It can be easy to lose sight of your relationship when you are raising a family. In the early months after having a baby, for many new parents, everything is a blur. Between feedings, sleep deprivation and recovering from birth, you may struggle to feel like the same couple you were before. The smallest things, such as, who gets up with the baby, how to soothe them, or when to ask for help, can feel loaded.

As kids grow, so do the challenges. You might notice that the space between you and your partner widens as the demands of daily life take over. One of you might be more structured, and the other more flexible. You may disagree about discipline, screen time, how to handle a child’s big feelings, or how to best support a struggling teen. Or maybe you have misunderstandings when it comes to chores, time spent engaging with the children, and how to run the household.

Or perhaps you and your spouse are strong parenting partners. Yet, the dynamic with extended family, in-laws, or former spouses are adding strain to your bond. For some couples, these kinds of difficulties may stay below the surface for years until something forces these issues to the surface, such as a child facing mental health challenges or a family crisis. Then you realize, you need more support, and your family members may too.

At Integrative Couples Therapy, we help you strengthen family bonds and communication skills so you can work through challenges. We help couples, individuals, and families at every stage of family life, from those settling in with a newborn, to those raising toddlers and teens, through parent-child relationships throughout adulthood. We also help our clients that need support with the complexities of divorce, coparenting, and blended families. We understand how overwhelming it can be to find the time and space to nurture your self, relationship, and family, all at once. We also know how transformative it is when you can carve out space to create the kind of family that takes care of each other, and the people they love the most.

In therapy, we create a safe space for honest conversations. We help you notice the patterns you have fallen into without blame or criticism. We can guide you to understand how each of you is trying to cope, protect, or reach for the other. We will help you to speak and listen in ways that build trust, even when emotions run high. Together, we help you return to a place where you feel more connected, more supported, and more able to face what life brings.

You do not have to wait for a crisis to begin therapy. We are here to help you create a strong and secure base, where your relationships becomes a source of soothing and support. When your family base is stronger, everything in life feels smoother. We would love to help you create a harmonious family.