Couples Therapy
Rebuild Connection and Communication
ARE YOU WANTING TO FEEL LIKE A TEAM AGAIN, EVEN WHEN PARENTING FEELS OVERWHELMING?
Every couple faces challenges—but for parents, the demands of raising children can make staying connected even harder. Between sleepless nights, work stress, differing parenting styles, and little time for each other, even strong relationships can start to feel strained.
At Georgia Family Therapy, we help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. Our approach is supportive, practical, and grounded in research. Whether you’re adjusting to parenthood or navigating long-standing patterns, you can rediscover your partnership and feel like a team again.
Does this sound familiar?
Loss of intimacy and shared joy
Affection, closeness, and moments of playfulness or connection may feel reduced or absent, replaced by stress or emotional fatigue.
Frequent arguments or ongoing tension
Small issues—like parenting, chores, or finances—can quickly escalate into repeated disagreements that leave both partners feeling frustrated or unheard.
Differences in expectations
Conflicting values, roles, or approaches can create resentment and confusion, especially when responsibilities feel unbalanced.
Unhelpful communication patterns
Conversations may turn into blame, criticism, defensiveness, or withdrawal, making it hard to resolve issues or feel emotionally safe.
Emotional distance or disconnection
You may feel misunderstood, lonely, or as though you’re living parallel lives rather than sharing a close partnership.
Research shows that nearly two-thirds of couples experience increased tension and decreased relationship satisfaction in the first few years after a baby’s birth. But with support and guidance, this transition can become an opportunity for deeper connection and teamwork.
How Couples Therapy Helps
Couples therapy provides a safe and neutral space to explore challenges, learn new tools, and strengthen your emotional bond.
You’ll work together to:
Communicate more effectively and reduce defensiveness
Rebuild trust, intimacy, and appreciation
Manage conflict and repair after arguments
Reignite affection, playfulness, and shared meaning
Align on parenting styles and co-parenting strategies
Restore emotional connection and friendship
Develop shared goals and values as partners and parents
Our Approach
We use evidence-based, compassionate methods to help couples rebuild and grow, with a focus on strengthening your bond as partners and co-parents.
The Gottman Method
Based on decades of research, the Gottman Method teaches practical tools for managing conflict, deepening friendship, and building a shared sense of purpose. Couples learn how to communicate needs clearly, navigate differences, and maintain emotional connection through all of life’s stages.
Bringing Baby Home Curriculum
For new or expecting parents, this program helps couples prepare for the transition to parenthood. You’ll learn how to maintain closeness, reduce resentment, and co-parent effectively while nurturing your own emotional and physical connection.
Parenting and Relationship Integration
When parenting stress impacts your relationship, we focus on balancing family responsibilities, improving teamwork, and creating space for your partnership to thrive again.
Each plan is personalized to your goals, family culture, and stage of life.
What to Expect
Initial Consultation
Schedule a joint session to share your concerns, goals, and hopes for therapy.Assessment & Goal Setting
Your therapist will gather background information about your relationship, explore strengths and challenges, and create a roadmap for progress.Skill Building & Practice
Through structured sessions, you’ll learn communication and conflict-resolution skills, strengthen friendship, and rebuild emotional and physical intimacy.
Homework exercises help you apply tools at home and track progress together.Ongoing Support
Therapy continues as you deepen your understanding, practice new skills, and integrate change into daily life. Sessions may include co-parenting discussions, emotional repair work, and guided reflection.
Meet Our Couples Therapists
Dr. Aurélie Weinstein, PhD, LPC, RPT
Founder and couples specialist trained in the Gottman Method and attachment-based approaches. Aurélie helps parents rebuild emotional connection, balance parenting demands, and communicate with compassion and clarity.
Aurélie Weinstein
Founder and Director
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you help with parenting conflicts?
Absolutely. Parenting differences are one of the most common stressors for couples. We help partners find alignment, share responsibilities, and stay emotionally connected while raising children.
What if my partner is hesitant to come?
That’s common. We begin by creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Once partners experience that therapy is collaborative—not about blame—they often feel more open and invested.
We’re parents and rarely have time together. Can therapy really help?
Yes. Even one focused hour per week can help you reconnect, learn practical strategies, and restore teamwork. Many parents find that therapy improves not just their relationship but the overall tone of their family life.
Do you only work with married couples?
No. We welcome couples of all backgrounds—married, partnered, co-parenting, or dating—who want to improve communication and connection.
A Healthier Partnership Starts Here
You and your partner deserve support, not just as parents—but as two people who love each other. With the right tools and understanding, you can rebuild connection, improve communication, and rediscover the friendship and intimacy that first brought you together.
Take the first step today toward a stronger, more balanced relationship.