Hi, I'm Shari A. Loveday. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in systemic, relational therapy. I primarily work with children/adolescents, women, and couples. My years of experience as a teacher coupled with my mental health training makes me a great fit for your children. I often use Play Therapy as a vehicle to helping your children and teens explore their thoughts and emotions.The therapuetic experience I offer couples makes room for each partner to explore how the relationship impacts them and vice versa. This balanced, systemic view helps couples recognize neither partner is the problem and mobilizes both to attack the problem as a unified team. Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy is just one of the models I employ to address trauma and relational wounds, and deepen intimacy between partners.