Therapy for Couples Planning Parenthood in Seattle
Building Your Foundation Before Baby Arrives
You're thinking about having a baby—and you're thinking ahead.
Most couples wait until they're overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and barely recognizing each other to seek help. You're doing something smarter: strengthening your relationship before everything changes.
Whether you're actively trying, seriously considering, or still in the "what if" stage, pre-parenthood couples therapy helps you build the foundation your future family deserves.
Who this is for
This work is for couples who:
Are actively trying to conceive or planning to start soon
Are navigating fertility treatment and need support through the emotional rollercoaster
Have different ideas about parenting and want to get aligned
Come from different families of origin and want to create their own model
Are anxious about how a baby will change their relationship
Want to be proactive instead of reactive
Know that "winging it" isn't a strategy
Having a baby doesn't ruin relationships—but it exposes every crack in the foundation. Communication patterns that worked fine when it was just the two of you can crumble under the weight of sleepless nights, unspoken expectations, and the complete upheaval of your daily life.
Here's what planning ahead gets you:
Clarity on roles and expectations before resentment builds
Tools to navigate conflict when you're too tired to think straight
A shared vision for parenting, household management, and identity shifts
Permission to name your fears without judgment
A stronger bond to weather the hardest (and best) transition of your life
This isn't about fixing problems. It's about preparing for what's coming so you can actually enjoy it.
What Makes This Different
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method—two of the most research-backed approaches for couples.
But I also bring lived experience: I've been through early parenthood. I know what it's like to argue about whose turn it is to do literally anything and to grieve the version of yourself that existed before.
I also work with new parents on the other side of this transition, so I know exactly what's coming and how to help you prepare for it without scaring the hell out of you.
Your Questions, Answered
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Nope. This is exactly the right time. Once baby arrives, you're in survival mode. Building skills now means you'll have them when you actually need them.
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Perfect. That's the whole point. You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from this work.
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Then you'll have clarity—and that's valuable too. This process helps you make informed decisions, whatever they are.
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I'm a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance. I can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. However, many insurance plans won't cover couples therapy under relational (Z-code) diagnoses, so it's worth checking with your plan first.