Couple & Relational Therapy
From a Trauma-Informed Relational Lens
At Brickel and Associates, couple or relational therapy is rooted in trauma-informed care and grounded in approaches that confirm safety which helps partners build connection, understanding, and resilience.
We work with couples of all identities and structures, including LGBTQIA+ couples, nontraditional partnerships, and chosen families.
Relationships can both reflect past wounds and allow for healing. Our therapists help couples explore how individual trauma histories, attachment patterns, and nervous system responses influence connection, communication, and conflict. We focus on creating a safe space where both partners can engage with curiosity, compassion, and presence.
Approaches We Use
We integrate multiple research-backed modalities to support relational healing. These approaches are used collaboratively, tailored to each couple’s needs, and always applied from a trauma-informed perspective.
Helps partners access and express underlying emotions to strengthen attachment bonds and foster secure connection.
Focuses on understanding each partner’s childhood influences and relational patterns to promote empathy and repair.
Addresses nervous system regulation and attachment dynamics, supporting partners in co-regulating and repairing dysregulated interactions.
Offers practical strategies for improving communication, managing conflict, and enhancing friendship, trust, and intimacy in relationships.
Goals of Couples Therapy
- Enhance emotional connection and secure attachment
- Improve communication and conflict resolution
- Repair relational ruptures or breaches of trust
- Develop co-regulation skills and emotional resilience
- Navigate identity, family, or systemic stressors together
More Resources
Our wellness blog contains several articles that provide additional insights and resources in your wellness journey. We encourage you to browse any that may seem uniquely helpful for you and your partnership.