Great Couples Counseling in Derby, CO. Therapy to heal relationships.

Creating a relationship that is happy and healthy for both people involved takes a lot of work. Sometimes this can include having an objective space and third party to validate each person’s feelings while also providing new perspectives and concrete tools to move forward and grow. Jamie Smiertelny is skilled in providing this space and working with couples to create the healthiest relationship possible. If this sounds helpful call (970)227-2770 to schedule your free consultation and begin the journey toward growth.

Is your relationship in trouble? If constant fights, distance, or affairs are threatening to tear you apart, let us help you. We are highly trained and specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. We offer free consultations, evening hours, and convenient online booking that you can use right now. Our sessions are a full 75-minutes, so we can get to the heart of the matter. We see Lesbian couples and LGBT relationships, premarital couples, and more. Set up a 15-minute introductory phone call to discuss our practice and your options today.

Jaycee approaches couples counseling with empathy, neutrality, and a focus on connection. She creates a supportive space where both partners feel heard and understood, helping them explore patterns, improve communication, and rebuild emotional intimacy. Using a person-centered, relational approach, Jaycee guides couples in identifying shared values, navigating conflict with compassion, and deepening their understanding of one another. Her goal is to help couples strengthen their bond, foster trust, and grow together in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

Marie provides a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for couples seeking to strengthen their connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. She focuses on understanding each partner’s perspective while fostering empathy, trust, and mutual respect. Using evidence-based techniques alongside mindfulness and emotionally attuned practices, she helps couples identify patterns, resolve conflicts, and build healthier relational dynamics. Through her guidance, partners can enhance intimacy, develop effective communication skills, and create a more supportive and fulfilling partnership grounded in understanding and connection.

Dr. Bruce Rumsey is the TOP Couples & Marriage Therapist in Denver with a very high success rate! He has successfully helped couples at every stage of a relationship, from pre-marital counseling to addressing issues of communication, infidelity, addiction, conflict resolution, sexual challenges, children, blended family dynamics, and division of labor inside and outside the home for newly married couples to those married over 30 years. John Gottman's work & research is the foundation for his work with couples, and uses a successful 5-stage model to help couples navigate the many complexities inherent in putting two lives together. FREE 50 In-Office consultation (303) 868-7246

In couples therapy, I collaborate with you to explore the stories shaping your relationship and examine how certain narratives may be influencing patterns between you and your partner. Rather than assigning blame, we work together to see the relationship’s challenges as external influences, making room for understanding and empathy. By identifying shared values and preferred ways of relating, we co-create new narratives that support deeper connection, trust, and intimacy. This process helps both partners reconnect with each other in ways that honor each person's voice and foster a stronger, more resilient partnership.

No matter the type of partnership or relationship you are in, they take attention and adaptation flourish. With all of the various priorities and obligations, sometimes our relationships take a back seat. My goal as a therapist is to reestablish connection by helping both partners learn more about themselves, their partner, the partnership, and defining how you both want to move forward with clarity and respect.

I work with couples struggling with issues of communication, sexual intimacy, and infidelity. Your relationship with your partner is one of the most important relationships you have, and is worth investing in. As a counselor trained in EFT and sex therapy, I can help couples work to deepen their felt sense of connection to build a greater sense of peace and understanding in their relationship.

From pre-marital to your silver anniversary and beyond! I've helped numerous couples get their relationship back on track and grow the successful marriage they've dreamed of. I am a SYMBIS Certified Facilitator (Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts) and trained in the world's foremost method of couple's therapy- Emotionally Focused Therapy. If you're facing, infidelity, parenting challenges, communication struggles or maybe you're feeling like your spouse's roommate and less like their special someone, I want to help. Together, we'll work toward shaping a future you both want!

Did you know that people are unhappiest when they are fighting with their significant other? Over time, this can negatively affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to find joy, achieve success in your work, and raise your children. You owe it to yourself and your loved one to seek out help. There are proven techniques that you can learn in counseling to restore love, communication and intimacy to your relationship. Call today to find out how couples counseling can help you.

When I provide couples counseling I begin with why you were attracted to each other. Once we focus on the positive, we can figure out what got lost that brought you to seek out counseling. I have helped couples in traditional and not traditional relationships. I focus on pre-marital and LGBTQ relationships. Monogamous or open relationships, whatever your preference I can offer a supportive environment to promote a positive change. Perhaps you are not struggling but are looking for a little change, I would believe I can help facilitate that change.

Are you looking to enhance your relationship? Is your relationship suffering from infidelity or separation? Do you want to improve communication and intimacy with your spouse? I specialize in helping couples achieve the partnership of their dreams. Contact me today to schedule your free consultation and find out how couples counseling can help you and your partner.

In couples counseling, Mariah Severud focuses on helping partners build stronger communication, deepen understanding, and resolve conflicts in a safe, supportive environment. She works with couples to identify unhealthy patterns, address emotional wounds, and develop practical strategies for improving connection, intimacy, and trust. Using evidence-based techniques from CBT, DBT, and attachment-focused approaches, clients learn to navigate differences, manage emotions, and strengthen their partnership. Couples leave with improved communication skills, greater empathy, and the tools to maintain a healthy, fulfilling relationship over time.

I work with couples to increase responsiveness, trust, and intimacy in relationships. I help partners see how each of their behaviors impact and influence their partner's reactions and how the combination of these reactions lead to self-perpetuating cycles that continue to hurt the relationship. Together we work on skills to decrease blame and defensiveness, increase understanding and responsiveness, and create healing. Premarital counseling also available, and includes important research-based information and insight regarding how reasons for marrying may have implications for the success of the union.

In couples counseling with Aubri Sherman, the focus is on creating a safe, collaborative space where partners can openly explore their relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and individual needs. Unlike traditional marriage counseling, which may focus primarily on marital commitment, or family therapy, which involves multiple family members, couples counseling centers on the unique connection between two people. Through a blend of mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and person-centered approaches, Aubri helps partners improve understanding, resolve conflicts, strengthen emotional intimacy, and develop practical tools for navigating challenges together, fostering a healthier, more balanced partnership.

Erik Peaslee approaches couples counseling with a focus on understanding patterns, communication, and emotional connection rather than solely addressing marital or family dynamics. He works with partners to identify underlying challenges, such as codependence, conflict resolution, or stress-related tension, and provides tools to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild trust. By fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental space, Erik helps couples strengthen their partnership, navigate disagreements constructively, and cultivate greater harmony, emotional intimacy, and mutual understanding, empowering each person to grow individually while nurturing the relationship as a whole.

In couples counseling, I create a safe and supportive space where both partners feel heard, respected, and valued. My approach focuses on strengthening emotional connection, improving communication, and understanding the underlying patterns that may be causing conflict or disconnection. Whether you're navigating new relationship dynamics, trust issues, or feeling stuck in old cycles, I help couples reconnect with empathy, curiosity, and intention. Together, we’ll build tools for deeper intimacy, healthier boundaries, and a more fulfilling and balanced partnership.

While being in a relationship can bring joy, happiness, and fulfillment it can also bring difficulty, stress, and confusion. When this happens it can be beneficial to seek an outside perspective to help validate and navigate the emotions at play. Kelsey Edwards would love to come alongside you and your partner to provide this space and help you both heal and grow into the happies and healthiest relationship possible. Call (970)277-2770 today to schedule a free consultation.

Sean Lawlor approaches couples counseling with a focus on fostering understanding, connection, and effective communication between partners. He helps couples explore underlying patterns, emotional triggers, and unmet needs in a safe and supportive environment, encouraging empathy and mutual respect. By integrating mindfulness, evidence-based relational strategies, and reflective exercises, Sean guides partners toward healthier interactions, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy. Couples benefit by strengthening their bond, rebuilding trust, and cultivating a deeper sense of partnership, collaboration, and shared purpose in their relationship.

Many couples approach therapy as a resource for renewing their emotional connection or to deepen intimacy in their relationship. I work with all types of couples on a variety of intimacy & communication struggles. My approach is direct, empathic and supportive. My goal is to facilitate change in a safe and trusting environment. I believe that collaborative work with my clients facilitates a strong therapeutic relationship which offers positive results.

Couples counseling with Gwen offers a supportive space to strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. Whether you're facing conflict, growing apart, or adjusting to life transitions, Gwen helps partners better understand each other’s needs and patterns. Using a collaborative, non-judgmental approach, she guides couples in building emotional intimacy, resolving misunderstandings, and creating healthier dynamics. Gwen’s goal is to help couples foster deeper connection and build a more fulfilling, resilient partnership.

Ryan approaches couples counseling with a focus on improving communication, strengthening emotional connection, and fostering mutual understanding. He provides a supportive and neutral space where partners can openly express their thoughts and feelings while learning to listen with empathy. Using evidence-based approaches and practical tools, Ryan helps couples identify patterns that may be causing conflict or distance and guides them toward rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, and creating a stronger, more fulfilling partnership based on respect and collaboration.

Madi Nigro’s approach to couples counseling helps partners strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Focusing on emotional awareness, conflict resolution, and trust-building, she guides couples in understanding patterns that create tension and fostering intimacy while honoring each person’s individuality. Her clients often leave feeling heard, empowered, and better equipped to build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship together.

Katie’s approach to couples counseling is collaborative, relational, and focused on helping partners better understand themselves and each other within the context of their relationship. She creates a safe, respectful space where both individuals feel heard and valued, even when conversations are difficult or emotions run high. Katie helps couples slow down reactive patterns, improve communication, and explore attachment needs, boundaries, and expectations without blame or judgment. Rather than taking sides, she works to strengthen the relationship itself by fostering empathy, emotional safety, and practical skills for navigating conflict, intimacy, and change. Couples often find this work supports deeper connection, clearer communication, and more intentional, resilient partnerships.

Gayla Joseph provides professional couples counseling designed to help partners strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and navigate relationship challenges effectively. She works with couples at all stages of their relationship, offering a collaborative and neutral therapeutic space where both partners feel heard and respected. Gayla helps couples identify unhealthy interaction patterns, improve conflict resolution skills, and rebuild trust and intimacy. Through evidence-informed couples therapy, clients gain practical tools to enhance emotional safety, strengthen attachment, and foster mutual understanding, resulting in healthier, more satisfying relationships and long-term relational growth.