Family

       My work with couples is based on the understanding that every human being has two sides: a “dark” side — difficult, sometimes destructive and unlovable; and a “bright” side — beautiful, attractive, and worthy of love.

       The dark side often includes traits that separate us from each other: anger, fear, stubbornness, mistrust, selfishness. The bright side reveals the good in us: tenderness, generosity, understanding, warmth, and openness to change. A lasting and meaningful relationship does not appear on its own; it is the result of a shared commitment — from both partners — to minimize the influence of the dark side and allow the bright side to come forward and guide the connection.

       As a clinical psychologist, I see my role as an objective consultant who can help identify the deeper roots of each partner’s dark side — including unconscious defenses, inner wounds, past disappointments, and hidden fears. I support couples in this process of recognition and transformation, helping them move toward healthier emotional patterns.

       In many long-term relationships, a set of automatic patterns tends to develop over time. These relational habits often operate unconsciously and revolve between each partner’s dark and bright sides. Over time, they may tighten into psychological "knots" — rigid patterns of prejudice, unforgiveness, impatience, and sometimes even suppressed hostility or resentment.

My primary task as a clinical psychologist is to help untie these knots — to assist each partner in understanding not only the behavior of the other but also their own role in the shared dynamic. Through honest dialogue, awareness, and focused therapeutic work, couples can rebuild a deeper, more resilient emotional connection, based on understanding, respect, and mutual growth.