Couple Therapy
Every relationship has its ups and downs, yet have you ever wondered if your situation could improve? When a problem is affecting the relationship, or has affected it in the long term, it may be wise to contact a therapist before things get worse or it is too late.
A healthy relationship is one where the two people in the couple feel safe and secure, enough to express and share thoughts and feelings. We can help you both identify the patterns or obstacles that are preventing the relationship from thriving. We will be the third set of eyes to notice things that you may not be able to see.
Working together with your therapist, you will explore solutions so that you can feel connected and can build the life that you both want.
We have worked with couples dealing with issues such as:
Trust or Infidelity
Frequent discussions
Differences in parenting
Sexual differences
Lack of communication or negative communication
Lack of emotional connection
Confusion about wanting to stay together
Language or cultural differences
How do I know if couples therapy would be a good idea for us?
If you are not sure whether or not it is a good idea to start therapy together, you can call us. We offer a free 15-minute consultation to advise you which modality (individual/couple) we recommend according to your situation.
How does couples therapy work?
In couples therapy we will talk about and explore the dynamics of the relationship, as well as both of your histories. This process consists of multiple sessions, where you will be guided in what the relationship needs to prosper and grow stronger.
What do I do if my partner doesn't want to go to therapy?
If the issues that are brought to therapy are about the relationship, I suggest that both people attend therapy (except in certain cases). However, if the other person completely refuses to attend, individual therapy can also influence and make changes in the relationship.
How do I know if it is too late to ask for help?
We recommend couples that they begin as soon as possible, before the relationship deteriorates further. However, we have witnessed couples strengthening their relationship after a long time of distance. Anything is possible as long as partners are interested in doing their part to rebuild the relationship.
What model do you use for couples therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is a model of couples therapy developed in the eighties that is based on the theory and science of attachment. Attachment views human beings as innately relational, social, and wired for intimate bonding with others.
EFT helps people to experience and share basic emotions and emotional needs during the therapy session so that new interactions between the partners are structured in order for a more secure bond to be formed.
For more information about the research publications involving this model, click here.