Couple Therapy
Many couples feel anxious about trying couple therapy because of the stigma. What does this say about our relationship? Are we not a happy couple anymore? What will my partner think? Some tell themselves things are “fine”; sometimes one partner believes the problems are a one-way street. Regardless of your situation, cultural background or relationship status, you and your partner can benefit.
Couple therapy can help you
- Access difficult thoughts and emotions
- Gain skills and tools for effective communication
- Open up, and listen with patience and intention
- See, understand and respect each other
- Identify and address conflicts and their underlying causes
- Learn tactics to enhance your relationship
- Shift unhealthy habits into healthier, sustainable dynamics
- Revitalize your bond with your loved one
Couple therapy can help at every phase of a relationship — early on, before marriage (pre-marital therapy) or after marriage (marriage counseling).
Trust, connection and communication
Effective couple therapy is about recovering your shared sense of trust, bolstering your connection and fostering healthier communication.
- Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It involves commitment, safety and reliability. When trust is breached, that foundation cracks, leaving instability and insecurity. Couple therapy can help you work through trust problems so you can rebuild solid footing and move forward.
- Connection means physical and emotional intimacy. Connected partners feel drawn to each other and comfortable being vulnerable. A lack of connection can show up as distance, or less interest in affection and intimacy. Couple therapy brings you together to reconnect and tune in to one another.
- Communication strengthens both trust and connection. Healthy communication means expressing your needs, listening and respecting each other. Poor interactions lead to frustration, feeling judged, or feeling as if your partner doesn’t speak your language. Couple therapy helps pinpoint harmful habits and find better ways to communicate.
Common questions
What happens in the first sessions?
Do you offer pre-marital counseling?
You do not have to figure this out alone
Whether you know exactly what your child needs or simply sense that something has changed, we can help you decide on the next step. Call, or request a consultation and we will reach out.