also a certified EFT supervisor), as well as integrate aspects of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. When a relationship is going well, we know our partner is there for us, that they're responsive to talking about strengthening the relationship, and we know that we're loved and important to our partner. When we don't feel this way, we have problems, and couples therapy can help you regain that connection with your partner and regain a strong, loving relationship.
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I work with many issues such as helping couples to improve their communication, improve their sex lives, learn to support each other, navigate decisions to continue or end a relationship, and create new, blended families. We also address effects of stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, or other issues that may be impacting the relationship.
Research has shown that on average, couples wait six years after their problems begin to seek therapy. Don't wait until it's too late. Don't be in a relationship that is good enough, and instead create a great relationship where both partners feel fulfilled!
Research has shown that on average, couples wait six years after their problems begin to seek therapy. Don't wait until it's too late. Don't be in a relationship that is good enough, and instead create a great relationship where both partners feel fulfilled!
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What Couples Are Saying About Their Work with Dr. Sutton:
The work we have done with Dr. Sutton has saved our marriage and has made us better parents to our two year old daughter. We as a family are more emotionally available to each other which is helping in so many ways. Thank you Dr. Sutton! - P in Sausalito |
To make an appointment for an assessment and/or discuss recommendations for treatment, call (415) 686-9544 or email [email protected] I have offices in San Francisco and Corte Madera and provide phone and/or web sessions for clients who can not come to the office.