Couples Therapy in Cambridge, MA
Romantic relationship can bring out the best and worst in us
At its best, it can be a source of connection, intimacy, play, excitement, comfort, safety, and more.
At its worst, we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, unheard, alone, or trapped in a cycle of attacking and defending. It can feel as though there is little hope for our relationship to be otherwise.
Couples Therapy
I welcome couples of all identities and orientations, in romantic relationships at all stages - dating, living together, married. I work with couples seeking support for a range of experiences, including:
Breakdowns in communication
Persistent tension and/or conflict
Feeling disconnected from one another
Navigating differences in values, needs, or goals
Major life transitions (having children, relocation, career changes)
Challenges with emotional and physical intimacy
Infidelity and trust repair
Exploring marriage or long term commitment
Considering the possibility of separation or divorce
Couples therapy is an opportunity for each partner to express their perspective, listen to the perspective of the other, and begin to imagine how the relationship could better meet the needs and desires of both partners.
In session, I offer a kind, curious, nonjudgmental attention to the emotional experience of both partners. I encourage both partners to practice sharing their experience and receiving and attending to the experience of the other. I listen and watch closely for the places where this process breaks down, and help the couple identify alternative means of sharing experience and offering care and attention. Through practicing together in session, couples become better able to recognize when a familiar painful pattern arises, and interrupt it in order to experiment with more effective ways of relating to one another.
When couples work is successful, both partners develop a deeper understanding of self and other. This understanding contributes to an ability to better offer and receive compassion and care, which serves as the foundation for the work of changing what can be changed and accepting what may not change.
To learn more, read through the FAQ on logistics and other information about my practice, send me an email at therapy@natetorrence.com, give me a call at (774) 563-3466, or read more about my background and approach to therapy or my work with individuals.
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