Great Couples Counseling in Burlington, NC. Therapy to heal relationships.

The basic tenets of marital counseling are addressed in my couples therapy, including but not limited to: Communication, Problem-Solving, and Conflict-Resolution. In addition, I believe that each partner is responsible for his/her own choices and cannot, nor should not, try to change the other person. Inevitably, change occurs in the family system if one is working on his/her own issues and taking responsibility for his/her own actions. Therefore, as each person learns to experience the grace that God extends to him or her can he or she see the partner through God's eyes and be able to extend that grace to the partner as well, ultimately finding healing in their couple relationship.

I work with couples with a variety of issues. I use the Prepare-Enrich program to help couples prepare for marriage in premarital Therapy. I find that too often couples spend a lot of time preparing for the wedding day and not enough time preparing for the day after. I use the assessment to identify growth areas of the couple and teach them the skills necessary to have a harmonious and emotionally intimate relationship's for a lifetime.

Being a part of a couple can be the most rewarding venture but at times it can be extremely challenging. As a couple moves through life there are bumps in the journey. Whether it is related to parenting, communication or lack of, infidelity issues or wanting to enrich a relationship, counseling can be beneficial. Sometimes a couple needs an unbiased third party to help guide and clarify. I can help you on the road to a rewarding relationship.

Working with couples is a primary focus of my practice. I work from primarily an attachment orientation. I have experience with couples who are dating, those in long term, committed relationships, and everything in between. In therapy, we can address a range of issues including premarital counseling, conflict resolution, communication, sexuality, discernment, affair recovery, and a variety of other issues. I am trained in emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. I draw from a variety of other modalities including Mindfulness, cognitive behavioral methods, and narrative therapy as clinically appropriate.