Great Couples Counseling in Sunnyvale, TX. Therapy to heal relationships.

I provide couples counseling to those in traditional and alternative lifestyle relationships. I recognize that you have probably already tried to improve the situation and you want help quickly in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. I focus on giving you methods that will make positive changes from the first session and usually am able to schedule you within the same week as you call.

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

Couples usually come for marriage counseling or couples therapy when a difficult relationship has become painful. This could result from a crisis, an ongoing struggle, a difficult life circumstance, or a betrayal. For many people, the situation feels either scary or hopeless. My goal is to help you rebuild a loving close relationship. I work hard to provide a safe, caring environment where each of you will feel heard and validated that your opinion matters.

Couples counseling is extremely rewarding work when the lights come on for the couple about how to relate to each other in ways that they both appreciate. We begin with basic understandings about boundaries and learn quickly how to talk and act in healthier ways. Most of us simply communicate the way that our parents did and if we can learn to improve on this just a little, there is almost immediate relief. Using better boundaries (even in talking) are the building block for healthier communication and better emotional intimacy.

Relationships are wonderful and very important. However, they can also be very difficult. Conflict, strife , and discord are all apart of any relationship and can create stress in our lives, if we don't have the skills to maintain them. I am passionate about helping couples to work through relationships issues or even recover after breakups, divorce, separations. Let's talk about it!

I facilitate constructive and open dialogues to strengthen relationships. Through effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques, I guide couples in addressing issues and enhancing emotional connection. My goal is to help partners rediscover shared goals, improve mutual understanding, and cultivate a healthier and more fulfilling partnership.

Galit Ribakoff is offering couples counseling to address the challenges in a relationship. She will work with you on an array of issues including communication, family conflict, in-laws, separation, infidelity, divorce, intimacy, sexuality, and premarital counseling in a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. Galit will work with you to achieve your success in building a foundation for a healthy relationship now and in the future.

We specialize in couples counseling. Our approach is one which acknowledges the emotional aspect of both individuals. We listen intently and provide a critical analysis so that all involved have a clear understanding of the issue and where there is possible miscommunication. We have found that there are typically areas in which both individuals can improve, and we focus on where those areas of improvement are needed. We also understand the delicate nature of couples counseling in that each is typically passionate in their own beliefs. We are very skilled communicators in getting buy in to where personal growth is needed.

Couples come to counseling because there are problems in their relationship. That is where we start. We will use our sessions to find out what the strengths and weaknesses of the relationship are and how we can find solutions for you to enjoy one another again. We will work together to create a plan that works specifically works for YOUR relationship. Sessions will consist of talking about real issues, learning new tools, and practicing them.

Let me guess. One partner feels alone and like they don't matter and the other feels they are always being criticized and can't get anything right. The more one asks for the other to show up, the more the partner disappears physically and emotionally. You both bicker and fight and the idea of sitting and just hanging out seems elusive, if not impossible. Something like this? Often we crave connection but are blocked by the pain and the history that gets in the way. Small fights about little things become battles that highlight our struggle to have our basic relational needs met. I can help you get under the bickering to the parts crying out for connection- to an enriching relationship.

There are countless models of healthy romantic relationships, from monogamous to polyamorous, and unique variations between partners. The scripts for dating and longterm relationships of our parents’ generations may not be applicable to your relationship, and there is no formal education in how to be a good partner or how to identify unhealthy relationships. But there is psychological research that shows that effective communication, emotional openness, intimacy, and other factors contribute to healthy relationships. Creating these conditions are skills that can be learned. I practice brief humanistic and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) to help my LGBTQ and hetero clients learn these skills.

I have completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method. I use this approach when working with couples. I begin with the Gottman Assessment, which consists of more than 300 questions. This assessment provides information such as relationship satisfaction, communication styles, viewpoints on whether you feel known by your partner, trust, infidelity issues, commitment levels, and much more. The assessment provides a roadmap of the journey towards improving communication and the friendship with your spouse.

I am passionate about helping couples navigate their issues and reach their shared goals, as well as helping increase effective communication and rekindle the love they share for each other. I am a strong believer in the power of having a good support system, and that starts with our spouse/significant other. Couples will benefit from having increased productive communication, as well as increased relationship satisfaction, if that is what they are seeking.