Marriage, Couples & Premarital Counseling
Build Connection, Strengthen Communication, and Create a Relationship That Thrives
Available: In-Person and Telehealth (Statewide in Indiana)
Who This Program Is For:
Marriage, Couples, & Premarital Counseling is for people who are:
- Dating, engaged, or newly married and want to build a strong foundation
- In a long-term relationship experiencing conflict, disconnection, or repeated patterns
- Struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, infidelity, or trust
- Navigating life transitions, parenting differences, or feelings of loneliness
- Seeking tools to heal, grow, and reconnect
Whether you’re thriving but want tune-ups, or feel like things are falling apart- We meet you where you are.
What Is Couples Counseling?
Healthy relationships take work. Sometimes, love isn’t enough to overcome long-standing patterns or ongoing tension. Couples counseling provides a neutral, supportive space to:
- Communicate honestly and constructively
- Understand each other’s emotions, needs, and triggers
- Rebuild trust, safety, and emotional connection
This work isn’t easy, but it is worth it. On average, couples wait six years after problems begin to seek help. You don’t have to wait that long. And if you already have, it’s not too late.
Why Marriage or Couples Counseling Matters:
Unresolved conflict in romantic relationships can lead to:
- Chronic stress, anger, or emotional loneliness
- Patterns of criticism, blame, defensiveness, or withdrawal
- Negative impacts on parenting, physical health, and mental wellness
- Thoughts of separation or divorce
Marriage and Couples Counseling helps you:
✅ Break out of unhealthy patterns
✅ Build empathy, communication, and mutual understanding
✅ Reignite connection and create a shared vision for the future
What To Expect:
Personalized Approach
Each couple is different—our therapists will match you with tools and approaches that best fit your relationship needs.
We support couples across all stages:
- Dating counseling
- Premarital counseling
- Marriage enrichment
- Conflict resolution
- Rebuilding after infidelity or crisis
Evidence-Based Therapy Models
We use highly respected, research-backed approaches including:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Focuses on the emotional bond and attachment between partners
- Identifies recurring cycles of disconnection
- Helps couples move from conflict toward secure connection
- 3 Phases: De-escalation → Change events → Consolidation of new patterns
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Based on decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman
- Builds “love maps” and emotional intelligence
- Teaches couples to manage conflict, express appreciation, and overcome the “Four Horsemen” (Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt, and Stonewalling)
Skills-Based Coaching
- Ideal for premarital or early-stage relationships
- Focuses on communication styles, problem-solving, and shared goals
Common Concerns Addressed
- Frequent arguments or communication breakdowns
- Emotional disconnection or loneliness
- Premarital concerns and planning
- Parenting disagreements
- Infidelity and trust repair
- Consideration of separation or divorce
- Differences in love languages, priorities, or values
Should You Try Couples Therapy?
Ask yourself:
- Do we keep having the same arguments without resolution?
- Do I feel lonely—even when we’re together?
- Have we lost connection, intimacy, or mutual understanding?
- Do I want to stay, but I’m not sure how to make it work?
If any of these resonate, couples counseling can help.
Getting Started
📞 To schedule your first session or learn more about our couples and premarital services, contact our administrative team. Whether you come in together—or one of you starts first—we’re here to help you take that next step toward a better relationship.