Utah CouplesCounseling
Research shows that couples wait an average of six years before they seek help for their relationship. Challenges and conflict are common for every couple- learning the skills to work through conflict together are a relationship saver. Our practice offers various modalities and techniques to help couples work through relationship dynamics and create emotional closeness. We help couples understand the emotional needs of each partner and learn tools to negotiate differences, problem solve, and work through conflict in a healthier way.
Therapeutic Modalities
These are the most common techniques our therapists use with couples:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy focuses on the emotional bond between partners. It aims to help couples address negative interaction patterns and build emotional closeness. EFT typically involves identifying and expressing underlying emotions, encouraging empathy, and improving communication.
Gottman Approach
The Gottman Method, grounded in decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, supports couples in building a stronger friendship, deepening emotional intimacy, and managing conflict in healthier ways. Sessions begin with a thorough relationship assessment to better understand each partner’s needs and patterns. From there, couples work through targeted exercises—like repair attempts and appreciation practices—that help build connection and foster positive habits both in and out of session. Couples who fully engage in the process find themselves communicating more warmly, resolving old conflicts with ease, and feeling more secure and committed.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps couples understand the different parts of themselves—each with its own thoughts, feelings, and roles—that influence their relationships. In a partnership, protective parts may lead to conflict, while wounded parts may carry past hurts that impact communication and connection. Through IFS, couples can develop self-awareness, foster empathy for each other’s experiences, and create a deeper emotional bond. This approach supports healthier interactions, emotional balance, and a more harmonious relationship.
Common Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy
Divorce | Mixed-Faith | Healing Infidelity | Cultural Differences | Parenting | Navigating Life Transitions | Finances | Unemployment | Blended Families | Communication & Conflict | Addictions | Attachment
(435) 932-3672If there’s an approach that resonates with you, schedule with one of our providers today:
Kody Baxter | Wendy Talbot | Jess Fox | Stacy Heaps | Heather Tuttle | Stacie Gibbons