Couples Therapy

Although it may be politically incorrect to say this, I believe that men and women are very different by nature. Women and men often see things differently, solve problems differently and experience pleasure differently.

I work with couples to

help “bridge the gap” in understandings and misunderstandings. I listen to a couple’s struggle and help partners to reconnect by helping each partner to express his or her ideas and views in ways that can be heard and understood by the other. I also help couples to have understanding and compassion for the views, positions and feelings of the other partner. When misunderstandings are addressed, couples’ problems are minimized and solutions can be explored. Problems and conflicts that once seemed unmanageable and unsolvable can be considered in new and different ways; sometimes surprising solutions to long-standing problems can be discovered.

If you are tired of having that “same old fight,” or not fighting at all, but stewing inside, perhaps it is time to consider that couples counseling can help you to see conflicts in a new light and to alleviate growing resentments and irritations while making room for kinder, gentler feelings to rekindle and grow. Perhaps you can rekindle those old tender feelings that brought you together and create a relationship that stands on love, warmth and a better sense of connection and understanding.

If your spouse or partner isn’t ready for therapy yet, see Couples Therapy for One

Lisa M. Quinn, M.F.T.

newport beach, costa mesa, irvine, huntington beach, laguna beach, newport, Corona del mar, orange county, oc