Specialty Care

Couples Therapy in Phoenix, AZ

Rebuild trust, deepen connection, and find your way back to each other with compassionate couples therapy in Phoenix, AZ.

Whether you’re navigating conflict, disconnection, betrayal, or a major life change, couples therapy offers a supportive space to understand each other and rebuild a stronger bond.

Cream tufted sofa with pillows in the Clearwater Counseling therapy room in Phoenix

This may be showing up as…

Arguments that go in circles with no resolution

Growing distance, resentment, or feeling unseen

Struggling to communicate or feel heard

Rebuilding after betrayal or broken trust

Connection can be repaired.

Every couple hits hard moments. When conflict, distance, or hurt start to feel like the norm, it’s easy to lose sight of the connection that brought you together.

Using attachment-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we help you understand the cycle beneath the conflict, communicate in ways your partner can hear, and rebuild safety, trust, and closeness.

Beneath most conflict is a longing to feel close again.

How couples therapy in Phoenix can help

Understand your cycle

See the pattern that keeps you stuck, instead of blaming each other.

Communicate with care

Learn to share needs and listen in ways that build safety.

Reconnect & rebuild

Move from disconnection toward trust, closeness, and partnership.

In your language

Couples therapy in English and Spanish

All of our therapists are native Spanish speakers and offer culturally informed care. We understand that culture, family, faith, and language shape the way each couple connects, argues, and repairs.

We also work with bilingual and bicultural couples, including couples where each partner expresses themselves best in a different language. Each person can speak in the language that feels most comfortable, so both partners feel heard and understood.

Who it is for

We support couples in every season

  • Married and unmarried couples
  • Premarital counseling
  • Couples healing after infidelity
  • Bicultural and bilingual couples
  • Christian couples who want to bring their faith into the process
  • Couples unsure whether to stay together or separate

How we begin

What to expect in the first sessions

We use research-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, at a pace that respects both partners.

1

First session together

You meet together with your therapist to talk about what brings you in, your concerns, and what you hope to gain from the process.

2

Two individual sessions

Each partner has one individual session to explore their personal history and their experience within the relationship.

3

Back to couples sessions

With a fuller understanding of both of you, couples sessions continue with clear goals and a plan.

Cost

$145 per 55-minute session. We accept the same insurance plans as for individual therapy: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Cigna, and HSA. We also accept third-party payments, such as from churches or organizations. See fees

Hours

Evening sessions and weekend mornings, so you can attend without disrupting work or family life.

Format

In person in Phoenix, Mesa, or Scottsdale, or virtually, as long as both partners are in Arizona, Utah, or Idaho during the session.

Frequently asked questions

What couples often ask us

What if my partner doesn’t want to participate?

You can begin the process individually. Changes in the way you communicate, respond, and relate can have a positive influence on the dynamic between you.

How often are sessions?

We recommend starting with weekly sessions to give the process continuity. As progress is made, the frequency can be adjusted to fit the couple’s needs.

How long does couples therapy take?

Every couple is different. The length depends on your goals and what you are going through. Throughout the process, we will review your progress together and adjust the plan as needed.

Will the therapist take sides?

Our work is not about deciding who is right or taking sides. We seek to understand both partners’ experiences, identify the patterns that create conflict, and build healthier ways of relating.

Is what we share in session confidential?

Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential, with certain exceptions required by law, such as when someone’s safety is at risk. We will explain these limits at the start.

What happens with what I share in my individual session?

We work with a policy of transparency and do not keep secrets that could compromise the therapeutic process. This policy is explained and agreed upon at the start.

We don’t know whether to stay together or separate. Can you help?

Yes. We offer Discernment Counseling, a process designed for couples who feel uncertain about the future of their relationship. The goal is to gain greater clarity before making major decisions.

Do you work with couples who speak different languages?

Yes. We offer sessions in English and Spanish, including for couples where each partner expresses themselves best in a different language. Both partners can communicate in the language they feel most comfortable with, supporting a deeper understanding of their experiences and needs.

Can we do couples therapy by video?

Yes. We offer virtual sessions as long as both partners are in Arizona, Utah, or Idaho during the session.

We tried therapy before and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?

That is more common than you might think. Every process and every therapist is different. We use structured approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, that help identify the cycle keeping you stuck. We will also talk about what didn’t work before so we can do things differently.

Is couples therapy right for every couple?

Couples therapy works best when both partners feel safe in the relationship. If there is violence, threats, or fear of a partner, couples therapy is not recommended at that time. In those cases, we will help you find the right support, such as individual therapy and specialized resources. Your safety always comes first.

How do we get started?

Fill out our contact form, call us, or message us on WhatsApp. We will schedule a free consultation and then your first couples session.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.