Couples Therapy &
Relationship Counseling
Enhance Your Relationship in a Safe & Supportive Environment
Begin Relationship Counseling at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health
Building and maintaining a mature, cooperative adult partnership takes effort. Couples therapy can help to guide you through this journey, providing support and tools to improve communication, resolve conflicts, build trust, repair, and strengthen emotional bonds.
Couples therapy at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health offers a secure space where you and your partner can openly communicate, explore feelings, and gain valuable insights into your relationship dynamics and interaction patterns.
Your counseling session will be
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Personalized
Our couples therapists understand that each relationship is unique. Sessions are tailored to address your relationship’s specific needs, concerns, and goals within the cultural contexts that define your life.
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Collaborative
Couples therapy involves active collaboration between you, your partner, and the therapist to identify and address challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of each other. Communication skills are prioritized.
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Actionable
In addition to empathetic support, couples in relationship counseling at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health will review practical strategies and techniques to implement positive changes in your relationship.
“A secure attachment to your partner can be your greatest resource in life.”
Sue Johnson, Founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
What Should I Expect in Couples Therapy for Relationship Concerns?
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In the initial session of couples therapy at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health, our skilled therapist conducts a comprehensive assessment to understand the couple's dynamics and shared concerns. This joint session is followed by individual sessions with each partner, providing a confidential space for personal expression and a deeper exploration of individual histories. Through the use of diagnostic tools and a personalized approach, the therapist will establish the treatment strategy, aiming to address specific challenges identified during this assessment process.
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Confidentiality in couples therapy at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health is grounded in the principle that the "relationship is the client." With a no-secrets policy, both partners commit to open communication within the therapeutic space. The therapist works diligently to create a secure space where both individuals feel empowered to express themselves, while relying on transparency and collaboration as key elements of the therapeutic process.
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Therapists work collaboratively with clients to establish therapeutic goals. These goals may involve managing symptoms, developing coping strategies, improving relationships, enhancing self-esteem, or achieving personal growth. Clear goals help focus the therapy process and measure progress.
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Our therapists may teach clients practical skills and techniques to manage stress, regulate emotions, improve communication, set boundaries, and address other specific areas of concern. These skills empower individuals to develop healthier habits, improve trust and intimacy in relationships, and helping couples to manage their dynamic effectively.
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At Fair oaks Behavioral health therapy can foster personal growth by encouraging self-reflection and self-exploration. It provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of oneself, identify patterns, and develop insight into one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. For personal growth to occur, there needs to be an increased self-awareness that leads to personal transformation. The process may require gentle nudging or care-frontation at times.
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Individual therapy offers consistent and ongoing support. The therapist builds a therapeutic relationship with the client, allowing for long-term work on complex issues or recurring mental health concerns. This continuity of care helps ensure that progress is maintained and new challenges can be addressed as they arise.
How can Therapy at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health Create Change in my relationship?
At Fair Oaks Behavioral Health, our therapists utilize evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and techniques from Gottman and Imago Dialogue. These approaches focus on improving overall relationship quality through enhanced communication, healthy conflict resolution, trust-building, repair, and strengthening emotional bonds.
Communication Skills
Couples therapy can enhance your communication skills, promoting openness, understanding, and empathy.
Our Specialties
Conflict Resolution
Learn healthy conflict resolution strategies to navigate disagreements and challenges effectively.
Trust Building
Couples therapy addresses trust issues, helping rebuild and strengthen the foundation of your relationship.
Ready to get started?
Led by founder Joshua Collver-Horvath, our couples therapists bring unique strengths and specialized training to guide you and your partner toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. View their profiles to learn more or schedule your free consultation to begin your couples therapy journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Couples therapy—or Relationship Counseling—is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving the quality of a romantic relationship. It involves a trained therapist working with a couple to explore and address challenges, enhance communication, and strengthen the overall relationship.
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The duration of couples therapy varies depending on the specific needs and goals of the couple. Some couples may benefit from short-term therapy, while others may engage in longer-term therapy for more complex issues.
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Couples therapy can address a wide range of issues, including communication problems, conflicts, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and overall relationship dissatisfaction.
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No, couples therapy is beneficial for couples at various stages of their relationship. It can be helpful for addressing specific issues, improving communication, and enhancing overall relationship satisfaction.