Couples Therapy
Many couples engage in therapy to improve communication and develop better conflict resolution skills, or to increase emotional connection and intimacy. At Gaia Counseling, we are dedicated to helping you and your partner build a stronger, healthier relationship. Whether you're struggling with communication issues, frequent arguments, or feeling disconnected from each other, we're here to support you on your journey towards greater intimacy and understanding.
Couples therapy can also support couples to work through a particular transition or dilemma, or to increase their understanding and integration of trauma, or overwhelming life challenges that may be impacting their relationship. Whatever the reason a couple decides to participate in therapy together (there are many more reasons than those named), many couples benefit from having an intentional space to dedicate time and attention to their relationship, as well as from having the support of a different, more objective perspective of a helping professional.
The process of couples therapy often works by helping couples increase awareness and understanding of disruptive, ineffective, or even harmful patterns of relating and interacting, and then empowering them to discover or create new patterns that are meaningful and effective for them. Couples therapy can also support couples experiencing major transitions, such as changing roles (i.e. becoming parents) or life circumstances (i.e. moving, losing a family member, living through a pandemic), by facilitating conversations to keep couples intentionally working together as they navigate uncharted territories. Our couples therapists collaborate with couples to identify strategies for practicing and implementing what they’re learning in their daily lives.
At Gaia Counseling & Wellness, we welcome all couples. Whether your relationship is just beginning or feels like it is on the verge of ending, you are welcome here. Whatever your age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual practices, or number of current partners, you are welcome here. We hold a sex-positive, judgment-free, and mindful space for all couples seeking support in creating a more satisfying, thriving relationship.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're ready to invest in your relationship and experience the transformative power of couples therapy, we're here to help. Contact us today to schedule a free 10-15 minute consultation call and take the first step towards building a happier, healthier future together.
Interested in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy?
At Gaia Counseling, we offer the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, a highly effective approach based on decades of research and developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on strengthening the friendship, intimacy, and shared meaning in relationships while helping couples effectively manage conflict. Based on over 40 years of research with thousands of couples, this method is grounded in the idea that successful relationships are built on a foundation of trust, respect, and emotional connection.
How Gottman Method Couples Therapy Works:
In Gottman Method therapy sessions, couples work collaboratively with a trained therapist to identify strengths and areas for improvement in their relationship. Through a combination of assessments, exercises, and discussions, couples gain insight into their dynamics and learn practical skills for enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and deepening emotional intimacy.
Benefits of Gottman Method Couples Therapy:
Improved communication skills
Enhanced conflict resolution abilities
Increased emotional connection and intimacy
Strengthened friendship and mutual respect
Greater understanding of each other's needs and perspectives
Tools for navigating life's challenges together as a team