Strong relationships are built, not born.

Strong relationships are built, not born.

Many relationships begin with ease. You talk for hours, laugh often, and imagine a future full of possibility. But life doesn’t stand still.

Maybe kids come along. Careers take off—or take over. Illness, loss, moves, and family dynamics shape the everyday. Somewhere along the way, even deeply committed couples can start to feel disconnected.

That doesn’t mean something’s broken. It means you care enough to want more.

The good news? Change is possible. Relationships can become more open, more honest, and more connected than they were before.

We’ve seen couples go from shutdown to talking freely. From resentment to real repair. From “I don’t know if we can fix this” to “I didn’t know we could feel this close again.

When is the right time for couples therapy?

Couples therapy is about understanding—what’s happening between you, how you’re protecting or pulling away, how you reach for each other and sometimes miss. And it’s about learning how to do things differently.

Whether you’re stuck in tension or just missing that spark, therapy helps you reconnect.

You might find yourselves communicating more openly, resolving old issues without the same heat, or feeling more supported and less alone.

You don’t have to be on the brink to benefit. Some of the strongest relationships are built by couples who choose to work on things before they fall apart.

What’s possible?

You might start laughing together again. Sleeping better. Feeling more like a team.

Clients often say:

“I’m not walking on eggshells anymore.”
“I feel like we’re in this together again.”
“We’re not just getting by—we’re enjoying each other again.”

Our approach: Tools that work, tailored to you.

We use practical, evidence-based methods that meet you where you are:

• The Gottman Method – to build trust, communicate better, and shift patterns of conflict

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – to help you feel heard, understood, and close again

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to explore how your past shapes how you show up

• Values and psychoeducation work – to align on what you want to build, together

We’ll help you slow things down, hear each other differently, and build a shared sense of direction.

Many couples discover new ways to connect, navigate hard conversations with more care, and bring back warmth they thought was lost

Krista Teare, MC, CCC

Krista brings a mix of steadiness, curiosity, and real-life perspective to couples therapy. With advanced training in the Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2) and a background in narrative and IFS-informed work, she helps couples move out of stuck patterns and back into real connection. Her approach is direct but compassionate—focused on helping each partner feel understood and supported without losing sight of accountability. Whether you’re navigating recurring conflict, rebuilding trust, or feeling emotionally disconnected, Krista works alongside you to shift communication and strengthen your relationship.

Clients often say that working with Krista brings relief and clarity. She’s not interested in blame or quick fixes—instead, she helps couples slow down, name what’s really going on, and begin to relate to each other differently. Sessions are structured but collaborative, blending research-backed tools with space to think, reflect, and reconnect. The goal isn’t just to talk about problems—it’s to feel like a team again.

Morgan Donovan, MC, CCC

Morgan brings a calm, grounded presence to couples therapy—creating space for partners to slow down, tune into what’s really going on underneath the surface, and begin to reconnect. Her approach is deeply influenced by attachment theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps couples move beyond the same old arguments and into a place of deeper understanding and emotional safety. Whether there’s been disconnection, conflict, or just a slow fading of closeness, Morgan helps couples identify the patterns they’re stuck in and explore the unmet needs and emotions driving them.

Morgan brings warmth, clarity, and compassion into the room—supporting each partner in feeling heard, valued, and connected. With a background in narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed, and existential therapies, Morgan guides couples through the meaningful process of rebuilding connection and trust. Her goal isn’t just better communication—it’s helping you feel close again in a way that feels authentic, steady, and lasting.