Carpenter Couple & Family Counseling, PLLC
Erica Carpenter, Ph.D., LMFT-S
CoupleS Therapy
Whether you have recently entered into a commitment or have been together for years, every relationship goes through seasons—some full of joy and ease, others marked by distance, disconnection, or crisis. Whether you're navigating a major life change, struggling to communicate, or healing after a betrayal, couples therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and find your way forward together. You don’t have to keep having the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or carrying pain alone. Therapy can help you rebuild your relationship with more honesty, trust, and emotional connection.​​
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>>Life Transitions
From new jobs, moves, and parenting to aging, loss, or shifts in identity—life transitions can put strain on even the strongest relationships. Therapy helps you navigate change together, with care and clarity.
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>>Communication & Conflict management
You may feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck in the same arguments. Learn to express needs clearly, listen with empathy, and move through conflict in a way that brings you closer—not further apart.
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>>Boundaries & Emotional Closeness
Healthy relationships thrive on a balance of autonomy and intimacy. Therapy helps you explore where boundaries may be needed—or where walls may be keeping you apart—and how to build a more secure, connected bond.
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>>Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal
Infidelity or emotional betrayal can deeply rupture a relationship, but it doesn’t have to end it. With the right support, couples can process pain, take accountability, and begin the hard but meaningful work of rebuilding safety and trust.
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>>Deepening Emotional Intimacy
Maybe you’re not in crisis, but things feel...distant. Over time, partners grow and change, and sometimes couples need guidance on how to relearn about each other and create the next chapter in their relationship. Therapy can help you reconnect—sharing more emotionally, reigniting affection, and feeling truly known by one another again.​
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What to Expect in Couples TherapY:
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In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, you’ll:
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Understand your recurring dynamics and what’s driving them
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Learn tools for healthy communication and conflict repair
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Explore emotional needs, attachment styles, and unmet expectations
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Work toward shared goals—whether that’s healing, reconnection, or clarity
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Rebuild trust and emotional safety, step by step
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Couples therapy isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about building a relationship that works better for both of you.
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You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Whether you're in a moment of crisis or simply want to strengthen what you already have, couples therapy is a powerful step toward deeper connection, healing, and growth. Start where you are. Come as you are. Let’s work together to build a relationship you both feel safe in. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey forward—together.
