Couple Counseling

“taking responsibility—even for a small part of the problem in communication—presents the opportunity for great repair.”

― John M. Gottman

What is couples counseling?

‘What is expected?’ This question is proposed by many couples who enter counseling for the first time. The prospect of counseling for two people who have been growing apart can be unnerving. In couples therapy, we are hoping to achieve an understanding of the self within the relationship, emotional empathy towards one another, and awareness, while strengthening communication.

Understanding of the self: How can I communicate my needs if I, myself, are unsure? It is paramount in therapy to self-explore, and equally helpful when supporting a loved one in developing deeper and richer understandings.

Emotional Empathy: To empathize with another person is a deep understanding and sharedness with another person’s feelings. Emotional empathy is how we respond to another person’s emotions and feelings. Often, this process occurs automatically. Our goal is to strengthen communication between you and your partner. Through sound and empirically tested relational techniques, meaningful lines of communication can be reestablished.

Awareness: As understanding of one’s self is instrumental to communicating our needs, so too is developing deeper and sincere understanding of our partners needs, emotions, and desires.

My approach is centered in meeting the couple where they are currently at, and working on your personal needs, in an effort to rebuild their marriage and rekindle the love, or to foster clarity.

Couples counseling can help overcome problems such as:

  • Poor communication

  • Problems with Intimacy

  • Financial stressors

  • Infidelity

  • Nontraditional relationships

  • Blended families

  • Trust issues

Couples Counseling can help with:

  • Strengthen communication lines

  • Working through emotions of hurt

  • Develop emotional empathy and trust

  • Embrace differences

  • Supporting one another in shared goals and rational decision making

  • Restoring intimacy

Testimonials:

  • You bring us into the session and I feel connected. Presenting an agenda allows us to talk about what is concerning us and at the same time, provides structure for the session”. J.J. & M.J.

  • “We entered therapy distant, non-commutative, and emotional hurt. The guidance and suggestions helped us understand one another and find new hope in our lives.” J.S. & G.S.

  • “I was blocked. I discovered that I was taught, from my childhood, to bottle up my emotions. Opening up helped us to develop trust. We talk now, and enjoy each other, even better than we had when we first met.” B.A. & F. A.



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