Couples Therapy Virtually or in Person Kettering, Ohio
“Do you even like me anymore?” “Don’t you care about my needs?” “Why can’t you hear me?” “Where did we go wrong?” “Can’t you see I need you?”
If you’ve found yourself thinking or saying these things know that you’re not alone. Whether you’ve felt this way since the start of the relationship or whether its just started 10 years in, these are common struggles that come up in couples therapy. The good news? If you and your partner are invested in getting back to a healthy and happy place in your relationship, I can help.
Common Pain Points
Communication Breakdown: Your partner doesn’t seem to understand anything you’re saying these days. What might be a simple question or request somehow becomes about how you’re always nagging at your partner or somehow the conversation becomes about them.
Emotional Disconnect: Someone who you once knew intimately, who understood you, and you them is starting to feel like a stranger. Over time you’ve made less and less time for each other and have ended up in a rut, feeling more like roommates than lovers.
Trust Issues: You used to trust your partner whole to show up for you. However, over time they’ve disappointed in so many different ways that you just struggle to trust when they say they’ll change or that they’ll show up for your needs. Or maybe you’ve broken your partners trust and it seems like no matter what you do, they still won’t forgive you.
Unmet Needs: The beginning was amazing, whether it was giving you kind words of love or praise, planning fun and exciting dates, or always wanting to spend time with you, you felt loved. However, those things have dropped off over time and you find yourself questioning whats changed and why they can’t just do the things they once did to make you feel loved.
About Sharon Shaver, Independent Marriage and Family Therpist
My work with couples focuses on teaching skills to help you avoid unnecessary arguments to begin with, and how to have a productive and emotionally safe discussion when needed. I’ll help you recognize the unhealthy patterns you and your partner keep finding yourselves in, and figure out the “why?” so that we can finally resolve whatever the underlying issue is.
Treatment Approach
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
Therapy that focuses on the underlying emotions in our communication and daily interaction to help provide insight and improve connection.
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ACT
Acceptance and Commitment therapy helps individuals clarify their guiding values. This process helps provide guidance on how to best show up in their relationships.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Therapy that helps individuals to better identify and challenge automatic negative thinking. This insight allows for greater choice in stressful situations.
Ready to get started?
Here’s what to expect.
Call/text (937)660-557 or email SharonShaverIMFT@valuedconnectiontherapy.com to book a 10 minute consultation.
During this call we’ll explore what you’re looking for in a therapist, your hopes/goals, and any questions you may have for me.
If it’s a good fit, I will get you scheduled for your intake session and email you the necessary paperwork to get started.