Relationship + Couples Therapy in Denver

Rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy in your relationship.

Relationships are challenging. They take ongoing work and investment. But you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

People in relationships are often brought in by:

a sense of disconnection that you just can't seem to break through
reoccurring arguments or disagreements that never seem to go away
past experiences of hurt or betrayal that feel unresolved
hardships faced as a couple - like the loss of a loved one, miscarriages, or significant life changes - that make it difficult to feel like yourselves again
past challenges in previous romantic relationships or with family that are difficult to "undo" in your current relationships
trouble navigating external stressors that feel like they pull you apart instead of bringing you closer together
uncertainty about how to navigate difference between you and your partner (e.g., neurodivergence, differences in backgrounds, family of origin, etc.)
a desire to build intimacy or reconnect to the sense of closeness together

I help couples and people in relationships work through hardships and rebuild a foundation of safety with each other, so that they can reconnect with the sense of intimacy, connection, and joy that brought them together in the first place.

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Help shift your relationship from...

... disconnected & stuck...

You have faced a lot in your relationship, and there are wounds to be healed.

Now, you find yourselves in the same conflict over and over again. Attempts to heal or resolve issues leave you feeling even more distant from each other. You find yourself butting heads and unsure of how to get on the same side again. Or you avoid conflict altogether.

You've done your best to get through, but you're unsure of how to move forward. You find yourselves wishing you could go back to the time when you felt connected and safe together.

... to safe, secure, & connected.

In therapy, you can finally talk about — and begin to heal — the experiences and differences that drove you apart. And, instead, feel like you can take on new challenges together, side by side again.

You will learn to really listen and understand each other, so that you can feel deeply heard and cared for. Begin to shift your communication in a way that moves you forward as a couple, instead of keeping you stuck. And find new ways to navigate the things that push you apart so you can reconnect around the things that bring you together.

What does relationship counseling look like?

Create Your Map

In our work together, I will help you and your partner get to the root of the patterns that leave you feeling stuck and disconnected. We begin by creating a map together of how you and your partner interact. How do you both seek connection? What happens when you sense disconnection? With this information in mind, I will support you and your partner in learning how to de-escalate conflict and create opportunities and space for new, healthier ways to connect and communicate.

Deepen Communication

Here, you begin creating new patterns of interaction that promote emotional connection, security, and intimacy. You learn new ways to communicate that bring you closer together rather than push you apart. You begin to share your emotions and needs in more real, vulnerable ways and, together, learn to meet each other in these moments. With this new approach, you both begin to feel more understood and cared for, even during difficult conversations.

Heal Together

Sometimes, painful experiences of disconnection or betrayal in a relationship leave you questioning everything and feeling uncertain about whether you can safely open up. In order to feel safe trying something new and reconnect in the relationship, we must go back and heal old wounds. I will help you and your partner reestablish a sense of trust and work through past experiences, so that you can more clearly understand how to move forward and feel safe in doing so.

Move Forward

With a strengthened foundation of safety, trust, and understanding, you and your partner begin to solidify new ways of interacting and connecting. This is where all of the work done in therapy translates into life outside. You navigate new challenges and work together to build routines and ongoing strategies that are sustainable. As the work comes to a close, most people come away feeling more secure in their relationship as one that is healthy, resilient, and fulfilling.

My approach

As a relationship therapist, I draw from Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, an approach based in decades of research. EFT helps couples and people in relationships develop a deeper emotional understanding of themselves and each other, reevaluate the relationship patterns or "dance" that they find themselves in, and shift the patterns that are no longer working for them. To support healing and reconnection, I integrate trauma-informed approaches and skill building, as needed and desired.

Relationship Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Couples

People with LGBTQIA+ and other minoritized identities face unique challenges in today's world. Experiences of judgment, misunderstanding, or lack of acceptance—from others or society at large—can deeply impact a person’s sense of self and their relationships. This emotional burden can create barriers to connection, making it harder to open up fully with a partner or to feel truly seen, supported, and understood in the relationship.

For some couples, working with an LGBTQIA+ identifying therapist can feel especially meaningful. A shared understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences can create a foundation of trust and comfort, making it easier for both partners to open up and be vulnerable with each other. Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples helps strengthen emotional communication, which is essential when navigating external stressors like societal pressures or family dynamics. In therapy, we can work together to deepen your understanding of yourselves and each other, while also exploring strategies for handling challenges that may arise as a couple in interactions with family, community, or society at large.

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Rebuild a sense of connection and joy in your relationship again.

Reach Out Now.

Please use the form below to inquire about scheduling a free consultation call, where we can talk more about what therapy could look like for your relationship.

I do my best to accommodate preferred days and times. You may also call me using the information below.

contact@songbirdpsychotherapy.com

(720) 821-6931

1757 S Pearl Street Unit B, Denver, CO 80210

All Are Welcome

I am inclusive of relationships and partners of all orientations and identities and have a specific specialization in working with LGBTQIA+ folks. Please reach out to talk more about how we can work as a team to foster connection, trust, and togetherness in your relationship(s).