Marriage Counseling for Couples in Florida who want to Thrive, and not just Survive.

The reality is that Marriage Counseling isn’t just for saving marriages…Marriage Counseling is also for Growing Marriages.

After the wedding day, there are generally three different directions that marriages can take -

  1. toward hostility

  2. toward complacency

  3. toward growth

What makes the difference between which path your marriage takes? Intention, a desire to grow, and the willingness to put in the effort.

The Relationship Check-Up all Marriages Need for Health and Longevity

Life will inevitably change from your wedding day. Your relationship will change from your wedding day, both in positive and maybe even negative ways. Change is expected, and okay.

You may face new challenges as a couple or as individuals. You may add or lose family members. Your connection and intimacy may ebb and flow. Your priorities may shift. The journey of marriage and lifetime partnership isn’t a linear one.

As things shift and you enter new seasons in your marriage, I suggest a relationship check-up. Relationship check-ups are a series of sessions scheduled at regular intervals (maybe once, twice, or three times a year). These check-ups are ideal for:

  • Addressing an issue or conflict you’ve had trouble resolving or communicating effectively

  • Preparing for a new baby or adjusting to life postpartum

  • Preparing for or adjusting to a significant life change such as a change in career, moving, coping with illness, or loss.

  • Identifying and addressing unmet or evolving intimate needs (emotionally, physically, mentally)

  • Reprioritizing the relationship and your connection

  • Replacing unhealthy communication patterns

Relationship Check-Up’s emphasize addressing problems early and often, before they snowball and become more challenging to handle.

  • What many couples don’t like to share is that the “honeymoon stage” isn’t always easy. In fact, research tells us that the first several years of marriage are often the most difficult. It’s never too early!

  • The number of sessions will depend on your presenting issues and which areas you would like to see growth. As a general rule I would suggest planning for 8-12 sessions.

  • I absolutely get the uncertainty and any nerves! My aim is to make both partners feel as comfortable and safe as possible so I will meet you where you are in terms of readiness to open up. My hope is that it will begin to feel more like meeting with a trusted (unbiased) friend who is rooting for your relationship! Sessions often focus on education, skills building, and facilitating conversations that result in improved understanding and connection.

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