“We don’t just fall in love—we learn how to stay in it well.”

About Dr. Ibbie

Dr. Ibbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Integrated Attachment Theory Coach through The Personal Development School, Social Psychologist specializing in attachment theory, and an ordained minister.

Her work centers on helping individuals and couples understand the deeper emotional patterns that shape how they connect, communicate, and experience intimacy. Grounded in attachment theory and relational trauma healing, she helps uncover the patterns developed in childhood that often continue to influence adult romantic relationships—often outside of conscious awareness.

In marriage and long-term partnership, people bring in different histories, needs, and protective strategies, often operating on “autopilot” without realizing how these patterns impact connection. Her work focuses on slowing that process down, helping couples clearly see what is happening beneath the surface, and how those dynamics are affecting their relationship.

From there, the work shifts toward building more secure patterns of relating, strengthening communication, emotional safety, and connection so couples can move toward healthier, more intentional relationships.