Every marriage has seasons of joy and of difficulty. The demands of the world are ever increasing: stress, parenting, communication challenges, life transitions, and past hurts. Over time these things can create distance in your relationship, and often it happens for months or years before you notice. At Grace and Nature we help couples feel see and experience hope that they can find the spark in their relationship again!

Common Reasons Couples go to Counseling

• Frequent arguments or recurring conflicts

• Communication difficulties

• Feeling disconnected or distant

• Parenting disagreements

• Loss of trust

• Recovery after infidelity or betrayal

• Financial stress

• Life transitions

• Differences in faith, values, or expectations

• Intimacy concerns

• Premarital concerns for engaged couples

Our Approach

At Grace and Nature we work from evidence-based treatment models. This means that our therapists aren't just making it up as they go along! We work from treatment modalities that have been researched and found effective with thousands of other couples. Below are two of the approaches our clinicians draw from:

Imago Therapy:

Imago therapy focuses on the emotional needs and inner world of each individual and how those shape relationship patterns. Imago therapy also provides practical tools such as structured dialogues to ensure each individual in the relationships feels heard and understood.

Gottman Method

The Gottman method is a form of couples counseling that is founded on decades of research. This model focuses on principals that create long lasting healthy relationships as well as signs that a couple may need more help. It focuses on strengthening friendship, improving communication, clear steps to manage conflict, and help rebuilding trust.

Here's some of what you can expect from couples counseling:

• Identifying unhealthy patterns

• Learning healthier communication skills

• Resolving conflict more effectively

• Rebuilding trust

• Increasing emotional connection

• Strengthening teamwork and partnership

• Clarifying shared goals and values