Partner Related Problems (Couples Therapy)
Couples Therapy at Veritas Psychology Partners
Every relationship faces challenges, but with the right tools and guidance, you can strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, and foster lasting intimacy.
At Veritas Psychology Partners, we specialize in helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, whether you're facing persistent conflicts or simply looking to deepen your bond. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to the unique dynamics of each partnership.
How We Can Help
Relationships thrive on connection, understanding, and trust—but these elements can erode over time due to stress, life transitions, or unresolved conflicts. Our couples therapy is designed to help you and your partner:
Improve communication: Learn to express your needs and feelings openly while truly listening to one another.
Resolve conflicts effectively: Move past repetitive arguments with tools to address and defuse tension.
Rebuild trust: Heal from past hurts, including infidelity or other breaches of trust.
Strengthen intimacy: Rekindle emotional and physical closeness for a more fulfilling partnership.
Whether you’re dating, married, or in a long-term partnership, our goal is to help you rediscover what brought you together and equip you to face future challenges as a team.
Our Approach to Couples Therapy
We use a structured yet flexible process to guide couples toward healthier, more satisfying relationships:
Initial Assessment
In the first session, we explore your relationship’s history, current challenges, and strengths. This allows us to understand your unique dynamic and tailor our approach to meet your needs.
Collaborative Goal-Setting
Together, we’ll define what success looks like for your relationship—whether it’s resolving a specific issue, improving communication, or enhancing your overall connection.
Skill-Building and Practice
Using techniques including the Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we teach practical skills that help you navigate challenges and foster deeper intimacy. You’ll practice these tools in sessions and apply them at home.
Ongoing Support and Growth
Regular sessions provide a safe space to refine your skills, address new challenges, and ensure sustained progress.
What is the difference between Couples vs Family Therapy?
Couples therapy and family therapy are both forms of psychotherapy, but they focus on different units within a family system.
Couples therapy specifically addresses the dynamics and challenges within a romantic relationship. It often involves techniques like communication skills training, conflict resolution strategies, and exploring underlying emotional issues that may be affecting the relationship.
Family therapy takes a broader perspective, focusing on the entire family unit. It examines how family dynamics, communication patterns, and individual behaviors impact each other. Family therapy can address issues such as parental conflict, sibling rivalry, substance abuse, or major life transitions like divorce or the birth of a child.
Challenges We Address
Couples therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including:
Persistent arguments or communication breakdowns
Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected
Recovering from infidelity or breaches of trust
Navigating major life changes, such as parenthood, relocation, or career shifts
Differences in parenting styles or family dynamics
No issue is too small or too complex—if it’s affecting your relationship, we’re here to help.
Why Choose Veritas Psychology Partners?
Expertise and Compassion:
Our licensed therapists are highly trained in couples counseling, with years of experience helping partners overcome challenges and build healthier relationships.
Personalized Care:
Every relationship is unique, and we believe your therapy should be too. We tailor our strategies to fit your specific needs and goals.
Safe and Supportive Environment:
We create a judgment-free space where both partners feel heard, respected, and valued.
Does Family Therapy mean we have to have children and/or we should bring them to the visits?
No, family can be broadly defined. “Family” as the people we choose to live with and make a life with. This may mean that there are children involved in the relationship. They might be children who are grown and left the home or that your family never included children. Family therapy may occur between romantic partners, but also may be between siblings, parent-child, etc.
We should note that Drs. Kessler and MacBride are psychologists who see adults. We often work with parents who struggle with differences in parenting styles, but we do not directly work with children in the family system.
Do you do Premarital Counseling?
We love to work with couples just starting out. It can be a fun, exciting, scary, and even overwhelming time. If you are planning a wedding, the time leading up to that beautiful day is a mix of excitement and stress. Maybe you just want to be sure you start off on the right foot or need a little guidance on what your likely problem areas may be. We want to help you develop a solid foundation that you will build on in the years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from couples therapy?
Couples therapy is for anyone in a relationship who wants to improve communication, resolve conflicts, or strengthen their bond. It’s not just for couples in crisis—many partners use therapy as a proactive tool to maintain a healthy relationship.
What if my partner isn’t ready to attend?
While couples therapy works best when both partners are involved, individual therapy can also help you develop skills to improve your relationship.
How long does therapy take?
The duration of therapy depends on your specific goals and challenges. Many couples see significant improvement within 6–12 sessions, though some may benefit from ongoing support.
Take the First Step
Your relationship is worth investing in. If you’re ready to reconnect, rebuild, and grow as a couple, we’re here to help.
Schedule your consultation, contact us, or call--(952) 222-7532--today.