Psst…
We have a secret.
Relationships are… COMPLICATED.
We understand that relationships can be complicated. Every partnership faces unique challenges, and it’s not always easy to navigate them alone. At Dream Life Out Loud, we’re dedicated to helping you and your partner build a stronger, healthier connection. Our experienced therapists and coaches specialize in couples therapy and coaching, offering tailored support to address your specific needs. Whether you’re dealing with communication issues, conflict resolution, or simply want to deepen your bond, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to create the fulfilling relationship you both deserve. Start your journey with us today.
Permission to Forgive
Our work with couples is grounded in an understanding that at a foundational level, partners are seeking to have specific attachment needs met. Our approach is rooted in Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, however we are committed to addressing the contextual and cultural factors which we observe to be most prevalent in working effectively with ethnic couples.
As a practice that serves communities of color with a systemic family approach, we recognize the impact of negative racial experiences, unattended multigenerational attachment injuries, and internal and external experiences. Exploring these factors and more offers a direct approach for relationship distress that inhibits connection, emotionality, and vulnerability.
Presenting Problems Impacting Couples of Color
As a practice that serves communities of color from a systemic approach, we often work through common challenges and attune to the following dynamics within couples of color:
- Chronic Stress: research indicates high levels of relationship distress stemming from negative racial experiences.
- Foundational Attachment Issues: unattended multigenerational attachment injuries.
- Relational Functioning: identifying external experiences prohibitive for connection, emotionality and vulnerability.
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Permission to Thrive
When couples thrive,
families and
entire communities thrive.
What to Expect
Couples engage in therapy for a myriad of reason, though we anticipate at least 12-16 sessions for most presenting challenges. Each phase of treatment focuses on specific skills need to build what the Gottman’s call a Sound Relationship House – built for sustainability in the long haul.
Permission to Heal
Relationships are…complicated. But, there is hope and we support couples in establishing a plan based on their unique presenting challenges, contextual factors and strengths. Couples work includes;
Blended Families
Transition to Parenthood & Parenting Differences
Communication
Multiracial Couples
In-law Conflict
Infidelity
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Financial Stress
Relationship Satisfaction
Conflict Resolution
Dismantling old patterns
Intimacy & Desire
Divorce/Separation
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Couples Therapy FAQs
What if we’re not sure we want to stay together?
Therapy can help couples clarify what they want, communicate honestly, and make decisions with care and support, whatever direction they choose.
Do we need to be in crisis to start couples therapy?
Not at all. Many couples start therapy to strengthen communication, navigate transitions, or prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones. Therapy can be proactive, not just reactive.
Will the therapist take sides?
No. Our role is to support the relationship system, not to assign blame. We work to understand patterns, not to label one partner as the problem.
What if one of us is more motivated than the other?
This is very common. We meet couples where they are and work with the level of readiness each partner brings. Motivation often grows once both partners feel heard and understood.
Will we be given tools or just talk about our feelings?
Both. Sessions include space to process emotions and practical strategies for communication, conflict, and repair that you can use between sessions.
Can we do couples therapy if we’re also in individual therapy?
Yes. In many cases, individual and couples therapy complement each other well. We can help you determine what combination of support best fits your goals.