Couples Therapy
Dr. Edwards integrates multiple evidence-based approaches to help partners create stronger, more fulfilling relationships. His unique blend of Imago therapy, Gottman techniques, and systems thinking provides couples with a comprehensive framework for understanding and transforming their relationship dynamics.
Drawing from Imago therapy, Ben helps couples understand how their early experiences shape their current relationship patterns and conflicts. He guides partners through structured dialogues that foster deeper empathy and connection, transforming confrontational patterns into opportunities for healing and growth.
Ben incorporates Gottman's research-based approaches to help couples build a foundation of vulnerability and connection. This includes developing skills for managing conflict, fostering positive interactions, and creating shared meaning. His work helps couples recognize and interrupt negative patterns while building new, more constructive ways of relating.
Through a systems thinking lens, Ben views couples' challenges within their broader context, understanding how family histories, cultural backgrounds, and social environments influence relationship dynamics. This multilayered perspective helps partners recognize how their relationship system operates and how to create lasting positive change.
In his sessions, Ben creates a balanced, supportive environment where both partners feel heard and understood. His approach emphasizes practical skill-building while addressing deeper emotional needs and attachment patterns. This combination helps couples develop stronger emotional connections while learning concrete tools for maintaining relationship health.