"We've hit a wall. Things between us are not the same. We are together and so alone. The distance is vast and the pain is palpable. Something needs to change."
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Does this sound like your experience? Sometimes the loneliest place is in a stuck relationship. In couple therapy we will work on moving the relationship into a more intimate, satisfying, respectful experience. We will explore the stories that have impacted the relationship, the changes that have transpired, and the shifts that need to be made. Together you will work at developing the kind of relationship you both deserve. You can expect to explore new ways of communicating and connecting that will open space for greater understanding. We will work on identifying and understanding the negative cycles that have developed and keep you from moving forward in a strong and healthy relationship.
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Our initial session will focus on gaining an understanding of what the current issues are and what you hope to accomplish in therapy. The following two sessions, I will meet with both partners individually to gain insight on each person's life experience and what they bring to the table. The fourth session will be a feedback session where we will collaborate on setting treatment goals and I will present my observations. By the fifth session, we will be working on new ways of managing conflict, communicating, recreating trust, and emotional intimacy.Together we will slow down the chaos and work to give the relationship a healthier foundation based on trust and safety.
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Common issues that are faced in couples therapy include:
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conflict management/anger
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communication difficulty
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infidelity/trust issues
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phase of life issues
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parenting issues
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sexual dissatisfaction
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extended family issues
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blended family issues
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divorce/separation concerns
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decreased marital satisfaction
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financial stress
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Resources for Couples
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
By Dr Sue Johnson
https://a.co/d/iXojymP
The Hold Me Tight Workbook: A Couple's Guide for a Lifetime of
By Dr. Sue Johnson EdD
What Makes Love Last?
By: Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver
https://a.co/d/beKJStp
Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship
By Terrence Real
https://a.co/d/ahIY4qO
Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime
By: Julie Menanno
https://a.co/d/doDWnD9
More than Words: The Science of Deepening Love and Connection in Any Relationship
by John Howard, Stan Tatkin PsyD, et al.
https://a.co/d/42uecfw
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
By: Emily Nagoski Ph.D.
https://a.co/d/48gC99B
And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
By: John Gottman PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD
https://a.co/d/9MCM05O