JANET NELSON, LMHC, SOUTH SOUND THERAPY AND COUNSELING: IN PERSON AND ON LINE THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES IN WASHINGTON STATE
THERAPY for COUPLES
When is it time to seek couples therapy?
You want to strengthen and deepen your already solid relationship.
You’re taking steps toward another level of commitment and want to set yourselves up for success.
You’re spinning your wheels in frequent and intense arguments.
You’re struggling to communicate effectively.
There are issues of trust and a lack of security in your relationship.
There’s a Loss of Intimacy.
A major life transition is putting stress on your relationship.
Growing distance in your relationship. One or both of you are emotionally withdrawing.
There are past hurts between you that you’ve been unable to repair and resolve.
Whether you are expecting a newborn or have older children, you want to make sure you are prioritizing your relationship as a couple.
Therapy for couples can help you…
Improve communication
When you’re left to guess what each other are thinking or feeling it creates misunderstandings and conflict. The blanks are filled in with your own narrative, which may or may not be accurate. When you’re free to communicate your experiences and listen to each other you’ll be able to work through issues as partners, rather than adversaries.
Reduce emotional distress
No matter how content you feel in other areas of life, if your relationship is suffering it’s tough to feel at ease. Creating security and connection in your relationship provides a home base which feels comfortable, satisfying, and energizing. When you no longer feel lonely in your relationship, you are more able to thrive in other areas of your life.
Strengthen your connection and emotional bonds
You both want to feel seen and heard in your relationship. You want to know that you matter and are being thought of with love and care. We will work together to build the intimacy and deep attachment you both long for.
Build trust and safety
Feeling secure in your relationship provides you the solid foundation you need to deepen your love and connection. With commitment and determination you can experience safety, security, and ease in your relationship.
Shift unhealthy patterns to more healthy ways of relating
We’ll work together to clarify the dynamic and cycles in your relationship. I’ll help you understand how your interactions unfold and the ways you become stuck. When the patterns are brought to light, we’ll explore ways to shift from negative patterns to positive, healthy ways of relating to each other.
Feel empowered as a couple
One of the primary goals of couples therapy is to build a true partnership. A partnership in which you both feel valued, supported, and held close. As an indivisible team you can face the inevitable struggles that will come your way. Even in conflict, the attachment you’ve built will help you work through it and the skills you’ve learned will provide the road map.
Ready to get started?