Couples Therapy
Relationships take work, and couples therapy can help you and your partner overcome challenges, improve communication, and deepen your connection. Our experienced therapists provide a supportive space to address conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen your bond. Let us help you create the fulfilling relationship you deserve.
The Gottman Method
At Beenen Therapy Group, we use the Gottman Method for couples counseling, an evidence-based approach proven to help couples create stronger, healthier relationships. Developed through decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this method is rooted in science and has helped thousands of couples improve their relationships.
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The Gottman Method is uniquely effective because it focuses on practical strategies to address real-life challenges. Research has shown that couples who engage in this approach can significantly improve their communication, reduce conflict, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. Its tools are designed to not only resolve immediate issues but also build long-term resilience and connection.
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Here’s how the Gottman Method can help your relationship:
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Improves Communication: Gain tools to express yourself clearly and understand your partner’s perspective.
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Builds Trust: Restore or strengthen trust through structured, guided interventions.
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Manages Conflict Effectively: Learn strategies to navigate disagreements in healthy, productive ways.
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Enhances Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Reignite your bond and connect on a deeper level.
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Fosters Lasting Relationship Skills: Build habits that sustain your relationship through life's ups and downs.
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With a foundation in rigorous research and decades of successful application, the Gottman Method offers a proven path to a thriving, connected partnership. Let us guide you toward a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but when challenges feel overwhelming or patterns of conflict persist, couples therapy can provide the tools and space to heal and grow together. Couples therapy is a collaborative process where partners work with a trained therapist to explore their relationship dynamics, improve communication, and address unresolved issues.
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At Beenen Therapy Group, our therapists specialize in helping couples navigate a variety of challenges, including:
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Communication difficulties
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Conflict resolution
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Rebuilding trust after breaches
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Managing major life changes
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Enhancing emotional intimacy and connection
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Strengthening the relationship before or after marriage
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
At Beenen Therapy Group, we integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) into our couples counseling approach. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and supported by decades of research, EFT is a highly effective, evidence-based method designed to help couples strengthen their emotional connection and build secure, lasting bonds.
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EFT is based on attachment theory, focusing on understanding and transforming negative interaction patterns to create a safe, loving partnership. Studies show that over 70% of couples experience significant improvement in their relationship, with many achieving long-term positive change after EFT.
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Here’s how EFT can help your relationship:
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Strengthens Emotional Bonds: Create a deeper sense of connection and security in your relationship.
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Breaks Negative Cycles: Identify and transform destructive patterns of interaction.
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Improves Communication: Foster empathy and understanding to express feelings openly.
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Builds Resilience: Develop a stronger, more united front to navigate life’s challenges.
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Enhances Intimacy: Deepen emotional and physical closeness for a more fulfilling partnership.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy provides a compassionate and structured approach to healing and connection. Let us guide you in building a relationship rooted in trust, love, and lasting connection.
