Couples Therapy in Miami
Online Couples Therapy in Florida
You are Not Happy in your Relationship…
You are not happy in your relationship, but you feel that you shouldn’t be having these issues in your relationship already.
You want things to change and you are not ready to give up on each other yet.
We help you find the connection in your relationship again through counseling and support.
Everyone deserves to feel loved in their relationship.
Meet the Couples Therapists
What is Couples Counseling?
Couples counseling is when two partners meet together with a couples therapist to help them figure out their stuck dynamic and help them make real changes in their relationship. A marriage and family therapist is an perfect professional to help a couple because they have had years and years of specialized training in couples counseling that other therapists have not had. Many therapist do not work with couples, so you want to make sure that you find one that has extensive training. Our couples therapist, April Brown, LMFT, has had years and years of training in the field of couples therapy.
A couples therapist will often begin by finding out if and to what extent you are both invested in making this relationship work. Assessing where the couple is when it comes to commitment can be essential to the success of couples therapy.
After that, the couples therapist, will begin to map out the dynamic and pattern of behavior that is taking place between the two partners. The couples therapist will want to hear the perspective of both partners to understand the problem from both sides. From there, they will offer a plan to help you target your problem in the relationship.
As a couples therapist, we provide Couples Counseling in Miami and online in Florida to help couples reconnect again and improve their communication.
Our Couples Therapist Helps Couples Who..
The couples we work with reach out to start couples counseling for different reasons and at different times in their life. Many of the couples we work with are not married but want to try all they can to ensure that their relationship is strong and healthy.
Couples Counseling can be for any two people that are in a committed, intimate relationship. The age or the length of the relationship doesn’t matter. This can include gay couples, lesbian couples, polyamorous couples, non-monogamous couples or anyone else that identifies as being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
These are a few of the reasons that many couples reach out to work with our couples therapist here in Miami or online in Florida:
Communication: so many couples say that they are having communication issues. Communication is a huge part in a relationship but a lot of times there are many different issues at play that the couple is not aware of. If you feel like you say one thing but your partner hears another thing, or you both are unable to have a conversation without it escalating, you might benefit from working in couples counseling together.
Conflict and Persistent Arguments: if you feel like you are having the same argument over and over with your partner and you don’t know how to change or fix it then couples therapy might be helpful for you both.
Issue of Trust and Betrayals: when there is betrayal or a loss of trust in the relationship, the relationship can really suffer. We help you to build that trust back and work together to make your relationship stronger after an affair or betrayal.
Family Dynamics: If you are struggling with managing the dynamics of in-laws or you have a child that you are struggling to co-parent, then couples counseling might help you to navigate this better.
Intimacy and Sex: intimacy can become a problem in the relationship when each partner has different needs, different expectations and desires around intimacy. We can help you resolve issues around sex and intimacy in couples therapy.
Life Transition: research shows the the years after bringing a baby home are one of the most stressful time for a couple. Couples counseling can help you both as you navigate changes in your life and relationship, so that you can grow closer together and not father apart.
We are Not Married, I feel Like we Shouldn’t be Having Problems Already…
We often hear this from the couples that we are working with in couples therapy that are not married. They feel that if they are having problems already in their relationship than maybe they should not be together.
All couples have their problems. If a couple says that they do not have any problems, that is a red flag! They might be just in denial. If we are all honest with ourselves, then we know that everyone has their own issues in their relationship. The difference between strong couples and not strong couples is how they try to fix their problems.
If you are searching for couples therapy in Miami or couples counseling in Florida then you are already ahead of the pack because you are reaching out for help. You are already trying to fix your relationship problems in a healthy way.
Relationships can be Challenging but Couples Counseling can Help
It is a myth that relationships are easy. All relationships require time, energy and commitment.
Often relationships start with lust and attraction and then over time love develops. Yet, as time passes the highs of the beginning lessen and you are left living a really busy life, feeling less connected and overwhelmed.
As time passes, you get into a new pattern of being with your partner. You put it down to just the ways things are. You focus on children being the priority or work taking up most of your time. Slowly you feel that you are drifting apart or you notice that you are arguing more. You assume that this is normal and that everyone goes through this.
Your relationship might feel extreme change after a life transition like having a baby, when grieving the loss of a loved one, when a family member is sick or when an elder parent is needing extra care.
Each relationship has its highs and lows but it is how you handle the lows that indicates if you grow together as a couple or if you grow apart.
It can be hard to ask for help. It can feel like you are failing. Everyone deserves to feel safe and loved in your couple.
When you feel safe and loved in your relationship, it impacts all areas of your life!
Does Couples Counseling Work?
Couples counseling is an investment of time and a financial commitment. Many ask me what is the cost of therapy. Yes, there is a cost of time, commitment and finances, but what is the cost if you do not go to therapy? Would you want things to stay as it is or would you like change in your relationship?
It is normal to be skeptical about couples therapy. It is something that we don’t talk about a lot and we never know what actually happens behind the closed doors of a therapist’s office unless you have been there before.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), a type of evidence-based therapy used by our couples therapist, is 75 percent effective (APA). Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the science of adult attachment bonds and how that impacts intimate relationships. In EFT we work on reconnecting and securing that connection with your partner.
There are many different factors that impact the success of couples counseling. That is why in the first session our couples therapist will assess how committed each partner is to changing and to the process. The couples therapist will also assess to see how hopeful each partner is about change in the relationship.
The couples therapist might see that individually the partners might have work to do with themselves. When this happens, if each partner is comfortable, the therapist can dedicate one session to the childhood and upbringing of each partner. This can help to bring to light the values, expectations and patterns of behavior that each partner brings to the relationship.
A couples therapist is not there to take sides. They will facilitate both partners sharing their perspective and acts as a neutral facilitator, helping the couple solve their own problems.
Signs You Might Benefit from Couples Therapy
You think that as a couple you are fighting more or are more angry at each other
Your intimacy has decreased and you want things to change.
You keep fighting over the same things and don’t know how to stop
You are unable to talk to your partner and communicate even about small things
You don’t feel connected with your partner
You are having trust issues
Your partner feels more like a roommate
You just had a baby and the stress in impacting your relationship
You are struggling to get pregnant and are overwhelmed with the process
The Heard Counseling’s Approach to Couples Counseling in Miami
We strive to ensure that both members of the couple feel like we are all on a team together- therapist and the two partners. Together we tackle the problem in the relationship and ensure that the couple works on beginning to feel more connected right away.
We don’t see couples counseling as venting sessions. We make effective use of the time so that solutions are made and a plan is in place to create real change.
We want to ensure that you feel like the process is helpful and that you are making changes and seeing results. We will assess your progress often and ask where change can still be made.
Our approach has been described as honest, informative, fair and effective. We strive to help you improve your communication and learn how to create change in your life by observing your pattern of behaviors and find ways to change them.
The Heard Counseling has a Miami therapist that works with couples in couples therapy in Miami and online in Florida. We help people regain connection and improve communication in their relationship so that they can grow together and not apart.
Common Questions about Couples Counseling
Where do you offer treatment for Couples Therapy?
We offer online therapy in Florida for anyone who lives in Florida. We also have an office in Miami, FL with our Miami Couples Therapist.
Will my insurance cover my therapy?
Unfortunately, we do not take insurance. You can read about some of the reasons why we don’t accept insurance at the moment here.
Couples therapy is often not covered by insurance. If you want to go through your insurance I would encourage you to go through their list to ensure coverage.
I don’t think my partner will go to therapy
You will never know if you don’t ask. See if you can ask in a way that doesn’t seem like you are blaming them in anyway. Sharing that you would like your relationship to be stronger and want them to come with you to couples therapy might be a good place to start. Even if they won’t come, you can still go to therapy to support change in your life.
We are here for you. If you would like to learn more about couples counseling in Miami or online in Florida you can reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Begin Couples Counseling and Couples Therapy in Miami, FL:
We are here to support change in your relationship. Things can change today. Our Miami Couples therapist specializes in providing couples counseling in Miami and couples therapy online in Florida.
To begin counseling in Miami or online therapy in Florida, here are the steps
Contact our Miami Couples therapist,
Request a initial consultation appointment with a therapist who specializes in marriage counseling, so see if we are a good fit for you
Begin to see change in your relationship
Other Services Offered at The Heard Counseling:
The Heard Counseling and April Brown, LMFT offers various counseling services in Miami and online in Florida to couples, individuals and teens at our therapy center based in Miami, Florida. In addition to offering couples counseling in Miami and couples therapy in Miami, they also offer birth trauma treatment, anxiety therapy, therapy for dads, therapy for moms, infertility counseling and support, therapy for women and families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, and counseling for teens. You can check out their blog to see everything they post and share there. Contact their counseling office to learn more how we can help you both feel better in your relationship.
Contact us.
www.theheardcounseling.com
april@theheardcounseling.com
(305) 998-2665
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