Our Atlanta Couples Counselors see it often. You’ve been in this relationship for years on end, and at first, it was beautiful. It was magic. You just seemed to click. You enjoyed your time together, laughed often, and had a lot of fun. There was ease and joy, and everything felt effortless.
Somewhere through the years, things just stopped working. And now you’re thinking about seeing an Atlanta couples counselor.
The spark started to fade. You started arguing about the small things, things that never used to bother you. Suddenly, every conversation feels tense, and every disagreement feels like a battle. You can’t get through a fight without things going wrong, without feelings being hurt. You don’t seem to talk anymore, and when you do, it feels like you’re just going through the motions, not really connecting. There’s a distance that’s hard to put into words, but it’s there, and it’s painful.
Our counselors hear this story often, and we understand the complexity of what you’re experiencing.
When a couple first comes and sits in front of us, there’s so much that’s happening beneath the surface. They may be worried that they’ll feel attacked personally, or maybe worried that the therapist won’t be able to help, or worried it’ll just go terribly wrong. We see it in their faces. It’s normal to feel anxious or uncertain about seeking help. However, we want to assure you that we can hold space for that fear and doubt, and we can also hold space for hope. There is always hope, even when it feels hard to see.
In the research by the Gottman Institute (a world-renowned research center for couples counseling), they found that most couples wait six years after a problem has started before they get help. That means years of growing frustration, isolation, and unresolved conflict. And our therapists know this pattern well. We also know the research-backed, evidence-driven approaches to help couples overcome their challenges, reconnect, and rebuild trust.
Terrible communication – we’ve got you.
Lost connection – we’ve got you.
Infidelity – we’ve got you.
Lack of intimacy – we’ve got you.
Addiction – we’ve got you.
We’re not saying this to make it sound easy. It often isn’t easy, and it’s okay if you don’t feel like everything can be fixed overnight. But we are saying this to help you know that this is what we train for. This is what we’ve spent years of education, training, and experience learning to do. And we are honored to walk alongside you in this healing process. Our Atlanta couples counselors are trained in different blends of couples therapy models, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Prepare/Enrich, all of which have proven to be effective in helping couples build lasting change.
Not only are we trained extensively in working with couples, but we are also trained in individual therapy models that can help bridge the gap between what you’re going through personally and how it impacts the relationship. If you’re dealing with PTSD, we work with that and can help you navigate it in the context of your relationship. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or grief, we’ve got you. We take a holistic approach, addressing both the relational dynamics and the personal challenges you face.
Healing takes time, but it is possible. Our Atlanta couples therapy isn’t a quick fix, but it is a transformative journey and can be amazing for a relationship. Many couples initially feel overwhelmed when they first enter therapy, unsure of what to expect or if things will ever return to “normal.” But the truth is, your relationship may never go back to your old normal, but it could change to be something altogether unique and vitalizing. Connection, trust, intimacy, fondness, friendship, and fun can be nurtured in a relationship. We’ve seen couples rediscover each other and reconnect in profound ways. They go from merely coexisting to truly thriving together, building a foundation that is stronger than before.
You don’t have to do it alone. Whether it’s learning to communicate more effectively, working through past hurts, or simply finding your way back to one another, therapy offers tools and support to guide you through it.
