ABOUT THE THERAPIST

You may be worried where your relationship is heading because you are fighting and arguing about the same things over and over or maybe you hardly talk anymore. 

Problems often start slowly, with one or two little things. Maybe your partner upsets you but you don’t say anything or you avoid discussing what’s bothering you for fear of making waves. You don’t want to focus on the negative, but that’s all you are noticing in your relationship.

Then one, or both of you, start keeping score. You start to see the patterns. This often leads to feelings of “I don’t feel connected” all the way to “I don’t know you anymore.” While you long for the relationship you once had, getting there is an entirely different matter.

Sometimes when you move to another country you may feel confused, frustrated or stressed out and need to learn how to work together as a team. 

Maybe it is happening after being unappreciated, unheard and not listened to or fighting about the same issues over and over. 

What can you expect when seeking answers from a couples therapist?

Couples counseling is NOT complaining about your partner and replaying the same old argument with a therapist in the room.

Couples counseling is about solving the problems and learning new ways. Couples counseling is discovering new tools and styles of communicating that will ideally bring you closer and get both of your needs met. 

Couples counseling will help you feel emotionally safe and secure again, maybe even for the first time in your relationship.

Is Your Marriage In Crisis? I am trained in a number of different modalities that help couples regain the love and connection in their relationship.

I'm a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist

As a Gottman couples therapist, you will learn the most up-to-date research on what makes a successful relationship. The Gottman approach is a scientific-evidence based method filled with tools and skills.

Using the Gottman Method, you will learn how to:

1. Build appreciation, admiration and fondness

2. Reduce conflict 

3. Improve communication

4. Increase intimacy

5. Build Trust

I also am a Certified (Candidate) PACT,  Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy.

As a PACT couples therapist, you will learn how to be best friends with your partner, feel safe with them to be "you" and be in the foxhole together. 

Using the PACT, you will learn how to:

1. Protect and care for each other.

2. Creat a fair and balanced relationship.

3. Be each other's everything. 

4. Work as a team to create a foundation of safety, security and love to thrive.

5. Build deeper love and intimacy in your relationship.

Do You or Your Partner Have ADHD?

Being a married couple isn’t always easy. Add ADHD to the mix and couples often feel like getting their needs met and their relationship on track is impossible. I’m happy to tell you, it’s not. If you, your spouse, or both of you have ADHD it can take a toll on your marriage. Couples who learn how to navigate ADHD stressors create happy, loving partnerships. But, the ADHD impact on marriage can be long-felt and deep if you don’t address it. 

I presented at the International ADHD Conference and I'm a ADHD-CCSP (Certified Clinical Service Provider).

Couples Intensives/Retreats

Just like traditional couples counseling, intensive couples retreats are between 3-6 hours with exercises, role plays and skills that create and build connection, appreciation, communication and trust. I provide a 30 minute free zoom consultation to discuss your needs to create the most effective couples therapy.

Reach out to Lisa for a 20-30 minute free private consultation today.

As a couples therapist and relationship coach, I help clients transform the way they connect, communicate, and build lasting partnerships. My approach is grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and a deep understanding of the emotional and neurological patterns that shape relationships, especially when ADHD, high stress, or past hurt is part of the picture.

Many of the individuals and couples I work with come to me feeling stuck. They’re tired of the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or struggling to be heard. They might feel overwhelmed, reactive, emotionally disconnected, or just unsure how to bridge the gap between wanting closeness and actually creating it. Whether it’s ADHD-related challenges like impulsivity, interrupting, or forgetfulness, or deeper issues like resentment, defensiveness, or communication breakdowns, my job is to help couples navigate those moments without shame and with a clear path forward.

Using advanced training in both the Gottman Method and PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy), I help clients understand how their nervous systems, attachment styles, and conflict patterns impact their connection. Instead of blaming or avoiding hard conversations, I guide couples toward safety, emotional regulation, and mutual respect so they can respond instead of react. These are not quick fixes, but research-based strategies that create lasting change.

With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping ADHD couples and busy professionals learn how to work as a team. That means addressing the invisible load, clarifying expectations, and setting up structures that support, not sabotage, the relationship. Whether we’re working on how to communicate during conflict, build trust after a breach, or reconnect after feeling distant, my focus is on practical, real-life tools that clients can use between sessions.

I also help individuals who are navigating big questions—Should I stay or go? Can this relationship be repaired? Why do I keep choosing the same type of partner? Together, we look at patterns without judgment, identify your needs, and build emotional resilience so you can make confident, empowered decisions.

What sets my work apart is the way I combine neuroscience, attachment theory, and real-life communication tools to help clients feel seen, understood, and supported. I don’t just teach skills; I help you feel differently in your relationship—safer, calmer, more connected, and more in control.

You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to be willing to start. Whether you're a couple on the brink, a partner feeling unseen, or someone ready to finally break free from toxic patterns, I offer a space for healing, growth, and transformation. My goal isn’t just to fix what’s broken—it’s to help you build something better.

I specialize in helping ADHD couples and busy professionals learn how to work as a team. 

As a therapist, my role is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can explore their struggles, understand their patterns, and develop the tools they need to create lasting change. I don’t just listen, I engage, guide, and collaborate with you to uncover what’s getting in the way of the life and relationships you want.

I help clients build awareness around how past experiences, attachment styles, and nervous system responses show up in the present, especially in moments of stress, conflict, or emotional disconnection. Whether I’m working with a couple navigating constant miscommunication, or an individual wrestling with ADHD-related overwhelm, I focus on helping you regulate, reconnect, and respond more effectively.

My work is both practical and deeply relational. I offer real-life tools and evidence-based strategies that you can apply between sessions, while also helping you access deeper insight and emotional safety. As a Certified Gottman and PACT therapist, I specialize in guiding couples toward secure-functioning partnerships—ones grounded in mutual respect, shared purpose, and emotional attunement.

Ultimately, my role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your story, find clarity in your relationships, and build the skills to move forward with confidence and connection.

I’m also a national presenter and educator, training other therapists and coaches in the most effective ways to work with ADHD-impacted relationships. I’ve spoken at the International ADHD Conference (CHADD) and the Get Help Israel Conference, and I frequently lead workshops for professionals, executives, and couples on how to create secure-functioning partnerships.

My book, Why Won’t You Stop Interrupting Me? Simple Solutions for ADHD Couples, offers tools to navigate one of the most common and misunderstood communication challenges in neurodiverse relationships.

Whether you’re a couple on the edge, a high-achieving professional struggling to connect at home, or someone trying to make sense of their relational patterns, I’m here to help you feel more understood, more empowered—and more connected to the people who matter most.