Most couples are blissfully in love at some points in the relationship. You found our perfect person, got married, and thought that your lives would be like a Hallmark movie. But let's face it, relationships can be tough! Because we each bring unique experiences, backgrounds, and cultures to the table, love is not always enough to sustain a healthy partnership. Sometimes life, kids, difficult in-laws, careers, illness, affairs or other circumstances cause rifts between partners.
If you're not married yet but want to keep the fire burning for years to come, now is a great time to build the skills that you need to have a lasting and loving relationship! In couple's counseling we can work to create a secure emotional bond between partners through learning to be more open, attuned, and responsive to each other. Whatever the stage of your relationship, couples can learn to be emotionally available, empathetic, and engaged with one another.
One myth about couple's counseling is that the therapist is there to take sides. This is false- I do not play favorites during sessions since the relationship is my client. Consider me the "relationship adjustor." I help couples assess what areas of the relationship might be in need of repair so that we don't have to scrap the whole thing and start over!
