Couples Counseling in Asheville & Across North Carolina

Support for Relationships Facing Disconnection, Conflict, and Complex Dynamics

Maybe you’ve been circling the same arguments for years. Maybe you feel more like roommates than partners. Or maybe the smallest things set off big reactions.

Couples therapy offers a safe space to slow down, understand what’s really happening between you, and rebuild trust and closeness. I work with couples facing a wide range of challenges—whether the root is stress, life transitions, past hurts, or differences in personality or neurotype.

For some couples, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence play a clear role. For others, the struggle is rooted in long-standing attachment patterns or the quiet grief of feeling unseen. Either way, we’ll work together to create new ways of relating that feel respectful, safe, and connected for both of you.

Why a Specialized Approach Matters

It’s not just about “communicating better.” It’s about creating nervous system safety, building understanding, and learning tools that actually stick.

When ADHD or mixed-neurotype differences are part of the picture, we address:

  • Executive function differences and uneven follow-through

  • Rejection sensitivity and emotional reactivity

  • Dopamine-driven patterns that affect focus, connection, and motivation

When attachment injuries are at the core, we focus on:

  • Identifying the repeating cycles that keep you stuck

  • Repairing ruptures and building emotional safety

  • Strengthening the foundation of trust and partnership

Many couples therapists aren’t trained to work at the intersection of neurodivergence and attachment—and standard approaches can miss what matters most. My training and experience allow me to support both partners in feeling seen, respected, and understood.

Common Focus Areas in My Work with Couples

  • Communication breakdowns and frequent misunderstandings

  • Feeling lonely, disconnected, or “on different planets”

  • Navigating ADHD and mixed-neurotype dynamics

  • Rekindling intimacy after burnout, parenting, or long periods of distance

  • Sharing responsibilities—home, parenting, finances—in ways that feel fair

  • Managing emotional reactivity, shutdown, or criticism/defensiveness

  • Building safety, teamwork, and mutual respect

My Approach to Couples Therapy

Couples therapy works best when it’s both practical and deeply relational. My role is to help you:

  1. Name the patterns you keep falling into

  2. Slow them down so you can see what’s driving them

  3. Practice new ways of relating—without falling back into old habits

I blend:

  • ADHD psychoeducation + realistic strategies for change

  • Attachment theory + nervous system awareness

  • ACT for values-based growth

  • Gottman Method tools for everyday communication

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy to rebuild trust and closeness

  • The Developmental Model for understanding relationship stages

  • RLT (Relational Life Therapy) for boundaries, repair, and balance

When helpful, I may also meet briefly with one partner to support follow-through, emotional regulation, or executive functioning.

Tablet, pencil, and journal on wooden table—symbolizing structure, clarity, and intentionality in relationship assessments for couples therapy

We skip the guesswork and start with a clear roadmap. Before we begin ongoing sessions, we use a structured assessment to identify your strengths, challenges, and relationship patterns.

You’ll be guided to the best-fit tool:

  • Gottman Relationship Checkup – ideal for long-term partners or couples facing frequent conflict

  • Prepare/Enrich – ideal for newer couples, blended families, or major transitions like moving in or parenting

Why We Start with a Relationship Assessment

My Training and Clinical Lens

I’ve completed advanced training in:

  • ADHD and neurodivergent relationships

  • Attachment-based therapy

  • Gottman Method

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • The Developmental Model

  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)

Whether you’re navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, attachment injuries, or simply feel like you’ve lost each other along the way—I’ll support you in building clarity, connection, and a relationship that feels good to live in.

Ready to Reconnect?

Whether you’re navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, or long-standing patterns of disconnection, the right support can help you feel understood, respected, and on the same team again.

Book your free 15-minute couples consultation and take the first step toward the relationship you want to build together.

FAQ: Couples Therapy for Attachment & Neurodivergent Relationships

  • Not at all. Whether one or both partners identify as neurodivergent, are exploring ADHD or autism traits, or simply know something feels “off” in your dynamic—this space is for you.

  • ADHD and mixed-neurotype couples often face unique challenges around communication, task management, emotional regulation, and fairness in the relationship. I use frameworks that honor both partners’ nervous systems and help shift the patterns, not just the symptoms.

  • Yes. Therapy can be a space to gain clarity about your relationship—whether that means strengthening your connection, shifting how you navigate conflict, or deciding how to move forward.

  • Yes. My practice is inclusive of open, polyamorous, and nontraditional relationships. The work we do together will be tailored to your relationship structure, agreements, and values.

  • Yes—I offer telehealth across North Carolina. Many of my couples prefer virtual sessions for accessibility, especially when managing busy schedules or different sensory needs.