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  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Wendy Graham
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Corporate Workshops
  • Resources
    • Videos
    • Blog
    • Book Recommendations
    • External Resources
    • Instagram
  • Contact Us
  • Current Client Portal
Couples Counseling
Every couple has ups and downs, and you don’t have to wait for things to fall apart to ask for support. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the same arguments, recovering from a rupture, or just want to deepen your connection, couples therapy can help. At Embodied Wellness Center, we believe that any couple can benefit from couples counseling, whether you’re looking for support to repair a troubled relationship or to strengthen a happy one. Using the renowned Gottman Method, a scientifically proven approach to couples therapy, our experienced therapists focus on defusing verbal conflicts, enhancing intimacy, and fostering a deep sense of empathy within your relationship. Our goal-oriented sessions aim to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create a lasting foundation of love and understanding.
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Common Issues Addressed in Couples Counseling

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This is far from an exhaustive list of the reasons that couples seek out couples counseling. No reason is too insignificant or insurmountable to seek help. We are experienced in supporting heterosexual partners, LGBTQ+ partners, those involved in consensual nonmonogamy, trauma survivors, and partners from diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds.

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