Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy: Restoring Your Connection

Relationships take work, and every couple faces challenges. Whether you’re struggling with communication, trust, or emotional distance, couples therapy provides a safe, structured space to reconnect, heal, and grow together. At Made Well Counseling Services, we specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and incorporate Gottman Method interventions to help couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. My goal is to equip you with the tools and understanding needed to foster a deep and lasting connection.

How Does Couples Therapy Work?

Couples therapy is a collaborative process designed to help partners understand each other more deeply and develop healthier ways to relate. My approach primarily focuses on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which research shows helps 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery, with 90% reporting significant improvements in their relationship. This approach helps uncover and reshape negative emotional patterns that create disconnection. Additionally, the Gottman Method, known for its research-backed strategies, provides practical tools to enhance communication, manage conflict effectively, and build emotional intimacy.

What Happens in a Couples Therapy Session?

Each session is tailored to your relationship’s unique needs. You can expect:

• A Safe, Non-Judgmental Space – Therapy is a place where both partners can express emotions, concerns, and needs without fear of judgment.

• Identifying Negative Patterns – We’ll explore and break unhealthy cycles that contribute to disconnection, fostering new ways to interact with each other.

• Building Emotional Connection – EFT focuses on strengthening emotional bonds, helping you feel more secure and understood in your relationship.

• Practical Tools & Strategies – Using appropriate interventions, I help you develop communication skills, de-escalate conflicts, and create a foundation of trust and appreciation.

• Guided Conversations – I facilitate meaningful discussions that allow you to gain deeper insight into each other’s thoughts, feelings, and needs, promoting lasting emotional attunement.

Reasons to Pursue Couples Therapy

Couples therapy isn’t just for those in crisis—it’s for any couple wanting to strengthen their relationship and navigate challenges together. Common reasons people seek therapy include:

• Communication struggles – Feeling unheard, misunderstood, or unable to express needs effectively

• Frequent conflict – Repeating arguments that feel unproductive or unresolved, leading to frustration and resentment

• Emotional disconnection – Feeling distant, lonely, or disengaged from your partner

• Trust issues – Healing from breaches of trust, including infidelity, secrecy, or emotional neglect

• Life transitions – Adjusting to major changes such as marriage, parenthood, relocation, or career shifts

• Intimacy concerns – Addressing emotional or physical closeness, reigniting passion, and rebuilding connection

• Premarital counseling – Preparing for marriage by developing a strong foundation of communication, trust, and shared values

What to Expect on Your Journey

• Early sessions focus on understanding your relationship’s patterns, identifying core concerns, and setting therapy goals.

• Midway through therapy, you’ll begin implementing new strategies to connect and communicate more effectively, with structured guidance and practice.

• As therapy progresses, you’ll build a stronger, more secure bond, gaining confidence in your ability to maintain a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

You’re Not Alone—Take the First Step

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but investing in your relationship is one of the most important steps you can take toward long-term happiness. Whether you’re looking to repair, strengthen, or deepen your connection, I’m here to guide you toward greater understanding, trust, and emotional fulfillment.

Your relationship matters. Let’s work together to create the connection you both deserve.

Ready to begin? Schedule a session today.