Does it feel like you've been having the same fight for years?
Have you been having the same fights over and over again for years? Are you considering finally giving up but at the same time don’t want to give up? I work with many couples who have been together for decades and find themselves stuck in the same problematic patterns without resolution. My approach is centered on uncovering the deep-rooted issues within the relationship, fostering a profound understanding of each partner's perspectives, emotions, and motivations. With effective communication, curiosity, and real vulnerability couples can get to know their partner at a deeper, more intimate level and reconnect. Through our sessions, couples gain the necessary skills to communicate effectively, fostering mindfulness and intentionality in their interactions. We work together, and I can help guide you on the path to a more profound connection and a healthier, transformed relationship. Our work is collaborative and client centered. The key is to break the cycle that has been hurting your marriage for years and create a new experience through a solid foundation and understanding.
If you want a happier and healthier relationship, I can help you:
- Communicate more effectively
- Increase your understanding of yourself and your partner
- Resolve conflicts in a healthy way
- Deal with infidelity issues
- Create more intimacy
- Deal with parenting issues
- Feel more loved and supported
- Connect with each other in a meaningful way
- Reduce your risk of divorce
What should I expect during couples counseling?
Couples counseling gives you a safe place where each person can respectfully and honestly share their thoughts and feelings. I will gently guide your discussions, exploring where the problem started and why it escalated.
Managing conflict in a relationship often takes a mix of therapy and skills building. Each person learns to recognize their approach and make adjustments that alleviate conflict. Couples counseling can teach mindful, respectful ways of communicating.
As you navigate the issues, you gain a better understanding of how past experiences, values, and thinking patterns affect the way each person interacts with their partner. Along the way, you learn new skills, identify negative patterns, and learn to communicate your feelings and needs.
Treatment techniques may include the following:
- Improving Communication Skills
- Finding the deeper issues
- Increasing understanding of yourself and your partner
- Guided communication exercises
- Gottman Method
- Solution Focused
- Psychoeducation
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Book a consultation today for Couples Counseling with Mary Sullivan, MA, LPC. Call (832) 260-2640 or book a consultation online.