Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Expert Relationship Therapy to Strengthen Your Connection
If you are facing challenges in your relationship, experiencing conflict and communication difficulties, or are just looking for a space to reset—couples therapy can be a helpful step. When your relationship feels strained, it can be difficult to feel connected and attuned with one another. Each person in the relationship has their own patterns of coping and managing stress that show up in ways that can often cause more discord.
Through marriage counseling and relationship therapy, we discover the stuck cycles and patterns you find yourselves in that are creating misattunement and pain. We work together so you can start to hear and see each other in a different light, improve your communication, and heal from old hurts and wounds. The hope is that through therapy, you will recognize and strengthen your bond together, creating a more secure connection that can support the creation of new and positive patterns of being with one another.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT): An Evidence-Based Approach
At Bluestone Counseling Group, we offer couples therapy and relationship counseling for all types of relationships and relationship stages. Our couples therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), an evidence-based therapy grounded in attachment science and recognized as one of the most effective approaches for improving relationship satisfaction.
EFCT is specifically designed to help couples:
Break free from negative interaction cycles
Build emotional safety and secure attachment
Deepen emotional connection and intimacy
Address relationship distress at its core
What is Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (also known as EFT for couples or attachment-based therapy) is a structured, short-term approach that typically involves 8-20 sessions. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, this couples counseling method focuses on the emotional bonds between partners and helps reshape how you connect with one another.
Unlike traditional marriage therapy that focuses solely on communication skills or problem-solving, EFCT addresses the underlying emotional needs and attachment patterns that drive relationship conflict.
What to Expect in EFCT Couples Therapy
In Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, our work together focuses on:
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Understanding Emotional Patterns
Identifying negative cycles and barriers that disrupt your connection with each other. Through couples counseling, you'll learn to recognize the patterns of pursuit and withdrawal, criticism and defensiveness, or disconnection that keep you stuck.
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Building Secure Attachment
Building a sense of safety and trust in your relationship. Attachment-based therapy helps you create a more secure bond, allowing both partners to feel emotionally safe expressing their needs and vulnerabilities.
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Improving Communication
Learning to express emotions and needs in a different and healthier way. Rather than focusing on communication techniques alone, EFCT helps you understand what you're really trying to communicate beneath the words—your attachment needs for connection, reassurance, and closeness.
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Strengthening Your Bond with Each Other
Deepening your understanding and empathy to promote lasting connection and intimacy. Emotionally focused therapy helps you move from conflict and distance to emotional accessibility and responsiveness.
Why Choose EFCT for Your Relationship?
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is widely recognized for its effectiveness in:
Improving relationship satisfaction
Reducing relationship distress
Enhancing emotional regulation
Promoting overall well-being for both partners
Creating lasting positive change
Research shows that EFCT has a 70-75% success rate in helping couples move from distress to recovery, with results that last. This evidence-based couples therapy approach has been validated through decades of research and is effective for couples facing a wide range of challenges including:
Communication problems
Trust and infidelity issues
Emotional disconnection
Frequent arguments and conflict
Life transitions and stress
Parenting disagreements
One partner experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma
Who Can Benefit from Couples Therapy?
Marriage counseling and relationship therapy at Bluestone Counseling Group is available for:
✓ Married couples
✓ Dating couples
✓ Engaged couples (premarital counseling)
✓ LGBTQ+ couples
✓ Polyamorous relationships
✓ Couples at any relationship stage
Whether you're newly dating, engaged, married for decades, or considering separation, couples therapy can help you reconnect, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger relationship.
Taking the First Step Toward a Stronger Relationship
Seeking couples counseling or marriage therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. It shows your commitment to your relationship and to each other's well-being. Many couples wait too long before seeking help—our couples therapists are here to support you wherever you are in your journey.
At Bluestone Counseling Group, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space where both partners can be heard and understood. Our EFT-trained therapists will guide you through the process of reconnecting with each other and building the relationship you desire.
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy
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EFCT typically involves 8-20 sessions, depending on the complexity of issues and your relationship goals.
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No! Couples counseling can benefit relationships at any stage, from preventive care to crisis intervention.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy is an evidence-based, attachment-focused approach that addresses the emotional bonds between partners, rather than just communication skills or problem-solving techniques.
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Yes, couples therapy requires both partners' participation to be most effective.
Ready to Get Started with Couples Therapy?
Interested in connecting for couples therapy or marriage counseling? Reach out to Bluestone Counseling Group today to learn more about how Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy can help transform your relationship.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward healing and reconnection.
