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DEBBIE CHERRY, LMFT
No, these resources are designed for any couple wanting to improve communication, manage conflict, or deepen emotional intimacy. They’re a great starting point if you’re not ready for therapy or want extra support between sessions. If you’re unsure, I’m happy to help you figure out the best next step in a consultation.
The Secure Couplehood blog covers topics like couples communication strategies, how to handle arguments, rebuilding trust after conflict, maintaining intimacy, managing stress as a team, and tips for long-term relationship success based on 20+ years of experience.
Yes! You’ll find downloadable tools and blog posts with simple exercises, like active listening techniques, daily check-in questions, and ways to de-escalate arguments that help you reconnect without needing to rehash all of the past.
Yes! You’ll find downloadable tools and blog posts with simple exercises, like active listening techniques, daily check-in questions, and ways to de-escalate arguments that help you reconnect without needing to rehash all of the past. Book your free consultation here and let’s take the first step together.
Free couples therapy resources like communication exercises, conflict resolution tips, and relationship advice blogs can help partners improve communication, reduce arguments, and reconnect emotionally—whether you’re in marriage counseling or looking for DIY relationship help.
Couples therapy and couples coaching both aim to improve relationships, but they do so in different in a few ways. Couples therapy is led by licensed mental health professionals and focuses on healing emotional wounds, resolving past trauma, and addressing deeper psychological patterns. It often includes exploring past experiences, attachment styles, and mental health concerns that affect your dynamic.
Couples coaching, on the other hand, is more future-focused and action-oriented. Coaches help you set relationship goals, improve communication, and create positive habits that bring you closer. Coaching focuses on skills, accountability, and forward momentum.
Not sure which one is right for you? Start with a free 15-minute consultation to get clarity and support tailored to your relationship goals.
Many individuals experience communication struggles because of underlying factors such as past emotional experiences, unlearned communication skills, or fear of vulnerability. Personal habits, like assuming your partner understands your unspoken feelings, can also contribute. Often, stress, anxiety, or unresolved personal issues lead to miscommunication or avoidance, making it hard to express needs clearly. Working on self-awareness and engaging in guided exercises can help uncover these patterns and pave the way for healthier interactions.
Even couples who consider their relationship healthy can benefit from therapy. Proactive sessions can help maintain effective communication, prevent minor issues from escalating, and enhance understanding. Therapy isn’t solely for when problems arise—it can be a preventive measure to ensure that both partners continue to grow together, learn new skills, and stay connected over time.. It’s a good idea to schedule consultations with potential therapists to determine compatibility, ensuring the platform and therapy style you choose aligns well with your relationship goals.
If you’re feeling stuck in the same arguments, drifting apart, or craving better communication, relationship therapy can be a powerful investment. It’s ideal for busy couples who want efficient, research-backed strategies they can apply right away.
You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit. Many couples use therapy to reconnect, improve emotional safety, and become better teammates. Couples’ success stories, reviews and results can be found here.
Some common signs include:
If disagreements leave you feeling more distant instead of closer, therapy can help. Book a free consultation to discuss your options.
A primary cause of conflict in relationships is often poor communication.
This can manifest as:
Improving communication skills can often mitigate these issues and reduce conflict. See more about effective couples communication here.
Yes. Intimacy challenges are incredibly common, especially in long-term relationships. Stress, parenting, aging, health changes, unresolved conflict, or feeling emotionally distant can all impact physical connection. Therapy can help you understand what’s getting in the way and rebuild closeness at your own pace.
Often, stress, anxiety, or unresolved personal issues lead to miscommunication or avoidance, making it hard to be close. Working on self-awareness and engaging in guided exercises can help uncover these patterns and pave the way for healthier interactions.
If you would like to see some specific examples of how I help clients, grab the Connected Communication Toolkit here.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Texas & Florida.
Relationship Coaching available worldwide.
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