Couples Therapy
WHERE RESEARCH MEETS RELATIONSHIPS
What is couples therapy?
Couples therapy is a form of therapy focused on helping two partners improve their relationship. It provides a structured, supportive space to:
- Strengthen emotional connection
- Improve communication and conflict management
- Understand relationship patterns (positive and negative)
- Foster empathy and trust
- Work through challenges (e.g., infidelity, life stress, intimacy issues)
What are the core goals of couples therapy?
- Strengthen emotional connection
- Improve communication and conflict management
- Understand relationship patterns (positive and negative)
- Foster empathy and trust
- Work through challenges (e.g., infidelity, life stress, intimacy issues)
What types of issues are addressed in couples therapy?
- Frequent arguments or withdrawal
- Long-distance strain
- Mismatched needs in affection, intimacy, or commitment
- Parenting or financial stress
- Betrayal or loss of trust
- Preparing for transitions (moving in, marriage, babies)
What Types of Couples Therapy are offered at MCTC?
Professional support for couples at every stage.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): helps couples understand attachment needs and repair bonds
- Gottman Method: focuses on communication skills and reducing toxic conflict
- Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT): builds acceptance and behavior change
- Imago Therapy: emphasizes healing past relational wounds
