Couples/Marriage Counseling

Sanctuary provides support for couples and families experiencing trauma, grief, divorce, conflict, and other concerns. Facilitating communication and understanding between couples and families is the foundation of this work. We help couples and families gain insight into their interpersonal dynamics, and in so doing find reconciliation and a renewed sense of connection with one another. 

A Special Word to Couples…
Sanctuary recognizes the challenges faced by many couples today. Extended schedules and commitments often leave little time for couples to connect and enjoy their relationship. Unresolved conflicts can translate to difficulties in the bedroom. Sanctuary provides a safe and supportive place for couples to experience healing and rediscovery.

Premarital Counseling

Congratulations on your engagement!

We are pleased to offer premarital counseling for those whose congregations may require it, and especially for those who are seeking to learn more about their partner. We will help you connect in a deep way, and enable you to start your life together with intentionality and a solid foundation. Questions? Particular requests? Just give us a call! 


Gottman and Imago

Our work with couples is informed by a wide variety of approaches. We believe in employing whatever is most effective for each client, and our essential goal is to assist couples in creating real connection and intimacy together. Often, we find that the research and conceptualizations of Dr. John Gottman as well as the insights and interventions borrowed from Imago therapy are a powerful combination. Together, they help us identify what's been going on, what we really want at our core, and then provide tools for deepening communication, intimacy, and healing. From there we are able to create lasting change.

The Hidden Impact of a Troubled Economy

FACT:    nearly half of all marriages in the
              U.S. end in divorce

FACT:    finances are the most often cited
              reason for couples splitting

In these difficult financial times, those staggering facts take on new urgency.

Money is a complex issue for most of us. Recently, our counselors have noticed a real increase in the stress and dischord between couples, and much of that seems to stem from strained or changing finances. For some, lost income has led to anxiety, anger, and resentment. Other couples have reported that they were unconsciously avoiding the problems in their relationship by hiding behind a "comfortable" life and the distractions that more secure finances afforded.

There are many reasons why finances may be hurting your relationship. Whatever they may be, Sanctuary is here to help. Give us a call.

You can't afford not to.