Great Couples Counseling in Montrose, VA. Therapy to heal relationships.

I enjoy working with couples we want to improve their communication. I totally believe that is the one place where we are weakest, in our ability to communicate with our partner. Learning more about ourselves actually can improve our ability to communicate with others, but then we take the next step to learn about our partner. Learning how to show appreciation, understanding and acceptance are the best parts of being together.

What are the most common couples' issues? If you are thinking "communication, conflict, sex, money, child rearing" you are correct. However, most therapists will go after the symptom on each side of the couple fence thinking that the way to effective change is by getting each party to "work" on their respective "issue". Many times the parties don’t agree but comply. Imagine if you could align the unconscious brains of a couple and stop the "working on your issues" part that has become so popular in therapy settings? Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com to learn how! Or call 877-606-6161. DR. FLEMING'S NEW RELATIONSHIP/COUPLES INTENSIVES. www.kevinflemingphd.com/marriage-couples-retreats.php

I love to work with couples. I act not as arbitrator but rather as a caring trainer to help you identify the "repeater" argument--one you've had over & over but haven't been able to resolve--& find out how to communicate more deeply about it so as to grow closer as you find solutions. In fact, I don't believe in couple problems--I believe in childhood problems that show up in adult relationships , so want to guide 2 people who care about each other to actually help each other heal from old wounds & mature in mind and heart individually & as a couple . Note: If your partner/spouse won't come to counseling, I can steer you to take steps on your own to make things better between you.

In working with couples, my goal is to discover what each individual wants from the relationship, and collaborate to get there. Several topics that we cover in couples counseling are: improving communication skills, finding ways to compromise and resolve conflict, forgiveness, and exploring ways to create balance in the relationships. Another essential task of couples counseling is to discover how each individual expresses care and affection. Getting on the same page on how each of you gives and receives love is a great step towards deepening your connection to one another.

Kimberly uses a marital assessment with every couple, Prepare-Enrich is a computer based assessment that you and your spouse will take. To learn more about the marital assessment please visit the website. (www.prepare-enrich.com) The assessment will allow both of you to share information about your personality, family of origin dynamics, views about life, finances, your faith and marital expectations.

Couples, whether married, preparing for marriage, or in a committed relationship can be guided toward wholeness by focusing on positive aspects of the relationship. Appropriate and respectful attention is given to concerns as they arise. Suggestions for activities and exercises are assigned as homework when there is receptivity to work outside of the counseling hour. The couple can expect clarification of individual goals as well as clarity about how each person's life goals can support the other.