Marylise Dumont

I have lived in Berlin for the past 18 years. I also lived for an extended period in the United States. My studies and professional career have given me extensive experience in a trilingual environment. Since my husband is American and we have two daughters who were born and raised in Germany, at home I am regularly confronted with the tensions or discrepancies that can result from cultural particularities and differences. For me, becoming a therapist was part of an emotional and creative journey. The loss of an essential attachment figure in my childhood caused me deep emotional upheaval, and took me many years to integrate psychologically. It is not surprising that emotionally focused couple therapy, which is based on attachment theory, resonated strongly with me. Having been in a couple for about 15 years, I can also see how the evolution of my relationship towards a stable and solid bond has allowed me to gain confidence in others and in myself. I take an empathetic approach to helping couples progressively identify painful patterns, destructive dynamics and negative cycles that are harming their relationship. My goal is to provide couples with a protected space where each partner can feel and express their emotions in complete safety. Changing a couple's relationship rhythms requires deep emotional work: daring to expose vulnerabilities, as well as welcoming and acknowledging the other's feelings. I help you change your perspective on your relationship, opening new potential for connecting with each other and yourselves. If you want to read more, you can explore my website here: https://en.international-coupletherapy-berlin.com/qui-suis-je