Couples Therapy in Overland Park, Kansas
Services available virtually throughout the state of Kansas
Are you transitioning to a new stage in your relationship— living together, marriage, parenting, or opening the relationship—and you want to make sure you do it well?
Do you feel the pain of disconnection with your partner, or a sense that no matter how hard you try to communicate, you just keep missing each other?
Are you stuck in patterns of explosive conflict or icy silence with each other, but you don’t have the tools to repair emotional pain?
Is your relationship basically fine, but you can’t get rid of a lingering feeling that it could be so much better?
Romantic relationships can evoke our most primal fears and defenses.
But what if you could become each other’s safe haven again?
The common perception is that people only seek out couples counseling when their relationship is in dire straits—a sort of last-ditch effort before you start contacting lawyers.
This fear that couples counseling signifies the end of the relationship keeps so many people away from something that could strengthen their relationship and even keep it from ever reaching those dire straits we see on TV shows.
Feeling nervous or uncertain about starting couples counseling is so normal.
But choosing couples counseling over endless conflict can be a powerful way of loving your partner.
It's never the wrong time to try couples counseling.
Whether your relationship is new or old, full of pain or going pretty well, facing a positive transition or recovering from betrayal, couples counseling can help.
In couples counseling, you can:
→ Learn to communicate
→ Build skills in emotional attunement and repair
→ Process how your histories impact your relationship
→ Collaborate on what your path into the future could look like
If you are deciding whether or not to leave a relationship, this process can give you clarity.
If you are committed to making it work, couples counseling can be the difference between a “grit your teeth and bear it” relationship, and one that is truly thriving.
I also specialize in pre-marital counseling.
Many couples preparing for marriage will engage in a few pre-marital sessions with a pastor or mentor; while these experiences can be beneficial, a trained and licensed couples counselor can help you go deeper, instead of just scratching the surface of personality types and basic compatibility.
When it’s done well, pre-marital counseling can create a solid foundation of connection and practical skills that will support a strong and healthy relationship for the long haul.
If you and your partner are ready to try therapy, I would love to hear from you.
Schedule a consultation today and we can determine the best way to move forward.
Specialties
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Brain Injury Recovery
Offering specialized support for individuals and their families who have been impacted by the aftermath of a brain injury or medical trauma.
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Family Therapy
Helping families navigate complex dynamics, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships with one another.
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Couples & Pre-Marital Therapy
Helping couples improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust after infidelity, and prepare for a healthy, lasting marriage.
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Grief Therapy
Providing gentle support and guidance, helping individuals navigate the journey of grief and loss after a significant life change.
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Near Death Experiences
Having a near death experience can bring on wonder, awe, confusion, or shame. Explore and process it in a place of safety.
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Anxiety and Depression Therapy
Anxiety and depression often come together. Learn coping skills to calm your nervous system and work towards hope and peace.
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Medical Trauma
Supporting individuals as they heal from the emotional wounds of medical trauma, rebuild trust in themselves and their care, and create a meaningful life beyond illness.
