Couples Therapy
In Orem, Utah
Couples Therapy is for
You if You…
- Have lost your physical and/or emotional connection
- Argue or fight about the same things over and over again
- Feel like your partner doesn’t listen to you
- Struggle to find your individuality in your marriage
- Need help expressing your unmet needs to your partner
- There is a pattern of misunderstandings and negative communication styles
- Need help to strengthen or rebuild trust in your relationship
- Want to foster a deeper emotional connection with your partner
- Want to get on the same page and have shared goals for the future
- Want to improve overall relationship satisfaction
Do you ever feel like you have a roommate instead of a partner?
Perhaps you find that the “spark” just isn’t there anymore. Maybe you find that you fight over and over again about the same things, or maybe your sex life isn’t where you want it to be. This may leave you feeling hopeless, lonely, or uncertain about what the future may hold. You are deserving of a relationship that feels safe, secure, and fulfilling. This is where couples therapy can be helpful in teaching communication skills and identifying unhealthy patterns.
Couples therapy will emphasize improved connection and communication in your relationship.
FAQs About Couples Therapy
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WHAT IF I WANT TO COME TO COUPLES THERAPY BUT MY PARTNER DOESN'TThis is common! There is still work that we can do to help you with your side of the relationship. Often time, the partner needs to see that therapy "works" before committing. We can still help you with your part of the relationship until your partner is ready.
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IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?Couples therapy is not a diagnosis that we can submit to your insurance company. Sometimes there are concurrent mental health struggles going such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, etc that we work on, while also doIng couples therapy, and insurance will cover that. If after assessment there isn't a diagnosis for us to ethically submit, we will let you know and discuss the payment options moving forward.
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WILL IT SAVE OUR RELATIONSHIP?Therapy is no guarantee that your relationship can be saved. However, if two partners are willing to put in the work, take a good look at themselves, are humble and will practice what we talk about in therapy, things can improve!
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IF I COME WITH MY PARTNER, WILL I GET A CHANCE TO TALK TO YOU ALONE?Yes you can! Often times, we structure our couples sessions the following way: session 1: intake as a couple session 2: individual session with partner 1 session 3: individual session with partner 2 session 4: back together again. This helps get a more thorough history of your life and relationship, which helps us create goals and a treatment plan keeping both you and your partner in mind. Please keep in mind during your individual session with your couples therapist, your therapist will not keep a secret from your spouse. You will receive more info about this in your intake paperwork
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WHAT DO WE DO IN COUPLES THERAPY?In couples therapy, we will do what your relationship needs to improve. This often looks like going over your relationship history, talking about what you want to improve, and most importantly learning how to validate and listen to one another. If your relationship needs more specific support, your therapist will help you!
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ARE WE JUST PAYING FOR SOMEONE TO LISTEN?Absolutely not! If you want someone to just listen, you can talk to your friends. Our couples therapists are trained to listen to what you and your partner are saying, and decipher where to go from there. So while at first it may look that way, your therapist is assessing and watching and listening to what you say and how you say it, to help give you feedback and guidance and support
Recommended Therapist for Couples Therapy
Jeremiah VanDyke, CMHC
Jen Paschall, MFT
Jonathan Marchant, MFT
Joel Wallis, LCSW
Kat Willardsen, MSW-I
Tiffany Russell, LMFT
AJ Frazier, MFT-I
Nathan Tubbs, LCSW
What You Can Expect
A safe and inviting space to explore your challenges.
Personalized treatment based on your needs and what works best for you.
A clinician who walks alongside you, not ahead of you.
A stronger relationship with yourself, your emotions, and your values.
Learn skills to better connect with your emotions.
New insights and tools to help you navigate the challenges of life.