Portland Oregon Therapist & Counselor: Julie Berman, MFA, LPC
Julie Berman: Couples Counseling

What is your dynamic?

Couple Sitting Together

Each couple has a story.  Thus, the dynamic within each relationship is unique to the pair.  Where you fit in doesn't really matter.  I help you to see the obstacles to intimacy and create a more healing relationship.  My framework is Emotionally Focused Therapy based on research by John Gottman.  I use EFT to uncover core schemas learned from childhood and teach tools to repair hurts and move forward. We will do hard work together.  I ask probing questions in an effort to explore topics you may find difficult on your own.
 
Often couples wait too long to come to therapy.  Anger can lead to poor communication and damaging words.  Conflict is an expected part of life.  There is no way to avoid it.  In therapy I will teach you tools to manage anger, disappointments, losses, and also how to take comfort in each other and share in gains.  
 

To find out more about couples counseling or for an initial appointment call 917-370-2358.