Couples Therapy
“No one said it would be this hard!”
“I know marriage is work, but no matter how long we talk, our issues don’t feel resolved, and it’s not for a lack of trying.”
“This person used to be my best friend, and we did have sex regularly before. Now we are just talking about logistics and arguing over stupid things.”
“There is no warmth, laughter, and ease like there once was.”
“Is this how marriage is supposed to be?
“I don’t know many people who have happy marriages, so maybe this is as good as it gets?”
“Deep down inside, I know things could be better, but I have no idea how to get out from under all this pain and resentment. Talking about it feels intimidating and unproductive.”
“We need help, but where do we start?”
“We are weighed down by negativity.”
You and your partner don’t have to be stuck feeling resentful, keeping all your heavy thoughts and feelings about your marriage under the surface.
What’s not shared tends to come out in passive and aggressive ways.
Instead, you can learn how to have thoughtful, heartfelt, open, and direct conversations that help resolve issues and release pent-up resentments.
“My partner doesn’t want marriage counseling.”
It is common to have one desperate partner who seeks out marriage counseling while the other person doesn’t want to be there.
This may seem like an impossible starting point, but if you are working with a skilled therapist, it doesn’t have to be this way.
What if you and your partner could see that marriage counseling is a place to have conversations in a safe and supportive environment, and could yield better feelings for both of you?
“What if my marriage is too far gone?”
You CAN teach a long-standing relationship new tricks, so don’t give up hope!
You may have been stuck in negative cycles for years in your marriage, but you can make repairs if you’re willing to “go there” and learn more about your partner’s experiences.
At first, this may seem like climbing Mount Everest, and you can bet it will be difficult, like any real challenge. However, getting to the top of the mountain together will be worth the effort and the view! You only need the courage to try and the trust that your marriage is not the first relationship to get stuck.
There is help out there!
What can therapy at Inner Path Psychotherapy do?
Couples counseling requires considerable time and money, and you rightly want to know the return on your investment.
Couples counseling at Inner Path Psychotherapy is unique because it combines teaching communication skills to improve conversations with helping you safely discuss deeper, heartfelt topics to foster closeness.
You will learn to develop a mindset of seeing your partner as an ally, and turning toward them for support and understanding, even when topics create discord.
You will learn to appreciate how you’ve hurt each other and how you can use those experiences to heal.
Change is possible!
How you discuss issues with your partner matters. You will learn what you are doing that is ineffective, and the behaviors and skills that work to bring you closer.
Finally, Inner Path Providers use modalities that include the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) practices to move past repetitive negative interactions and help you feel more secure and bonded with your partner.
These therapies are the gold standard treatments that enhance relational satisfaction and connection.
The best time to start is now!
Your relationship will not improve if you continue on your current path.
Help is available, and your relationship doesn’t have to feel this painful.
The best time to reach out is now! Call or contact us for a 15-minute phone consultation to see if you and your partner are ready to change.