Couples Counseling and Marriage Therapy
When a relationship is challenged couples can feel frustrated, lonely and even resigned. It’s never too late for counseling to improve your communication, rekindle your connection, rebuild trust and find love again. Our skilled counselors work with couples (dating, married and any partners of your choosing) to rediscover the joy of each other.
Who We Serve
Premarital Couples: Couples preparing for marriage may benefit from relationship counseling to strengthen communication and explore important topics such as intimacy, finances, family dynamics (including in-laws), and expectations for marriage.
Dating and Married Couples: Couples, whether dating or married, often seek support when they feel stuck or overwhelmed by ongoing challenges. Common concerns include communication difficulties, trust issues, and intimacy concerns, as well as the desire to rebuild connection and improve the relationship.
Blended Families or Divorced Parents: Blended families and divorced co-parents may face unique stressors, including past relational trauma, guilt, and challenges related to parenting dynamics, children, or adult children. Therapy can support healthier communication and more stable family relationships.
Signs of Relationship Issues
Common relationship challenges include:
- Difficulty communicating thoughts and feelings
- Lack of trust, intimacy issues, and disrespect
- Financial disagreements, family conflicts, and in-law tensions
- Blended family adjustments, parenting differences, and struggles with adult children
- Issues like infidelity, secret-keeping (affairs, financial matters), and anger or frequent arguments
How We Support Couples with Relationship Issues
At Tampa Therapy & Wellness, we use an integrative approach using techniques such as the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) — both of which are evidence-based techniques proven effective in resolving relational conflicts. Through a range of approaches, we’re equipped to provide tailored support for the unique challenges in your relationship.
For more information, call (813) 530-5180 for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation about couples counseling.
Expected Outcomes from Couples Counseling
After treatment, clients can expect to achieve:
- Healthier relationship dynamics and commitment
- Restored trust, improved intimacy, and a more satisfying relationship
FAQ about Relationships
My partner does not want to go to couple's therapy. Can I come by myself?
How long will treatment for relationship issues last?
There are many different types of issues that relationships can experience. The duration of treatment depends on the conflicts and how severe they are. Typically, couples engage in therapy for a few months and come back as needed.
How often should we attend sessions?
When couples first start going to therapy, they will attend sessions weekly (sometimes twice-a-week), until all of their issues have been resolved. Down the line, when we move to build the “positive bank” in your relationship, the sessions might be attended every other week.
Can a relationship recover from affairs/cheating?
It depends. Each person has their own set of beliefs that come from their family, formation, and temperament. Some people are able to forgive and move on, while others may hold resentment for a long time. Either way, it is necessary to find out why the partner left the relationship (emotionally and temporarily), why they both want to continue, and if they are committed to put in the effort to make the relationship work.
There’s something going on that my partner does not know. Do you keep secrets?
Temporarily. At times, individuals keep secrets (affairs, alcoholism, financial issues, drug use, past, etc.) from their partners. When trying to maintain a healthy relationship, it has been found that keeping secrets are damaging. I might keep a secret for a couple of weeks, with the understanding that the secret will be out soon. I will help the partner keeping the secret come up with statements and learn how to navigate the difficult conversation. People tend to keep secrets when they are afraid of rejection or the reaction from their partners. Being in therapy provides a safe environment and tools to help bring out secrets to partners.