Our Couples Therapist
Jenny Graham - Level 2 Gottman Trained
Couples Counseling
Relationships are one of the most meaningful — and at times most challenging — parts of life. Couples counseling provides a safe, supportive space for partners to slow down, be heard, and work through the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Whether you're navigating communication difficulties, recovering from a breach of trust, managing life transitions, or simply feeling disconnected from one another, therapy can help you and your partner find your way back to each other.
In couples counseling, you'll work with a therapist who serves as a neutral, compassionate guide — helping both partners feel understood while also gently challenging unhelpful cycles. The goal isn't to assign blame or declare a winner, but to deepen understanding, rebuild connection, and develop the tools needed to navigate conflict in healthier ways. Couples at all stages — newly together, long-term partners, engaged, or married — can benefit from this work. You don't have to be in crisis to seek support. Many couples come to therapy simply wanting to strengthen their relationship and grow together.
One of the approaches we use in couples counseling is the Gottman Method, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman following decades of research on what makes relationships succeed or fail. Rather than relying on intuition alone, the Gottman Method is grounded in science, giving couples practical, evidence-based tools to build a stronger foundation together.
Gottman Method therapy is structured and skills-based, meaning you'll leave sessions with concrete tools you can use right away. Whether you're working through ongoing conflict, emotional distance, or a specific rupture in the relationship, this approach offers a clear, research-backed path toward healing and growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sessions typically involve exploring patterns in your relationship, improving communication, and working through specific concerns. Whether that's ongoing conflict, emotional distance, or a significant rupture. Your therapist guides the conversation, helps both partners feel heard, and offers practical tools you can use outside of sessions as well.
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Therapy can be incredibly effective but it works best when both partners are willing to show up and do the work. Many couples find that therapy not only helps them resolve specific issues, but deepens their understanding of each other in ways they didn't expect. While therapy can't guarantee any particular outcome, it gives couples the tools, insight, and support to make informed, intentional decisions about their relationship.
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It's more common than you might think. If your partner is hesitant, that's okay. Many people come to their first session with some doubt or reluctance. A good therapist will create a space where both partners feel respected and never singled out. In some cases, one partner beginning individual therapy can also open the door to couples work down the road.
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Not at all. Couples counseling is for any two people in a committed relationship whether you're dating, engaged, living together, married, or somewhere in between. Relationships at any stage can benefit from support, and seeking therapy early doesn't mean something is wrong. Many couples come to therapy simply to build a stronger foundation before challenges arise.
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The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman following decades of research on what makes relationships last. It focuses on building friendship, managing conflict in healthier ways, and strengthening trust and commitment. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the Gottman Method is tailored to each couple's unique strengths and challenges giving you practical, research-backed tools you can start using right away.
The process of
scheduling an appointment.
1. Schedule a Consultation
Scheduling a consultation in therapy involves setting up a phone call to discuss your goals and needs. During this initial conversation, I’ll share my specialties and approach to ensure we’re a good fit for working together. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and decide if continuing with in-person sessions feels like the right step forward.
2. Intake Session
An intake session is an essential first step in our work together. During this one-hour session, we focus on creating a safe, welcoming space where we can begin to build rapport and explore your unique needs. I’ll guide you through a series of intake questions to better understand your background, goals, and any concerns you may have. This helps us lay the foundation for our work together and ensures we’re on the right path for your growth.
3. Ongoing Sessions
Ongoing therapy sessions are focused on supporting your progress and deepening our work together. Each session is tailored to your current needs, whether that’s exploring challenges, developing coping strategies, or working toward your goals. We aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and heard, so we can explore what matters most to you and help you move forward at your own pace. It’s all about making real progress, one step at a time.