When Love Feels Like a Loop You Can’t Break
The same argument shows up again. Maybe it starts with dishes, or who's always “too tired,” or just that quiet tension neither of you can name. But you know the ending. One of you checks out. The other goes looking for a fight. No one wins. Just silence, space, and that awful feeling that you’re both alone in it.
Couples counseling in Gainesville, Florida, helps you pause the old pattern. It gives you a space to say the hard things without going to war. To come back into connection, even when you don’t have it all figured out. Because love isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about staying in it even when it’s messy, awkward, and real.
At Shameless Heart Therapy, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome, and no topic is too big, too small, or too tender to bring into the room.
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How Couples Counseling Helps
More than tools or scripts, this is a space to untangle what gets in the way of truly hearing each other. To slow down. To speak without defence. To stay when it feels easier to check out or lash out.
You’ll learn how to:
Stay grounded when emotions feel too big
Have hard conversations without spiralling
Share needs without blame or shutdown
Repair trust after hurt, betrayal, or silence
Handle parenting stress without losing each other
Rekindle closeness, emotionally and physically
Together, we build something more honest.
More connected.
Something that can actually hold the realness of your love.
You're Not the Only Ones Struggling
It might look like everyone else has it figured out, but most couples are carrying things they don’t talk about. Disconnection. Resentment. Moments they regret.
You’re not alone in feeling stuck, lost, or unsure how to move forward.
Many of the couples I work with:
Feel more like roommates than partners
Get stuck in the same fight again and again
Avoid hard conversations to keep the peace
Carry silent resentment, especially around parenting or roles
Want closeness but feel too shut down or hurt to reach for it
Don’t feel emotionally or sexually connected anymore
Argue over the same small things that somehow become big
Feel anxious or on edge around each other
Keep secrets, walk on eggshells, or drift into separate lives
Struggle to feel heard, respected, or safe being vulnerable
The truth? It’s not too late. You just need a space where both of you can be fully seen and heard.
My Approach to Couples Counseling
At Shameless Heart Therapy in Gainesville, Florida, I don’t do quick fixes. I offer honest, deep, shame-free support rooted in presence, compassion, and realness.
What working together can look like:
We slow things down so you can actually hear each other
F-bombs, silence, awkwardness, every part of you is welcome
We work with what’s happening in the room, not just old stories
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and PACT (the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy)
I bring a justice-informed lens that honors your identities and lived experiences
This is couples therapy that makes room for the full truth of your relationship and rebuilds something that feels more honest, more alive, and more yours.
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Couples Counseling in Gainesville and Across Florida
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I offer sessions in person here in Gainesville and online for couples anywhere in Florida. Whether you’re sitting together on my couch or showing up from the comfort of your home, we can still do this work.
I work with:
LGBTQ+ couples
Neurodivergent relationships
Non-monogamous and polyamorous partnerships
BIPOC and justice-rooted partners
Parents, co-parents, and couples figuring things out as they go
I also work with women and do therapy for new moms navigating the weight of identity shifts, burnout, and the invisible labor that so often strains relationships.
You don’t need perfect answers or polished communication. Just a little openness to start where you are.
Ready for Couples Counseling in Gainesville?
If things have felt tense, distant, or stuck for a while, you’re not imagining it. And you don’t have to keep pretending everything’s fine just to get through the day. Let’s work together to untangle what’s happening and find a way forward that actually feels like you.
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FAQs About Couples Counseling in Gainesville
What if my partner doesn’t want to come to therapy?
It’s common for one partner to be more hesitant. Sometimes, starting with a conversation about what feels hard or scary about therapy can help. You’re welcome to reach out alone first, and then we can talk through options.
Can we work on things even if we’re not sure we want to stay together?
Yes. You don’t need certainty to begin. Whether you’re deciding to stay, separate, or just want to understand each other better, therapy can help you sort through it honestly.
What kinds of couples do you work with?
I work with all kinds of partnerships in Gainesville, Florida, like LGBTQ+ couples, neurodivergent folks, non-monogamous relationships, long-term married pairs, and brand-new connections. If you’re both willing to show up, we can start.
Is it okay if we argue during sessions?
Totally. This space isn’t about being polite. It’s about getting real. We’ll slow things down so conflict becomes something you can actually learn from, instead of something that drives you further apart.
Do you offer virtual sessions if we’re not in Gainesville?
Yes. I offer online couples counselling for anyone living in Florida. Whether you’re in different cities or just prefer the flexibility, virtual sessions are available.