Couples Therapy 

No Longer Feeling Heard Or Validated In Your Relationship?

Do you and your partner have different communication styles, leading to miscommunication or misunderstandings when expressing yourselves with one another? Are unmet needs causing frequent arguments in your relationship? Are you or your significant other struggling to bounce back from emotional/ physical infidelity?

Perhaps you’ve been experiencing intimacy issues for quite some time and feel as though the love that you once had is no longer there. Or maybe you both have different parenting styles, often resulting in tension or a power struggle. 

Deep down, you want to feel appreciated and able to have more honest, vulnerable conversations with your partner.

Relationships Aren’t Always Sunshine And Rainbows

Every couple experiences highs and lows. Challenges are inevitable parts of any relationship, and it's the process of consistently working through them that strengthens the bond between partners.

You may experience frequent conflicts, difficulty focusing, and feeling isolated or avoidant. Maybe you’ve recently felt irritated, numb, or have endured crying spells or angry outbursts.  Perhaps you’ve turned to overspending and even substance abuse to cope with the issues you’ve been experiencing in your relationship. It's important to recognize these signs and understand that seeking help is a proactive step toward a fruitful partnership. 

Couples therapy can provide a supportive and constructive environment to address these issues. Working together through counseling not only helps resolve immediate concerns but can bring couples closer together, building resilience and strengthening the foundation of the relationship.

Couples Therapy Can Enhance Communication In Your Relationship

The idea of going to therapy with someone that you are constantly having issues with can seem daunting. However, A Brighter Day Counseling & Support Services is experienced in helping couples work through their problems and work toward a brighter future.

Couples counseling creates a safe, judgment-free environment where you have the space to talk uninterrupted about your troubles. Sessions allow you to feel seen, heard, and validated in your experiences while you and your partner learn to listen, share, and respond with empathy and respect.

Couples therapy aims to help you learn healthier communication styles and better manage and express your thoughts and emotions.

Our Approach To Couples Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) involves strengthening communication skills, learning to validate one another, fostering mutual respect, and understanding how to express needs healthily. The emphasis is on regulating emotions during heated discussions. This couples with tools to navigate emotionally charged situations constructively.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to help couples identify the root causes of disconnection within their relationship. Through behavioral activation, couples work on addressing and changing patterns of behavior that contribute to relationship issues. 

Attachment Therapy for couples delves into understanding you and your partner’s attachment style, exploring their origins, and assessing the compatibility of both attachment styles. This helps you understand the dynamics of your emotional bonds, allowing for a deeper understanding of each other's needs.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) equips couples with skills to extend grace to both themselves and their partners. By acknowledging and accepting various emotions and behaviors, couples can foster a greater sense of awareness, support, and understanding. This approach encourages acceptance rather than judgment and promotes commitment to positive actions.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)  for couples therapy involves unraveling learned behaviors and emotions, understanding one's constant relationship, and exploring generational patterns. With this modality, couples will delve into their personal histories, identifying and addressing the impact of past traumas on their current perspectives and behaviors.

Trauma-informed care is a huge part of couples therapy at A Brighter Day Counseling & Support Services. We will focus on emotional regulation and preventing unhealthy communication that stems from unhealed trauma. With this approach, couples can address any unresolved trauma brought into the relationship in an environment that supports healing and growth. It helps couples communicate without the hindrance of self-protective behaviors rooted in past trauma.

By working with a compassionate, experienced couples counselor, your relationship can experience the growth and healing you desire.