Marriage Counseling

All you do is argue.

You can’t remember the last time you had a conversation or had fun together.

It’s gotten to the point that you feel resentful towards each other.

You’ve wondered if you can come back from this?

You love each other and you want it to work. but it just feels so hard sometimes. If this sounds like your relationship, you may benefit from marriage counseling.

You might feel like no matter how hard you try, you and your partner are still struggling. Maybe it feels like only one of you is trying. This, in return, leaves you feeling angry or hurt. Perhaps you’ve tried to bring this up to the other. However, it doesn’t always go the way you want it. Having a relationship can be really tough, and sometimes you need help. Luckily, working with a marriage counselor can help.

Common Reasons Why Couples Start Marriage Counseling

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As marriage counselors, we’ve worked with many couples. Each couple has a unique dynamic. This is made up of different experiences, expectations, values, and hopes. We know that each couple is unique. During our time as couples counselors, here are some common reasons people pursue couples counseling:

Lack of communication
Not feeling connected to each other
Lacking romance or intimacy
Feeling lonely when you’re together
Not feeling “heard” by the other

Of course, these are only a few of the common reasons people start couples counseling. To learn about other reasons, check out this article.

Marriage Counseling Can Help

Romantic relationships are rewarding and fulfilling. They can bring us support in ways that other relationships can’t. But, they are also full of challenges. Often times, they require a good deal of hard work. Keeping a relationship healthy and beneficial for both parties can be difficult. And, it’s normal to feel frustrated when things get hard.

Our Roles As Marriage Counselors

As couples counselors, we’ve helped couples just like you. We’ve been able to guide couples through the tough conversations and situations. In addition, we’ve helped them rediscover the fire they have for their partner. The process can be really tough. Sometimes, it could feel like you aren’t making as much progress as you want to. As couples counselors, we get it. We know how hard it can be to ask for help. But, through couples counseling, we can help you enjoy each other again.

Altitude Counseling’s Approach To Marriage Counseling in Colorado

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When facing a challenge in your relationship, the key lies with your communication. And whether or not you tackle that challenge together. There is no “I” in “couple.” So, solving problems in your relationship will require effort from you both. In marriage counseling, we prioritize working together and getting through the difficult stuff. We promote this approach instead of turning away from each other.

The couples counselors at Altitude Counseling use a collaborative approach in couples counseling. In addition, they are very experienced. Our couples counselors pull from a variety of modalities. Often times, this includes EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

How Couples Feel After Marriage Counseling

After couples counseling, many couples have a better understanding of themselves. Additionally, a better understanding of their partners. They often feel more connected. And, they can better communicate their feelings, wants, and needs. In marriage counseling, you’ll see sides of your partner that you didn’t know were there. Sometimes, you see them in a different light.

But the most common feeling after couples counseling is feeling connected again. After marriage counseling, it can feel like you’re taking on the world together. And, it’s possible through starting marriage counseling with one of our marriage counselors.

Beginning Marriage Counseling in Colorado Springs, CO

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You’re at a point that you never thought you would, nor wanted to be. In your relationship, you’ve been trying to find a way to make it work; but, it seems like nothing is working. Luckily, couples counseling with our Colorado Springs-based therapy clinic can help. In fact, we can help you no matter where you are in the state with online therapy in Colorado. Our marriage counselors have worked with couples going through what you are right now. When you’re ready to begin your journey with couples counseling, follow these steps:

Fill out a marriage counseling appointment request.
Get to know our helpful marriage counselors.
Rediscover the joy in your relationship.

Other Counseling Services Offered in Colorado

Marriage counseling isn’t the only service we offer. We can see clients in our Colorado Springs-based counseling clinic or through online therapy. Our team of counselors provides many services for individuals and families. They are trained in providing CBT and EMDR. Our therapists also provide counseling for anxiety, bereavement, trauma, and substance use. In addition, we provide teen counseling, counseling for new mothers, and IFS. We provide faith-based counseling and counseling for spiritual/religious struggles.