Reignite your relationship
Couples Counseling, Private Intensives, and Skill-Building Workshops
Rebuild Trust
Enhance Communication
Fight Fair
Relationships are beautiful— but messy
Over time, relationship-wreckers like contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and betrayal can turn happy couples into distant co-habitants. And what began as a storybook romance can devolve into a tense stalemate, pitting partner against partner in a battle neither can win.
- When communication breaks down and conflict moves in, you feel:
- Distant from your partner, intimately and emotionally
- Frustrated by the lack of romance and passion in your relationship
- Stuck in a cycle of unresolved arguments
Afraid your relationship is near its breaking point
At SF Bay Counseling, I work with couples at every stage of their relationship to resolve conflict, navigate difficult transitions, and strengthen their friendship foundation using the Gottman Method— a research-based approach to communication and conflict resolution.
Curious how Gottman couples therapy can help you restore your relationship? Book a free 20-minute consultation call below to share your story and explore your options.
Choose your relationship builder
For couples committed to overcoming conflict and reigniting passion
Private Intensives
Condense months of ongoing counseling into a few days of intentional effort. These relationship-shifting virtual sessions are a convenient alternative to traditional therapy.
Couples Counseling
Overcome conflict and learn to fight fair with ongoing couples counseling tailored to your evolving needs.
These weekly or monthly sessions are offered virtually.
Educational Workshops
Level up your relationship with small group, exercise-based workshops for committed couples looking to future-proof their relationship.
While our virtual couples counseling and private intensives are only available to California residents, any couple is welcome to attend our live, in-person workshops or book a private online workshop.
“My wife and I had to hit rock bottom before we realized what we had been doing wasn’t working, and we needed a trained therapist. In a relatively short time, we’ve changed some really bad communication habits. We’ve begun to enjoy the good moments that are more frequent. More importantly, we are able to prevent misunderstanding and hurt before it becomes deep-seated and problematic.
LeMel helped us save our marriage. We couldn’t have done it without her.”
– Gerry, Private Intensives Client
I understand— relationships can be painful.
Without the right tools in place, relationships are bound to break down. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I give couples the communication techniques and trust-building skills they need to enjoy deeper intimacy and a joyful relationship.
Since 1997, I’ve helped hundreds of couples overcome their biggest relationship obstacles. Using the Gottman Method and in-depth counseling, I’ll empower you to take your relationship from struggling to satisfied.
A strong relationship is life-giving and deeply rewarding. Restore yours, with Gottman Method counseling and communication tools from SF Bay.
LeMel Firestone-Palerm, LMFT, LPCC, CGT
Uncover your relationship’s biggest
growth opportunities
The Sound Relationship Wheel
Every relationship has strengths and opportunities
Discover yours with this XX-question self-assessment. This at-a-glance relationship map will highlight your strengths and provide a clear path forward.