“I believe we’re going to find that respect and affection are essential to all relationships working and contempt destroys them.”

John M. Gottman

Marriage and Couples Counseling

 

Couples Counseling

Most issues that couples face are brought on by poor communication and holding on to the past. Couples therapy focuses on the problems existing in the relationship between two people.

Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling

Intimate partner abuse counseling is a form of specialized counseling that focuses on addressing the dynamics and consequences of abuse within intimate relationships. It aims to support individuals who have experienced or perpetrated intimate partner abuse in their journey towards healing, safety, and healthier relationships.

Pre-Marital Counseling

This is a form of counseling that aims to prepare couples for a healthy and successful marriage or committed partnership. It typically takes place before the wedding or formal commitment and focuses on helping couples develop a strong foundation, enhance communication skills, and address potential challenges that may arise in their relationship.

Pre-Divorce Counseling

Through this type of counseling, both couples can learn to communicate effectively during the separation process. In the event there are children involved, a healthy divorce is vital. Pre-divorce counseling can assist with parenting issues related to divorce and provide a forum for how to best tell your children about your impending divorce.  

Post-Divorce Counseling / Divorce Recovery

No matter the reason, the break-up of a committed relationship can trigger some profound emotions such as sadness, stress and grief. Life after divorce can feel overwhelming and for many, the future uncertainty can sometimes seem worse than the unhappy relationship itself.

Divorce recovery is a grieving process with stages and steps that need to be acknowledged. It is important you allow yourself time to fully grieve the loss of the relationship, the companionship, the support, and any future plans you had together. This process is not meant to be accomplished alone - friends, family, support groups or a professional divorce counselor are important in the divorce recovery process.

Family Therapy can resolve many common issues

The primary goal of Family therapy is to create healthier family dynamics, solve family issues and understand the unique issues the family faces. It can help individual family members build stronger relationships, improve communication and manage conflicts within the family system.

By improving how family members interact and relate to one another, family therapy can foster change in close relationships.