Couples Counseling and Marriage Therapy in Thousand Oaks, CA
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of arguing? Do you find yourselves bickering over the same issues repeatedly? Whether it’s minor annoyances like how the dishwasher is loaded or more serious issues like infidelity or a lack of intimacy, unresolved conflicts can strain any relationship.
Thriveworks Counseling in Thousand Oaks, CA offers professional couples therapy to help you navigate these challenges and strengthen your bond. Contact us at (805) 262-8291 to schedule your appointment today.
When to Consider Couples Counseling
Couples seek relationship counseling for various reasons. Common issues addressed in therapy include:
- Lack of intimacy
- Different parenting styles
- Jealousy and trust issues
- Differing viewpoints and life goals
- Financial challenges
- Major life changes
- Infidelity
- Substance abuse
- Physical or mental illness
These problems, if left unaddressed, can cause significant harm to your relationship. Our expert marriage and family therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Thousand Oaks, CA can help you improve communication and provide tools to foster a strong, loving partnership.
How Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling Work
Whether your relationship needs a little attention or is at a breaking point, working with a licensed couples counselor can make a significant difference. Your first session will typically be an information session where the therapist listens to your concerns and goals. This safe, confidential space allows you to discuss sensitive issues, whether you choose video sessions, phone calls, or in-person therapy.
Common Couples Counseling Techniques
Some of the most effective techniques used in couples counseling include:
- The Gottman Method: Focuses on addressing criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling by helping couples express appreciation, build trust, and manage conflict.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Aims to improve interactions, deepen emotional bonds, and build on emotional responses.
- Narrative Therapy: Helps couples separate themselves from their problems and create a new narrative for positive change.
Therapists may also assign “homework” to reinforce positive behaviors and deepen your connection outside of sessions.
Turn to Thriveworks Counseling in Thousand Oaks, CA
Rediscover the love that brought you and your partner together and get out of your relationship rut. Contact Thriveworks Counseling in Thousand Oaks, CA to schedule an appointment with a counselor for relationship therapy and get the support you need. You can be a happy couple once more; we’ll help you get there.
Call our office at (805) 262-8291 to get started today.
