Couples Counseling in Summerville SC
You lost the emotional connection
You’ve been together for years, and somewhere along the line, you two lost the connection you once had. Whether it’s because of after-school activities, job responsibilities, or cycles of conflict- you don’t feel close to your partner anymore. You want a relationship with more romance and love.
Your partner shuts down
You notice your partner shuts down when you try to talk to them. This cycle of communication leaves you stuck. You feel like they don’t care about the marriage, and you feel frustrated and alone in your relationship. You try your best to talk to them, however, it often leads to confusion, hopelessness, and misunderstanding.
“ We’ve talked about this already”
Let’s Work Together
You feel alone in your marriage
“We are at a crossroads- I’m afraid we’ll end up divorced.”
You don’t know if this relationship will last, and you want things to change. You may see your partner as getting defensive. You feel anxious and lonely when they walk away. You don’t know how to approach them, and when you do, they walk away or don’t say anything. You’re tired of the cycle and want things to be better.
You want a happy marriage.
You want more happiness in your marriage. You want to feel that spark again. You want your partner to open up and talk. You want to feel confident that you two can compromise and get through hard times together.
You want to feel like a team.
You want to feel confident that you have the skills to get through the rough patches together- that you can resolve problems together. You want a relationship with more connection.
Kayla Stewart.
The Couples Therapist.
Kayla Stewart, LMFT, is a trained couples therapist who helps marriages and couples in Summerville and throughout South Carolina.
Kayla uncovers what is causing communication issues in relationships and shows her clients how to break the repetitive cycle of miscommunication.
Her treatment method is rooted in Relational Life Therapy, Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
“I feel more confident that we can talk about things…we are a team again.” -client
client feedback
“…We know what to do to keep things from turning into an argument.”
You’re interested but still have questions and concerns about couples therapy.
Is couples therapy worth it?
Couples counseling has been shown to have the following benefits:
A new perspective on old arguments
Spending more quality time together
Improvement in their mental health
They are happier parents for their children
They notice an increase in physical intimacy
Their partner fulfills their needs
One of the best predictors of success is each partners willingness to work on themselves and their relationship, as well as feeling comfortable with their therapist.
What to expect from couples therapy
You can expect your therapist to provide compassion and instill healthy accountability. Often, poor communication skills are simply rooted in the fact that we were not taught how to express emotions, resolve conflicts, or ask for what we need. Your couples therapist can model skills and provide tools to communicate more effectively so you can get more of what you want from your partner.
Do you provide individual counseling for couples?
If clinically appropriate I will meet with partners for 1:1 sessions at certain points in the therapy process. These 1:1 sessions are still within the context of the couple’s therapeutic goals and I often offer it to both partners. This is different from individual counseling which I may recommend the partner(s) to engage in to treat severe mental health issues, substance use concerns, and/or emotional regulation skills.
What is the cost per session for couples therapy?
Kayla offers 60-minute sessions and extended sessions ranging between 75 and 90-minutes Click here to get the most up-to-date pricing information.
Typically, couples work with Kayla between a few months to a year.
How many therapy sessions will we have to attend?
Sessions are held once a weekly or every two weeks. Frequency is dependent on the severity of the relationship issues and mental health concerns. The frequency of sessions taper down as couples’ reach their therapeutic goals.
