Couples Therapy
We are dedicated to helping partners understand each other better, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional connection. Through guided conversations and therapeutic interventions, couples can improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster a more supportive and loving relationship.
Relationships are hard. We can help.
Married for over 22 years and working together for 8, Shannon and Matt Stauffer personally understand the challenges couples face across life transitions and changes. Integrating their decade of professional experience working with couples, Shannon and Matt are uniquely positioned to support you and your relationship as you navigate obstacles in search of a more fulfilling relationship.
Couples therapy is designed to deepen the bonds between partners by fostering better understanding and communication. Through structured therapeutic sessions, we help couples address and resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connections. Our approach involves guided conversations that encourage openness and vulnerability, allowing partners to express their feelings and concerns in a supportive environment.
By focusing on both individual and shared goals, our therapy aims to enhance relationship dynamics and promote a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. Couples learn practical tools for effective communication and conflict resolution, which are vital for sustaining a loving and supportive relationship over time.
Fees
15-Minute Phone Consult: Free
Initial Assessment: $125 – $250
50-Minute Session: $100 – $225
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, then you will be exempt from paying any cancelation fees. However, you will be charged the entire session fee for late cancelations. A late cancelation is when you cancel your session 24 hours or less before your session.
Insurance Accepted
- United Healthcare | Connecticare | Optum
- Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield
- Husky | Medicaid | Medicare
- Cigna | Aetna | HNE*
- Self Pay
Modalities
- In-Person
- Telehealth
Crisis Information
If you’re in emotional distress, here are some resources for immediate help:
Mobile Crisis
Call 211
Local Hospitals
Hartford Hospital, Institute of Living, & St. Francis
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call 1-800-273-8255 (Available 24/7)
Crisis Text Line
Text Home to 741741
Our Specialties
Depression
Eating Disorder + Body Image
Anger + Interpersonal Conflict
Grief + Loss
Love, Dating + Relationships
Substance Abuse + Addiction
Career
Children, Teens + Families
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Self Esteem
Anxiety + Related Disorders
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Fertility + Family Building
Organizations
Models We Use
Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Uncovering unconscious thoughts and familial dynamics.
Psychoeducation
Educating clients on trauma impacts and coping mechanisms.
Crisis Intervention
Quick intervention post-trauma to develop productive coping strategies.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Changing dysfunctional thoughts to improve emotional responses.
Client-Centered Therapy
Providing empathetic, advice-free support.
Narrative Therapy
Separating individuals from their problems, focusing on inherent strengths.
Grief & Loss Counseling
Assisting through the stages of grief.
Mindfulness/Meditation
Present-focused awareness to enhance well-being.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Goal-oriented therapy using client’s strengths.
Trauma-focused Therapy
Skill development for processing traumatic experiences.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
This approach helps individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships through skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What We Do
Individual Therapy
A personalized approach to mental health, to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, confront challenges, and foster personal growth and healing.
Couples Therapy
Strengthen relationships, resolve conflicts, and improve communication, fostering healthier dynamics and mutual understanding.
Children & Family Therapy
Nurturing the emotional well-being of children and their families, we offer support and guidance to promote healthy relationships within the family unit.
Collaborations
Our practice collaborates with school systems, medical providers, DCF, town social services, attorneys, and other businesses on an as-needed basis.
Find the right therapist for you
The strength of the client-therapist relationship is a critical factor in the success of therapy. This bond, characterized by trust, understanding, and collaboration, significantly influences the therapeutic outcome.
Every member of our skilled and diverse team, brings their own specialties, approach, and therapeutic perspective. Interested in learning about other therapists at our practice?
