Evidence-Based Marriage Counseling In Mill Creek, WA

Your relationship can change - even when it feels impossible.

What you're experiencing in your relationship is real, and you're not crazy for feeling stuck. When conversations turn into “you're twisting my words,” “you aren't listening to me,” or “that’s not what I said,” research-backed methods can help you break harmful patterns and begin to communicate differently.

What Changes When you Work with us?

Instead of conversations that end with "you're twisting my words," you'll learn to hear your partner's actual concern without feeling attacked. Instead of one person shutting down while the other gets more frustrated, you'll develop skills to stay calm and connected during difficult discussions.

Couples who work with us stop having the same fights about money, boundaries, daily responsibilities, etc., and are able to solve problems on their own outside of therapy. They move from reactive patterns that leave both partners feeling misunderstood, to proactive communication that strengthens their bond.

Most Importantly, You'll be able to handle disagreements without damaging your connection.

Evidence-Based Marriage Counseling

Each of our marriage counselors is trained in evidence-based methods that address both your surface conflicts and the deeper attachment needs driving your patterns:

Imago Relationship Therapy - Understand how childhood experiences create reactions in your adult relationship. Learn to listen without becoming defensive and see conflicts as opportunities for deeper connection and healing.

PACT Couples Therapy - Develop skills to calm each other's nervous systems during stress and conflict. You'll learn to communicate about difficult topics without triggering fight-or-flight responses, creating the safety needed for intimacy.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Master research-proven tools to handle conflict constructively, strengthen your friendship, and increase positive interactions. Learn specific techniques that create lasting marriages and deeper emotional connection.