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Couples Therapy

Therapy focused on the needs of couples

1 h
$150 - $300

Service Description

We are passionate about helping couples build conscious, secure partnerships through an eclectic, collaborative approach that integrates multiple therapeutic lenses to support healing, growth, and lasting change. Humans are biologically wired for secure emotional connection, so relational distress is often a natural response when that bond feels threatened. Together, we identify the repetitive cycles that keep partners stuck and learn to see the cycle—not each other—as the problem. This creates safety to explore the fears, unmet needs, and attachment wounds beneath conflict. We help couples move beyond reactivity and withdrawal by developing healthier boundaries, addressing resentment, and learning practical de-escalation skills. Rather than debating whose version of reality is right, partners learn to become teammates. We cultivate vulnerability, empathy, validation, and clear communication so couples can express their needs, respond with greater openness, and approach conflict as an opportunity for growth. Our approach includes: Helping couples build a secure-functioning relationship grounded in trust, safety, consistency, and mutual protection, while preserving curiosity, desire, and adventure. Understanding how attachment styles and nervous system responses shape relationship patterns and healing the wounds that drive pursuing, withdrawing, or acting out. Helping both partners recognize their shared role in relationship dynamics and take responsibility for repairing conflict, soothing one another, and strengthening connection. Teaching practical skills that deepen friendship and intimacy, including curiosity about each other's inner world, appreciation, responsiveness to bids for connection, and healthy conflict resolution. Supporting differentiation and individuation so each partner can balance intimacy with autonomy. Replacing destructive patterns such as criticism, defensiveness, blame, control, retaliation, and contempt with practical, lifelong relational skills. Compassionately holding couples accountable to their individual and shared goals. Relationships are living systems that require intention and care. They are also where our deepest attachment patterns emerge. When partners feel safe, understood, and aligned, relationships become more resilient and fulfilling.


Cancellation Policy

While we make every effort to work with clients in times of crisis, any no shows or cancellations not made 24 hours in advance will incur a cancellation fee of $120 which will be charged to the client's payment method on file.


Contact Details

(503) 367-5962

rachel@fourwindstherapy.org


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