What Is Couples Therapy?

Couples therapy (also called relationship counseling or marriage therapy) is a form of psychotherapy that helps partners resolve conflicts, understand each other better, and build stronger emotional bonds.

Our licensed therapists at PS It’s Counseling work collaboratively with both partners to identify underlying issues, improve communication patterns, and foster empathy and trust.

“Every relationship has its own rhythm. Our goal is to help you find yours again — with honesty, compassion, and balance.”

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When to Consider Couples Therapy

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek couples therapy — in fact, many couples come simply to strengthen their connection or improve understanding.
Common reasons for seeking couples therapy include:

• Frequent arguments or emotional distance
• Struggles with trust, jealousy, or infidelity
• Communication breakdowns
• Differences in parenting or lifestyle
• Stress related to finances, work, or family
• Decreased intimacy or affection
• Feeling unheard or unappreciated
• Major life transitions (moving, marriage, parenting)

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Our Approach to Couples Therapy

Healthy relationships are built on communication, empathy, and teamwork — and that’s exactly where we start.

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Rebuilds secure emotional attachment between partners.
  
  
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Enhances communication and conflict resolution skills.
  
  
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps couples identify and change negative thought patterns.
  
  
• Relational Therapy: Improves understanding and connection through honest dialogue.
  
  
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Teaches awareness, compassion, and presence in relationships.

Each session focuses on understanding both perspectives and fostering small but meaningful changes that create long-term relationship growth.

Learn more about our Therapy Approaches, like EFT and CBT.

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What to Expect in Couples Therapy

Each relationship is different — but therapy typically follows a supportive, goal-oriented structure:

1. Initial Session (Getting to Know You):
   Your therapist will help both partners share their concerns and goals in a safe, balanced setting.
   
   
2. Exploring Patterns:
   Together, you’ll uncover the deeper emotional needs and communication habits behind recurring conflicts.
   
   
3. Developing Tools:
   Learn effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection skills.
   
   
4. Reconnection and Growth:
   Apply insights outside of sessions, celebrating progress and strengthening your partnership.

Therapy is not about assigning blame — it’s about understanding and repairing what truly matters between you.

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Benefits of Couples Therapy

• Rebuild trust and emotional intimacy
• Improve communication and empathy
• Resolve long-standing conflicts peacefully
• Deepen mutual understanding
• Learn healthier ways to handle disagreements
• Strengthen emotional and physical connection
• Prevent future relationship breakdowns

Couples therapy gives both partners space to feel heard, valued, and supported — helping your relationship grow stronger, not just survive challenges.

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Therapies We May Use

Depending on your relationship’s needs, your therapist may integrate one or more evidence-based modalities:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Gottman Method
• Relational Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

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Couples We Serve

We welcome all types of partnerships, including:

• Married or long-term couples
• Dating partners
• LGBTQ+ couples
• Newlyweds or engaged couples
• Couples navigating separation or co-parenting

Who We Serve → Couples and the LGBTQ+ Community.

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🤝 Meet Our Couples Therapists

Our therapists are trained in relational and systemic therapy approaches and specialize in helping couples communicate, reconnect, and grow together.

Meet Our Team →