Marital and Premarital

Serving clients at Lakewood · Centennial · Northglenn · Telehealth available statewide in Colorado
Every relationship hits difficult stretches—communication breakdowns, growing apart, conflict patterns, or major life transitions. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, working through a rough season, or recovering from a serious rupture, couples therapy at Oak Tree Behavioral Services can help you reconnect.

Signs You May Benefit from Marital & Premarital Counseling Support

  • The same arguments happening over and over
  • Feeling more like roommates than partners
  • Emotional or physical disconnection
  • Infidelity or breach of trust
  • Major life disagreements (finances, parenting, intimacy)
  • Wanting to start marriage on the right foundation

Our Treatment Approach

We use Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Imago Therapy techniques depending on what fits your relationship best. Premarital counseling proactively builds communication skills, aligns expectations, and identifies potential friction points before they become problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do both partners have to be willing?
Ideally, yes—but we can work with one partner when the other is not ready. Even one person changing patterns can shift a relationship.
Do you offer discernment counseling for couples considering divorce?
Yes. Discernment counseling helps couples decide whether to work on the relationship, separate, or divorce—without the pressure of a premature decision.
How long does couples therapy take?
Most couples see meaningful improvement within 12–20 sessions, though some choose to continue longer.