PERSONALIZED COUPLES THERAPY
Dr. Wildey offers extended couples therapy sessions lasting 75 minutes, as opposed to the standard 50-minute sessions. Recognizing the significance of the additional time, she believes it is essential for delving into breakthrough moments that might otherwise be curtailed in shorter sessions.
AREAS AND ISSUES WHERE DR. WILDEY CAN HELP
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Dating support/challenges
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Premarital counseling and prep (see workshop)
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Building stronger connections and skills to strengthen a relationship
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Helping couples regulate conflict, repair hurt/trauma, rebuild intimacy/connection
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Transition related challenges including parenthood, blending families, divorce, physical/chronic health issues, empty nesting, retirement, unemployment, and career changes
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Struggles with physical and/or mental illness that are impacting the relationship (e.g., one partner struggling with depression)
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Affairs and addictions
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Improving sex and intimacy
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LGBTQ+ support and/or challenges
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Navigating open and/or consensual non-monogamous relationships
TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS SEEN:
Dr. Wildey works with couples from diverse backgrounds encompassing age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. She embraces the varied relationship dynamics of her clients, acknowledging that some seek counseling during the early stages of dating, while others are in long-term relationships or marriage. Dr. Wildey extends her expertise to couples seeking pre-marital counseling, those navigating the complexities of divorce with a focus on a healthy transition, and individuals involved in open or consensual non-monogamous relationships.
INTERVENTIONS USED:
Dr. Wildey practices as an integrative therapist, customizing her approach for each couple based on their individual needs. Specializing in couples therapy, she employs a diverse range of evidence-based interventions, including Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Gottman techniques, and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Dr. Wildey predominantly emphasizes EFT techniques, considering it as an approach that views the relationship as an attachment bond, aiding couples in repairing rifts to foster deeper and longer-lasting intimacy. Supported by a substantial body of evidence, EFT has demonstrated significant improvement for 70-75% of couples.
PREMARITAL WORKSHOP
For couples contemplating marriage or seeking a skills-based course, Dr. Wildey offers a three-session, semi-structured premarital course. Before the initial session, couples undergo a standardized assessment, the results of which are utilized to assess strengths and areas of growth. The assessment outcomes serve as the foundation for the sessions with Dr. Wildey, during which she provides resources, teaches skills, and facilitates discussions to assist couples in establishing a robust foundation of strength, resilience, and support within their relationship. It is crucial to note that this course differs from standard therapy, and as such, it does not include treatment components and does not extend beyond the three sessions.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND TRAININGS
Please contact Dr. Wildey directly for fees for any speaking engagements or trainings.