Counseling for Couples

What does the gap look like for you? You know, the gap between where your relationship is and where you need it to be. Is there too much conflict? Do you feel distant and alone in the relationship?

If you believe your relationship has reached a crossroads and you need change, couples counseling is your best bet. I help couples get away from conflict, learn how to connect, and build stronger and more meaningful bonds that stand the test of time.

First Things First

The first step in building a better relationship is understanding when to reach out for help. Most couples wait much too long before seeking professional help – don’t let that happen to you.

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength and intelligence. If you were capable of fixing things on your own, wouldn’t you have done it by now? Make the commitment to get expert help and begin to reap the rewards that come with a happy partner and healthy relationship.

Why Couples Counseling Works

“I can’t keep doing this, what’s the point, we can’t even have a normal conversation!” I hear partners say this all the time. And you know what? They’re right!

If couples don’t change their approach, mindset, skill sets, and dynamics, they are likely doomed to ever recover. This is where I come in.

I give couples a new approach. I teach them the skills they need to speak, listen, and negotiate. I show couples their current dynamic and help them shift to a new and successful way of communicating.

There is a better way, and couples counseling can light the path to a better tomorrow.

What to Expect

The work I do in couples counseling hits on three main areas:

Understanding the harmful pattern that keeps you stuck and exiting the pattern.
Learning new skills that allow for better communication and increased connection.
Creating a new dynamic that leads to lasting change and new levels of intimacy.

I use a hands-on approach with my clients by teaching them new skills, showing them how to use them, and instilling confidence in their newfound beliefs and tools.

If your relationship needs help, please don’t wait any longer. If you are looking for couples counseling, chances are you desperately need help. Please call Douglas Counseling at (503) 388-6611 and set up an initial phone consultation for couples counseling.