Couples

Couples therapy is not only for relationships in crisis. It can provide a space to strengthen a relationship, prepare for marriage, navigate the transition into married life, or reconnect when a relationship has become strained or distant. Premarital and newly married couples may use therapy to better understand one another’s expectations, communication styles, family-of-origin experiences, approaches to finances, intimacy, household and family roles, boundaries, conflict, and hopes for their future together. For couples experiencing difficulties, therapy offers an opportunity to slow down and become curious about what is happening between you, particularly when conversations have become difficult, connection feels distant, trust has been disrupted, or the same conflicts continue without resolution. Rather than focusing on who is right or wrong, we explore the patterns beneath the conflict and how each partner’s experiences, needs, expectations, vulnerabilities, and ways of relating contribute to the relationship. The goal is to create a space where both partners can feel heard and understood while developing healthier communication, deeper understanding, and more intentional ways of building and sustaining their relationship.