Couples Therapy

Is Your Relationship Stuck In A Rut?

Are you and your partner struggling? Do you find yourselves caught in the same arguments without resolution? At Whole Health Psychological Center, our experienced therapists provide compassionate, effective couples therapy to help you rebuild connection and find your way back to each other.

Why Couples Seek Therapy

Relationships face numerous challenges throughout their course. Many couples come to therapy during difficult transitions or when they notice persistent patterns that leave them feeling disconnected. Common reasons for seeking couples therapy include:

Communication breakdowns where conversations turn into arguments
Trust issues following betrayal or disappointment
Significant life transitions (career changes, becoming parents, empty nest)
Intimacy concerns or sexual disconnection
Recurring conflicts that never seem to resolve
Feeling like roommates rather than partners
Contemplating separation but wanting to try everything first

Seeking help isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a courageous step toward creating the relationship you both deserve. Many couples wait an average of six years after problems begin before seeking therapy, but earlier intervention often leads to more positive outcomes.

Our Approach to Couples Therapy

At Whole Health Psychological Center, we believe that healthy relationships require both partners to feel heard, respected, and valued. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches to couples therapy, including:

The Gottman Method, which helps couples build friendship, manage conflict, and create shared meaning
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps couples identify negative interaction patterns and develop secure emotional bonds
Imago Relationship Therapy, which transforms conflicts into opportunities for healing and growth

Unlike some approaches that focus only on communication techniques, we help couples understand the deeper emotional needs driving their interactions. This allows for lasting change rather than temporary fixes.

What to Expect in Couples Therapy

First Session

Your initial session will involve meeting your therapist and sharing your relationship history and concerns. Your therapist will ask questions to understand both perspectives and begin developing a treatment plan tailored to your unique situation.

Ongoing Sessions

Typical sessions last 55 minutes and occur weekly, especially at the beginning of treatment. Your therapist will help you:

Identify negative patterns in your relationship
Learn to communicate effectively about difficult topics
Develop skills to manage conflicts constructively
Rebuild trust and emotional connection
Create a shared vision for your relationship’s future

Many couples begin to see positive changes within 8-12 sessions, though this varies depending on your specific challenges and goals. Your therapist will regularly check in about progress and adjust the approach as needed.

Throughout the process, we maintain a neutral stance—we don’t take sides but rather help both partners understand each other better.

Couples Therapy Can Help You Learn About Yourself As Well As Each Other

Every relationship will experience conflict at one point or another—it’s a given. But knowing how to clearly express yourself without jeopardizing your loving bond is what distinguishes successful partnerships from those who may break up, separate, or divorce.

Couples therapy is a safe place to learn how to communicate effectively so that you can handle a disagreement without it devolving into a fight. Once you have taken the temperature down on your conflict, you can reconnect emotionally and remember why you fell in love in the first place.

Common Questions About Couples Therapy

How long does couples therapy typically take?

Most couples attend therapy for 3-6 months, with sessions initially occurring weekly. As you develop new skills and patterns, sessions may become less frequent. Some couples benefit from periodic “check-up” sessions after completing their initial course of therapy.

Do we both need to want therapy for it to work?

It’s ideal when both partners are equally committed, but it’s common for one partner to be more hesitant initially. Many skeptical partners become engaged in the process once they experience a session and see that the therapist won’t take sides.

What if we’re considering separation or divorce?

Couples therapy can help whether you’re working to strengthen your relationship or navigating a thoughtful separation. Our therapists can help you gain clarity about your path forward and communicate effectively regardless of the outcome.

Do you offer virtual couples therapy?

Yes, we provide secure video sessions for couples who prefer remote therapy or have scheduling constraints. Virtual therapy has proven just as effective as in-person sessions for many couples.

Will insurance cover couples therapy?

Yes! The insurance plans we work with provide coverage for couples therapy.

Success Stories

“We came to therapy as a last resort before separating. Our therapist helped us see patterns we’d been caught in for years without realizing it. It wasn’t easy work, but six months later, we’re communicating better than we have in our entire 12-year marriage.” — Former clients (names withheld for privacy)

“I was skeptical about therapy and only went because my partner insisted. I was surprised when our therapist actually understood my perspective and didn’t make me the ‘bad guy.’ We learned how to talk about difficult topics without it turning into a fight every time.” — Former client

Getting Started

Taking the first step toward couples therapy is an investment in your relationship’s future. To schedule an appointment:

Call our intake coordinator at 561-721-6400
Email us at info@wholehealthpsych.com

New client appointments are typically available within 1 week. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend sessions to accommodate busy schedules.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment or get any of your questions answered, please call our office at 561-721-6400 or info@wholehealthpsych.com

For adults, we specialize in depression, anxiety therapy, couples thearpy, trauma therapy, PTSD, sex therapy, relationships, LGBTQIA+, anger management, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.