Couples Counseling & Coaching
Relationship problems?
We help you fix communication roadblocks and feel close again.
Couples who split up show clear warning indicators:
- distance, lack of affection
- increased arguing, criticism, sarcasm
- mistrust, secrecy
If you're experiencing any of these, it's important you take action to improve things between you and your partner. Left unattended, these patterns are likely to worsen.
Most couples who fall into these habits do so because of a lack of skills in communication, dealing with conflict, or expressing intimacy.
You may not know how exactly to address ongoing resentments, lack of closeness, breaches of trust, affairs or jealousy, or anger. However, the
action-oriented, skill-developing type of counseling we offer can definitely help, and often in a suprisingly short time.
Curious? Read about our approach, or just get in touch and we'll respond promptly. You can renew your relationship, starting right now.
We've helped hundreds of Portland couples since 1999. Please let us know your unique concerns so we can help you.
info@PortlandCoachingandCounseling.com (503) 295-6265
Couples who come to see us may be seeking improvements in a basically positive relationship, or may have very serious concerns about their future together. We provide immediate help for communication problems and misunderstandings, unproductive arguing and disagreements. Even if you are facing a distance in your relationship that has grown over time, chances are we can assist you in having the kinds of conversations you need to, in order to bridge the gap. We have enormous respect for the struggle involved in developing a truly strong intimate relationship.
Our approach creates productive communication, rebuilds trust, and renews the emotional intimacy you are seeking.
We use methods from the best of modern research. (You won't find us just acting as referee while you fight, or listening while you take turns complaining about the problems you're having!) From your first session with us, you'll be seeings things from new angles. You'll take home information that can help you change stuck patterns and habits so your relationship can become a source of love and caring again.
We use our training from the world-famous Gottman Institute in Seattle, among other esteemed clinical researchers we've studied with in person- so you know you're getting counseling and therapy that has helped thousands of other couples of all kinds.
We work with and support couples who are straight, gay, lesbian, in transition, monogamous, poly or in other creative relationship structures.
Our services are of course absolutely private and confidential, so we aren't describing exact stories of clients' lives here, but these are common reasons couples come to talk with us.
Do any of these sound like your relationship?
We keep running into communication blocks. I'm so tired of the same arguments over and over.
We have a solid relationship, but I want to make it better. We're great partners when it comes to everyday stuff, but we're so focused on the details of life that we just don't really talk about much anymore. We used to talk about everything.
My partner had an affair. I can't stop thinking about it, and yet he wants me to let it go and move on. I never knew how badly this would hurt. I want our marriage back. How does anybody get over this?
I want my partner to reason with me and stop spending so much money. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of. The relationship can't possibly last with this kind of stress!
Our relationship is comfortable but there's really no intimacy anymore. Sometimes I wonder if we should still be together, or if there's somebody better out there for me.
How can we help you to improve the quality of your intimate relationship? Call (503) 295-6265 for a prompt, private phone consultation on how we can be of help, email info@portlandcoachingandcounseling.com, or click here to read more about how we address couples' concerns.