Relationship Therapy and Counseling
Building Connection, Understanding, and Lasting Change
Relationships are the heart of our lives—and when they start to feel tense, distant, or overwhelming, everything else can suffer. At Sunrise Marriage & Family Therapy, our relationship counseling services are designed to help couples and families in Utah and Colorado restore clarity, rebuild trust, and move toward stronger, more resilient connections.
Whether you’re seeking relationship therapy online or in person, our therapists provide structured, compassionate support to help you move from conflict to connection with evidence-based tools and insight.
Improve Communication
Healthy communication is the foundation of any thriving relationship.
When conversations turn into arguments—or silence—it can feel impossible to get back on track. In therapy, we focus on helping you recognize patterns that block understanding and learn to communicate with empathy, accountability, and clarity.
Using a broad suite of treatment methodologies, we will work together to strengthen listening skills, reduce defensiveness, and create a shared language for emotional connection. These are the same tools you can take home and practice daily to build lasting trust and collaboration.
Disrupt Negative Patterns
Every relationship has recurring cycles—moments when the same arguments repeat without resolution.
Our role as your relationship therapist is to help you identify the deeper emotional needs driving those patterns. We help you transition from reactive conflict to intentional choice, fostering awareness of how your thoughts, behaviors, and emotional triggers impact the people you love.
Therapy becomes a space not just to talk about change, but to actively create it—step by step, through insight and follow-through.
Resolve Conflicts
Conflict doesn’t mean a relationship is broken—it means two people are trying to be heard. The goal of relationship therapy is not to avoid disagreement but to handle it differently.
We help couples and families use conflict as a tool for growth, not division, by teaching problem-solving frameworks rooted in respect, validation, and shared goals.
You will learn to pause before reacting, express needs without blame, and repair after tension so that emotional safety becomes the new norm.
Enhance Connection
Beyond communication and conflict resolution, true healing comes from rebuilding emotional closeness.
Whether through relationship coaching, couples counseling, or family therapy, we focus on helping you reconnect to what brought you together in the first place—trust, laughter, curiosity, and care.
Sessions emphasize emotional attunement, shared rituals of connection, and building habits that make affection feel natural again. Over time, those small daily moments of warmth and understanding become the foundation of a long-term connection.
Get Started
Healthy relationships do not just happen—they are built with insight, practice, and support.
Our licensed team offers both in-person and online relationship counseling for individuals, couples, and families across Utah and Colorado. Whether you are in crisis or simply want to strengthen your partnership, we will help you take the next right step forward together.
Let’s begin your work toward clarity, connection, and change.
Relationship Therapist FAQs
What’s the difference between relationship therapy and relationship coaching?
While relationship coaching often focuses on improving communication and setting goals for the future, relationship therapy goes deeper. Therapy helps you understand the emotional patterns, past experiences, and unspoken needs that drive tension or disconnection. At Sunrise, we often blend both — providing you with practical skills while addressing the deeper emotional work required for lasting change.
Do you offer online relationship counseling?
Yes. We offer online relationship therapy services for individuals, couples, and families throughout Utah and Colorado. Online sessions offer the same structure, privacy, and evidence-based tools as in-person therapy — allowing you to work on your relationship from the comfort of your own home.
How do I know if my relationship needs therapy?
You do not have to be on the brink of separation to benefit from therapy. If you are having the same arguments on repeat, feeling emotionally distant, or struggling to communicate without tension, therapy can help you get unstuck. Many couples come to therapy not because they are breaking down — but because they want to build something stronger and more connected.
What can we expect in our first session?
Your first session is about understanding the story of your relationship. We will identify what is working, what is not, and what both partners hope to change. You will leave with clear next steps and a sense of direction — not just a venting session. Our work focuses on providing insights, structure, and practical follow-through that you can apply immediately.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our therapists integrate methods like the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and short-term psychodynamic therapy. This means we use a combination of structured tools, emotional awareness, and relational insight to help you create meaningful change both in and outside the session.
Do you offer therapy for families, not just couples?
Absolutely. Many of the same principles that strengthen romantic relationships also apply to families. We help parents, teens, and siblings enhance communication, manage conflict effectively, and foster empathy across generations.
How long does relationship therapy usually take?
That depends on your goals and level of commitment. Some couples notice improvement after just a few sessions, while others work with a therapist for several months to address deeper patterns. Together, we will establish clear objectives and regularly check in on progress, ensuring that therapy remains focused and effective.
Can we do therapy even if one partner is hesitant?
Yes. It is common for one person to feel unsure about therapy. We meet both partners where they are, helping each person feel understood rather than blamed. Often, once sessions begin, even hesitant partners appreciate the structure and support therapy provides.
Is relationship therapy confidential?
Yes. All sessions are private and confidential, whether conducted in person or via online platforms. Your therapist will explain the boundaries of confidentiality during your first session so you can feel safe being open and honest.