Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Colby, Kansas KS
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Carmalyn Lashley
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships and marriages can be a source of great joy and fulfillment, but they can also be a source of stress and conflict. As a therapist, I understand the complexities of relationships and the challenges that couples may face. My approach to treating relationship and marriage issues is based on evidence-based techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. These techniques help couples to understand and express their emotions, to communicate effectively, and to develop deeper connections. I work with couples to identify patterns of behavior that may be causing difficulties in their relationship and to develop new ways of interacting that promote understanding and connection. I also help couples to identify and work through underlying issues that may be contributing to their difficulties. My goal is to support couples in improving their relationships and finding greater satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives together.
19 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last 40 years, I have developed a set of beliefs or ideas which, if adopted, help to ensure that a relationship will last. Here is a list of them.
1) Arguing helps nothing, so don't do it.
I like to say that I never met the person who started the fight! When two people argue, each of them believes that he or she is merely reacting to something the other one did or said. Neither one believes that they started the fight; but it started somehow, didn't it? 2) It is better to be close than it is to be “right.”
Blaming each other for the argument is counterproductive. So is trying to change the other person's opinion. Most couples who argue, argue about whose perception is "correct," whose way of doing something is the "right" way, and so on. The only possible outcome of these arguments is that someone will be "right" and someone will be "wrong." Do you know anyone who enjoys being wrong? Most people will fight tooth and nail to avoid being "wrong." 3) Commitment is the Foundation of the Therapy.Commitment implies that you are in the relationship "come Hell or high water," barring certain behaviors your partner might do such as having an affair (although I have seen a number of relationships recover from those, too).
34 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Couples argue about many things, and it's normal to have disagreements. What you do at those times will determine whether your relationship will survive. Learning how to communicate effectively, from a position of love and respect, is my main focus when working with couples.
14 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to marry counseling therapy is through an emotionally focused practice. It brings couples together in a way they can connect intimately and get back to their roots of what was so interesting in the beginning of their relationship.
4 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Johanna Isaacs
Psychologist, Psy.D., PsyPACT Participant
I work with couples to help improve their communication so that they can better understand one another and appreciate each other's strengths and weaknesses. My goal is to create a safe place where each person is heard and validated for who they are. We explore the value that the relationship provides to each person and work to strengthen the connection by creating behaviors that join each other together.
13 Years Experience