Couples & Relationships Therapy
Improve communication and rebuild connection
Relationships can feel stuck when the same patterns repeat.
You may feel misunderstood or growing apart despite caring. Therapy helps you understand what’s happening and shift how you relate.
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COMMON CHALLENGES
You may be experiencing:
- Repeated arguments that never fully resolve
- Difficulty communicating without conflict or shutdown
- Feeling unheard, misunderstood, or emotionally disconnected
- Trust issues or rebuilding after hurt
- Different needs around closeness, space, or intimacy
- Tension around life transitions, stress, or family dynamics
Even strong relationships can reach a point where outside support is needed.
WHAT’S HAPPENING UNDER THE SURFACE
Often, relationship struggles are not just about the surface issue—but about deeper patterns.
These can include:
- Communication styles shaped by past experiences
- Emotional triggers and unmet needs
- Cycles of pursuit, withdrawal, or defensiveness
- Stress, burnout, or anxiety impacting the relationship
Understanding these patterns is the first step toward meaningful change.
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OUR APPROACH
We offer a structured, trauma-informed approach to couples therapy, creating a space where both partners feel heard and respected.
Our work may include:
- Practical communication tools (informed by CBT & DBT)
- Exploring patterns and emotional responses within the relationship
- Supporting regulation during difficult conversations
- Addressing deeper experiences that may be impacting the relationship
When helpful, we may also explore how past experiences or stressors are shaping how you relate to one another today.
SESSION FORMAT
The recommended duration for couples sessions is 90 minutes, allowing enough time to:
- Slow down conversations
- Work through conflict more effectively
- Ensure both partners feel heard
This extended format supports deeper, more meaningful progress.