Couples, Relationship and Marriage Counseling

Couples Counseling at Gulf Wind Counseling

How does couples counseling work? I’m afraid the counselor will listen to my spouse and blame me for all our problems.  Couples, marriage or relationship counseling is a tool for improving the quality of a relationship between partners.  Often people come to couples counseling when they feel there is too much conflict between them.  But conflict is not the only thing counseling can help with.  Other common problems include emptiness, disconnection, lack of intimacy, persistent negative sentiments and breaches of trust or safety.  There are different therapeutic approaches, but most methods focus on discovering, understanding and developing the emotions felt by each person as a way of strengthening their bond because relationships are all about emotions.  Two popular approaches are the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.  Couples counseling avoids heated arguments and labeling either person as wrong.  Rather therapy is designed to promote mutual trust and restore the positive regard and fondness couples felt towards each other when they first decided to be together.  If you are looking to repair or strengthen your relationship, we offer in-person counseling in the Tallahassee and Apalachicola area, tailored to your specific relationship needs.          ​

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