Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Anthem, AZ
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Relationships
Brent Peak
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Relationships can feel frustrating, exhausting, and lonely when you and your partner keep having the same fights, shutting down, or drifting further apart. Maybe you feel unheard, stuck in cycles of blame and defensiveness, or like roommates instead of partners. No matter how much you try to fix things, the same patterns keep repeating. When resentment builds and communication breaks down, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever change. Many couples struggle not because they don’t love each other, but because they never learned the tools to connect in a way that actually works. Traditional couples therapy can sometimes feel slow or unproductive, focusing on surface-level issues without addressing the deeper wounds driving disconnection.
That’s why I use Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a direct and results-driven approach that helps couples break toxic cycles and rebuild trust fast. Unlike traditional therapy, RLT gets to the root of the problem quickly, holding both partners accountable while teaching powerful skills for effective communication, conflict resolution, and deeper emotional connection. If your relationship needs an even more focused approach, I offer a 2-day Couples Communication Intensive, designed to help you transform your relationship in a single weekend. This immersive experience provides structured guidance, practical tools, and deep emotional repair so you don’t have to spend months in therapy waiting for change. You and your partner can learn how to truly hear each other, repair past wounds, and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship—starting now. If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start reconnecting, let’s do the work together.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Meliora Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS LPC
For better or worse, til death do we part? It's definitely not easy, but together we can see if we can figure things out and make things wok.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Jasmin Corral
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Whoever said relationships of any sort are easy, lied. Relationships take work and they are simultaneously worth the work and intention put into them. Two people attempting to mesh their histories, traumas, experiences, childhood and core beliefs in a working and functional relationship is no easy feat. I hope I can come along side you and your significant other to aid in the process of becoming a healthier unit!
5 Years Experience
Online in Anthem, AZ (Online Only)
Relationships
Matt Dwight
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help couples recognize the recurring patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and a systems-based approach, we support couples in improving communication, repairing trust, and building a more secure emotional connection.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LPCC, CSAT
Cynthia can assist you in resolving relational trauma. Relational trauma refers to emotional injury that occurs within the context of a close relationship, such as childhood trauma, abusive relationships, neglect, or betrayal. This trauma can cause lasting impacts on one’s ability to form healthy attachments and establish trust in future relationships. The effects of relational trauma may include:
Difficulty trusting others or feeling emotionally safe in relationships.
Low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness.
Fear of abandonment or rejection.
Emotional dysregulation, including mood swings or difficulty coping with stress.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Scott Hunt, PV Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LAMFT
Relationships are complex. We each bring our own hurts and hangups and often don't understand each other because of our trauma or attachment styles and lack of good communication. It can get better! I can help!
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Relationships
The Mandel Center of Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, founder and Director of The Mandel Center of Arizona, has created an environment to promote psychotherapeutic healing to people in need. Ms. Mandel's philosophy centers on empowering clients through the therapeutic relationship.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Lynda Griffin Bull
Counselor/Therapist, MC, LPC
Healthy relationships require communication, understanding, and the ability to navigate conflict in constructive ways. When couples feel stuck in patterns of misunderstanding or distance, it can create frustration and emotional pain. In counseling, I work with couples to identify the underlying dynamics that may be contributing to conflict and to build healthier ways of communicating and relating to one another. My goal is to help partners strengthen connection, increase understanding, and develop tools that support a more fulfilling and respectful relationship.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Alice Barton
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Couples come to therapy for 2 reasons: either to couple or uncouple or to take an already loving relationship and assist with communication and connection using a Marriage Meeting modality which is evidence-based. I have used this intervention many times with couples. It helps build in positive behaviors while correcting old behaviors .
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationships
Matthew Brace
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Signs of Communication Issues:
- Attempts to communicate often end in arguments and disagreements
- Criticizing and blaming each other
- Feeling like you are often defending yourself
- Having conversations about the same topics without seeing change
- Challenges communicating about responsibilities, expectations, and needs
- Making fewer attempts to connect with each other
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anthem, AZ
Online in Anthem, AZ
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Anthem, AZ Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Anthem, AZ average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (44%), and Family Systems Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 40% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |