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Shannon Kelly AMFT Relationship

Couples Counseling

Even committed couples can find themselves feeling disconnected from one another. You may have a full life together, shared routines, children, a home, and many responsibilities to manage, yet something in the relationship feels harder than it used to. You might not be in constant conflict, but the ease and closeness that once came naturally feel more distant. Conversations remain efficient but shallow. Small misunderstandings linger longer than they should. You both care, yet you may feel alone in the relationship you share.

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For many partners, these struggles do not stem from a lack of love. They emerge from long-standing patterns, unspoken hurts, or protective strategies that made sense in earlier seasons but now get in the way of feeling understood. Both of you may be doing your best, yet still end up circling the same arguments, shutting down emotionally, or compromising so much that resentment takes root. You may find yourselves wondering how to move forward when neither of you feels fully seen.

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Couples therapy offers a place to slow down and understand what is actually happening between you, rather than repeating the same cycle again and again. This is a space to notice how each of you copes with vulnerability, what emotional needs are being expressed beneath frustration or withdrawal, and how your history shows up in the present. Our work invites both partners to step out of habitual roles and into a more compassionate, curious, and courageous way of relating.

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In sessions, we will focus on identifying the patterns that keep you stuck and transforming them into pathways for connection and growth. Rather than assigning fault, we will explore how each of you is impacted and how each of you contributes to the dynamic. My role is to help you understand what lives underneath the conflict so you can respond to each other from a place of clarity rather than defensiveness or shutdown. You can expect a space where both partners are held with respect, and where honesty does not come at the cost of emotional safety.

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I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems principles, and trauma-informed practices to support meaningful change. Sessions are intentional and responsive, with room for emotional exploration, skill building, and practical tools designed specifically for your relationship. Whether you are navigating a rupture, reeling from a betrayal, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply longing to feel closer, we will work at a pace that honors both nervous systems.

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Some couples come to therapy because the distance feels unbearable. Others come before things fall apart because they want to grow rather than drift. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. Many strong couples seek therapy because they want a relationship that feels safe, vibrant, and resilient, not simply functional.

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If you are ready to explore what has been getting lost in the busyness of life and begin building new ways of relating, I invite you to schedule a free twenty-minute consultation. Together, we can work toward rebuilding trust, strengthening emotional connections, and creating a relationship where both of you feel at home.

© 2024 by Shannon Kelly, MA, AMFT

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