Marriage / Relationship Counseling Specialties
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Co-Parenting
The co-parent relationship differs from an intimate relationship. It is the undertaking by parents who are not romantically involved to work together collectively, to ensure the wellbeing of the minor child. The focus is on creating effective communication strategies, timesharing, mutual respect, exchanging of information, etc.
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Common Issues
Adjustment to changes (aging, childbirth, parenting, work-life-balance), Blended Family, Childhood Trauma, Experiencing Distrust, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Lack of Intimacy, Poor / Lack of Communication Skills, Lack of Respect, Sexual Disfunction, Substance Use
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Couples
A romantic partner not necessarily married, two individuals who identify as being in an intermittent relationship with each, who are experiencing difficulties or looking to strengthen their relationship. The focus is helping the couple negotiate behavior changes, learn effective communication skills, build trust, understand and resolve conflicts.
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Divorce / Separation
Divorce / Separation can be a difficult time for one or both parties involved. The focus in counseling is to help the individual or couple explore or resolve conflicts related to child-rearing, intimacy, financial issues, or come to an understanding if divorce / separation is the best option. It’s also a gateway for personal closure.
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Marriage
Marriage are at the core of every community. This union is universally recognized as an important source of support and security for growth and healing. The focus is to help couples and families acknowledge, reconcile, overcome, forgive and heal together. Addressing areas of infidelity, addiction, communication, betrayal, trauma, etc.
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Premarital & Postmarital
Premarital - Focuses on helping couples set realistic expectations, development conflict-resolution skills and discussing important issues before marriage.
Postmarital - Focuses on helping married couples maintain a healthy relationship and address unanticipated circumstances and improve communication.