How We Work

How We Work

Our process is structured, practical, and insight-driven. We help couples move from confusion and reactivity toward clarity and intentional change through four core areas of focus:

Our process is structured, practical, and insight-driven. We help couples move from confusion and reactivity toward clarity and intentional change through four core areas of focus:

Our Four Core Areas of Focus

Our Four Core Areas of Focus

01

Relationship Patterns

We identify the repeating interaction cycles that keep couples stuck. Instead of focusing on isolated moments, we look at how responses to each other create patterns over time — and how those patterns can be changed.

We identify the repeating interaction cycles that keep couples stuck. Instead of focusing on isolated moments, we look at our responses create patterns over time and how those patterns can be changed.

03

Relational Clarity

We translate what is happening into clear, grounded insight. Couples gain a shared understanding of the dynamics at play and why certain moments escalate, shut down, or repeat.

02

What’s Beneath the Conflict

We look below the surface to understand the deeper emotions, triggers, and unmet needs that drive them. When the underlying meaning becomes clear, conflict becomes workable and less overwhelming.

04

A Clear Path Forward

Insight alone is not enough. Clients leave with practical next steps, structured direction, and specific tools to move the relationship forward with intention.

01

Relationship Patterns

We identify the repeating interaction cycles that keep couples stuck. Instead of focusing on isolated moments, we look at how responses to each other create patterns over time — and how those patterns can be changed.

02

What’s Beneath the Conflict

We look below the surface to understand the deeper emotions, triggers, and unmet needs that drive them. When the underlying meaning becomes clear, conflict becomes workable and less overwhelming.

03

Relational Clarity

We translate what is happening into clear, grounded insight. Couples gain a shared understanding of the dynamics at play and why certain moments escalate, shut down, or repeat.

04

A Clear Path Forward

Insight alone is not enough. Clients leave with practical next steps, structured direction, and specific tools to move the relationship forward with intention.

STEP ONE

The Relationship Assessment

Every couple begins with a structured, in-depth assessment. This is not a surface intake or a checklist — it is a focused relational evaluation designed to understand how the relationship actually functions.

STEP ONE

The Relationship Assessment

Every couple begins with a structured, in-depth assessment. This is not a surface intake or a checklist — it is a focused relational evaluation designed to understand how the relationship actually functions.

We examine interaction patterns, emotional triggers, communication habits, trust history, stressors, repair attempts, and areas of strength. Each partner has space to speak openly, and we pay attention to both what is said and how interaction unfolds in real time.

The purpose of the assessment is clarity. Before deciding what to change, strengthen, or repair, we identify where the relationship truly stands. From there, we recommend a focused path forward based on needs, readiness, and goals.

WHAT COMES NEXT

Based on what we learn in the assessment, we recommend one of three focused paths so the work is targeted and aligned with the couple’s current situation.

Three Relationship Paths

Based on where you are now.

PATH ONE

Crossroads

When a relationship decision needs clarity.

For couples who are unsure whether to repair the relationship or separate. This is a decision point. Conversations about the future often feel tense, unclear, or emotionally loaded. We create structured, guided dialogue so choices are made thoughtfully rather than reactively. The focus is clarity and grounded decision making without pressure toward a predetermined outcome.

PATH TWO

Roadblock

When trust has been disrupted and repair is required.

For couples facing a significant relational obstacle such as betrayal, infidelity, secrecy, or a major breach of trust. Forward movement has been disrupted and repair work is required. This path focuses on stabilization, accountability, guided repair conversations, and rebuilding emotional safety step by step. Ambivalence is common and addressed directly within the process.

PATH THREE

Roundabout

When couples are stuck in repeating cycles of conflict and disconnection.

For couples who feel stuck repeating the same conflicts and disconnection patterns without making real progress. Conversations circle back to the same issues, reactions feel predictable, and resolution feels temporary. This path focuses on identifying the cycle, interrupting it, and helping partners choose a new exit through new responses, clearer communication, and structured relational tools.

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Can individual therapy help my relationship if my partner isn’t attending?
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How do I know if my relationship is the problem or if I need to work on myself?
Will we focus on current relationships, or explore my past as well?
Can I invite a partner, parent, friend, or another loved one to a therapy session?
How long will it take to feel better?
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Christina Bolis

Psychotherapist

I’m a licensed psychotherapist and relational strategist who helps individuals and couples gain clarity, restore direction, and make intentional decisions about their relationships.

My work is grounded in the belief that most relationship struggles are not random or

rooted in “what’s wrong” with someone. They are patterned, directional, and shaped by the systems we participate in, often without realizing.

My approach blends relational and attachment-based theory with psychodynamic depth and structured clinical strategy. I'm skilled at helping couples slow down reactivity, understand the patterns shaping their relationship, and move forward with intention — whether toward repair, restructuring, or separation.

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Christina Bolis

Psychotherapist

MA, LCPC, NCC

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