Is Couples Therapy Just for People in Crisis? (Spoiler: It’s Not)
When people think of couples therapy, they often picture a last-ditch attempt to save a relationship on the brink of collapse.
But here’s the truth – couples therapy isn’t just for couples in crisis.
In fact, some of the most productive and rewarding sessions I have with couples happen long before things hit breaking point.
Why Wait for a Crisis?
Relationships are living, breathing things. Just like our bodies, they benefit from regular care and attention – not just emergency interventions.
Therapy can be a preventative measure, giving you tools to navigate challenges before they become entrenched patterns.
Reasons Couples Come to Therapy
To improve communication and understand each other better
To reconnect emotionally after life has become busy or stressful
To explore big decisions like moving in together, marriage, or having children
To strengthen intimacy and trust
To navigate changes like perimenopause, ADHD, gender identity shifts, or differing parenting goals
Therapy as Relationship Maintenance
Think of it as a tune-up rather than a breakdown recovery.
By investing in your relationship now, you’re less likely to reach that point where it feels “too late.”
A Safe Space for Growth
My couples therapy approach is inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA+ friendly. Whether you’ve been together 6 months or 20 years, I’ll help you create a safe space to explore what matters most to you as a couple.
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from couples therapy – you just need to be curious about how your relationship could feel even better.
