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What to Expect from Couples Therapy at Peace Point Therapy
Aug 20, 2025
Relationships are one of the most important parts of our lives — and also one of the most complex. Even the strongest couples face challenges: miscommunication, distance, recurring arguments, or struggles with life transitions. At Peace Point Therapy, couples therapy provides a safe and structured space to rebuild connection, improve communication, and grow together.
Creating a Safe, Neutral Space
Walking into therapy as a couple can feel intimidating. Many people worry it will turn into a “blame game” or that a therapist will take sides. At Peace Point Therapy, my role is not to judge or choose sides — it’s to help both partners feel equally heard and supported. Sessions are structured to create safety, so each partner has room to share their experience while also learning how to truly listen to the other.
The Gottman Method: A Research-Based Approach
I use the Gottman Method, a widely respected, research-backed model for couples therapy. This approach focuses on:
Improving communication by slowing conversations down and replacing criticism or defensiveness with understanding.
Strengthening friendship and intimacy — rebuilding the positive foundation that first brought you together.
Managing conflict constructively, so disagreements don’t spiral into disconnection.
Building shared meaning and future goals, helping couples move forward together with clarity.
What Sessions Look Like
Initial Phase: We’ll begin by exploring your relationship history, current challenges, and goals for therapy. Both partners will have space to share openly.
Skills Building: I’ll guide you through exercises that target communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. These are practical tools you can use outside of therapy.
Deepening Connection: Over time, therapy helps reduce defensiveness, increase understanding, and rebuild closeness. Many couples find that even small shifts in the way they talk to each other create big changes in how they feel.
When to Seek Couples Therapy
You don’t have to wait until things feel dire. Couples therapy can help when you’re:
Feeling stuck in the same arguments
Recovering from a betrayal or major stressor
Struggling to adjust to life changes (new baby, job shifts, relocation)
Wanting to strengthen connection and intimacy
Preparing for marriage or major commitment
Moving Forward Together
Every couple has its own challenges, but every couple also has its own strengths. Therapy at Peace Point Therapy is designed to help you build on what’s already working, repair what’s been hurting, and create a relationship that feels supportive, connected, and resilient.
👉 Click “Request Appointment” to book your free 15-minute consultation today. Let’s take the first step toward healing and connection.