Erin Peterson (she/her)

At the heart of every relationship is a longing for deep connection and understanding—but achieving this means working together with your partner to overcome numerous challenges. The Gottman Method, developed by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, is grounded in years of research and has proven to be effective in enhancing the bonds between couples. Specific exercises can lead to improved communication, strengthened bonds, and overall increased relationship satisfaction.

There are good reasons for the problems you are having; we just have to figure out what they are. It can be affected by age, health, psychological concerns, and relationship dynamics, as well as by daily life taking its toll. Some of these things can be changed. For others, you need to adapt to a new normal. Either way, you can create your best possible sex life. I want to help you figure out how you can improve your sexual functioning and enjoyment.

The goal of ACT is to develop “psychological flexibility” and to create a rich and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it. ACT is a self-directed process. You define your values. You describe your challenges. You identify and describe negative coping strategies. You determine the actions you will take to resolve those challenges by using your values as a compass and guide.

Eating Disorders and disordered eating can often be misunderstood or overlooked due to commonly held misconceptions. Whether it is messaging from society, media, family, friends, or other areas of your life, eating disorders can be dismissed which creates a great barrier to receiving treatment. No matter what stage of life you are in or what your relationship with food and your body looks like, your eating disorder is valid and you are worthy of recovery.

Many new parents are unprepared for what having a new baby brings, and many others experience postpartum depression or anxiety for what seems like no reason – occurring while breastfeeding, or when the baby is sleeping, or when you’re holding the baby. There are likely psychological, biological, and societal factors, some of which we will be able to identify, and some of which we may never truly know. But even without knowing the true cause(s), postpartum depression/anxiety recovery is possible.

Perhaps you have some sort of sexual dysfunction (trouble with arousal, orgasm, pain, etc). Maybe your differences in level of desire are creating feelings of rejection, frustration, inadequacy, or guilt. Or, you might be confused about your attractions and curiosities. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, and I am seasoned at helping individuals and relationships improve their sexual understanding, functioning, and desires.