Couple therapy

In couple therapy, your relationship is the patient. Common issues that may bring couples in for therapy include (but are not limited to):

• communication problems

• infidelity

• managing conflict

• parenting challenges

• sexual issues

Regardless of the presenting issue, couple therapy can help couples to find deeper connection and shared meaning.

Dr. Iyican’s approach to therapy is time-limited, intensive, and effective. She has expertise in evidence-based psychotherapies for relationship distress, including Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) and Gottman Method Couple Therapy (Level 2 Certified). These methods of couple therapy are well-researched and have been shown through various clinical studies to be effective in enhancing relationships. Her approach to couple therapy focuses on helping partners find a balance between acceptance of their natural differences and changing unhelpful communication patterns.  

Dr. Iyican also has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD, a conjoint intervention for couples in which one or both partners have a diagnosis of PTSD. This unique therapy balances traditional couple therapy skills with specific interventions designed to reduce PTSD symptoms. 

individual therapy

In addition to working with couples, Dr. Iyican has expertise in evidence-based psychotherapies for a range of individual mental health concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Iyican has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the gold standard treatment approach for anxiety and depression. She also has specialized training in CBT-informed trauma-focused treatments, including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure. The basis of CBT is working to shift thoughts and behaviors to reduce difficult emotional experiences.

Psychotherapy is often also helpful for individuals who do not necessarily have a diagnosable mental health condition, but are seeking to discuss relationship concerns, life transitions, or ways to better manage stress. Dr. Iyican has extensive experience assisting individuals with these issues and helping them to understand themselves and their relationships with more clarity. Dr. Iyican takes a time-limited approach, meaning that a course of therapy typically lasts 12-24 sessions.