Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help partners improve communication, deepen emotional connection, and navigate conflict in healthier and more effective ways. Rather than focusing on blame or fault, couples therapy examines the relational patterns, attachment needs, and emotional dynamics that shape how partners interact. The therapeutic process provides a structured and supportive space for couples to explore recurring issues, repair ruptures in trust or intimacy, and develop skills that foster mutual understanding and resilience. Couples therapy can be beneficial at many stages of a relationship, including during periods of transition, distress, or simply as a proactive way to strengthen an already stable partnership.

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Many contemporary approaches to couples therapy draw from evidence-based models such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy. Gottman-informed therapy emphasizes practical tools for building friendship, managing conflict, and increasing positive interactions, including techniques for improving communication, reducing defensiveness, and fostering emotional attunement. Imago therapy, by contrast, focuses on the unconscious dynamics partners bring into relationships, particularly how early attachment experiences shape adult relational needs and triggers. Through structured dialogue and intentional listening, Imago helps couples develop empathy, repair old wounds, and create deeper emotional safety. Together, these approaches support couples in moving from reactive patterns toward more conscious, connected, and collaborative relationships.