Relationship Therapy Provided to You
Relationships can become caught in patterns of conflict, disconnection, misunderstanding, or avoidance that are difficult to change from within the relationship itself.
Relationship therapy provides a structured space to better understand those patterns, strengthen communication, explore difficult topics, and develop healthier ways of responding to one another.
We work with a variety of relationship structures and are affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities, consensual non-monogamy, kink, and alternative relationship dynamics.
What are some common things that my counselor works with?
Common things that our counselors work with in Relationship Therapy can include the following: Communication Issues, Past Infidelity, Exploring Non-Monogamy, Adjustment to Change, Sexuality, and Pre-Marital Counseling. Check out our Blogs Page for more in-depth explanations.
What if our relationship is non-monogamous, can we still get support?
Absolutely! As long as all members are of legal age and consenting to the relationship and getting services together, you are welcome! We work with all relationships regardless of being ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous, open relationship, asexuality, or traditional monogamy.
Reclamation & Recovery Counseling proudly provides services to teens, adults, relationships and families! We are also an Ally to both the LGBTQIA+ and Kink Community. We strive to make all therapy sessions a safe, non-judgemental, and inclusive space no matter how you identify.
What can I expect to happen in a relationship session?
These meetings will be held between yourself, your partner(s) and your counselor. All activities will be geared towards the healing of the relationship. This approach is a tad different than the traditional session between just you and a counselor. Counselors in Relationship Therapy tend to take a more “Neutral” and mediating stance in these sessions. This is done to ensure equality and fairness to all partners involved in the session. These sessions may also be more hands on and directive, as the counselor aids you and your partner(s) in creating a healthier dynamic. Depending on the concerns that are bringing you into counseling, typical items that are covered in relationship sessions include: learning communication skills, providing education relationship dynamics, teaching and practicing empathy for partners, and joint goal planning.
What Is the Therapist's Role?
Relationship therapy is not about choosing a winner in an argument.
Our role is to understand the relationship as a system while also making room for each person's experiences, emotions, concerns, and needs.
We work to identify patterns that may be contributing to conflict or disconnection and help partners develop healthier ways of communicating and responding to one another.
This does not mean remaining neutral toward every behavior. Concerns involving safety, coercion, abuse, manipulation, or significant boundary violations may need to be addressed directly.
The goal is to create a therapeutic environment where difficult issues can be explored honestly while maintaining respect for everyone involved.