As a client of therapy, I know how you feel.
I remember the awkwardness of sitting in a strange waiting area with my partner as we contemplated showing the worst parts of our relationship to a total stranger.
Maybe that is what has kept you from seeking help, too.
I’m here to tell you that feeling that way is normal. However, pushing through that fear was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life, and it can be the same for you, too.
Consider me the client who became a therapist.
Therapy helps couples reconnect.
Seeing how couples therapy brought such benefit and connection, I decided I wanted to help others experience the same.
Clients often tell me that I bring a peaceful and safe presence to the therapy office. When people trust me to help them with their conflict, I feel incredibly honored.
My approach is to actively listen and engage with both partners as they work to heal their broken connection. Throughout the process, I will walk you through your cycle of conflict to help you and your partner become a team against it rather than two individuals against each other.
When my clients are open, honest, and ready to do the hard work of changing a pattern, my 20+ years of experience can help transform the cycle of conflict into one of connection.
About Jeff McVay, MA, MS, LMFT
Training and experience guide my approach.
In 2002, I received my M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. While there, I received detailed training in attachment theory and the principles of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Currently, I am licensed to practice Marriage and Family Therapy in both California and Michigan. I also worked as a therapist in Northern Ireland.
In my 20+ years of helping people, I have worked with hundreds of struggling couples, led marriage retreats, and spoken at both faith-based and corporate organizations about how couple connection improves work and life.
When I’m not in the office…
I enjoy watching Sports (Steelers, Dodgers, Penguins/Kings), reading, hiking in the wonderful San Gabriel Mountains, and cooking new recipes for family and friends.