You found out something you never expected—and now nothing feels certain.
Maybe it was a late-night confession. A text left open. A moment that changed everything. Your partner told you they’ve been having an affair—on and off for 14 years. You can’t breathe. You’re crying through work meetings, raising the kids, folding laundry, all while wondering how this happened. You know one thing: you want to try to stay. You want answers, healing, clarity.
They’re unsure. Unsure if they’re ready to give up the affair. Unsure if they still fits in this life you’ve built together. They says they still loves you. They says they don’t know what they want.
You’re both busy working parents. You’ve raised your son together, had a daughter, built a home. But the emotional distance has grown. You work opposite shifts and pass like ships in the night. You talk well—about logistics. But the moment emotions come up, things fall apart. Your partner feels attacked. You shut down. Old wounds pile up. From the outside, you look like a strong couple. But you know something needs to change.
You’ve hit a turning point. Whether you stay together or not, you can’t go back to how things were.
My Philosophy
I’m Naomi, and I help couples navigate the moments that change everything. As a counseling intern at the Center for Couples Counseling, I offer reduced-fee sessions for couples who are navigating betrayal, disconnection, and the big question: Can we make this work? My job is to hold space for both of you—without taking sides—and guide you through the messy, important conversations you’re afraid to have on your own.
I believe in realness. In safety. In the idea that relationships can be repaired when people are honest about what hurts and what they want. I bring warmth and directness into the room—so you both feel seen, heard, and challenged in the right ways.
I work with couples who are ready to roll up their sleeves and figure this out.
If you’re both showing up—even if you’re unsure what comes next—you’re already doing the hardest part. You don’t have to have the answers yet. You just have to be willing to explore them.
Using a blend of solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, Bowen family systems, and structural family therapy, I’ll help you uncover the stories you’re carrying from childhood, the rules you’ve absorbed about love and loyalty, and the patterns you’ve repeated without meaning to. Together, we’ll shift from survival mode to something more intentional, connected, and clear.
My Approach
I don’t believe in “just letting it go” or pretending time will heal it. Healing takes truth-telling, new skills, and emotional safety. My job is to create a space where both of you can say what you need to say—without fear of judgment or shutdown.
In session, I’ll slow things down so you can actually hear each other. We’ll learn how to stay in the conversation without spiraling, how to set boundaries that feel fair, and how to rebuild trust with intention. My approach is rooted in authenticity, empathy, and transparency. You’ll always know where I stand: with your relationship, not against either of you.
I love working with couples who are ready to stop hiding behind resentment or fear and start showing up with courage and clarity. Even if the future feels uncertain, there’s power in deciding to face it—together.
My Qualifictions
I’m currently a student at Lamar University in the Marriage and Family Therapy program and will graduate in Spring 2026. I am a counseling intern under the supervision of Erika Labuzan-Lopez (LMFT-Supervisor No. 202082, LPC-Supervisor No. 71690). Erika and I consult regularly on treatment plans, case progress, and therapeutic direction to ensure the highest quality of care.
