Couples Counseling
“Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger world. Loving responsiveness is the foundation of a truly compassionate, civilized society.”
-Sue Johnson
Are you longing for better communication and connection in your relationship?
Couples therapy can help partners strengthen their connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together with more understanding and care. It’s a space to address recurring arguments, misunderstandings, or feelings of distance, and to rebuild trust, intimacy, and emotional closeness. Therapy can also support couples through major life transitions, parenting stress, financial strain, or shifting priorities that impact the relationship. Many partners find it helpful for learning how to resolve conflict in healthy ways, express needs and emotions more openly, and break out of patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, heal from a breach of trust, or simply build a stronger foundation, couples therapy offers tools and insights to help you grow together with intention and empathy.
How Does Couples Counseling Look and What to Expect:
Here’s an overview of the way things happen in couples therapy, from first contact through ongoing sessions and ultimately moving on.
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Initial Contact & Intake Process
In the first session you and your partner will show up together to go over your relationship history, communication patterns, strengths, and pain points. Then we will schedule individual intake sessions to gather important information about each of your individual lives that are relevant to your relationship.
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Learning Skills & Applying Them
In my couples therapy sessions I utilize and teach techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method. In working sessions we practice and apply new skills to help you reach your goals. You will practice new ways of interacting in the therapy room and then will be encouraged to implement these skills outside of the therapy room in your daily life.
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Identifying & Setting Goals
After the intake process we will clarify goals and expected outcomes from couples therapy. These goals are personalized and may shift over time as you make progress or new issues emerge.
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Reviewing Progress & Transitioning Out
The length of therapy depends on the severity of issues, how engaged each person is, and your goals. Some couples see meaningful change in just a few sessions; others commit to longer work in order to see lasting changes. We will will regularly review progress, adjust goals, and refine strategies as needed to enhance the quality of your intimate relationship.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers:
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Do you take insurance?​​
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I currently do not accept insurance, but I can give you a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. It’s a good idea to check with your insurance company about your out-of-network benefits, including your deductible and how much they’ll cover per session. Many PPO plans offer partial reimbursement. Keep in mind that insurance companies require a diagnosis on the superbill, which becomes part of your health record.
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Will you pick sides or play favorites?
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No, that would be counterproductive. My role is to support both of you from an objective viewpoint to help you understand the patterns you create together and how to change them.​
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Can therapy help if we’re thinking about breaking up? ​
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Yes. Therapy can provide space to explore uncertainty, rebuild connection, or separate with respect and understanding.​​​​​​​​
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​Is couples therapy only for relationships in crisis?
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Not at all. It’s also for couples who want to deepen their connection or strengthen their bond before problems grow.​
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What if my partner doesn’t want to do therapy?
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It’s common for one person to feel hesitant. You can start on your own to gain support and learn ways to invite your partner into the process.​
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