Couples Therapy
The perfect wedding
Everything was just right. He was handsome; she was gorgeous. Oh, sure, there were a few glitches along the way, but nothing that two people who are so in love can’t conquer.
The honeymoon was spectacular! He was so attentive to her, and she had that look of admiration in her eyes. It was as if there was nobody else in the whole world but the two of them.
Gettin’ in the groove
Then it is back to the daily grind. They go off to work, come home, take care of the chores, eat dinner, go to bed, both exhausted from the day. The next day is like the instructions on the shampoo bottle: Wash, rinse, repeat.
Hands of time
The routine is set, and after a while the couple realize that they aren’t spending time with each other. It is easy for him to see how she fills all her time with things other than him and for her to identify what he needs to change.
As time passes, they become less patient and more emotionally unavailable. The resentment builds.
What happens next?
Over time, communication may begin to suffer. Financial struggles, children, in-laws, busy life, past hurts begin to exacerbate an already strained relationship. One or several issues begin to surface: angry outbursts, isolation, no affection, finding comfort in something or someone else.
All too familiar? Don’t know what to do?
Books have been read, advice sought, strategies implemented to change this cycle. However, nothing seems to work. Sometimes he tries, while other times it is she who initiates the change – but rarely do they do it at the same time, until now.
Now the couple seeks out therapy. What does that look like? Will it help? Are they beyond saving, or do they even want the relationship saved?
Break the cycle!
Since we are person-centered and solutions-focused, we will work together to identify goals of therapy and to establish a path forward, not get stuck in the past. We sincerely want to know how we can best help you!
In the first session, we will: cover confidentiality, look over your intake paperwork and clarify any information, offer an opportunity for questions to be answered, and learn about the issues that have led you to reach out for therapy.
At the end of the session, we will talk about what the next session(s) will look like. Not only will you know what we will be doing, we will explain the reason why. There is comfort in knowing.
You deserve the best possible care!
Whether the relationship struggle is with anger, communication, emotional connection, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, trust, etc., we will develop a unique plan based on the specific situation and goals of the couple.
We do not use a cookie cutter approach but rather incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities, techniques, and tools, which when coupled with highly motivated clients eager to break the cycle can be highly successful.