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Wayfare Counseling & Consulting

Couples Counseling

Wayfare Counseling

Strengthening Your Connection

At Wayfare Counseling, we believe that a strong, healthy relationship is built on understanding, communication, and emotional connection. Our couples therapy services draw from evidence-based approaches to help you and your partner navigate challenges, deepen your bond, and create a more fulfilling relationship.

Specialization in Betrayal Trauma: Our practice has extensive experience in helping couples navigate the complex terrain of betrayal trauma and provides an Intensive Therapy offering. Whether stemming from infidelity, addiction, or other forms of betrayal, we understand the profound impact these experiences can have on both partners. Our approach addresses the unique needs of both the betrayed partner and the partner who engaged in the betrayal, fostering healing, rebuilding trust, and restoring the relationship when possible.

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Your Couples Therapy Journey

Whether you’re newlyweds looking to start strong, long-term partners facing a rough patch, or somewhere in between, our experienced therapists are here to guide you towards a more connected, satisfying relationship.

Ready to invest in your relationship? Contact us today to schedule your first couples session and take a step towards a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.

1. Assessment

We begin with a thorough evaluation of your relationship dynamics, including individual sessions to understand each partner’s perspective.

3. Skill Building
Learn practical techniques to manage conflicts, express emotions, and deepen your connection.
2. Goal Setting
Together, we’ll identify specific objectives for your therapy, whether it’s improving communication, rebuilding trust, or enhancing intimacy.
4. Practice and Integration
Apply new skills in your daily life, with ongoing support and refinement in therapy sessions.

Issues We Work With
& Outcomes We See

Our professionals address: communication breakdowns, trust issues and infidelity including betrayal trauma, intimacy and sexual concerns, conflict resolution, parenting disagreements, blended family challenges, pre-marital preparation, life transitions (e.g., career changes, retirement).

Benefits of couples counseling include: improved communication and understanding including rebuilding trust and security in the relationship, enhanced emotional and physical intimacy, more effective conflict resolution skills, renewed sense of partnership and shared goals, increased relationship satisfaction.

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Our Approach

We integrate three powerful, research-backed methods to provide comprehensive support for couples:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT):
EFT helps couples identify and change negative interaction patterns, fostering secure attachment and emotional responsiveness. This approach allows you to:
• Understand the emotions driving the conflict cycles that get you stuck
• Express needs and fears more effectively
• Create stronger emotional bonds

The Gottman Method:
Based on over 40 years of research, this approach helps couples:
• Enhance respect, affection, and closeness
• Improve conflict management skills
• Strengthen shared meaning and life goals

PREPARE/ENRICH:
This assessment tool is valuable for both premarital couples and those seeking to enrich their existing marriage. It helps:
• Identify relationship strengths and growth areas
• Improve communication skills
• Set goals and reduce relationship stress