Battle Creek, Michigan | Telehealth Available

Couples Counseling

A Safe Space for Both of You

Research-based couples therapy that helps you navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen the connection you both want — guided by clinicians trained in the methods that work.

Who It's For

Every Relationship Has Seasons

Whether you’re in crisis or simply want to grow stronger together, couples therapy provides the tools and space to do the work that matters.

Navigating Conflict

Communication breakdowns, recurring arguments that never seem to resolve, and the frustration of feeling unheard. We help you learn to fight fair and listen deeply.

Pre-Marital Preparation

Building strong foundations before marriage — aligning on values, expectations, finances, family dynamics, and the conversations most couples avoid until it’s too late.

Rebuilding Trust

Infidelity recovery, broken promises, and the long road back to safety. Rebuilding trust is possible — but it requires skilled guidance and genuine commitment from both partners.

Growing Apart

Emotional distance, feeling like roommates instead of partners, loss of intimacy. We help you reconnect with the relationship you both want to have.

Our Methods

Research-Based Approaches

We draw from the most well-studied frameworks in couples therapy — proven methods with decades of clinical evidence behind them.

Gottman Method

Based on over 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Focuses on building friendship, managing conflict constructively, and creating shared meaning within the relationship. We assess your relationship’s strengths and growth areas through structured exercises and guided dialogue.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

EFT helps couples identify and reshape the negative interaction patterns that keep them stuck. By understanding the attachment needs beneath surface-level conflict, partners learn to reach for each other rather than retreat or attack. Recognized as one of the most effective couples therapies available.

Communication Skills Training

Practical tools for active listening, expressing needs without blame, de-escalation during arguments, and repair after conflict. These skills form the foundation for every healthy relationship and are woven into all of our couples work regardless of the primary therapeutic framework.

The Process

What to Expect

A structured, thoughtful process designed to give both partners a voice and a clear path forward.

01

Joint Intake

Both partners attend an 80-minute initial session together to share your relationship history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve.

02

Individual Sessions

Each partner meets privately with the therapist for one session. A confidential space to share anything you may not feel comfortable saying together yet.

03

Feedback Session

Your therapist presents a treatment plan based on everything gathered — relationship strengths, patterns to address, and recommended goals for your work together.

04

Ongoing Therapy

Weekly sessions of 50 to 80 minutes, in-office or via telehealth. Your therapist guides you through exercises, conversations, and skills practice tailored to your goals.

Take This Step Together

Reaching out is the hardest part. Once you do, we’ll help you find the path forward — whether that means rebuilding, reconnecting, or simply understanding each other better.