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Is Your Relationship Struggling? When to Consider Couples Counseling

April 26, 20251 min read

Every relationship has its ups and downs. But when those “downs” start to last longer than the good moments — it might be time to bring in some support. 💬

Couples counseling isn’t just for people on the edge of divorce. In fact, many couples find that working with a therapist helps them prevent bigger problems and grow stronger as a team.

Signs You Might Benefit from Couples Therapy:

  • Communication often turns into conflict 😡

  • Emotional or physical distance has grown between you

  • Trust has been broken (infidelity, dishonesty, etc.)

  • One or both partners feel unheard or unsupported

  • You’re dealing with external stress (kids, finances, trauma)

What Happens in Couples Counseling?

  • You learn tools to communicate effectively (and actually listen!)

  • You uncover patterns that keep causing tension

  • You rebuild intimacy and trust over time

  • You create shared goals for your relationship

At Rise Above Therapy, we support couples in Albuquerque who want more than just surface-level fixes. We help you get to the root and build a stronger connection moving forward. 💙

Schedule your free consultation and let’s start healing together.

 

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