Support for your relationship, together
Every relationship goes through hard seasons. Whether you keep having the same argument, feel more like roommates than partners, or are working through something bigger, our therapists help couples in Rochester Hills understand each other again.
What couples therapy can help with
Couples therapy gives both partners a structured, neutral space to talk about what’s not working — with a therapist who isn’t taking sides. It isn’t only for relationships in crisis. Many couples come in to strengthen communication, prepare for a big life change, or get unstuck from patterns that keep repeating.
Common reasons couples reach out include frequent conflict, feeling disconnected or distant, trust that’s been shaken, stress from parenting or work, and big transitions like moving in together, marriage, or a new baby.
The goal is to help you both feel heard, understand what’s happening underneath the arguments, and build practical ways to handle disagreements and reconnect.
Signs it may be time to reach out
Every couple disagrees sometimes. Here are some signs it may help to talk with someone together.
How we can help
Your therapist will tailor sessions to your relationship and your goals. Approaches we commonly use include:
- Communication skills building
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
What to expect in couples therapy
Every couple is different, but sessions usually follow a pattern like this.
Your therapist gets to know your relationship — its history, its strengths, and what each of you hopes will change.
Practical tools for listening, expressing needs without blame, and slowing down conversations before they turn into fights.
Looking at the cycles that keep repeating and what each partner is really reacting to underneath.
Building trust, closeness, and shared goals, with regular check-ins on what’s improving and what still needs work.
Meet the therapists who can help
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare/Medicaid through a commercial or managed plan. Private-pay sessions are also available.
Related concerns
Common questions
Do both partners need to attend every session?
Most sessions include both partners. Occasionally a therapist may suggest an individual check-in, and that’s something you’ll decide together.
Is couples therapy only for married couples?
No. We work with couples at any stage — dating, engaged, married, or long-term partners.
What if we’re not sure we want to stay together?
That’s okay. Couples therapy can help you both get clarity and communicate respectfully, whatever you decide.
Does insurance cover couples therapy?
Coverage for couples therapy varies by plan. Contact your insurance company or reach out to us before your first session and we can help you understand your options.
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