Couples Counseling Therapists in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO

Photo of Dr. Jennifer Abbott, Psychologist in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Dr. Jennifer Abbott
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
(720) 613-5394 View (720) 613-5394
Photo of Megan Reichstein, Licensed Professional Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Megan Reichstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
We will determine together what a relationship with a therapist at Strive Psychotherapy can offer you, or help you find a better fit with someone else.
I am a Colorado native and have worked closely with our local community for years. I work collaboratively with my clients to support change and outcomes. I believe in establishing accountability, directness, and follow-through to drive change in one's life. I feel it is important for clients to feel heard, understood, and supported to make changes in behaviors to achieve personal goals. I take a person-centered approach while using other therapeutic techniques to help support you in understanding the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and actions to support you in understanding relationships and healing for a better you!
We will determine together what a relationship with a therapist at Strive Psychotherapy can offer you, or help you find a better fit with someone else.
I am a Colorado native and have worked closely with our local community for years. I work collaboratively with my clients to support change and outcomes. I believe in establishing accountability, directness, and follow-through to drive change in one's life. I feel it is important for clients to feel heard, understood, and supported to make changes in behaviors to achieve personal goals. I take a person-centered approach while using other therapeutic techniques to help support you in understanding the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and actions to support you in understanding relationships and healing for a better you!
(720) 790-5092 View (720) 790-5092
Photo of Sharla Macy, LMFT/Consultant, Marriage & Family Therapist in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Sharla Macy, LMFT/Consultant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to meeting you in the challenges of your life and relationship.
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to meeting you in the challenges of your life and relationship.
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
(720) 440-7287 View (720) 440-7287
Photo of Tara Celentano, Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Tara Celentano
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
As a relational therapist, I imagine you're here to transform the conflicts & hurt in your relationship/s into safe and secure spaces - spaces that offer true intimacy and a sense of meaning. I imagine you want a therapist who accesses intuition and asks pointed questions to get to the depth and heart of the matter; one who is sensitive, yet courageous and direct. In my practice, I provide therapy to intimate partnerships, adult families, and individuals. I help you fiercely and gently engage discomfort, access emotional truths, voice needs, navigate difference, repair ruptures, and move toward renewed and deepened connection.
As a relational therapist, I imagine you're here to transform the conflicts & hurt in your relationship/s into safe and secure spaces - spaces that offer true intimacy and a sense of meaning. I imagine you want a therapist who accesses intuition and asks pointed questions to get to the depth and heart of the matter; one who is sensitive, yet courageous and direct. In my practice, I provide therapy to intimate partnerships, adult families, and individuals. I help you fiercely and gently engage discomfort, access emotional truths, voice needs, navigate difference, repair ruptures, and move toward renewed and deepened connection.
(720) 513-1745 View (720) 513-1745
Photo of Daniel Warsaw Minerva, Psychologist in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Daniel Warsaw Minerva
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
Right Psychologist for You! I am the right psychologist for you because we are going to do everything in our power to make your therapy a success. You and I achieve what you need and want now and in the future. We integrate your social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Your treatment equips you with the required training to overcome current and unfolding adversity when encountered. Evidence-based clinical practice enables you to repel anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship, and trauma issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Descriptive Psychology remove your remaining concerns.
Right Psychologist for You! I am the right psychologist for you because we are going to do everything in our power to make your therapy a success. You and I achieve what you need and want now and in the future. We integrate your social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Your treatment equips you with the required training to overcome current and unfolding adversity when encountered. Evidence-based clinical practice enables you to repel anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship, and trauma issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Descriptive Psychology remove your remaining concerns.
(720) 796-4547 View (720) 796-4547
Photo of Jewel Afflerbaugh, Pre-Licensed Professional in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Jewel Afflerbaugh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80304
Are you ready to shift old patterns and catalyze your full power? The challenges and conflicts you are experiencing are painful and they are also an amazing opportunity for connection, learning, and growth. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal and transform. When you feel safe, secure, and understood you can more easefully create the positive change you most desire in your life.
Are you ready to shift old patterns and catalyze your full power? The challenges and conflicts you are experiencing are painful and they are also an amazing opportunity for connection, learning, and growth. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal and transform. When you feel safe, secure, and understood you can more easefully create the positive change you most desire in your life.
(720) 927-8876 View (720) 927-8876
Photo of Somatic Spiritual Counseling - Chris Cannon MA CAS, Registered Psychotherapist in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Somatic Spiritual Counseling - Chris Cannon MA CAS
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80303
I especially enjoy doing this work with couples and those struggling with trauma or addiction.
Our world, our relationships, and our minds often present us with challenges too difficult to work out on our own. These challenges can bar us from intimate contact with ourselves and others. They often take over our life, or makes certain parts of it unbearable. And if you are seeking out ways to work with them, I whole-heartedly salute you. My counseling is client-centered, mindfulness-based, and attachment-informed. This means that you choose what we work on, I help you to explore it in the present moment, and we use the power of relationship and care in that exploration.
I especially enjoy doing this work with couples and those struggling with trauma or addiction.
Our world, our relationships, and our minds often present us with challenges too difficult to work out on our own. These challenges can bar us from intimate contact with ourselves and others. They often take over our life, or makes certain parts of it unbearable. And if you are seeking out ways to work with them, I whole-heartedly salute you. My counseling is client-centered, mindfulness-based, and attachment-informed. This means that you choose what we work on, I help you to explore it in the present moment, and we use the power of relationship and care in that exploration.
(406) 313-8831 View (406) 313-8831
Photo of Julian Royce, Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Julian Royce
Counselor, MA, LPC, MI
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
I am committed to freeing the blockages in your life, relationships, passions and work. I support individuals & couples using mindfulness, somatic and experiential techniques that access deeper material than is usually accessed through traditional talk therapy alone. I have substantial experience working with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression and relationship issues. It takes true courage to reach out for support but finding the right support is even more important. Because the most important factor in success in therapy is the personal relationship we have with each other, I see this work as a mutual process we co-create together.
I am committed to freeing the blockages in your life, relationships, passions and work. I support individuals & couples using mindfulness, somatic and experiential techniques that access deeper material than is usually accessed through traditional talk therapy alone. I have substantial experience working with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression and relationship issues. It takes true courage to reach out for support but finding the right support is even more important. Because the most important factor in success in therapy is the personal relationship we have with each other, I see this work as a mutual process we co-create together.
(720) 897-0839 View (720) 897-0839
Photo of Carolina Cambra, Licensed Professional Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Carolina Cambra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
With 15-plus years of experience in the field, I have developed expertise working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Our emotions are raw, messy, and wonderfully complex. Emotions help us process and heal empowering us to move forward with courage and self-compassion. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that true healing begins when we embrace authenticity, imperfections, and the full range of human experiences without judgment or reservation.
With 15-plus years of experience in the field, I have developed expertise working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Our emotions are raw, messy, and wonderfully complex. Emotions help us process and heal empowering us to move forward with courage and self-compassion. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that true healing begins when we embrace authenticity, imperfections, and the full range of human experiences without judgment or reservation.
(720) 927-9319 View (720) 927-9319
Photo of Heather Hans, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Heather Hans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80304
Dr. Hans is a licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, and certified holistic & intuitive coach. Her foundational clinical training was in attachments and patterns of human relationships using psychodynamic theory to understand human behavior. She owns a private practice in Colorado and has provided therapy for individuals of all age ranges, couples, families, and groups. Dr. Hans began her career as a CPA and university professor after earning her MBA, and she uses her dynamic experience to help truth seekers achieve concrete results in their mental health and wellness.
Dr. Hans is a licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, and certified holistic & intuitive coach. Her foundational clinical training was in attachments and patterns of human relationships using psychodynamic theory to understand human behavior. She owns a private practice in Colorado and has provided therapy for individuals of all age ranges, couples, families, and groups. Dr. Hans began her career as a CPA and university professor after earning her MBA, and she uses her dynamic experience to help truth seekers achieve concrete results in their mental health and wellness.
(720) 964-1547 View (720) 964-1547
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Dr. Jodie Benabe
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS-C, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
You've experienced infidelity by someone you trust and now you're confused and left to deal with overwhelming decisions. The person you once knew is a stranger who is mistreating you now. You feel sick to your stomach most of the time, can't sleep, hell- you can barely function. And yet you know you have to keep it together. You need support but no one seems to really get it and you're so embarrassed to be in this place in your life. Every memory you have is tainted and you're left questioning the entire history of your relationship. You wonder if this nightmare will ever end. You just want to wake up to a different life.
You've experienced infidelity by someone you trust and now you're confused and left to deal with overwhelming decisions. The person you once knew is a stranger who is mistreating you now. You feel sick to your stomach most of the time, can't sleep, hell- you can barely function. And yet you know you have to keep it together. You need support but no one seems to really get it and you're so embarrassed to be in this place in your life. Every memory you have is tainted and you're left questioning the entire history of your relationship. You wonder if this nightmare will ever end. You just want to wake up to a different life.
(720) 307-3520 View (720) 307-3520
Photo of Becca Tarnowski, Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Becca Tarnowski
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
It’s time to clear the rubble of your past and develop the trusting, authentic relationship with yourself you deserve.
Your life looks great from the outside. You have a beautiful family, supportive friends, a fulfilling career, and a nice roof over your head. But something is missing. You love your kids so much and feel guilty for wanting more, but you can’t shake this feeling of dissatisfaction. You lay in bed at night, replaying all the life choices that got you to this point. You’ve always worked hard to do the right thing, so where did you go wrong? Or, what if your greatest fear is true, and there’s simply some critical defect in you that prevents you from being happy no matter what you do? You’re out of ideas – it feels so hopeless.
It’s time to clear the rubble of your past and develop the trusting, authentic relationship with yourself you deserve.
Your life looks great from the outside. You have a beautiful family, supportive friends, a fulfilling career, and a nice roof over your head. But something is missing. You love your kids so much and feel guilty for wanting more, but you can’t shake this feeling of dissatisfaction. You lay in bed at night, replaying all the life choices that got you to this point. You’ve always worked hard to do the right thing, so where did you go wrong? Or, what if your greatest fear is true, and there’s simply some critical defect in you that prevents you from being happy no matter what you do? You’re out of ideas – it feels so hopeless.
(719) 738-8592 View (719) 738-8592
Photo of Darleen Gegich, Licensed Professional Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Darleen Gegich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
As a certified Imago Relationship therapist, I offer services for couples, individuals, parents, & families.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, improve your relationship, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
As a certified Imago Relationship therapist, I offer services for couples, individuals, parents, & families.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, improve your relationship, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
(720) 515-4711 View (720) 515-4711
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Bree Bessette - Holistic And Spiritual Counseling
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80304
I use Synergetic Play Therapy for children and PACT for couples.
Starting the healing process is challenging and takes courage. Within all of us is a drive or desire to become whole, happy and connected to our self and our world. I see the importance of integrating all parts and aspects of our Self and becoming more whole and complete human beings. This journey into wholeness in the realization of our potential, underpins our personal journey of transformation and healing. This philosophy is at the core of my approach.
I use Synergetic Play Therapy for children and PACT for couples.
Starting the healing process is challenging and takes courage. Within all of us is a drive or desire to become whole, happy and connected to our self and our world. I see the importance of integrating all parts and aspects of our Self and becoming more whole and complete human beings. This journey into wholeness in the realization of our potential, underpins our personal journey of transformation and healing. This philosophy is at the core of my approach.
(720) 764-9304 View (720) 764-9304
Photo of Couples Counseling Charlotte Irving, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Couples Counseling Charlotte Irving
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, NLC, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80304
Felt connection is something I find to be critical in the therapeutic relationship and what I can promise.
Are you ever sitting in doubt about your ability to handle life’s demands while simultaneously being able to trust that “it’ll be all OK?” Whether it’s career despair, too many financial demands, a relationship, a breakup, a diagnosis, parenting, your family’s wellbeing, doing life “right” by societal standard, where you’re meant to live, the fate of your current relationship, etc- the uncertainty of what’s ahead is often all consuming. The gap of what is and what will be is often perceived as very scary terrain. Proper navigation requires skill for internal resilience to take hold amongst the chaos of our angst.
Felt connection is something I find to be critical in the therapeutic relationship and what I can promise.
Are you ever sitting in doubt about your ability to handle life’s demands while simultaneously being able to trust that “it’ll be all OK?” Whether it’s career despair, too many financial demands, a relationship, a breakup, a diagnosis, parenting, your family’s wellbeing, doing life “right” by societal standard, where you’re meant to live, the fate of your current relationship, etc- the uncertainty of what’s ahead is often all consuming. The gap of what is and what will be is often perceived as very scary terrain. Proper navigation requires skill for internal resilience to take hold amongst the chaos of our angst.
(720) 386-6985 View (720) 386-6985
Photo of Teena Evert, Marriage & Family Therapist in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Teena Evert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80304
Rebuild the foundation of your relationship from the ground up.
How did things get this bad? You remember the early days of your marriage and all the love and laughter you shared. Now, it’s hard to even be in the same room with your husband without fighting. So, you’ve started to avoid each other. You take the long way home from work and run needless errands. You feel guilty about it, but at least if you’re apart, you’re not arguing. You’ve tried so many ways to repair things. Reading relationship self-help books, subscribing to marriage advice podcasts, you’ve even floated the idea of seeing a therapist. But every attempt at fixing things just seems to push your husband further away.
Rebuild the foundation of your relationship from the ground up.
How did things get this bad? You remember the early days of your marriage and all the love and laughter you shared. Now, it’s hard to even be in the same room with your husband without fighting. So, you’ve started to avoid each other. You take the long way home from work and run needless errands. You feel guilty about it, but at least if you’re apart, you’re not arguing. You’ve tried so many ways to repair things. Reading relationship self-help books, subscribing to marriage advice podcasts, you’ve even floated the idea of seeing a therapist. But every attempt at fixing things just seems to push your husband further away.
(720) 637-4901 View (720) 637-4901
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Dr. Jennifer Abbott
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. My expertise in both psychotherapy and addictions counseling allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. My expertise in both psychotherapy and addictions counseling allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
(720) 613-5495 View (720) 613-5495
Photo of Healing In Relationship - Darleen Gegich, Licensed Professional Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Healing In Relationship - Darleen Gegich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302
Couples Counseling: Are you longing to reconnect with your partner and get back the closeness you once had? Is it hard to talk about issues without it turning into a conflict? Has your relationship been affected by some form of infidelity and now the two of you are struggling to repair your relationship? You may have tried traditional couples counseling and are looking for a more effective approach? I use Imago Relationship Therapy as the way I work with couples because I have found it to be the most effective form of couples therapy that I have come across in my 20 years as a couples counselor.
Couples Counseling: Are you longing to reconnect with your partner and get back the closeness you once had? Is it hard to talk about issues without it turning into a conflict? Has your relationship been affected by some form of infidelity and now the two of you are struggling to repair your relationship? You may have tried traditional couples counseling and are looking for a more effective approach? I use Imago Relationship Therapy as the way I work with couples because I have found it to be the most effective form of couples therapy that I have come across in my 20 years as a couples counselor.
(720) 515-4711 View (720) 515-4711
Photo of Sashi Gerzon-Rose, Licensed Professional Counselor in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Sashi Gerzon-Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80304
We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.
We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.
(720) 702-1705 View (720) 702-1705
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Dustin Hiles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MEd, MLS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO 80306  (Online Only)
In this way, I work with individuals/couples using the non-verbal frameworks, lenses, and skills with which I am familiar--not to build more boxes, nor just devise more fancy ways to categorize & judge--but rather to open, and explore collaboratively, more facets of what may be going on for you (in terms of YOUR OWN body, mind, spirit, and emotions.
I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.
In this way, I work with individuals/couples using the non-verbal frameworks, lenses, and skills with which I am familiar--not to build more boxes, nor just devise more fancy ways to categorize & judge--but rather to open, and explore collaboratively, more facets of what may be going on for you (in terms of YOUR OWN body, mind, spirit, and emotions.
I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.
(720) 637-3511 View (720) 637-3511

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.