Wouldn’t it be helpful if the communication in your relationship created closeness rather than distance? You care deeply about your partner but are feeling stuck on how to change. We are often trying to figure out how to improve our relationships as we go, and certainly get frustrated when attempts fall short. This frustration can lead to wondering how your relationship got to a point where feeling disconnected is common. There are reasons for these issues, and we will uncover them and implement solutions throughout our sessions together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: You want to feel connected and know your partner is invested. When each partner shows up for each other and recognizes what is needed to heal and grow, the relationship will start thriving again. Therapy will help disrupt the patterns of communication that negatively impacts growth.
Education & Credentials
Matthew Brace LMFT
- Male
- License # 15192
- Licensed in Arizona
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy - Arizona State University; Bachelors in Family and Human Development, Bachelors in Communication - Arizona State University.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $175
- Out of Network
- Out of network provider
Matthew Brace Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85014 and Scottsdale, AZ
- Available Online for residents of Arizona
- Online Therapy Details: Online Therapy via Simple Practice
Therapy Embraced is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges that stand in the way of relational connection. I would love the opportunity to consult with you to see if we are a good fit, so let’s see what change we can create together. Check out my website to schedule a free phone consultation or reach out to me today.