Connect with your partner beyond the bedroom
It's time to move in the right direction.
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It's time to move in the right direction. ◉
PSA: Great sex doesn’t equal a great partner!
Stop accepting trash from your partner because they are great in the bedroom. Instead, take a good look at areas of your relationship or marriage that can be improved so both of you can enjoy each other.
What do you do when you're an extrovert or introvert, but your partner is the opposite?
How does it make you feel when your spouse puts his family or friends before you?
What happens when you are upset about something?
Is your lover showing you levels of intimacy outside of the sheets?
How does your significant other really stack up against what you really want in a partner?
When two become one, there is bound to be conflict.
Before you click away from the page, hear me out… This doesn’t mean that either partner is wrong; it means that joining two individuals together takes work. Whether you find yourself attracted to your opposite or have found your twin flame, the process of becoming one may require a professional to help you navigate the journey.
Couples therapy is not what you think. I am not here to take sides. I’m not here to judge you. I’m not here to correct your partner. I’m not here to tell either of you what to do. I’m actually here to listen to both of your needs so that you can see commonalities and create expectations for what will work in your relationship. Couples therapy is all about making sure the both of you have what you need based on your rules.
I know your partner may be giving you the side-eye at the mention of couples therapy. Sometimes it starts like that! However, discussing important topics in a neutral environment is a good thing. Oftentimes, people avoid difficult conversations because they are unsure how to express themselves or concerned that things may be tense. Couples therapy helps with this because I will be there to help both of you get through it using various tools and techniques.
Various tools and techniques to help you get back on track
Gottman Method is an approach that uses research-based techniques to address a couple’s individual and collective needs. One of the main beliefs of the Gottman Method is that either your marital problem can be solved or it is an issue that will remain present but can be managed. Using the nine components of a healthy relationship, you and your partner will build to sustain your relationship.
Prepare-Enrich is an assessment used for both Pre-Marital Counseling and Marriage Counseling. Not only does it share insights into your relationship dynamics, but it can be used as a tool for you to adapt your personality and strengths to various situations.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is commonly used for individuals and couples. This technique is based on the belief that thoughts control feelings and feelings control actions. Therefore, we discover thoughts you have about yourself and your partner so you can develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, and tolerance.
Family Systems explore how the way you have been raised impacts your life now. We look for traditions and traumas that negatively and positively affect how you interact with your partner.
So, tell your partner Amanda said, try it at least once. You will learn more about your needs and how to respect what your partner needs so both of you can be mentally grounded! Resolve conflicts, explore intimate connections outside of sexual intercourse, and increase communication with your partner.
In a relationship, both partners should have their needs met.
Couples Therapy at In the Nick of Time is for couples (and individuals) seeking pre-marital counseling or to help solve or prevent problems in an existing relationship or marriage. Therapy allow you to communicate needs and learn ways to satisfy your partner based on his/her expressed desires. My focus is on helping women advance their communication skills around their wants and needs inside and outside of the bedroom. My goal is to help you find a healthy balance of giving each other what you need. Starting with connection and communication creates a foundation for your relationship to last.
You may believe therapy can help you but you still have questions about couples therapy.
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Any time is a good time to start couples therapy. It's great to begin before small things turn into big troubles.
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If you are your partner are planning on marriage with each other, the sooner the better. You can use pre-martial counseling as a foundation for couples therapy in the future which is more in-depth.
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Couple's therapy can be done without both partners present and having you both present in the room creates an environment of trust between all parties. Couples who attend therapy have a higher success rate than those attending therapy to strengthen their relationship alone.
Give your relationship a fighting chance
Contact us for a free 15-minute phone call for us to discuss how we can help you.