Great Couples Counseling in East St. Louis, IL. Therapy to heal relationships.

If you're tired of incessant arguing or being shut out by your partner, I have good news. Over half of my practice is working with couples, and much of my work with individuals is concerning relationships, as well. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and most couples can rebuild their relational bond through this process . Aren't you tired of blaming each other and getting into counterproductive patterns? Call for relationship counseling today, see what you are doing and change the dance. A lifetime of love may be waiting for you and your partner! You may find more helpful information at: www.judykoehlertherapist.com.

Couples Therapy is often seen as different from psychotherapy, because a relationship is the focus of attention instead of one individual diagnosed with a specific psychological problem. Couples Therapy focuses on the problems existing in the relationship between two people, but these relationship problems always involve individual symptoms and problems, as well as the relationship conflicts. For example, if you ar constantly arguing with your spouse, you will probably also be chronically anxious, angry, or depressed, (or all three). Or, if you have difficulty controlling your temper, you will have more arguments with your partner. All psychological problems, and all pschological changes, involve both individual symptoms (behavior, emotions, conflicts,...(view profile to read more)

Communication, trust, and vulnerability are essential parts of a relationship. However, sometimes priorities and values get misaligned and couples find themselves growing apart instead of together. Our approach is realigning the relationship dynamics and restoring healthy and effective communication patterns to support vulnerable spaces and trust. In doing so, you may step into a healthy space with your partner. However, this change can only occur with vulnerability, respect, trust, and willingness to change.

Because Tyler's specialty is sexual addiction and affair recovery, couple work is an important aspect of therapy. Tyler has worked with many couples on communication issues, conflict resolution, rebuilding love and trust where it has been broken, and working through other family discord that may arise in families from time to time. Tyler also does premarital counseling.

Infinite reasons manifest themselves to the advantages of couples therapy. Frequently at times, a critical situation (such as a loss or affair) may start a phase of complexity in the connection. Some couples encounter a progressive shift over time and try to shift back to a closer relationship. Couples can also implement therapy as a preventative measure, understanding useful communication techniques and relationship framework principles to prevent complications down the road. Amy works with couples to improve their connection, reduce ambivalence and promote strong habits to maintain improvement over time.

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 dont 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

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

In my psychotherapy practice, I create a safe, empathetic environment for individuals to explore and address their concerns. My approach to couples counseling emphasizes improving communication, understanding, and intimacy. I use evidence-based techniques to help couples resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship. Through tailored interventions, I guide partners in developing healthier dynamics and deeper connections, fostering mutual growth and lasting positive change in their relationship.