Solo Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy Reimagined.
You don’t need your partner to go to couples therapy. You can attend solo.
Really!
This may not be the most ideal situation for you. However, let’s face it: some partners don’t want to attend therapy.
They have their reasons…
we can figure it out on our own
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couples therapy ALWAYS ends in divorce
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I’ll be painted as the villain while the therapist will take your side
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we can figure it out on our own 〰️ couples therapy ALWAYS ends in divorce 〰️ I’ll be painted as the villain while the therapist will take your side 〰️
So, what does solo couples therapy look like?
Short answer: YOU
We’ll get really curious about…
What do you want and need in a relationship?
How are you asking for those wants and needs to be met? And how do you know they’re being met?
What’s currently working in your relationship, and what’s not working? What stories do you replay in your head about your relationship?
We’ll discover what’s currently working and what’s not. While focusing on what’s working, you’ll also learn new skills and strategies to replace the things that aren’t working. We’ll also uncover the stories you’re telling yourself about the current state of your relationship. Your mind can be very creative and simultaneously very unhelpful.
On the flip side, solo couples counseling isn’t a 50-minute partner bashing session set on repeat.
It doesn’t help you get what you want, which is change for the better in your relationship.
Yes, you will talk about whatever is hurtful, annoying, or frustrating.
There’s a reason you’re upset. We’ll explore the root of why that one thing your partner does or doesn’t do is so hurtful. Because it’s rarely about the thing or the comment and almost always about what it symbolizes and means to you.
Common Questions
What if my partner decides they want to come, or what if they’re finally on board to dip their toe into the therapy pool?
Great! They’re more than welcome to pop in to take on a supporting role without the overwhelm of being a client. That means you and I will retain our therapist/client confidentiality. We’ll also work together to set parameters for your expectations and the topic of the session.
What happens If all of the stars and the universe align and my partner is ready to take the leap from support to client?
We’ll talk about the best way to make that happen.
What if you don’t take my insurance?
I don’t take insurance. I can, however, provide a receipt of services for you to send to your insurance company to request reimbursement. If this is something you want to do, let me know. We’ll discuss what it all entails.
What if I have another question?
You can reach out to me HERE, and I’ll do my very best to get you an answer.
Although solo couples therapy is a great way to work on your relationship, sometimes it’s not a great fit.
You’re not a great fit for solo couples therapy if:
You’re coming to therapy to try to “fix” your partner
You don’t want to try new skills or learn about yourself
You only want to discuss how to get your partner to come to therapy
