ARE YOU WORRIED THAT YOU'RE HEADED FOR DIVORCE AND WANT TO TURN THINGS AROUND?

If so, you're not alone. Many of the couples and individuals I see tell me that they feel invisible, unappreciated, unloved, and neglected. They worry because they are fighting so frequently with their partner, that they are sure their relationship is doomed. Still, they hold out a little hope that maybe there's something they can do before it's too late.

If you worry that you are on the path to divorce, I can reassure you: your relationship CAN get better and it doesn't take years of painful therapy. We don't need to go through everything that you have ever fought about or all the painful things from the past, we just need to understand the negative cycle that keeps you and your partner apart.

Through the years that I have been helping couples, I can tell you that I have seen amazing things happen. Couples who come in and are sure they'll be divorced soon, wind up working through their problems and have an even better relationship than they did before things got bad.

The even better news is that YOU can make a tremendous change in your relationship just by making some changes on your own. Often, someone will call and ask if there is anything they can do to help their marriage because their partner doesn't want to go to counseling. The answer is a resounding yes! By changing your thoughts, your behaviors, and your reactions, you can powerfully impact how your partner responds to you. You can change the course of your relationship.

If you've had a rough night, a bad few days, or a terrible fight, you may be in need of the Couples Crisis Kit. I designed this free kit for couples who are struggling and want to make an immediate and positive change in their relationship. Ideally, you should use it in addition to couples therapy or marriage counseling. Click here for the free Couples Crisis Kit

As an expert in working with couples who want to strengthen and repair their relationships, I've worked with many people who feel just the way you do. I understand how painful and hurtful these situations can be; it would be my honor to assist you. Please browse through the free articles and advice below; if I may be of service to you, please contact me at 949-222-6688. Or if you're ready to come in for a meeting, please click on the button below:


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Online Relationship Clinic
Every Monday, I hold a FREE relationship clinic on FeelBetterNetwork.com. FeelBetterNetwork is a confidential website and is the premier online emotional health resource. I am proud to be affiliated with Feel Better Network because it is a comfortable, safe environment for members to discuss their challenges, chat with others going through the same things, and get tips and tools from professionals. If you like the idea of talking anonymously to professionals like me and community members who know how you feel, this option may be right for you, please click here to learn more or here to become a member. Membership is absolutely free and I am the featured expert every Monday.

Phone Coaching
No matter how you are feeling now, I guarantee you, you are not alone. Many couples - successful, talented, hard-working, wonderful people like you - feel like they'd like to understand more about what is going on with their relationship and how they can make changes to feel better. If you like the idea of talking privately by phone, this option may be right for you, please click here to learn more or email me to discuss your needs. Or if you feel ready, please feel free to schedule an appointment by clicking on the button below:

Individual Counseling
You may be feeling especially low now and would like to work one-on-one with someone who truly understands how you feel. I understand completely and would be honored to help you connect with someone who is the perfect fit for you, whether that is me or another counselor. Please feel free to call me at 949.222.6688 or email me with your contact information and the best time to reach you. Or if you feel ready, please feel free to schedule an appointment by clicking on the button below:


































































































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