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Couples Therapy
I offer mental health counseling to adult couples (married and non-married). Couples therapy sessions are designed to help you and your partner work through communication issues, conflicts, and other challenges that may be impacting your relationship. In couples therapy, the relationship itself is technically the client, and as such, I do not take sides. My role in providing counseling to couples is to help each person identify their own triggers, wounds, and behaviors that impact the relationship.
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In my years of working with couples, I have come to find that the same conflicts and issues often resurface in a myriad of ways if they are not fully resolved. This can show up as repeatedly getting stuck in the same fight topic (money, substance use, division of household responsibilities, etc.), using absolute language ("You never..." "You always..."), avoidance, stone-walling, and shutting down.
Once I meet with the couple during the first session, I utilize one session with each partner individually in order to get their perspective without their partner present. After each partner has completed their individual session, we all come back together to address the topics discussed in each individual session. *Please note- I WILL NOT keep secrets from the other partner. If you disclose a significant secret that will impact the stability of the relationship (infidelity, STI's, etc.), I will help you in finding a healthy and appropriate way to address this issue with your partner.
If you and your partner are ready to take the first step towards a happier, healthier relationship, contact me today to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you!
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*Psychotherapy services available in Colorado only