Strengthening relationships through connection, and care
Romantic relationships can be deeply fulfilling—but they also take effort, patience, and intentional care. Just like a car needs regular maintenance to run smoothly, relationships require attention and tune-ups to stay healthy. And when things begin to break down, getting professional support early can prevent deeper challenges from developing later.
What Is Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving relationship satisfaction and resolving interpersonal conflict.
A licensed therapist—often a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), works collaboratively with both partners to explore the dynamics of the relationship, identify recurring patterns, and support meaningful change.
While each therapist may bring a unique approach, most couples therapy includes the following elements:
- A focus on specific concerns such as communication breakdowns, trust issues, parenting stress, intimacy difficulties, or cultural/value differences Treatment of the relationship as the client, rather than focusing solely on individual concerns
- Treatment of the relationship as the client, rather than focusing solely on individual concerns
- Structured, goal-oriented sessions that include solution-focused strategies for change
- Clear treatment objectives that align with your relationship goals
According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, over 97% of couples who participated in therapy reported receiving the help they needed, and 93% said they learned more effective ways to manage conflict and communicate.
What to expect in couples therapy
Your journey in couples therapy typically begins with an intake process where your therapist gathers information about your relationship history, each partner’s background, values, and cultural influences. The early sessions may also focus on addressing urgent issues or crises.
Insight is important—but lasting change comes from practice. Therapists often assign exercises or “homework” between sessions to help couples apply what they’ve learned in real-life interactions.
- Help identify the core issues impacting the relationship
- Establish shared goals for treatment
- Guide both partners in recognizing unhelpful relational patterns
- Facilitate insight into each person’s role in the dynamic
- Support new ways of relating, communicating, and problem-solving
Benefits of Couples Therapy
Whether you’re in crisis or simply want to deepen your connection, couples therapy can offer a powerful path forward. Couples who engage in therapy often experience the following:
- Greater understanding of each other’s emotional needs
- Improved communication and conflict resolution skills
- Enhanced emotional intimacy and trust
- Increased empathy and emotional regulation
- Tools to navigate differences with respect and compassion
- Establish shared goals for treatment
ADHD Testing Accommodations and Workplace Support
Ubuntu Psychological Services works collaboratively with families, schools, and employers to help implement these supports. A formal diagnosis of ADHD can open the door to supportive accommodations at school and work:
A culturally-aware, inclusive approach
At Ubuntu Psychological Services, we honor the diverse cultural, relational, and spiritual values our clients bring into the therapy room. Our clinicians are trained to work sensitively with issues related to identity, gender roles, cultural expectations, and intergenerational trauma that may affect couples. We serve couples of all backgrounds, orientations, and relationship structures.