Couples Counseling
Changed. Undermined.
We’re not the same couple we once were. Growing and evolving as a couple is normal, but…
You nitpick at your partner over the little things. You fight over everything – small and large.
The things you once found adoring about your partner now annoy you. Every. Single. Day.
When there’s no relief, it can turn into resentment. And as resentment builds, fights tend to become the new normal.
How do you get back to the couple you were at the beginning?
Unheard. Hurt.
You just can’t seem to communicate anymore. You may already have tried connecting the dots back to where the issues around misunderstanding began, but you’re coming up short.
It’s difficult to get out of the rut in your relationship to try something new.
Or the effort you’re making to reconnect isn’t working like you thought it would.
Disconnected. Isolated.
Daily life is becoming so busy that spending time together seems like “another thing we have to do.”
Slowly, you’ve drifted apart. You used to be so intimate in every way. Now, you feel alone.
Underappreciated. Frustrated.
Sometimes, it feels like all you do is give – and there’s no reciprocation.
From your perspective, there’s an imbalance to the roles you and your partner hold. The longer it goes on, the more frustrated you become.
You want to say something, but it would only start another argument.
Concerned. Apprehensive.
Is it time to go beyond the two of you and ask for help with your relationship?
If you’re asking this question, it’s time to reach out for a relationship check-up.
More than likely, your relationship isn’t quite the picture you envisioned and isn’t meeting your needs.
Your issues may be staring you in the face – in plain sight – or deeper problems may be lurking – no less demanding of your attention.
All of these are reasons to seek therapy.
Working together, we‘ll identify what the couple you “used to be” had – and determine how we can recreate those parts of the relationship.
We’ll look at how the foundation of your relationship has been holding up. Have any old or recent cracks or ruptures occurred?
We’ll discover your level of atonement as a couple, and I’ll assist you in developing new skills to deepen your connection.
We’ll define what intimacy means to you; is it physical, mental, emotional, all three? Then, we’ll look at how you can begin to restore intimacy to your relationship so that it may begin growing and thriving again.
We’ll foster effective communication. Learning to voice your needs and wants is imperative, and practicing in therapy will help you learn how.
You’ll take what you learn during the therapeutic process – so you can sharpen and perfect it in your own home.
Non-Traditional Relationships
Whether you’re in an open or polyamorous relationship, or are thinking about giving it a try, discussing all the issues that arise is welcome.
At times, one partner wants to look at what this relationship could be like, while the other is adamantly in disagreement. Being in an open relationship brings up feelings that you didn’t expect to have, and now you’re unsure how to express them to your partner.
I provide a nonjudgmental space to discuss what you and your partner may be questioning or want to delve into further.
Better together. Greater still with care.
Having a healthy and happy relationship takes work – just like your physical and mental health, your relationship needs check-ups, attention, and care.
Call me to book your free 20-minute consultation to learn more about how I can help your relationship!