Amanda Halbert (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

My approach to couples therapy combines proven methods with compassion and structure. I draw from the Gottman Method, which offers practical tools for managing conflict, strengthening friendship, and building trust, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps partners uncover and share the deeper emotions and attachment needs beneath their struggles. In sessions, I help couples slow down reactive cycles, notice the patterns that keep them stuck, and learn new ways of reaching for each other with vulnerability instead of defensiveness. Together, we practice communication skills that foster empathy and create space for repair. For couples recovering from infidelity or substance use, I focus on rebuilding safety and trust while guiding them toward new patterns of connection. My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where both partners feel understood. I believe every couple has the capacity to grow, heal, and rediscover closeness.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that relationships are the heart of our lives—they shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we navigate the world. I hold the belief that every couple, no matter how stuck they may feel, has the ability to grow, heal, and create new patterns of connection. Conflict, betrayal, or disconnection doesn’t have to be the end—it can be the doorway to deeper intimacy and understanding when couples have the right support. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a belief in resilience. I’m interested in helping couples uncover the emotions and needs beneath their conflicts and guiding them toward healthier ways of communicating and connecting. Beyond therapy, I’m passionate about learning and staying engaged with research in attachment, neuroscience, and relationship health. I also enjoy creativity, travel, and practices that cultivate self-awareness, all of which inspire how I show up as a therapist.