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Couples Therapy in Beverly, MA

Relationships are deeply meaningful — and can be deeply challenging. When communication feels tense, arguments repeat without resolution, or emotional distance begins to grow, it can leave both partners feeling discouraged and disconnected. Couples therapy in Salem, MA offers a supportive space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin rebuilding trust and closeness.

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At Therapy for Intentional Living, we work with couples in Beverly and throughout the North Shore who want more than fewer conflicts — they want deeper understanding, emotional safety, and a stronger connection. Whether you’re navigating recurring disagreements, parenting stress, life transitions, or recovering from a rupture in trust, therapy can help you move from reactive patterns toward intentional partnership.

When to Consider Couples Therapy

Couples seek therapy for many reasons. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. Couples therapy may help if you are experiencing:

  • Ongoing communication breakdowns

  • Frequent or escalating arguments

  • Emotional distance or disconnection

  • Trust concerns or infidelity recovery

  • Differences in parenting approaches

  • Stress from career or life transitions

  • Feeling “stuck” in repeating patterns

 

Many couples find that even small misunderstandings are rooted in deeper emotional needs. Therapy creates space to explore those needs safely and constructively.

Our Approach to Couples Therapy

Our work is attachment-informed and trauma-aware. We recognize that each partner brings personal history, relational experiences, and protective patterns into the relationship.

 

Rather than assigning blame, we focus on understanding the cycle that keeps you feeling disconnected. Together, we help couples:

  • Identify recurring patterns

  • Strengthen emotional communication

  • Develop healthier conflict repair

  • Rebuild trust and safety

  • Deepen emotional closeness

 

Couples therapy is collaborative and structured while remaining compassionate and supportive. We create a balanced space where both partners feel heard and understood.

What to Expect in Couples Therapy

The process typically begins with an initial assessment where we explore:

  • Your relationship history

  • Current concerns

  • Strengths within the partnership

  • Goals for therapy

 

From there, sessions focus on identifying patterns, building communication skills, and fostering emotional responsiveness. Many couples report feeling more hopeful after just a few sessions because they begin to understand the “why” behind their conflict.

 

Therapy is not about deciding who is right — it’s about learning how to work as a team again.

Serving Beverly, Swampscott and the North Shore

We provide couples therapy in Beverly and Swampscott, MA and serve clients throughout the greater North Shore area. Our practice understands the unique stressors facing couples balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, and personal growth.

 

Whether you are newly partnered, married for decades, or navigating a significant transition, support is available.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy

How long does couples therapy take?


The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and the complexity of the concerns. Some couples benefit from short-term work, while others prefer ongoing support.

Do both partners need to attend every session?


Most sessions include both partners, though occasional individual sessions may be recommended when helpful.

Can couples therapy help after infidelity?


Yes. With structure and commitment, therapy can support trust repair, emotional processing, and rebuilding connection.

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