Marriage Counseling

Every relationship comes with its fair share of issues. Navigating the complexities of life together is hard enough, but when you start to feel regularly distressed or hopeless, about your relationship, it may be time to seek professional help. No matter what your issues seem to stem from (disagreements about money, sex, stress, chronic illness, mental illness, infidelity, trust, emotional distance, parenting etc.), if you and your partner are arguing more frequently and experiencing feelings of resentment or contempt, it is likely that there are some underlying problems to address. Because many problems in relationships are a result of communication issues, a qualified mental health therapist can teach you to find new ways of talking to each other to help you find your way back to common ground. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s relationship and marriage issues experts today.

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Although we are usually adept at forging friendships, few of us begin their lives as adults understanding or appreciating the rigorous commitment and sustained open-heartedness needed to foster and nurture prolonged intimacy with another person. When conflicts emerge, we often begin to doubt the viability of our relationship, rather than recognize the conflicts as a part of the ebb and flow of coupled life or an opportunity for growth. As a therapist, I enjoy helping couples learn together and in the process, not only become close, but develop the understanding that will help them to live with more ease, joy and confidence together. In addition to helping you develop more insight and awareness regarding your unique dynamics as a couple, I will help you develop the interpersonal skills you will need to navigate or traverse impasses or tensions in the future with less impact on your experience of closeness.

— Rawna Romero, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Alameda, CA

If you can’t seem to stop fighting with your partner, you’re not alone. Many couples struggle to manage conflict without yelling, fighting dirty, or getting mean. The good news is that there’s help. I help couples who struggle with conflict learn how to connect, so they can stop fighting and start communicating. I have over a decade of experience providing counseling and therapy to individuals, couples, and families, and I specialize in helping couples repair their relationships and heal.

— Valery Krieg, Clinical Social Worker in Evergreen, CO
 

Our internal world reflects a lifetime of experiences affecting how we process and interpret each other within relationships. I approach couples/marriage therapy through a Contemporary Psychoanalytic Lens, deepening the understanding of what is being communicated through behaviors. Within therapy, individuals can safely work towards redefining relationships, experience catharsis and address concerns that initially brought them to see me.

— Jon Soileau, Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas City, MO

When issues in our relationship feel unresolved, they often build upon each other to create a bigger barrier to connection. Couples therapy is designed to start untangling those unresolved issues so that you and your partner can build a relationship on authenticity and acceptance, rather than resentment.

— Kaitlyn Farrell, Licensed Professional Counselor in Allentown, PA
 

As a trained and experienced couples therapist I help couples to grow and create a lasting and fulfilling relationship. Couples therapy can help you to improve your communication with one another, learn skills to navigate conflict more effectively, develop shared goals and a life direction, grow your passion for one another and for life, recover from an affair, navigate substance abuse, recover from trauma and much more.

— Gwendolyn Nelson-Terry, Marriage & Family Therapist in Berkeley, CA

Working with couples is my ultimate passion. I LOVE helping people have healthier relationships with their spouse, partner or lover(s). We all crave connection, let me help you find a depth that you didn't think was possible. I'll happily help you navigate your nonsense so that you can get closer to your partner. Remember: we do our best healing in relationships. Which is why this feels so hard!

— Angie Dion, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
 

I am trained in PACT, an attachment-focused couples counseling approach that works to help people be better "experts" on their partner, and how their family of origin experiences and trauma often show up in relationships later in life. The goal is to help people make more accurate guesses about what their partner is thinking and feeling, and respond in a way that is anchored in their partner's needs, and matches the kind of relationship they both want.

— Molz Wirtz-Wold, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Portland, OR

Whether you & your partner are simply wanting to take your relationship to greater depths of communication and intimacy, or there are feelings of disconnect, drifting, rejection or betrayal, these sessions explore ways towards healing, strength & renewal. While no relationship has a secret formula to success, there are proven methods to enhance communication, build trust, make room for meaningful affection, and grow together towards deeper levels of connection & understanding.

— Shannon Mimbs, Licensed Professional Counselor in Marietta, GA
 

I am Gottman Method Couple's Counseling Level 1 and 2 certified, and I use the Gottman Method in my work with couples. This evidence-based approach focuses on building and maintaining healthy relationships. I help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. By using research-based strategies and assessments, we identify relationship patterns and develop skills to enhance intimacy, trust, and overall relationship satisfaction.

— Amanda Jonikaitis-King, Counselor in Chicago, IL

My goal is to help couples reconnect, bring intimacy back into the relationship and mutual understanding. My goal is for each party to addressed needs and wants, improve communication and addressed the core issues that have prevented the couple from enjoying a happy /healthy marriage.

— Fabiola Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TX
 

When a relationship does not go the way we want it to go,we start spiraling down to blaming, shaming&guilt-tripping our partner or ourselves. With the Emotionally focused approach, we can learn to understand and appreciate each other's strength, vulnerabilities & differences. By accepting as we are and who we are, we may be able to connect and feel belonging to self and each other. I invite you to join BraveWithin, create, connect and communicate with each other in a special&safe way

— Brave Within Counseling Hyon Bachman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Arlington, VA

I believe that some of the most profound healing and enlightenment can happen in relationship. As humans, we are built to connect and share our authentic selves with those we love. Unfortunately we live in a world that often does not support exactly that. When I work with couples, my hope is to facilitate an environment that can help heal past wounds, and build lasting and fulfilling relationships.

— Danielle Goldstein, Marriage & Family Therapist in Denver, CO
 

I've worked with multiple couples to distill conflict into tangible goals. The relationship is my primary client, and I press each person toward relational health while balancing each individual's needs. Using elements of Differentiation-Based Sex and Relationship Therapy, Gottman's research-based approach, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, I help couples see the ways they need to grow in order to achieve the harmony they desire. I am very good at not taking sides!

— Margaret  Certain, Marriage & Family Therapist in Seattle, WA

Relationships, either romantic, with family, or with friends, can often be the greatest source of comfort and the greatest source of stress for us in our lives. Sometimes we get into patterns of having the same arguments or dilemmas over and over again, or choosing partners that aren't the best fit. If you're feeling stuck or need support, want help building insight or setting boundaries, I hope I can help.

— Jacob Donnelly, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Berkeley, CA
 

As a marriage, couple, and family therapist, I believe relationships are central to our experience of the world. I also believe that we often aren't given the relational tools we need in order to thrive in all relationships. Relationship counseling can be a transformative experience that provides new ways of connecting to yourself and to your partner(s). I typically utilize emotionally focused therapy and experiential therapy when working with couples and relationships.

— Gina DeLeo, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Portland, OR

My focus is relationships- all of my training and work focuses on helping couples feel closer and more connected both in the bedroom and outside of it. I have completed Level 1 of Gottman training in addition to EFT and sex therapy work.

— Sarah Newcomer, Marriage & Family Therapist in , OH
 

Relationships are not always easy and can take a lot of work. People come from different backgrounds, have different values, beliefs and goals and are often looking for different things in a relationship. Effective communication is essential when it comes to developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Learning adequate communication strategies can assist you in expressing yourself clearly and asking for what you want and need while avoiding arguments, miscommunication and fights.

— Vanja Buckley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Yorba Linda, CA

My experience includes working with couples needing to heal from infidelity, improving communication, increasing emotional connection, managing conflict, and sexual issues.

— Keri Sipek, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Tempe, AZ