Couples Counseling
Rebuilding Trust, Connection, and Understanding
Relationships are incredible but can be hard. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. At Fresh Roots Counseling, we specialize in helping couples strengthen their connection, resolve conflict, and navigate the ups and downs of life together. Whether your marriage is in crisis or simply feels off track, our therapists are ready to guide you toward healing and growth.
Why Choose Couples Counseling at Fresh Roots?
Couples therapy can help you:
Improve communication and resolve recurring conflicts
Strengthen emotional intimacy and reconnect as partners
Navigate difficult life transitions as a team
Develop strategies to prevent future misunderstandings
Rebuild trust after infidelity or betrayal
Our Approach to Marriage and Couples Counseling
At Fresh Roots Counseling, we use evidence-based approaches tailored to your relationship’s unique needs. Our therapists are trained in:
Gottman Method
This research-based approach offers practical tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen friendship and intimacy.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focused on uncovering and addressing the underlying emotional needs that drive conflict, this method helps couples reconnect and foster a secure bond.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Designed for couples preparing for marriage, this helps lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of connection and partnership. Pre-Marital Counseling is not covered under insurance.
Our goal is to equip you with tools to create lasting change in your relationship.
Understanding the Difference Between Gottman Method and EFT
At Fresh Roots Counseling, we recognize that every relationship is unique. That’s why we offer evidence-based approaches to help couples strengthen their connection: the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). While both are highly effective, they take different approaches to improving relationships.
Gottman Method: Tools and Practical Skills
The Gottman Method focuses on providing couples with practical tools to enhance their relationship. This approach is based on over 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman and emphasizes the importance of:
- Improving communication through specific exercises and strategies
- Identifying and managing conflict effectively
- Strengthening friendship, trust, and shared meaning in the relationship
- Developing a roadmap to overcome recurring issues
In sessions, therapists help couples practice structured conversations and learn new habits that can transform their everyday interactions.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Deep Emotional Connection
EFT is rooted in attachment theory and focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying emotional needs that drive conflict. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT helps couples:
- Recognize negative interaction patterns and understand their emotional triggers
- Create a safe environment to express vulnerabilities
- Foster a secure emotional bond and rebuild trust
- Resolve underlying emotional wounds that may be causing conflict
EFT is particularly effective for couples seeking to repair trust, address deep-seated issues, and create a lasting sense of emotional security.
We have therapists trained in both methods and can guide you toward the approach—or combination of approaches—that will best serve your relationship.
What to Expect in Couples Counseling
During your sessions, your therapist will work with both partners to identify challenges, understand your relationship dynamics, and foster positive communication. Sessions are tailored to your goals, whether you’re working to rebuild after a crisis, strengthen your bond, or prevent future challenges.
Common areas of focus include:
- Recovering from infidelity
- Resolving long-standing conflicts
- Navigating parenting or financial stress
- Restoring emotional intimacy
Each session is structured to ensure every participant feels heard, supported, and respected.
Who Should Consider Couples Therapy?
Couples counseling is ideal for:
- Couples experiencing communication breakdowns or ongoing tension
- Partners dealing with a specific crisis, such as infidelity
- Those looking to strengthen their relationship before marriage
- Couples seeking to deepen their connection and prevent future conflicts
No matter where you are in your relationship journey, we’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are couples therapy sessions?
Couples sessions can be scheduled as follows:
Standard Session (Approx 50-55 minutes)
Typically Covered by Insurance
Fits well within your work day
Allows for weekly or bi-weeky scheduling
Extended session (Approx 2 hours)
Only one hour covered by insurance (Second hour – Private Pay)
Allows for more intensity and duration of work, leading to more rapid progress
Fewer disruptions to your schedule
Marriage Intensive (1-3 days)
Private Pay Only – not billable to insurance
Offers time to identify, explore, and resolve issues in a single unified intervention
Allows couples extended time to experience deep connection and lasting change
Can we use insurance for couple’s counseling?
Yes, many insurance plans cover couple’s therapy. Call us to verify your coverage.
What if only one of us wants counseling?
Even if one partner isn’t ready, individual therapy can provide valuable tools to improve your relationship.
Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Relationship
Call us at 479.986.8655 or fill out our easy intake form and start working toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship today.