Couples Therapists in West Hartford, CT—Hartford Therapy for Couples

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Do you and your significant other struggle to connect on an intimate level lately? Are you constantly arguing about nonsense? Is there room to build a happier, more fulfilling relationship? If so, you can find value in couples therapy. The couples therapists at Thriveworks in West Hartford, CT are skilled, caring professionals—not only do they bring impressive skills and experience to the table, but they genuinely care about their clients. They are relationship specialists, and they want to guide you and your partner to a better life together. 

“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.” –Gloria Steinem

Every relationship will be tested a time or two. All couples must work through the challenges that arise, be it lack of intimacy, bickering, jealousy, financial strife, or another issue. The good news is that working through these challenges together proves to strengthen and solidify a relationship. That said, sometimes couples can benefit from working through these challenges with a couples therapist. If you think that you could benefit from couples therapist, reach out to Thriveworks in West Hartford today.

What Does Couples Therapy Look Like?

Every couple can benefit from working with a couples therapist. Mimi Akhand, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at our West Hartford office explains that “any couple looking for improving communication, connection, or tuning up their relationship, as well as confronting and getting through any crisis that has come up,” can find value in this service. Your Thriveworks Counseling couples therapist in West Hartford will get to know you, your partner, and your relationship. Once they understand your unique needs and specific goals for working with a couples therapist, your provider will develop a plan for making the necessary improvements in your relationship.

The professionals at Thriveworks can provide you with tips and tools that will assist you in making these needed changes. For example, they might offer the following tips for building the very best relationship:

1. Learn how to better communicate.

A common issue in relationships is communication. We fail to communicate our needs, our concerns, our desires. It’s important to open up these lines of communication and to talk our way through conflict. Remember: Honesty is always the best policy.

2. Take action!

While it’s vital that you talk about your problems, that is not the total equation. It is also important that you come up with a clear plan for addressing those needs, concerns, or desires.

3. Keep your relationship on the right track.

It’s easy to fall back into old habits. But when it comes to your relationship, you should prioritize putting in the work to stay on the right track. Once you learn to communicate and take necessary action, do your best to stick with this new pattern.

4. Stay positive.

Remember that your relationship is not just your current challenges. Your relationship is so much more than that. Talk about what you love about your relationship and your significant other. This will bring you closer together and make working through your issues an easier process.

5. Don’t let your expectations run wild.

As you and your partner navigate the challenges that come your way, keep your expectations in check. You likely will not resolve all of your issues in one night. Instead, it will take time and work.

Don’t worry—you aren’t alone. Your Thriveworks couples therapist in Hartford, CT will help you and your partner on this journey. They have the skills, training, and experience to help you find success.

Schedule Couples Therapy at Thriveworks in West Hartford, CT

You and your partner must work together to make the necessary changes in your relationship. And you can find greater success working with a couples therapist, too! Couples therapy can help you to identify and open up about the issues in your relationship. Additionally, they can help you to identify the steps that you both need to take to find greater happiness together.

If you are searching for Hartford therapy for couples, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Hartford, CT. Give us a call at (860) 553-3374 when you are ready to schedule your appointment. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Hartford is located at the corner of Farmington Ave and Ardmore Rd. We currently share the building with Step To Beauty and New England Realty Management, among other businesses. Across the street will find The Westfield apartment building and one block west on Farmington Ave is the Beth David Synagogue.

Phone number (860) 530-5326
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Address 846 Farmington Ave Suite 4
West Hartford, CT 06119
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Office Hours Shown in ET
Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm

Support team hours Shown in ET
Saturday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 7:00am - 9:30pm

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