Read an online interview with Emma K. Viglucci, LMFT and get the real story about what she does and how she helps couples achieve a Successful Relationship!

"We have noticed that you have become quite successful and that you have received some attention from the media. What is an important quality about you that has inspired and spurred the success of your Couples Practice?"

There are many facets to me that have contributed to the success of my practice, but the part of myself that has most influenced my work and contributed to my success is that I am a very passionate, warm and attentive person. I have a strong belief in relationships in general and spend most of my time making connections and nurturing relationships. I love being in connection with others! This fuels my energy, invites my authentic self to come out and play, and makes me feel alive!!

"Where does your strong belief in relationships come from?"

My Mom has been the strongest influence in this respect. She was, she passed away three years ago and is very much missed, very careful and conscious of making people feel special and important. She was loved by everyone she came in contact. She was a very special lady.

"Did your Mom also inspire your 'passion for the wellbeing of couples' for which you are known?"

Actually, both her and my Dad had an indirect influence. They were both very introspective and "psychologically" savvy. They instilled the curiosity for how "people operate" early on. I have always, as far as I can remember, been interested on what "makes people tick"! This interest became a passion for the wellbeing of couples. The Romantic Relationship is an adult's primary relationship and where how they "tick" is most visible. I believe that through the couple the individual can heal, grow and create. Therefore, the wellbeing of the couple is very important and I love helping couples achieve that wellbeing!

"Is 'achieving that wellbeing' what you call a MetroRelationship^tm?"

Yes! A MetroRelationship^tm is a relationship where the partners are mindful of each other and have each other's best interest at heart. In a MetroRelationship^tm the partners are aware of what triggers the other, how they hurt the other, and where that comes from. Partners have identified how they create repeating dissatisfying interactions and have learned how to prevent that meeting each other's needs. They have a joyful, fun, passionate and loving genuine relationship. They operate from the same page and work as a team. They parent successfully and contribute jointly to the world! These are great couples to be around!!

"It sounds fantastic. What do you think makes you great at what you do, at assisting couples create the MetroRelationship^tm?"

I have a highly attuned intuition for vulnerability and pain, am highly empathic and have a canny ability to make connections and see patterns. I can quickly understand what afflicts a couple, and each individual, and assist them understand it. The couple then operates as allies in resolving their situation and creating their successful relationship. I also provide them with tools, resources and skills to make changes and maintain them. It is always amazing to watch couples transform from being on the brink of separating to creating a MetroRelationship^tm! Some couples come in already separated with this being their last effort at getting back together and making things work. Even they can create a MetroRelationship^tm!!

"How would you describe your style in the therapy room?"

I am interactive, energetic (when appropriate), empathic, understanding, creative, resourceful and have a strong presence that creates safety and confidence. I use metaphors, humor and even sarcasms to create unforgettable "aha" moments.

"What is unique and special about your practice?"

What makes my practice unique is the focus on relationship building. I want our couples to feel special and important in our relationship with them. I have very carefully crafted the structure of the practice and train our clinical team and staff to achieve this goal. We create a home and a family for our clients. When couples come to us, we work very hard at making them feel special and safe. We create a safe haven for them. They know that safeguarding their connection is foremost in our minds. When they bring their relationship to us, they are trusting us to watch out for the best interest of their relationship! Couples really appreciate this.

"What contributes to the success of your approach?"

My fascination with the "self-help" literature has had a strong impact on my forever evolving approach. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the stuff. (Laughs)

"You created the MetroRelationship^tm philosophy and approach. Are you married yourself and do you have a MetroRelationship^tm"

I am married. I'm married to a wonderful man who is my partner in life. We are very aware of how we operate as a couple and constantly tweak how we relate to each other to create a satisfying relationship. Our latest venture together is his joining our practice as our Director of Technology. He is the genius behind this website! We work well together and are enjoying a MetroRelationship^tm Journey!!

"What is next in the life of Emma?"

Well, many things. But one goal I hope to achieve soon is to compile all my musings into a book and really reach a lot of couples.

"What is one piece of advise you would like to share with all couples now?"

Become "relationship savvy"!