ATTENTION: BELIEVERS IN JESUS CHRIST

Your Marriage
Doesn't Have to End This Way

Rebuild trust. Rediscover intimacy.
Create the marriage you've always wanted—even if it feels impossible right now.

The silence is deafening. You're roommates, not lovers. Every conversation becomes a fight. Trust is broken. Intimacy is gone. You wonder if you married the wrong person.

Or maybe it's not that dramatic. Maybe you're just... drifting.

Your marriage isn't as connected as it used to be. The spark has faded. You love each other, but you're not sure you like each other anymore.

Whether you're in crisis or simply want to strengthen your bond, we help marriages not just survive—but thrive.

We Help Couples Facing:

  • Communication Breakdown: You talk, but don't hear each other. Small disagreements escalate into battles.
    We teach you how to truly listen, express needs without blame, and resolve conflict constructively.

  • Trust Issues & Infidelity: An affair (physical or emotional) has shattered your foundation.
    We provide a structured process for healing, rebuilding trust, and deciding together what comes next.

  • Intimacy & Connection Loss: You're physically together but emotionally distant. Intimacy feels forced or nonexistent.
    We help you rediscover emotional and physical connection through vulnerability and intentionality.

  • Financial Conflict: Money causes constant stress and disagreement.
    We address the deeper issues beneath financial fights and create practical strategies for financial unity.

  • Parenting Disagreements: You can't agree on discipline, priorities, or parenting styles.
    We help you become a united team that raises confident, healthy children.

  • Extended Family Issues: In-laws, family expectations, or boundaries cause ongoing tension.
    We help you establish healthy boundaries while honoring family relationships.

  • Life Stage Transitions: Empty nest, retirement, career changes, or health issues are straining your marriage.
    We guide you through transitions so you grow together instead of apart.

  • Spiritual Differences: Your faith journeys have diverged, creating distance and conflict.
    We help couples navigate spiritual differences with respect and unity.

Our Approach

The Gottman Method + Biblical Principles We use research-proven methods combined with timeless biblical wisdom:

  • Identifying destructive patterns (Four Horsemen)

  • Building friendship and emotional connection

  • Creating shared meaning and purpose

  • Developing conflict resolution skills

  • Strengthening spiritual intimacy

What Makes Our Couples Counseling Different:

✔️ We see both partners' perspectives without taking sides

✔️ We address spiritual and practical issues together

✔️ We give you homework to practice between sessions

✔️ We celebrate small wins and track real progress

✔️ We're honest about when it's time to transition or complete

What to Expect

First Session (75 minutes - Joint): We meet together to understand your history, current challenges, and goals. We assess your relationship strengths and areas for growth.

Assessment (If Needed): We may use proven assessment tools like PREPARE/ENRICH to gain deeper insights into your relationship dynamics.

Regular Sessions (60 minutes): Most couples meet weekly or biweekly. Some sessions are joint; occasionally we meet individually to address personal issues affecting the marriage.

Duration: Most couples see significant improvement in 10-20 sessions. Crisis situations may require more intensive work initially.

Success Indicators

You'll Know It's Working When:

✔️ Conflicts decrease in frequency and intensity

✔️ You feel heard and understood by your partner

✔️ Emotional connection deepens

✔️ You remember why you fell in love

✔️ You have tools to navigate future challenges

✔️ Hope replaces despair

Pricing

Sliding Scale Couples Counseling

Household Income

Under $30K

$30k - $50k

$50k - $75k

$75k - $100k

Over $100k

Hardship

Per Session (60 min)

$50

$80

$110

$140

$175

$30 - 40

Intensive Marriage Retreat: Half-day or full-day intensive sessions for couples in crisis or wanting deep work quickly.

Investment: $600-1,200 (includes materials)

When to Seek Help

Don't wait until it's too late. Get help if:

  • You're considering separation or divorce

  • An affair has occurred (or is occurring)

  • You fight constantly or avoid conflict entirely

  • Contempt, criticism, or defensiveness dominate

  • You feel like roommates, not partners

  • You haven't had a meaningful conversation in weeks

  • Physical or emotional intimacy has disappeared

  • You fantasize about life without your spouse

  • Or simply: You want a better marriage

The Best Time to Seek Help: Before crisis hits. Preventative care is easier than crisis intervention.

Client Success Stories

"We were one fight away from filing for divorce. Our counselor gave us tools we didn't even know existed. Eight months later, we're not just staying together—we're actually happy. I didn't think that was possible." — Michael & Lisa, Married 12 years

"The trust was completely broken after my affair. The healing process was painful but necessary. Our counselor walked us through every step. We're two years out now, and our marriage is stronger than it ever was." — Anonymous Couple

For the Spouse Who Doesn't Want to Meet with the Rev. Dr. Sean Alexander

If your partner is resistant: Come alone first. Individual counseling can help you:

  • Understand your role in relationship dynamics

  • Develop new communication strategies

  • Set healthy boundaries

  • Decide your next steps

Often, when one spouse starts changing, the other becomes willing to participate.

Ready to Save Your Marriage?

Schedule Your Free Consultation Below Let's discuss your situation confidentially and determine if couples counseling is right for you.

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