Great Couples Counseling in Oak Park, MI. Therapy to heal relationships.

All couples struggle. Sooner or later, you will struggle between yourselves and certainly together. It has been said that by the time a couple comes to therapy, they have waited 8 years longer than they should have. That's a long time, spent wishing things would just get better and/or pretending the struggle isn't there. As life brings changes within you, between you, and around you, it can be very beneficial to talk with a therapist who can help you with insight, coping, and communication skills. A therapist may be able to help you talk about sensitive subjects, such as sex, money, the kids, the affair, the compulsion, the addiction, the health crisis, the mental illness, the divorce...

When Couples come in to work with me, I listen to both of them equally and help them put into words what their concerns really are. Once this is defined, I have all kinds of skills that help them. Usually this comes down to communication breakdowns, so I teach them specific tools for effective communication.I even role play these skills right in my office so they can practice them through the week. If I notice one party has some concerns individually, I make individual counseling available to them. I keep them on task each week so they do not loose sight or hope in the process. This has led to over a 90% success rate when working with couples. come in for a free consultation!!!

There is hope! Oftentimes in life we just need support - someone to listen, provide compassion, a guiding light - to help you find peace within. I believe in the power of relationships and that together we can grow towards a more fulfilling and joyful life. When we become overwhelmed or uncertain about the paths we choose to travel, it can be helpful to orient ourselves and take inventory of the resources and tools available. Despite each person's need to walk their own distinct path, it can be beneficial to obtain wisdom and guidance from supportive allies. I would like to help you increase your quality of life and realize your true potential.

I utilize my experience as a family mediator and therapist to work collaboratively with couples to assist them in meeting their goals they wish to accomplish as a result of therapy. Typical issues that come up include communication, evaluating the relationship for marriage, evaluating the relationship for divorce, or any other issue that you as a couple are struggling with. Therapy/counseling of this nature is often 3 - 6 months of sessions every other week.

"Is this relationship worth saving?" is a question many people find themselves asking. My approach to couples who are not married is similar to the approach used with married couples but different. Often being a couple is more complicated, there are often less understood rules adding confusion to the relationship. One method that I use is to clarify the rules of the relationship. Fear is often a reason that couples stay together. Unless this fear is addressed the relationship is jeopardy.

By combining Imago Relationship Therapy with other psychological theories and techniques, I help couples learn to navigate difficulties, break patterns of conflict, and communicate better, making it easier for the relationship to heal. Marriage counseling is an investment in your relationship that pays dividends over a lifetime together. Don't wait too long, hoping it will go away. You deserve to feel loving hopefulness again!

How do you and your spouse interact. Have you created unspoken rules that regulate how you interact yet cause pain. I address the dysfunctional rules of the relationship and help you improve communication skills. Let me help you learn how to change the rules and develop healthy skills one step at a time. Most couples wait until it is too late to save the relationship. Don't wait, call for an appointment today.

Couple counseling at Kairos Counseling Center is a two fold process. Taking a partner screening device to identify strengths and weaknesses each partner brings to the relationship is key to developing an effective solution to the couple's problems. Through couple communication skills training, a new appreciation for each other develops. Negative energy that was a part of the couple's old relationship vanishes when we communicate in a kind and loving way. No longer do couples war but now an agreed upon communication is established to help meet their needs.

Using the model IMAGO Relationship Therapy which is based on the book, Getting the Love You Want, by Harville Hendrix offers several different communication techniques helping couples resolve conflicts and move toward a more compassionate marriage. We help heterosexual, gay, lesbian couples as well as couples with open marriages and those who choose monogamy.

You are not alone. Many couples struggle with maintaining a loving, supportive union. It takes courage to admit that long term relationships are not easy, and even more to actually act on that admission. The path to growth is never easy, but it is so very rewarding! Seeking couples counseling doesn’t automatically signify the end of your marriage or relationship. Rather, it can be a new beginning. So, if you and your partner are ready to move forward, we are ready to be your guide. Now is the time. Give us a call today.

Relationships are a vital part of our lives, but when our relationships cause stress and pain for us, we often need a third-party to help us navigate the path to a rewarding relationship. I will help you find the areas that cause problems, determine the underlying issues, and choose behaviors that will help your relationship rather than damage it. I will work with you on expectations, communication, behavior, and connecting. Learning to love and respect each other will take your relationship to a much more satisfying level.

Although most relationships start out well, many often experience times of significant conflict. No matter what causes the conflict, it can create stress, tension, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness. People face many stressful situations in life; however, divorce and marital problems repeatedly rank as two of the top three most stressful situations (death of a spouse, child or close relative is number one). Many couples hope that relationship troubles will go away on their own. As a result, couples often wait many years after a problem starts before seeking out help such as marriage counseling. This can lead to the worsening of relationship problems and may create new problems such as physical symptoms of stress and psychological problems, such as...(view profile to read more)

Couple relationships can get into trouble within the first few minutes--or the first few chat messages. And troubles can arise after years of relational success. If you feel your relationship is going into negative directions, intervention can make a difference. My Identity Renegotiation approach seeks to locate and disable negative messages; find sources of support for a healthy relationship; develop an updated and more realistic image of who you can be in your relationship; and polish off the rough spots so you can move forward smoothly.