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Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship?
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship?
Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed with work and life demands and feel you have less time to enjoy your relationship, or perhaps differences in parenting styles has led to frequent arguments about what is the "right way." You may be struggling to make time for one another, or simply feel that talking to one another is not productive and ends in arguments. Perhaps you are feeling that your relationship is mostly superficial now.
Whatever it is that you are experiencing, you are beginning to notice the impact in every facet of your life:
Struggling to be present at home and engage in family activities
Feeling jealous of the relationships of others
Having difficulties sleeping due to your mind racing about how to move forward
Feeling sad and discouraged about communication breakdowns
Couples Therapy can help.
Couples Therapy can help.
It may feel impossible now, but you can feel more appreciation from each other and be on the same page again. You can engage in hobbies and activities that you both enjoy. You can have deep conversations that make you feel listened to. And I can help you get there.
Couples therapy helps you do several things:
Identify your individual needs and wants and the needs and wants of your family
Understand parenting styles and create household rules and norms that work for everyone
Learn how to talk to one another, so you can feel understood and valued
I will help you through this process, tailoring each step to your relationship's unique needs and circumstances. My approach to couples therapy comes from a place of hope and positivity: believing that neither of you are the "problem," but that it is simply the cycle you are in that needs fixing.
It is time feel appreciation for your relationship again.
It is time feel appreciation for your relationship again.
I can help you get there.
I can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are couples therapy sessions like?
A: Couples therapy involves talking about your relationship both in the present and in the past. I will ask you questions to grasp how you each approach problems and to understand your unique perspectives to your situation. We will focus on listening skills and communication tools during the session to help each person feel heard about their concerns. The goal is devote the full hour of therapy to your relationship and allow you both the space to talk about things that often go unspoken.
Q: How does online couples therapy work?
A: Online couples therapy works similarly to in-person therapy except that you get to be in your own comfortable space for the session and you don't have to worry about traffic getting to the office! For couples, you can decide whether each person will be on their own separate screens in different spaces during the session or you may sit next to each other in the same room and use the one screen for the session. It is completely up to you both. I just need to be able to see and hear you both. Before each session, you will each receive a Google Meet video link that is your unique link to click on for the couples session. You can click on this link prior to our session to make sure that your phone or computer has audio and video that is working. Having a quiet and private space to have your therapy session is important so that you will feel comfortable.
Q: How will we know if couples therapy is working?
A: Couples therapy is work and there is no easy, quick fix to healing. Couples therapy is your time for your relationship and it is about what you want to get out of it. We will work together to create a plan that aligns with your relationship goals. I am always ready to hear how you feel therapy is going and we can make adjustments to our goals and strategies whenever we need to. You can also ask yourself these questions: Am I understanding more about my partner and how they think? Do I have tools and strategies that I like that I can use to communicate what I want and need?
Q: Will we have homework after sessions?
A: That depends on what works best for you. Some people enjoy having accountability that comes with specific homework assignments and if that is the case then we will incorporate it into our plans. Homework is not a requirement though and it is not something I will push on you if it is not your style. However, we will focus on making change in your relationship outside of therapy by creating behavioral strategies and coping skills that you both can practice as much as you like. I want you to always feel that you are leaving couples therapy sessions with a plan for your next steps.
Q: How much do sessions cost?
A: My fees are $275 for a 60-minute couples therapy session. I am not in-network with any insurance company and therefore I collect the full session fee at the beginning of each session.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Contact me at johanna@trocounseling.com and I will email you times for a free, 15-minute video consultation this week! In the free consultation I will answer all of your questions about my therapy style, I will ask you about your couples therapy needs, and we will determine whether I am a good fit for you. After that, we can move forward with setting up an initial couples therapy appointment, usually in the next week.
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