Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Apple Valley, California CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Connie Taylor, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Imago Therapist, Depth Psychologist
In Imago, we believe that we all come to adulthood with childhood wounds and they are always triggered in our most intimate relationships. We also view conflict as an opportunity to grow more deeply in love. Relationships go through developmental stages just as individuals do, so when a couple is hurting and confused, my training and guidance through learning new ways to communicate and view their relationship can be very helpful.
43 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Brett Ryan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #128956
Marriage is difficult. The person we committed to loving the rest of our lives, is sometimes the person we can't stand to be around. Often times people wonder, "did I marry the wrong person?". These are common experiences and what I work on with couples. I utilize EFT to help a couple dive deep into their relationship, heal past wounds, and build the marriage they want
2 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Teresa Rimmer
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Marriage is the most challenging relationship. We all communicate on different levels and in different ways. Learning how to connect with your partner in an appropriate manner and learning how to correctly "reach" him/her is critical and has to be learned. It is not always inherent.
11 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Ann Britt
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCC
Need help improving communication, emotional intimacy, and understanding between you and your partner? Like addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love.
But also understanding each other's wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating.
Let's work together to actively identify, communicate, understand, and fix the obstacles in your relationship for a better life together.
42 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Adam Luke M.A. LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have never heard a pick-up line that focused on, “Hey, I don’t suppose you’d want to come spend the best part of your life with me as we argue, resent, and slowly hate each other until one of us dies, do you?”
How the heck did we get here? Where it feels like as a couple, we have grown farther and farther apart. Before the communication felt free and lite. But now, whenever I do communicate with my significant other, it’s like I am giving a PowerPoint presentation at a board meeting?
Where did the courtship go? The fun? The spontaneity?
The truth is we fight so hard to build something, to nurture this relationship between us, and then our passions, goals and focuses slowly change. Before, you would drive an hour to see your significant other for 15 minutes. The passion and intimacy in your relationship were present, consistent, and prioritized.
Now? You are lucky to high five before you turn the lights out at night.
Here is what I know about couples: You started off infatuated with each other, pursuing each other. Then life stepped into the gap. We check off boxes in the “where we should be in this relationship” list, and we forget that WE are never done growing in a relationship. Through therapy, we will revisit what it is like to date each other, be nurturing to each other, and find positive ways of communicating with each other and cherishing each other.
Let me be honest; this work is going to be challenging. Our therapy will require commitment to continuing to pursue our spouse. Our work together is going to look like stealing time back for yourselves. It’s going to be prioritizing your mutual happiness over social obligations. It’s going to be *SHOCKER* putting your relationship above those kids you share.
This sounds selfish…
But is it? Is it selfish to have a healthy marriage that blesses your kids? A safe home where you model better communication patterns to the little ears in the house? Is it selfish to have a healthy relationship that encourages others around you to be more intentional about prioritizing those they love in their life?
I hope you know you both deserve to be heard, to be seen, and to be LOVED. Let’s sit down and find that new way forward.
10 Years Experience