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Couples Counseling

Rebuilding Hope, Together
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Getting married is one of the most hopeful seasons of a couple’s life. You start out dreaming of your future, excited about the life you’re building together, filled with love, trust, and possibility.

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But then… life happens.

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The stress of careers, parenting, finances, or unexpected challenges can quietly chip away at the connection you once shared. You may find yourselves arguing more often, struggling with resentment or disconnection, or wondering if you even share the same values anymore. The friendship that once felt effortless might now feel like hard work or even out of reach.

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The good news? That hope isn’t gone. It just needs a place to grow again.

Couples therapy can help you and your spouse rediscover what brought you together and build something even stronger in its place. I’ll walk alongside you both with warmth, compassion, and a structured path forward.

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A Proven Path: The Gottman Method
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My approach to couples counseling is grounded in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, one of the most research-based and effective approaches in the field of relationship work.

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The Gottman Method helps couples:

  • Manage conflict respectfully and productively

  • Restore friendship and connection at the heart of the relationship

  • Create shared meaning and build a unified vision for the future

  • Enhance emotional and physical intimacy

  • Develop rituals, values, and goals that support lasting love

 

Whether you're navigating daily tension or deeply rooted pain, the Gottman Method offers clear, practical tools that empower you both to communicate, reconnect, and rebuild trust.

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I love this method because it focuses not just on solving problems but on strengthening the foundation of your relationship: emotional closeness, shared values, and friendship. These are the building blocks of lasting intimacy.

Couples Counseling at Quiet Light Counseling in Connecticut
Specialized Support for Difficult Seasons
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Couples reach out to me for support at many different points in their journey. Some are preparing for marriage, others are navigating parenthood or betrayal, and many simply feel stuck; disconnected but unsure how to fix it.

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I work with couples who are facing:

  • High levels of conflict or communication breakdown

  • Infidelity, betrayal, or trust issues

  • Addiction or trauma in the relationship

  • Emotional disconnection or lack of intimacy

  • Parenting stress and growing apart

  • Feeling more like roommates than partners

 

I have advanced training in treating affairs, trauma, and betrayal within marriage, and offer a compassionate space for healing, even when things feel deeply broken.

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Many couples tell me they need someone to act as a mediator...someone who can guide hard conversations, help decode underlying emotions, and offer real tools to bring clarity and hope within a safe and supportive environment. That’s exactly what I do.

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You don’t have to figure this out alone. With the right guidance, couples often find that even their most painful challenges can become turning points toward deeper connection.

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Premarital Counseling
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I also offer premarital counseling for couples who want to begin their life together with intention and strength. You’ll learn foundational skills in communication, conflict management, and emotional connection to build a relationship that can weather the inevitable challenges ahead.

Start strong and build the skills to stay strong.

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Let’s Start Healing
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Whether you’re newly engaged, years or decades into marriage, or on the brink of separation, I believe there is always hope for reconnection when two people are willing to show up and do the work.

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Let’s create a space where your relationship can grow again, grounded in respect, love, and shared purpose.

Couples Counseling Testimonial

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"Lauren has been nothing short of a guardian angel. Her caring disposition and knowledge about relationships is evidenced every time we meet. It feels like a collaborative effort toward a new and stronger version of you emerging, which in turn, drives a new opportunity for the relationship. It is not an environment where one partner attacks the other. I would strongly recommend Lauren to any couple or individual looking to grow into the next season of their life in the best way. "

Couples Counseling Testimonial

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"We are very happy to have Lauren as our marriage therapist, she is an excellent professional and very knowledgeable. My husband and I felt comfortable and connected with her since the first session. She has helped us so much, she listens to us both and always makes sure to not pick sides. We have seen improvement in our relationship with her guidance, as we learn how to reconnect again. She also has helped me with techniques to manage my anxiety too during the process.

I highly recommend Lauren as a therapist, she is a very reliable person and has a wonderful approach!"

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