Couples Therapy
What does it mean to begin couples therapy?
Ahh, relationships. They can be the ultimate source of happiness and connection, and can also lead to frustration, fear, and difficulty. When you are out of sync with your partner, or furthermore, fully at odds, life can feel challenging.
Couples come into therapy for all sorts of reasons. Some people jump to the conclusion that starting couples therapy means a relationship is coming to an inevitable end. We fully disagree with this! Just like anything in like life, relationships can benefit greatly from a tune up. Sometimes, people come in because they are contemplating ending a relationship. But in the majority of cases, they come to therapy because they want their relationship to improve. Some common areas we work to resolve with couples are:
-Communication
-Sex and intimacy
-Differing priorities
-Unmet needs
-General feelings of discontent or resentment
-Lack of connection (feeling like roommates)
-Unequal division of labor
-Differing worldviews or political beliefs
…and more.
How can therapy help?
Being in a relationship with another human is tough and requires work. Having a third party navigate alongside you is extraordinarily helpful in shifting your communication patterns, better understanding one another, and getting both partners’ needs met. Therapy helps couples break through long standing patterns and find real communication and connection.
Why choose us?
Dr. Lindsey Diamond is our resident couples expert. In addition to being a licensed psychologist, she has a masters in human sexuality and brings this unique blend of training to help couples find better communication and intimacy. Dr. Diamond uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Sex Therapy in her work with couples. Dr. Diamond serves as a supportive and nonjudgmental third party to work through whatever may be coming up in your relationship.