New and Expectant Parents
It is one of life's great ironies that a tiny being who is the living embodiment of the love two people have for each other can do more to drive those people apart than anything else they experience.
More than 90% of couples share that their relationships suffer after the birth of a child. The great news is that the reasons for the decrease in relationship satisfaction are usually predictable and consistent. When we know what to expect, we can navigate through those challenges and stay connected to one another.
I work with couples to "baby proof" their relationship. We explore the key areas of struggle for most new parents and look at how that might play out in their specific relationship. We develop strategies to manage stress and sleep deprivation while staying aligned in a shared parenting vision. We identify strategies that will work for their particular situation so that both parents feel that they are supported as they go through this journey together.
The best time to start this work is before your baby arrives - you will be fresher, less sleep deprived, and can start implementing strategies that may successfully "inoculate" your relationship against many standard key stressors. It is not too late, however, to do this work after the birth of your child. If childcare is a challenge, you are welcome to bring your infant to sessions with you.
I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions, want information about rates or insurance, want to learn more about counseling in general or working with me specifically, or want to set up a time to meet.
I look forward to working with you!
~Erika
More than 90% of couples share that their relationships suffer after the birth of a child. The great news is that the reasons for the decrease in relationship satisfaction are usually predictable and consistent. When we know what to expect, we can navigate through those challenges and stay connected to one another.
I work with couples to "baby proof" their relationship. We explore the key areas of struggle for most new parents and look at how that might play out in their specific relationship. We develop strategies to manage stress and sleep deprivation while staying aligned in a shared parenting vision. We identify strategies that will work for their particular situation so that both parents feel that they are supported as they go through this journey together.
The best time to start this work is before your baby arrives - you will be fresher, less sleep deprived, and can start implementing strategies that may successfully "inoculate" your relationship against many standard key stressors. It is not too late, however, to do this work after the birth of your child. If childcare is a challenge, you are welcome to bring your infant to sessions with you.
I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions, want information about rates or insurance, want to learn more about counseling in general or working with me specifically, or want to set up a time to meet.
I look forward to working with you!
~Erika
