Collaborative Couple Therapy

Collaborative couple therapy is a therapeutic technique that helps couples understand how they communicate when struggling with an issue or argument. The focus of collaborative couple therapy is teaching partners how to turn those fights into intimate conversations, and in turn, strengthen the relationship. In collaborative couple therapy, the therapist will sit in between the couple and speak as if they were one of the partners talking to the other. If one of the partners is 'fighting' by using stinging words, the therapist will attempt to translate those comments into confiding thoughts. If a partner is ‘withdrawing,’ the therapist will guess at what the individual is feeling, and ask if the guesses are correct. A successful outcome of collaborative couple therapy is experiencing intimacy in times of struggle, rather than fighting or withdrawing. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s collaborative couple therapy experts today. 

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CCT is designed for couples who may be struggling with patterns of conflict in their relationship. The focus of CCT is helping partners work together in a collaborative way to solve problems and improve their relationship in the process. CCT therapists see a fight between partners as an opportunity for a conversation.

— Amy Studer, Licensed Professional Counselor in , MO

We as individuals form our unique worldviews by the attachment styles we develop with our parents and by the dynamics of our family relationships, friendships, and romantic partnerships throughout our lives. I work collaboratively in partnership with you, honoring your worldview, to recognize what’s going well in your relationship dynamic, explore where and how you and your relationships can grow, and assisting you in deepening connection with your loved ones.

— Shelly Hogan, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Austin, TX
 

Collaborative Therapy is a modality that is used commonly from me since many clients like to work together with their therapist to come up with ways to help them navigate through any issues. We generate new meanings about the problem and take new action to resolve problems.

— Amisha Gandhi, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Kirkland, WA

Problems tend to form through miscommunication. The collaborative approach helps everyone feel heard and understood. As a result, communication begins to improve, and problems start to dissolve.

— Katherine Traxler-LaFrance, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Humble, TX
 

A large majority of my client base is couples. I am currently working as a marriage therapist at The Relationship Institute in Royal Oak, Michigan.

— Leticia Berg, Psychotherapist in Ann Arbor, MI
 

I have found that collaborative couples therapy is the only couples therapy that truly works. Using techniques, such as Gottman, guides the way, but ultimately being able to teach couples to work collaboratively is what gets them the results they want.

— Amie Lowery-Luyties, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Long Beach, CA

A voluntary dispute resolution process, Collaborative Divorce allows parties to settle without resort to litigation and provides spouses/partners with the support and guidance of your own lawyers without going to court. Additionally, Collaborative Practice offers the benefit of coaches, child and financial specialists who work together to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution for all parties.

— Brett Sherman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Birmingham, MI
 

Using strategies and tx clinical approaches to restore one’s relationship from a strength based model

— ARIELLE PENN, Psychotherapist in Studio city, CA

This is important when looking at those who we move most often thru life with. This can be your life partner or partners. This can also be someone you are separating with but by some connection such as children, you still must maintain a relationship. Im here to support the couples process at whatever stage.

— Rami Vissell, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Aptos, CA
 

Collaborative couple therapy is a therapeutic technique that helps couples understand how they communicate when struggling with an issue or argument. The focus of collaborative couple therapy is teaching partners how to turn those fights into intimate conversations, and in turn, strengthen the relationship.

— MELISSA JOHNSTON-ENZOR, Psychotherapist

Positive change is sparked by meaningful conversations. In a collaborative therapeutic atmosphere with me, we explore tribulations, have honest discussions, analyze potential solutions, and consider alternative approaches. To help you focus on what matters most to you, we'll come up with coping strategies by reframing your experiences in a positive light. If you use this partnership, you'll be able to improve your decision-making skills and interpersonal relationships.

— Francheska Rosado, Student Therapist
 

The mental approach and social values,norms,customs and traditions mainly trigger a dispute which needs to be understood by both partners. I have the ability to point out such issues in a relationship.

— Sufyan Ali, Clinical Psychologist in Sialkot, KS