Couples Therapy in Palo Alto
When the same disagreements keep returning, it can be difficult to feel heard or close to one another. Couples therapy offers a space to slow down, understand recurring patterns, and talk about what each person needs. Dr. Gurrnit Chattha, a California-licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 30538), works with couples in Palo Alto and online across California.
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Making room for both perspectives
You may be seeking help with communication, emotional distance, recurring conflict, or changes that have affected your relationship. Couples do not need to wait until they have reached a breaking point to ask for support. The initial conversations can help clarify what brings you in and what each partner hopes to understand or change.
Exploring the patterns beneath conflict
Therapy offers a chance to look beyond the subject of an argument and explore how you respond to one another. Dr. Chattha’s practice draws on client-centered, attachment-based, psychodynamic, and experiential perspectives. The work can include understanding emotional needs, noticing unhelpful interaction patterns, and practicing clearer ways to communicate.
What to expect when starting
Early sessions focus on understanding your relationship, the concerns that brought you to therapy, and the goals you would like to discuss. Each person’s experience matters. You can ask how the process works and raise concerns about participating. The focus develops collaboratively, with space to discuss whether the approach feels appropriate for your circumstances.
Meeting in Palo Alto or online
The office is at 117 S California Ave, D201, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Telehealth is available across California. During the consultation, discuss where each person will be located, whether you have a private setting, and which appointment format is suitable. Therapy sessions typically last 50 minutes.
Questions before you begin
Can we ask questions before booking therapy? Yes. The free 15-minute consultation is a chance to describe what you are looking for and ask about working together.
What if we have different goals? You can bring that difference into the initial conversation. Clarifying each person’s hopes and concerns is part of exploring fit and the direction of the work.
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