Therapy for Couples
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful and challenging parts of life. When communication breaks down, trust feels shaken, or conflict becomes the norm, it can leave both partners feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in painful patterns. Couples therapy offers a structured, supportive space to slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin creating healthier ways of relating.
At EMDR Transformations Counseling, couples therapy is grounded in trauma informed, attachment aware care. We look beyond surface level arguments to understand how past experiences, nervous system responses, and unmet emotional needs are shaping the relationship today. Our goal is not to decide who is right or wrong, but to help couples build clarity, safety, and connection.
What Couples Therapy Can Help With
Couples seek therapy for many reasons. Some arrive during moments of crisis, while others want to strengthen an already solid relationship. Common areas of focus include communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, trust concerns or infidelity recovery, emotional or physical disconnection, navigating life transitions, stress related to parenting or blended families, differences in values or expectations, and the impact of trauma or mental health challenges on the relationship.
Couples therapy can also be helpful when partners feel stuck in the same arguments despite trying to communicate better, or when one or both partners feel unheard, withdrawn, or emotionally flooded during conflict.
Our Approach
Our therapists use evidence based, trauma informed approaches that honor both partners’ experiences while supporting accountability and growth. EMDR informed and attachment focused frameworks may be integrated to help couples understand how past experiences influence present day reactions. This allows partners to move out of blame and into understanding, regulation, and repair.
Sessions focus on helping couples slow reactive patterns, strengthen emotional safety, and develop skills for navigating conflict more effectively. Therapy is collaborative, structured, and paced to meet the couple where they are.
What to Expect in Couples Therapy
Couples therapy typically begins with an initial session focused on understanding the relationship history, current concerns, and shared goals. From there, therapy may include identifying negative cycles, improving communication and emotional attunement, learning tools for regulation during conflict, repairing trust, and practicing new ways of connecting both in and outside of sessions.
Each couple’s process is unique. Some couples attend therapy short term to address a specific concern, while others engage in deeper work over time.
Is Couples Therapy Right for Us
Couples therapy can be helpful at many stages of a relationship, including dating, engagement, marriage, or long term partnerships. It is especially effective when both partners are willing to reflect on their own patterns and engage in the process, even if motivation or readiness looks different for each person at the start.
If there is active abuse or safety concerns, additional support or referrals may be recommended to ensure appropriate care.
In Person and Virtual Options
Getting Started
Beginning couples therapy can feel vulnerable. Reaching out is often the first step toward clarity, healing, and change. Our team will help you find a therapist who aligns with your needs and guide you through the next steps.
If you’re ready to explore couples therapy or have questions about whether it’s a good fit, we invite you to reach out to our client care team to learn more.
Couples Therapy FAQs
Do you offer couples therapy at EMDR Transformations Counseling?
Yes. Couples therapy is offered by clinicians at the practice who are trained in relationship focused and trauma informed approaches. Availability depends on clinician schedules.
Do you use EMDR in couples therapy?
EMDR-informed approaches may be integrated when appropriate, particularly when past experiences are impacting the relationship. Couples therapy is not limited to EMDR, however. Our therapists also draw from evidence-based models such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman-informed approaches to support emotional safety, communication, and healthier relational patterns.
Do both partners need to attend every session?
In most cases, yes. Couples therapy works best when both partners are present and engaged in the process. Occasionally, individual check ins may be recommended as part of the overall work.
What if one partner is unsure about therapy?
It’s common for partners to have different levels of readiness. Therapy can still be effective as long as both individuals are willing to show up and participate respectfully.
Is couples therapy confidential?
Yes. Couples therapy is confidential. Information is not shared outside of therapy without written consent, except as required by law.
How long does couples therapy last?
The length of therapy varies. Some couples attend for a short period to work through a specific concern, while others engage in longer term relational work.
Do you accept insurance for couples therapy?
We are an out-of-network practice. We can provide documentation for possible reimbursement depending on your insurance plan.
Do you offer virtual couples therapy?
Yes, when clinically appropriate. Both partners must be physically located in Arizona at the time of the session.
Is couples therapy appropriate if there has been infidelity or trust concerns?
Yes. Couples therapy can support repair, clarity, and rebuilding trust when both partners are committed to the process.
How do we get started?
You can contact our client care team to ask questions, learn about availability, and take the next step in scheduling.
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Monday - Saturday: 8am - 8pm
Sunday: Closed
