Couples Therapy in Reno, NV

Couples therapy in Reno, NV that guides you and your partner toward trust, understanding, and a secure relationship. Emotionally Focused Therapy is an evidence-based approach backed by decades of research.

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Feeling disconnected—talking but not really hearing each other? Many couples come to us feeling emotionally alone, afraid that sharing more might only lead to conflict or rejection.

In our couples therapy in Reno, grounded in the science of attachment, you’ll learn to move past the patterns that keep you apart, communicate more openly, and start feeling understood again.

Reach out today to talk with a therapist about your specific situation and how we can help.

What to Expect in Our Couples Therapy in Reno

Affirming, non-blaming approach
Rebuild trust and repair hurt
Break negative cycles & patterns
Restore emotional and sexual connection
Improve communication and closeness
Research-based couples therapy in Reno, NV

What Clients Say About Couples Therapy with Us
"Before, every argument felt like we were going in circles and drifting further apart. In therapy, we finally slowed down enough to actually hear each other. Now when we hit a bump, it feels like we can find our way back instead of getting stuck."
— N.D., former client (shared with permission)

Couples in Reno trust us to help them rebuild connection and emotional safety. Read what others have had to say.

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When Relationships Start to Feel Hard

Most couples don’t come to therapy because they’ve stopped caring — they come because they still care deeply but can’t seem to find their way back to each other. The closeness that once felt effortless can start to feel distant. Conversations that used to connect may turn into arguments or silence. It can leave both of you feeling lonely, frustrated, or unsure what happened to the partnership you built together.

If you’re feeling disconnected or stuck, EFT couples therapy in Reno can help you find your way forward together. Our type of therapy isn’t about deciding who’s right or wrong — it’s about creating a new sense of security and closeness so that love feels more reachable again.

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Common Questions Couples Ask in Therapy (and How We Help in Reno, NV)

  These are common concerns couples share with us as they begin therapy.

Why Can’t We Talk Without Fighting in Our Relationship?

It’s common to get stuck in cycles of blame, defensiveness, or shutdown during arguments. Often, it’s not just about what you’re fighting about—it’s about feeling unheard or unsupported. The couples therapy we do helps you slow down reactive patterns, understand each other’s deeper needs and fears, and learn skills to talk about hard topics without escalating into conflict.

How Can We Rebuild Trust After Betrayal or Conflict?

Rebuilding trust takes time, vulnerability, and a safe environment. In therapy, you’ll learn how to share the impact of past hurts, take accountability, and respond to each other with empathy. Together, you’ll create clear agreements and practices that help rebuild safety, trust and reliability in your relationship.

Why Do Couples Keep Having the Same Arguments?

Recurring arguments often come from unspoken fears or needs beneath the surface. You may be fighting about chores or money on the surface, but underneath, you’re longing for reassurance or closeness. Our couples therapy in Reno helps you recognize these hidden patterns and break free from cycles that keep you stuck.

How Can We Handle Conflict Without Constant Fighting?

Conflict doesn’t have to feel destructive. In therapy, you’ll learn how to approach disagreements with curiosity instead of criticism. You’ll practice listening without interrupting, sharing your feelings without blame, and finding common ground even when you disagree.

How Do We Feel Close Again After Growing Apart in our Marriage?

When couples drift apart, it’s often because negative cycles have eroded the sense of safety and connection. Emotionally Focused Therapy helps you identify the patterns that create distance and understand the deeper emotions driving them. In therapy, you’ll learn to share your softer feelings and needs in a way your partner can hear. This process of reaching for each other with openness and vulnerability helps rebuild trust, emotional closeness, and a stronger bond.

Why Is It So Hard to Share How I Feel in our Relationship?

Many people fear that being vulnerable will lead to rejection or more conflict. In therapy, you’ll learn how to express your emotions safely and clearly, and how to hear your partner’s feelings without judgment. This builds emotional security and helps you both feel more understood.

How Can I Be Myself in My Relationship Again?

When conflict or mistrust grows, it’s easy to lose your sense of self. In couples therapy, you’ll rediscover your authentic voice and feel safe being fully present with your partner. Together, we’ll work on building a connection where both of you feel seen, valued, and accepted.

How Do We Stop Parenting Conflicts From Hurting Our Relationship?

Parenting disagreements often touch deep values and can feel overwhelming. In therapy, you’ll learn how to navigate those differences calmly, align on what matters most, and support each other as a united team—even when you don’t fully agree.

How Couples Therapy in Reno, NV Can Rebuild Connection

Learn how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples repair trust, stop painful cycles, and feel closer again.

What Sets Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Apart?

Here’s how EFT couples counseling helps you create lasting, meaningful change in your relationship:

It Addresses Universal Attachment Needs
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is grounded in attachment science. It helps you and your partner understand and strengthen the bond you share by exploring your deep need for connection and security. In couples counseling here in Reno, you’ll learn how to create a relationship that feels more secure, supportive, and fulfilling.
It Creates an Inclusive, Affirming Space

EFT welcomes and affirms all couples, including LGBTQ+ partners. You’ll have a safe, nonjudgmental space where your relationship is valued and respected.
It Improves Emotional Communication

EFT couples counseling in Reno helps you express your feelings and needs openly. With guidance, you’ll learn how to share what matters most in ways that build understanding, trust, and closeness.
It Resolves Conflict at the Root

Instead of staying stuck in the same arguments, EFT guides you to the deeper emotions beneath the surface. By understanding what’s really driving conflict, you can create lasting change together.
It Builds Lasting Resilience Together

EFT gives you tools to handle challenges side by side. Over time, you’ll strengthen your ability to support each other and keep your bond strong. With EFT couples counseling in Reno, you’ll have a roadmap to sustain a healthy, connected relationship.
It Honors Culture and Identity

EFT therapists honor the impact of culture, identity, and life experiences on your relationship. Therapy is tailored to be inclusive, meaningful, and relevant to you.

Worried That Couples Therapy Might Make Things Worse?

People often delay starting couples therapy due to fear that they are the problem in the relationship or that they might lose their relationship if they look at it more closely. Some couples fear that airing out their problems might lead to more arguments or even cause a temporary strain in their relationship.

This article explains why some couples therapy can fall short, and how Emotionally Focused Therapy helps you avoid those pitfalls.

Many couples worry that bringing up deep issues will create more conflict, especially if they currently avoid arguments. If you're going from a relationship that rarely or never has conflict, to one that has open dialogue and direct communication then it can be quite eye-opening to make so many changes.

The reality is that while therapy can initially bring difficult conversations to the surface, the right couples therapy will not make your relationship worse when done properly. The temporary discomfort often comes from finally addressing issues that were already there but being avoided.

Talk With One of Our Couples Counseling Therapists Today

Our therapists create a safe, comfortable and confidential atmosphere for our work together. They can advise you about your particular situation.

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Get Started: Couples Counseling in Reno, NV

We create a safe, comfortable and confidential atmosphere for our work together.  Learn more about our therapists here. Call us for a free consulation: (775) 235-2205.

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Tammy Sheehan
Care Coordinator
Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW
Director & Therapist
Individuals, Couples, Families
Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor
Hillary Harris, CPC-I, does individual & couples therapy in Reno, NV at Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates. Christian counselor. July, 2024 photo
Hillary Harris, CPC-I
Adult Couples, Individuals
Hometown Health Plan
EFT- Additionally Trained
Brainspotting
Maddie Huntley, clinical Social work intern and therapist in Reno, NV at Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates
Maddie Huntley, CSW-I
Adolescents, Adults, Couples
Sarah Rosenbloom, MFT-I is a therapist in Reno, NV, with Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates. Infertility support counseling
Sarah Rosenbloom, MFT-I
Clients 13-years and older
Individuals, Couples, Families
Karen McKinney, LCSW, LADC
Adult, Adolescent Individuals
Hometown Health Plan
EFT-Additionally Trained
Addiction, EMDR
Gina Bemis, LCSW is a therapist in Reno doing EMDR and EFT couple counseling in Reno
Gina Bemis, LCSW
Couples, Adult Individuals
Hometown Health Plan
EFT Additionally Trained
EMDR

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Find Our Offices- Couples Therapy in Reno NV

Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Reno, NV between Liberty St. and California Ave, a block east of Arlington Ave. We are near the Nevada Museum of Art, Cheese Board Restaurant and Wingfield Park.

We provide inclusive, accepting couples therapy, marriage counseling, premarital counseling, and help with communication and relationship challenges in Reno, NV.