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Couples Counseling

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling, also known as couples therapy or relationship counseling, is a form of therapy that focuses on improving the dynamics and functioning of a romantic relationship. It involves a trained therapist working together with both partners together to address and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen the overall relationship.

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Benefits of Couples Counseling

Improved Communication

Couples counseling provides a safe and neutral space for partners to express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns. The therapist helps facilitate healthy communication patterns, teaches active listening skills and effective ways to express needs and emotions. Improved communication fosters understanding, empathy, and connection between partners.

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Conflict Resolution

Couples often face conflicts and disagreements. In counseling, couples can learn constructive ways to address and resolve conflicts, focusing on compromise, negotiation, and finding win-win solutions. Learning conflict resolution skills can reduce relationship strain and foster greater harmony.

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Increase Emotional Intimacy

Couples counseling can help partners deepen their emotional connection and intimacy. Through therapeutic techniques and exercises, couples learn to express vulnerability, strengthen trust, and enhance emotional bonding. This can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying relationship.

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Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills

Couples counseling equips partners with problem-solving strategies to tackle relationship challenges effectively. By learning how to identify and address issues as a team, couples can develop skills that extend beyond the therapy room and improve their ability to navigate future difficulties.

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Rebuilding Trust

Trust is vital in a healthy relationship, and couples counseling can aid in rebuilding trust after a breach or betrayal. The therapist can guide partners through a process of understanding, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust, creating a foundation for healing and moving forward.

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Pre-emptive Relationship Strengthening

Couples counseling is not only for relationships experiencing difficulties but can also be beneficial for couples who want to proactively enhance their relationship. Counseling can provide tools and strategies to strengthen the bond, deepen connection, and develop a solid foundation for long-term relationship satisfaction.

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Coping with Life Transitions

Major life changes, such as marriage, having children, or career transitions, can impact a relationship. Couples counseling can help partners navigate these transitions and adjust to new roles and responsibilities, reducing stress and promoting resilience.

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Mental Health Support

Couples counseling can address individual mental health concerns that affect the relationship. The therapist can help partners understand how mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, impact the relationship dynamics and work towards finding ways to support each other.

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Renewed Relationship Commitment

Through the process of couples counseling, partners can reconnect with their shared values, goals, and commitment to the relationship. This renewed sense of commitment can bring a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to the relationship.

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Meet Zarana

Higher Ground Wellness Couples Counselor and Coach

Zarana is in network with Aetna, United, Oxford and Cigna insurance. 

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Out of pocket rate for couples sessions: $180

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Zarana provides free consultations to couples who are seeking couples counseling. Fill out the form below to book your free consultation today.

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