TRAUMA-FOCUSED COUPLES THERAPY

Improve communication & restore intimacy.

You love each other, but things feel hard right now.

Sometimes, the pain from our past can stop us from loving fully and receiving love from others. In romantic partnerships, this often manifests as deep fears of abandonment, experiences of emotional abuse, and feelings of alienation. These issues can create barriers to strengthening and deepening your connection with your partner.

Trauma-Focused Couples Therapy (TFCC) is a specialized approach that addresses the patterns of connection, communication, and behavior rooted in childhood relational wounds. This therapy is particularly beneficial for couples who may be experiencing:

You’re tired of feeling caught in these cycles:

Distorted Communication: Difficulty understanding what your partner is saying and how it aligns with your feelings.
Response Patterns: Reacting with fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses that interrupt effective conflict resolution.
Avoidance Behaviors: Significant avoidance of conflict due to fears that disagreements may jeopardize the relationship.
Fear of Relationship Loss: A constant fear that the relationship could end at any moment.
Emotional Responsibility: Feeling overly responsible for your partner's emotions or experiencing parentification, where one partner takes on a caretaker role.
Boundary Issues: Difficulty expressing boundaries, saying no, or sharing differing opinions with your partner.
Intimacy Challenges: Problems with sex and physical intimacy that stem from experiences of sexual abuse or assault.
Trauma Impact on Identity: Challenges related to sex, physical intimacy, and sexuality stemming from social or religious trauma.

how we can help

Trauma-informed Couples Counseling can help you get to the root of the issue.

TFCC delves deeper than traditional couples therapy, addressing underlying therapeutic issues such as family of origin trauma, themes of rejection and abandonment, attachment wounds, and the repetition of generational patterns—like abuse, violence, infidelity, and addiction.

For couples engaged in TFCC, extended sessions and intensive therapy may be recommended to address specific needs and foster a deeper understanding of each other and your relationship dynamics.

If you’re ready to explore how trauma has shaped your relationship and work towards a healthier, more connected partnership, we’re here to support you on this journey.

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imagine if you…

Understood your partner’s trauma history

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Understanding your and your partner’s trauma responses can help you show up in the relationship with a new lens. You can feel seen and finally see your partner’s point of view so you can move towards solutions in your relationship.

Could stop blaming each other

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We can help you stop blaming each other and finally get to the root of what’s going on in your relationship. We can help you figure out if it’s time to stay or go.

Felt connected and had a true partnership

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Relationships take skills that a lot of us don’t have. We can help you identify where you need some additional support in your communication and how you relate to your partner.

I want you to know:

Change is possible.

Let’s work together to get to the bottom of what’s going on in your relationship and move forward.

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faqs

Common questions about trauma-informed couples therapy

Trauma-informed couples therapy specifically addresses how past trauma, including childhood and relational trauma, impacts communication, trust, and emotional connection within the relationship.
Yes, even if only one partner has experienced trauma, this therapy helps both partners understand how trauma affects the relationship and how to support each other in healing and building trust.
Reach out and schedule an appointment to get started with a custom plan for your relationship.