Testimonials
"She literally saved my relationship!"
"I first recommended Christine’s services to a friend of mine that was struggling to better communicate and connect in their relationship. After seeing the great progress they were making, I wanted to see how Christine could help my own relationship. For me and my partner, we had hit a point where we were very entrenched in patterns of blame and defensiveness, to the point that it was hard for us to recognize and break out of them ourselves. After only one session I actually felt a sense of hope for my relationship and that our problems weren’t insurmountable.
Christine takes a very non-judgmental approach that allowed us to both feel heard and never attacked or blamed. My only regret is that I didn’t start seeing her sooner! I feel like my partner and I are now better able to handle upset and struggles that we encounter and more quickly repair things when we do fight. I’ve greatly enjoyed building a deeper, meaningful connection with my partner with the guidance of Christine. She literally saved my relationship!"
M. O. - Oakland, CA
"Now we know how to get through even tough conversations."
"When we first started seeing Christine, my partner and I had such huge breakdowns in communication. Communication is one of the biggest issues we have, and one of the things Christine has helped us with the most. One of the biggest gifts was the interpretation Christine gave us about what we were saying to each other. It really helped me understand that so many of our arguments were about misunderstandings. Christine will often gently stop us to point out a behavior or something we are saying that is problematic, so we can each be aware of these behaviors and the dynamics they create/ perpetuate. We have been able to focus on patterns and ideas that are destructive and hold us back. Now we know how to get through even tough conversations."
M.M. - New York, NY
"Her practical approach is refreshing."
"Over the time I’ve worked with Christine, she has helped me to identify unhealthy patterns in my relationships. She presents multiple different ways of thinking about a situation and often asks probing questions regarding my intentions and goals. She has helped me determine what I want in my relationship and how to communicate that, along with being aware of my own biases and assumptions. As a guy, her practical approach is refreshing to me since she isn’t there to just listen but to coach with hands-on skills that have been critical to improving my relationship.”
A.C. - Los Angeles, CA
"There is no judgment. There is no need to explain basic concepts of our lifestyle."
"Christine has been working with me and my partner for over a year. Before and during the pandemic her ability to help us create space and appreciation for each other and our metamores and the complications that arise have been invaluable to us. She's helped us focus on our connection and communicate our needs without triggering each other. Personally, Christine has helped me with the process of finishing my bachelor's degree. This issue has held a lot of emotional pain for over fifteen years. Lastly, it is invaluable to work with someone who understands community and the poly/kink worlds. There is no judgment. There is no need to explain basic concepts or lifestyle choices. We just get to talk about our relationships and our needs."
A. G. - Alameda, CA