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Therapy for Partners/Couples

We find the Gottman Method to be very effective to help married couples improve communication, understanding, and empathy, and to increase intimacy, respect, and affection. ​Our goal is to help couples build stronger relationships overall and find healthier ways to cope with issues as they arise in the future.

​​Common Issues

Couples therapy can help with issues such as:

  • Frequent conflict and arguments

  • Poor communication

  • Emotional distance on the verge of separation

  • Sexual difficulties

  • Infidelity

  • Financial Concerns

  • Parenting​​

 

How We Help

Our therapists aim to:

  • Provide a safe, balanced space for both partners

  • Help you express needs without blame or defensiveness

  • Teach practical tools to de-escalate conflict

  • Support emotional and physical reconnection

  • Guide you toward lasting, respectful partnership

Our Focus in Therapy

We encourage couples to:

  • Better understand each other’s history, concerns, and hopes

  • Strengthen fondness, appreciation, and respect

  • Manage conflict in healthy, productive ways

  • Nurture gratitude and cherish one another’s strengths

  • Approach the relationship as a lifelong journey of growth

What to Expect

In sessions, couples can expect to:

  • Explore relationship patterns and emotional triggers

  • Learn tools for clearer, calmer communication

  • Rebuild trust and strengthen connection

  • Gain insight into personal needs and shared goals

  • Practice skills to maintain progress between sessions

 

Contact us

Where did you hear about us?

135,000+

Pediatric therapy sessions delivered

Thousands

Northern California Families Served

County
Trusted

Trusted by one of California's largest county behavioral health systems

Licensed &
Credentialed

Licensed Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and associates

3130 La Selva Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

and

10 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070​

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Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm 

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