Couples Counseling

Love at first sight or did it take a while?

In the beginning, there was a disarming attraction and long talks filled with things you never told anyone. Finally, you felt someone understood you.

Sharing meals, chores, and bills gave your relationship an air of stability.

You each went out of your way to do nice things for your partner.

You had fun watching a movie or hanging out with friends.

Where did the love go?

It started with the little things; promises made were “forgotten” or “misunderstood.”

Things shared in secret popped into conversations with friends at dinner, only meant as a “joke,” but you felt betrayed.

The criticisms that started as teasing progressed to feeling ‘real.’ Then one day, you thought, “I can’t do anything right, no matter how much I try.”

The lack of appreciation led to, “Why bother?”

You feel like you really tried.

You attempted to raise concerns, which were met with arguing, blaming, and shaming.

Maybe peace at any price was the answer, but that just added to the disengagement and feeling alone instead of in a partnership.

The other night, you had a fight in which you said terrible things to each other, and you both got scared.

You want things to change but don’t know what to do.

Working together to make it work.

In couples counseling, we will identify what is working in your relationship.

You will learn how to express your voice and how to listen to your partner’s voice as you go about the business of managing the pragmatic and relational aspects of your partnership.

Learning new communication and behavior habits helps each partner be there for the other and allows for healthy boundaries.

Sometimes, there are some old wounds that must be healed individually as you continue developing your partnership. I am here to help you navigate both.

Take the first step toward each other.

Calling or emailing me is the beginning of your journey to learn to communicate with your partner in new ways.

I am here to help you discover how to create a relationship that supports each partner and strengthens the couple’s partnership.

Sometimes by taking this new road, couples have uncovered new ways to enjoy each other, have fun, and make good memories.

Call for your 20-minute free consultation, and let’s talk.