Marriage Counseling

Every relationship comes with its fair share of issues. Navigating the complexities of life together is hard enough, but when you start to feel regularly distressed or hopeless, about your relationship, it may be time to seek professional help. No matter what your issues seem to stem from (disagreements about money, sex, stress, chronic illness, mental illness, infidelity, trust, emotional distance, parenting etc.), if you and your partner are arguing more frequently and experiencing feelings of resentment or contempt, it is likely that there are some underlying problems to address. Because many problems in relationships are a result of communication issues, a qualified mental health therapist can teach you to find new ways of talking to each other to help you find your way back to common ground. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s relationship and marriage issues experts today.

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Maybe you're hoping to re-connect with a partner or loved one, improve assertive communication, establish healthy boundaries, or you realize it's time to break free from a relationship or situationship that's depleting your energy and confidence. We will process and work through anything and everything human connection related. We will also work together to identity and better understand your attachment style.

— Angel Whitehead, Psychotherapist in Blacksburg, VA

Loving, caring, and at one time flourishing relationships, get stuck sometimes. This is all quite common to experience conflict in a relationship. We help get relationships unstuck by helping you change underlying patterns. This helps rebuild trust and reconnect in a secure and loving way.

— Marina Krugolets, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Staten Island, NY
 

No matter the nature of a relationship, connecting fully with another person inevitably brings new challenges including setting boundaries, maintaining one's identity while growing together, addressing conflict, learning to communicate, and so much more. None of us were born knowing exactly how to do any of this. When working with me, we'll use our own relationship as a place to explore these challenges and practice new interpersonal skills that can be brought into your other relationships.

— Beth Thomas, Counselor in Atlanta, GA

I can support you and your partner with relationship issues utilizing Gottman techniques. Together we can work on communication skills, recovering from arguments, repairing relationships and building a stronger foundation that includes trust and commitment.

— Annie Buxbaum, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Rosa, CA
 

You feel deeply misunderstood and no amount of “talking it through” seems to get you past this conflict in your relationship. Using a holistic and trauma-informed approach, I help relationships build coping skills, reflective listening, and learn how to replace blame and criticism with a new focus on positive intent. Working together in therapy, my clients find they are able to resolve conflicts before they turn into arguments; and improve their sense of trust, connection, and intimacy.

— Leah Farley, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Durham, NC

One of my passions as a therapist is working with partners in various relationship structures to address concerns that may be coming up and work to come together and meet goals. I have experience working with all types of relationships and a variety of issues including, communication, sexuality, relationship dynamics, etc.

— Maggie Montgomery, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Tacoma, WA
 

relationship and marriage issues normally come from anxiety or depression, it is what mainly clients deal with in their day to day lives.

— XiaoRan(Alice) Zhao, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in , MD

Relationship can be messy, particularly for people who haven't always had the best role models. I help people learn to be in better connection with themselves in order to be in better connection with others.

— Beth Levine, Clinical Social Worker in Rockville, MD
 

I work with couples who desire reconnection and healthier communication. Whether you’re navigating a stressful life experiences, like fertility and parenthood, or simply want to reestablish a healthy foundation, couples therapy can be a space to explore your needs as an individual within the relationship. I provide neuro-affirming couples therapy, working with Autistic and ADHD adults, to create strategies for support needs related to each individual and the couple together.

— Adele Stuckey, Art Therapist in Alexandria, VA

All romantic relationships go through ups and downs, and they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change as your partners grow and each of your needs change. But whether your relationship is just starting out or you’ve been together for years, there are steps you can take to build a healthy relationship.

— Dr. David Shoup, Psychologist in Pacifica, CA
 

I help couples to practice honest and respectful ways of communicating that result in feelings of togetherness, deep friendship, trust, and passion. Together I help partners to facilitate connection and authentic communication, resolve gridlocked issues, decrease negative conflict, and deepen their emotional and sexual intimacy. I have taken advanced Gottman training and I am listed on their website.

— John Buscher, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA

Do you feel stuck in constant arguments with your partner, going around in circles with no resolution? Are you struggling to rebuild trust in your relationship and unsure where to start? Or perhaps you're simply looking to strengthen your bond with better communication tools. As a therapist with specialized training from the renowned Gottman Institute, I am equipped to work with couples and marriages. Let's work together as a team to overcome obstacles and empower your relationship.

— Ryan Anderson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cedar Park, TX
 

Caught in patterns of misunderstanding with your partner that rarely seem to get resolved? Do you often feel under appreciated or even criticized in your relationships and react in ways that make things worse? Perhaps you have such different approaches to parenting that you fear that your children are being impacted? Through IFS, you’ll discover the confidence to remain connected to yourself and others for more fulfilling relationships, even during conflicts.

— Alivia Curl, Associate Clinical Social Worker in , CA

I have been working with couples for over a year. I assist them in discussing their goals and working towards accomplishing them.

— Shira Piasek, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY
 

Using a blend of the Gottman Method as well as Attachment Theory, I desire to create a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you and your partner can work toward your goals, such as improved communication, coping with infidelity, reigniting passion, coping with role changes, family dynamics, and more. We will work toward non-toxic communication about the various concerns that you may have regarding your relationship.

— Julie Labanz, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Cincinnati, OH

Relationship issues, along with life transitions, are one of the main issues that bring people into therapy with me. I have extensive training and experience in attachment and relationship trauma and ruptures. From an attachment-focused and trauma-informed lens, we look at relationship patterns in your life to understand how and where you may have learned unhelpful beliefs and patterns in relationships, and help you to change how you relate to yourself and others.

— Margaret (Maggie) Kirlin, Clinical Psychologist in Livingston, MT
 

Although, I treat relationship issues I only see individuals at this time. I feel I work well with everyone/anyone in a struggling relationship.

— Vickie Kulinski, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Adjunct Professor at Alliant International University: Sex Therapy Chief Operating Officer, Author, and Presenter at The Affirmative Couch - A continuing education company focused in LGBTQIA+, consensually non monogamous, and kink mental health care.

— Melissa Dellens, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in , CA
 

During sex addiction recovery, partners are often been overlooked, with most of the attention being focused on the addict. Meanwhile, in the immediate aftermath, you are likely questioning your entire relationship, or feel like you are going crazy. It's crucial to understand and acknowledge that you require specialized care to begin the healing process.

— Drew Driver, Licensed Professional Counselor in Frisco, TX