Frequently Asked Questions

Our first session is centered around understanding your story. We’ll explore what brought you to therapy, how long you’ve been experiencing your current challenges, what you’ve already tried, and what has (or hasn’t) worked.

Because I practice from a primarily solution-focused lens, we’ll also begin identifying what “better” would look like for you and how we can begin creating meaningful shifts. The first session is also a space to ensure we feel like a good fit. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about what’s ahead.

No. Many couples come to therapy to protect what they have, to make a major decision together, or to find their way back to each other after a period of distance. You don’t need to be in crisis, or new parents, to benefit.

That’s a common place to be, and therapy can help. Discernment work supports couples when one or both partners are uncertain about the future of the relationship. The goal is clarity about what comes next, not a predetermined outcome.

Yes. I have experience working with affair recovery and have completed a specialized training in affair and betrayal recovery. Together we work on emotional processing, trust injuries, and, when both partners want it, rebuilding trust.

I typically recommend weekly sessions at the beginning of therapy. Meeting consistently allows us to build momentum, better understand your relationship patterns, and begin practicing new tools together.

As you make progress and feel more confident using those tools outside of therapy, we can gradually space sessions farther apart. Ultimately, the goal is not for you to need therapy indefinitely—it’s for the changes you create in therapy to become part of how you navigate your relationship on your own.

I also believe that meaningful change is worth checking in on. After our more active work together ends, I offer periodic follow-up check-ins over the next two years. Approximately every six months, we can reconnect, reflect on what has continued to work, reassess your relationship if helpful, and identify any areas where you may want additional support.

My hope is that the changes you create in therapy become lasting changes in your relationship. I want to support you not only as you create those changes, but also as you begin living them on your own.

Of course, life doesn’t always fit neatly into a weekly schedule. Work, family, travel, or a new baby can make consistency challenging. We’ll collaborate on a frequency that feels both supportive and realistic for the season of life you’re in.

Yes — many clients find it helpful to engage in both individual and couples therapy at the same time. Individual therapy offers space to process personal emotions, identity shifts, and stress responses, while couples sessions focus on communication patterns and relational dynamics.

However, if you are participating in couples therapy with me, I would not also serve as your individual therapist. Maintaining separate therapists helps protect the neutrality and integrity of the couples work. It ensures that the couples space remains balanced and that neither partner feels there is a “shared alliance” outside of session. This structure supports emotional safety and trust within the therapeutic process.

That said, individual and couples therapists can collaborate — with your written consent — to ensure alignment around shared goals. When appropriate, coordination between providers can be helpful in making sure all work is moving toward the same overall objective.

It’s very common for one partner to feel unsure about starting therapy. Hesitation often comes from fear of being blamed, misunderstood, or “ganged up on.”

I approach couples work from a neutral, collaborative stance — not as a referee, but as a guide. The goal isn’t to determine who’s right or wrong, but to strengthen the partnership. If your partner is uncertain, we can discuss ways to approach the conversation that feel less threatening and more invitational. In some cases, starting with individual sessions can also be helpful.

I work with both pregnant and postpartum clients. Pregnancy can bring its own emotional shifts — anxiety, identity changes, relationship stress, or fear of the unknown. Beginning therapy during pregnancy can often make the postpartum transition feel more supported and less overwhelming.

Whether you’re preparing for birth or navigating life after baby, we tailor the work to your current season.

Yes. Sleep deprivation and the demands of a newborn can make misunderstandings and reactivity feel constant. The Re-Ember approach provides simple, practical communication tools tailored for high-stress parenting seasons. We focus on skills such as:

• Repairing conflict quickly
• Expressing needs clearly
• Listening without defensiveness
• Softening criticism and reducing escalation

These strategies help protect and strengthen your relationship, even when energy is low, ensuring that your partnership can remain connected, resilient, and supportive throughout early parenthood.

Yes — though perhaps not in the way you might expect. Our approach doesn’t magically create more hours in the day, but it does help you intentionally prioritize connection in ways that actually fit your current life.

We emphasize quality over quantity, helping you develop sustainable rituals and practices that nurture your partnership without adding pressure or guilt. This approach is designed specifically for the realities of parenting a newborn, so small moments of connection become meaningful and restorative.

The early months with a baby often feel like survival mode, where every moment is consumed by logistics, sleep deprivation, and endless tasks. Through our parent-centered approach, we provide a space for new parents to step out of the daily grind and reconnect with each other as partners — not just as co-parents. Using solution-focused strategies, postpartum-informed methods, and Gottman-based interventions, we help couples:

• Rebuild emotional safety
• Repair conflicts more effectively
• Identify small but meaningful rituals of connection
• Remember who you are to each other beyond your roles as parents

It’s specifically designed for the realities of life with a newborn, helping you restore closeness, joy, and partnership in this transformative season.

At Re-Ember, we understand that resentment around household responsibilities rarely comes from the tasks themselves — it grows from feeling unseen, unsupported, or overwhelmed. Our therapy is specifically designed for new parents navigating the intense demands of early parenthood.

We help couples clarify expectations, surface invisible labor, and co-create agreements that are practical, flexible, and sustainable for your current season of life — not rigid “50/50” rules. Using solution-focused and Gottman-informed strategies, we also teach communication tools that allow adjustments to happen collaboratively, rather than reactively, supporting both partnership and parental teamwork in a realistic, life-tested way.

After childbirth, intimacy often shifts — physically, emotionally, and relationally. At Re-Ember, we provide a specialized space for new parents to explore these changes with curiosity, safety, and support. Our approach combines solution-focused methods, postpartum-informed strategies, and Gottman interventions to help couples openly discuss needs, expectations, and fears — without shame or blame.

Together, we work to redefine intimacy for this season of life, rebuild emotional closeness, and create intentional moments of connection, even amidst exhaustion and the demands of caring for a newborn. This is therapy designed specifically for the realities of parenthood, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

The transition to parenthood can magnify existing dynamics and introduce new stressors — from sleep deprivation and identity shifts to changes in intimacy and daily routines. At Re-Ember, we don’t just help couples cope; we guide you in navigating this season with intention and connection, using tools and interventions designed specifically for new parents.

Our approach integrates solution-focused methods, Gottman-based interventions, and postpartum-informed strategies. Together, we strengthen communication, increase empathy, and build resilience, so your relationship doesn’t just survive the challenges of early parenthood — it grows, deepens, and evolves in ways that feel meaningful for both partners.

Postpartum can shift how you see yourself — and those changes can ripple through every relationship in your life. Through our specialized postpartum support, therapy provides a space to process identity shifts, manage overwhelm, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with your own needs.

By focusing on your emotional regulation and self-awareness, you naturally bring more presence, patience, and clarity to your relationships — whether with your partner, family, or friends. This approach is specifically designed for the unique challenges of the postpartum period, helping you feel grounded while nurturing the connections that matter most.

Absolutely. The name Re-Ember reflects the process of remembering who you are beneath the roles, exhaustion, and expectations. Therapy supports you in reconnecting with your inner voice, your desires, your strengths, and your sense of self — so you feel whole, not lost, in motherhood.

My approach is relational, systemic, collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed. I integrate Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help couples understand recurring patterns, communicate more effectively, strengthen friendship and intimacy, navigate conflict, and repair relational injuries.

I hold Gottman Method Level 1 and Level 2 training, along with Gottman Trauma & Affairs Training. Trauma-informed couples work also means paying attention to how trauma can affect trust, intimacy, vulnerability, sexuality, conflict, and emotional safety.

Small, intentional shifts can create powerful momentum, especially during major life transitions. Together, this approach helps you move beyond simply coping and toward building a relationship that feels resilient, connected, and sustainable.

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy developed by John Gottman and Julie Gottman. It offers structured tools for strengthening friendship and intimacy, managing conflict, and repairing relational injuries. I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy at Level 1 and Level 2, and in Gottman Trauma & Affairs Training.

Yes. Some of my favorites include:

• And Baby Makes Three by John Gottman and Julie Gottman
• Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

These books offer research-based and insight-driven perspectives on maintaining connection, intimacy, and partnership during major life transitions.

I am currently an out-of-network practice and do not accept insurance at this time. Upon request, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to understand your out-of-network benefits.

My session fees are $150 for a 50-minute session and $225 for a 75-minute session. Payment is due at the time of service. As an out-of-network provider, I can provide a superbill upon request for potential insurance reimbursement.

I also offer a sliding scale on a limited basis for clients who may need financial flexibility. If you have questions about fees, sliding scale options, or logistics, I’m happy to discuss them during a consultation call.

Sessions range from 50–85 minutes, depending on your needs.

The overall length of therapy varies based on your goals and the level of support you’re seeking. Some clients come for short-term, focused work (8–12 sessions) to navigate a specific transition or challenge. Others choose ongoing support as they move through different stages of their relationship.

Because my approach is goal-oriented, we regularly check in on progress and adjust as needed. Therapy is collaborative — you’re never locked into a fixed timeline, and we move at a pace that feels both supportive and sustainable for you.

You have the option to meet either in person or virtually with me. If you choose to meet virtually, research consistently shows that virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy. I strive to create the same level of warmth, presence, and emotional safety you would experience in an office setting.

For many couples, meeting from home makes therapy more accessible and sustainable, especially with busy schedules, limited childcare, or a new baby at home.

Sessions should take place in a quiet, private location where conversations cannot be overheard, as your confidentiality is essential. Communal settings such as coffee shops, co-working spaces, or workplaces may be acceptable if you are able to find a private area where you can speak freely and cannot be overheard. Due to licensing regulations, you must be physically located in the state of Texas at the time of your session.

You may attend from your car if it is parked in a private location. However, sessions cannot take place while you are driving under any circumstances due to safety, legal, and ethical considerations. If you are driving at the time of your appointment, we will need to pause or reschedule. If you are unsure whether your setting is appropriate, please feel free to reach out ahead of time.

Therapy sessions are intended to be a private and confidential space for you and your partner. Only the clients scheduled for the session should be present unless we have discussed and agreed otherwise in advance.

I understand that childcare is not always predictable, especially for parents of infants. While I encourage arranging childcare whenever possible so you can be fully present, I also recognize that having your baby nearby may sometimes be unavoidable, and we can approach those situations with flexibility and compassion while aiming for minimal interruptions. Exceptions may be made for infants who are not yet developmentally able to understand or retain the content of adult conversations; however, for toddlers and older children, confidentiality can no longer be assured, so alternative childcare arrangements are strongly recommended.

It’s important to me that you receive the most appropriate care for your needs. At this time, I typically refer out individuals seeking primary treatment for:

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Eating disorders
• Psychosis
• Specialized support for polyamorous relationship structures

If your needs fall into one of these areas, I’m happy to help connect you with a clinician who has advanced training and expertise in that specialty.