Couples Therapy
All relationships face challenges.
Being in a relationship can be one of the most gratifying experiences a person can have, and it can be the most frustrating. Relationships can stir up many feelings, whether with a partner, a family member, or a friend. It’s fine when they have good feelings, but when they are not-so-good ones, things can turn quickly.
Many of the couples I see are either in conflict or worried about how they will deal with conflict when it eventually arises (spoiler: it will). That’s because most relationships need some conflict to grow. The problem is that many of us would rather avoid conflict if we can.
When we are at odds in our relationships, we are often affected. For instance, it’s hard to feel happy when your partner is unhappy. It’s in your best interest to be interested, but other feelings can get in the way.
Maintenance is the best way to ensure your relationship stays on track because waiting until the problems become major only makes dealing with them more challenging.
Keep your relationship on track through couples therapy.
Are you stuck having the same arguments to the point that you stay silent to avoid conflict? Are you feeling alone in your relationship to the point that you feel more like roommates than a couple? Do you think your partner is more interested in being right than hearing your feelings? Are there disagreements about how to raise children or conflicts with in-laws? Is infidelity involved?
The above questions represent a few of the many issues that couples therapy can help address. Couples therapy offers a safe space where each of you can express how you feel and the concerns you have without criticism.
My role as a couples therapist is not to take sides, but to find ways to help improve your relationship.
In our sessions, we look at the patterns in your relationship. What part are each of you playing in the dynamic? We will slow down the process and see what happens for each person.
Once we identify the issues affecting your relationship, we will work on helping you develop skills and new approaches to communicating without criticism and solving problems as partners.
Let’s work on the challenges you face.
I have helped many couples feel more connected. Once you feel connected, you can feel the power of being a team and figuring out how to help one another be the best versions of yourselves.
If you are tired of feeling disconnected from your partner or living with less passion in your relationship, we can work on ways to help you grow together rather than apart.
Are you ready to overcome the challenges you face as a couple? If so, call me to set up an appointment.