Online Couples Counseling
Online Couples Therapists in California | Online Couples Counseling in California
Is your relationship on a tightrope?
Fights, misalignment, and unmet needs may be threatening your love boat.
Perhaps your career, family, or life transitions demand so much energy that you have little left to give. Stressors, emotional challenges, and past hurt may have put a wall between you. Or maybe you’ve reached a point where you are not clicking like you used to.
Little by little, you feel like you’re growing apart, detached, and unable to recognize each other. Every interaction turns into a battle where words cut like knives, or much is left unsaid to avoid further conflict.
Trust crumbles. And when was the last time you were physically or emotionally intimate?
You know, deep down, what brought you together was real. So what happened? And what can you do to get it back?
Conquer your relationship roadblocks and rebuild.
Power Talk Therapy offers online couples therapy to adults residing anywhere in California.
No matter what you and your partner(s) are going through, we are here to help you manage and grow from your difficulties—whether that means repairing your foundation or revitalizing your romance.
You can get past this. You can forgive each other, reconnect, and feel blissfully in love again.
Let’s collaborate to break barriers and restore your relationship.
Reach out to get started.
What is online couples therapy?
Online couples therapy or couples counseling is a psychological treatment that supports romantic relationships to heal and thrive. This involves partnerships in any stage—dating, engaged, married, or separated.
The purpose is to meet with a therapist (as a couple and sometimes individually) to share, learn, and work through your relationship issues, all within a private virtual platform.
Do you need to see a couples therapist?
Many couples spend months and sometimes years struggling before seeking help, trying to navigate hardship on their own. Others stop going to therapy because their counselor isn’t a great fit. And in some cases, partners are skeptical about “airing their dirty laundry with a stranger.”
We get it. Coming to a place of vulnerability to have tough conversations in front of an outsider is not easy. It takes commitment and willpower. But it may be the step your relationship needs to reignite and transform.
If you or your loved one(s) are experiencing any of the below problems, seeing a couples therapist might be an excellent choice:
- Big life transitions (e.g., marriage, kids, moving locations)
- Challenges with children, relatives, or friends
- Disagreements about core values, beliefs, and goals
- Frequent arguments and misunderstandings
- Infidelity or breach of trust
- Lack of physical and emotional intimacy (e.g., emotional disconnection, sex issues)
- Poor communication habits
- Struggles with alternative lifestyles (e.g., non-monogamy, polyamory)
- Trouble with finances, demanding jobs, or home maintenance
- Unfulfilled wants and needs
However, you don’t need to have problems to go to couples therapy. Your counselor can help you get to know each other, identify your values, and learn skills to strengthen your bond.
How can online couples therapy help?
Providing neutral and expert guidance
You might be so immersed in conflict with your partner(s) that you can’t see beyond it. So you remain stuck and frustrated, thinking things will never get better.
Online couples therapy allows you to step into a neutral environment led by a specialist, to open up and get a different perspective. We’ll ask questions, encourage honesty, and steer discussions so you can find clarity and meet each other halfway.
Uncovering valuable insight
As you continue to listen and speak up, you’ll gain a better understanding of each other’s concerns, wants, and needs. You’ll discover what’s beneath your troubles, recognize negative patterns, and start to feel truly seen by your partner(s).
This journey of inquiries and breakthroughs may take time and involve some setbacks, but it’s essential to close your relationship wounds and reinforce your connection.
Improving communication, trust, and intimacy
Once you’ve reached greater awareness about one another and your struggles, you can take the necessary actions to grow. You’ll receive practical resources to manage challenges and solidify your relationship, all tailored to your situation.
These may include communication skills, trust-building exercises, or tools to rekindle intimacy. You’ll also learn to regulate your emotions, set boundaries, and cultivate resilience to face adversity.
What if we want to end it?
If, at some point during treatment, you decide the best move is to end the relationship or take some time apart, we’ll be here to guide you every step of the way. We’ll support you and facilitate conversations for all parties to have closure in a respectful and healthy manner.
Power Talk Therapy | Online couples therapy + Online couples counselors in California
Power Talk Therapy is an online therapy practice committed to serving adults and couples in California—Irvine, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Laguna Beach, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palo Alto, Atherton, Los Altos, Belvedere, and beyond.
We offer online couples counseling in English and Spanish, along with other telehealth services, to help adults achieve a powerful transformation.
When working with couples, we integrate the Gottman method, Imago therapy, internal family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), music, artistic expression, and other modalities depending on your needs and preferences.
Our couples therapists are LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex-positive, supportive of all races, cultures, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, and alternative lifestyles (e.g., non-monogamy, polyamory, BDSM, and kink).
We also specialize in helping couples where one partner is on the spectrum. We focus on identifying symptoms of autism, improving communication, and managing expectations and sensory issues. This may lower anxiety and increase your appreciation for each other as you begin to see autistic traits as strengths versus drawbacks.
Every relationship is different, and we’ll treat yours as such, giving it the space and compassion it calls for to mend and evolve. There is no room for pressure, shame, or judgment behind our (virtual) doors.
Ready to come together?
If you are seeking a skilled couples therapist who validates your unique relationship, we can help.
Let’s come together to heal and deepen your precious bond. Online couples counseling can help.
Call 949-229-3221 or contact us to book a free consultation.
Thoughts on Couples Therapy
How to select a good couples therapist
Selecting a good couples therapist is an important first step towards addressing relationship challenges and fostering the positive change you seek. Here are a few key considerations to keep in mind
Does marriage counseling always work?
Couples facing challenges in their relationship often turn to marriage counseling for help. Marriage counseling provides a structured and supportive environment to address important issues
Is there a difference between Couples Counseling and Couples Therapy?
The terms couples counseling and couples therapy tend to be used interchangeably. They are both used to improve romantic relationships, yet there are distinct differences
What if only one of you wants Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy is everywhere these days, and for good reason. It’s an effective tool when it comes to improving – even saving – a relationship.
Is there a difference between Couples Counseling and Couples Therapy?
The terms couples counseling and couples therapy tend to be used interchangeably. They are both used to improve romantic relationships, yet there are distinct differences
What should I know about couples counseling?
Couples counseling can help improve the health and longevity of a relationship. During counseling, couples engage in therapy sessions and work with a trained therapist