Andy EmrichClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

About

From the outside, you look like a solid couple. You manage careers, family, finances, and responsibilities with competence and drive. But inside the relationship, it’s a different story. Conversations derail quickly, emotions escalate, and one or both of you shut down completely. It’s the same arguments again and again, as you live side by side while feeling increasingly alone. Trust is fragile – as is your hope in your future together. The love is still there, but it’s masked by resentment, defensiveness, and emotional distance. Your attempts at making it better aren’t working. You’re stuck and need traction so you can reconnect. I help couples slow their interactions to understand what is driving their conflict. Using Gottman principles, EMDR, IFS, and positive psychology, partners learn to recognize reactive patterns, communicate more clearly, and rebuild trust and boundaries. Therapy focuses on helping you witness each other’s pain without blame so you can respond with intention.