Couples Therapy

Strengthening Bonds & Rebuilding Connection

"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed."

— Carl Jung

Couple consulting with a psychologist during couples therapy

WHAT IS COUPLES THERAPY?

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help partners understand each other more deeply, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional connection. Whether you are dating, engaged, married, or in any committed partnership, therapy provides a structured and supportive environment where both individuals can be heard, validated, and guided toward healthier ways of relating.

HOW DOES COUPLES THERAPY WORK?

In couples therapy, you and your partner work together with a trained therapist to explore the patterns, dynamics, and unspoken needs that shape your relationship. Sessions typically involve both partners, though individual sessions may be incorporated as needed.

Your therapist serves as a neutral guide — helping you communicate more openly, identify recurring cycles of conflict, and develop practical tools for navigating challenges together. The goal is not to assign blame but to create a shared understanding and a path forward.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and attachment theory, your therapist will tailor the work to fit the unique needs of your relationship.

Couple in a therapy session with a professional counselor

WHAT CAN COUPLES THERAPY HELP WITH?

Couples therapy can address a wide range of relational challenges, including:

• Communication breakdowns and frequent arguments
• Emotional distance or feeling disconnected
• Trust issues, including recovery from infidelity
• Navigating major life transitions together
• Differences in parenting styles or family dynamics
• Intimacy and emotional or physical closeness concerns
• Managing the impact of stress, anxiety, or depression on the relationship
• Cultural or interfaith relationship dynamics
• Pre-marital preparation and relationship enrichment
• Deciding whether to stay together or separate

YOUR THERAPIST

Saloomeh Nakh Saz, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships. With a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach, she creates a safe space where both partners feel heard and respected. Saloomeh draws on evidence-based modalities — including Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment theory, and the Gottman Method — to help couples rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and rediscover the strengths within their partnership.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your first session is an opportunity for both partners to share their perspective on the relationship and what brought you to therapy. Together, we will identify the key areas you would like to work on and begin building a roadmap for change. Sessions are typically 50 minutes and may be scheduled weekly or biweekly depending on your needs. Both partners are encouraged to approach the process with openness and a willingness to grow — both individually and together.

"Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction."

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry