by Sabrina Walters | May 15, 2025 | Communication, Conflict, Connection, Counseling, Couples, Couples Therapy Portland, Gottman Method, Marriage, Relationships
In my work with couples, one theme that comes up again and again is the importance of accepting influence from one another. This idea, drawn from the Gottman Institute’s extensive research on what makes relationships thrive, is one of the strongest...
by Sabrina Walters | May 7, 2025 | Communication, Connection, Counseling Portland, Couples, couples counseling, Finances, Financial Focus, Relationships
Spring often brings a sense of renewal — but when you’re facing economic stress, it can also cast a heavy shadow. Groceries cost more, gas strains the budget, and planning a summer getaway might feel out of reach. Still, even in financially uncertain...
by Sabrina Walters | Apr 23, 2025 | Connection, Counseling, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, EMDR, Marriage, relationship counseling, Relationships, Therapy Portland
I’m back this week with the third and final installment of our series on EMDR. If this form of therapy is new to you, start here. Last week, we explored what EMDR looks like in a session. Today, we’re talking about what it could mean for you and your partner if...
by Sabrina Walters | Apr 4, 2025 | Affair Recovery, Attachment, Communication, Connection, Counseling, Counseling Portland, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Empathy, Marriage, relationship counseling, Relationships
Recovering from an affair is one of the most challenging journeys a couple can face. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the key stages of affair recovery using The Gottman Institute’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement, Attunement, and Attachment. Each step...
by Sabrina Walters | Mar 25, 2025 | Affair Recovery, Attachment, Communication, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, Intimacy, Relationships
Today, we’re wrapping up a four-part series on affair recovery. We’ve discussed the first two stages of The Gottman’s Trust Revival Method: Atonement and Attunement. The final stage, Attachment, is just as critical as the first two. Let’s jump in. The...
by Sabrina Walters | Mar 20, 2025 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Connection, Counseling, Counseling Portland, Couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, Couples Therapy Portland, relationship counseling, Relationships
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been tackling a difficult subject: affair recovery. We learned how betrayal shakes the foundation of a relationship, but healing is possible. Last week, we explored what the Gottmans say is the essential starting point for...
