Couples Counseling
In-Person & Virtual Therapy Services in Long Beach, CA.
Enhance Your Bond with Professional Couples Counseling
Offering family-centered, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approaches in Long Beach.
Taking the first step towards a stronger relationship is just a click away. When you book your initial session with Olive Leaf Therapy, you're setting the stage for a transformative experience. Here's what you can expect when you begin your journey with us:
A Warm Welcome: From the moment you reach out, you'll be greeted with warmth and understanding. Our team is here to ensure you feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.
Understanding Your Story: Your first session is a time for us to listen. We want to hear about you, your relationship, and the unique experiences that have brought you to us. This session is about building trust and laying the foundation for effective therapy.
Collaborative Goal Setting: Together, we'll identify the goals for your therapy. Whether it's improving communication, rebuilding trust, or resolving conflicts, we'll tailor our approach to meet your needs.
A Clear Path Forward: Before you leave, you'll have a clear understanding of the next steps. We'll outline the therapeutic process, discuss the frequency of sessions, and provide you with resources to use outside of therapy to start making positive changes immediately.
Confidentiality and Care: Rest assured that your privacy is our utmost priority. What's shared in your sessions stays in your sessions, allowing you a safe space to open up.
Ease and Accessibility: Booking is simple. Use our online scheduling tool to find a time that works for you, or give us a call for personal assistance. We're here to make the process as smooth as possible.
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Our goal at Olive Leaf Therapy is to support couples in overcoming obstacles to their relationships and establishing stronger bonding over the long term. Our diverse staff promotes a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and family-centered approach to treatment where LOVE REALLY IS ENOUGH!
“Focus on the behavior, lose the relationship…. focus on the relationship, lose the behavior. ”
Benefits of Couples Counseling at Olive Leaf
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Build Emotional Bonds
Rekindle the flame and strengthen your bond.
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Strengthen Communication
Learn how to communicate well so that you may understand and be understood.
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Effective Conflict Resolution
Navigate conflicts with sensitivity and compassion.
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Regain intimacy and trust
Rebuild the basis of your relationship through overcoming obstacles.
Our Therapeutic Approach
At Olive Leaf Therapy, we believe that every relationship is unique, and thus, the therapeutic approach should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each couple. Here's a deeper look into our methods:
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is grounded in the belief that emotions are key to identity and decision-making. In couples counseling, EFT helps partners recognize and address negative interaction patterns, fostering a secure emotional bond. By understanding and valuing each other's emotions, couples can rebuild trust and strengthen their connection.
Family Systems Therapy
Even when working with couples, it's essential to understand the broader family dynamics that might influence the relationship. This approach examines the couple's roles within their families and how these roles can impact their interactions.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
External stresses can strain a relationship. We introduce couples to mindfulness practices that can help manage stress, fostering a calm and supportive relationship environment.
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Disagreements are natural, but it's how couples handle them that matters. We equip couples with strategies to navigate conflicts constructively, promoting understanding and compromise.
Attachment-Based Therapy
This approach understands that our early attachment styles with primary caregivers influence our adult relationships. By exploring these early attachments, couples can gain insight into their behaviors and reactions, allowing for healing and growth in their current relationship.
Communication Training
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. We provide couples with tools and techniques to communicate more effectively, ensuring both partners feel heard and understood.
Locations Served
At Olive Leaf Therapy, we're not just in the heart of Long Beach; we're a part of the vibrant tapestry that makes up our community. Nestled conveniently on Pacific Coast Highway, just a stone's throw from the iconic Rosie's Dog Beach, our therapy center is easily accessible from all corners of the city. Whether you're coming from bustling Downtown Long Beach, the serene El Dorado Park neighborhood, or crossing the scenic Vincent Thomas Bridge from San Pedro, you'll find that our doors are just a short drive away.
FAQs
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At Olive Leaf, couples can expect sessions that focus on the emotional core of the relationship. We are here to help you learn how to help each other in the midst of stress and to always know the other person is there for you. In all situations, you will learn to consider whether your choices are helping build the relationship or tear it apart, and you will learn to always consider this before responding.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured approach to couples therapy formulated in the 1980s by Drs. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg. It is grounded in research while focusing on adult relationships and attachment/bonding. The goal of EFT is to create and strengthen secure, lasting bonds between partners and increase their connection by encouraging more open and receptive interaction patterns.
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EFT helps couples understand not just the dynamics of their relationship but also their own emotional responses and needs. By focusing on the emotional bonds and how they can be nurtured or repaired, EFT provides couples with the tools to improve their communication, deepen their emotional connection, and resolve conflicts in a healthier way. It's particularly effective for couples dealing with trust issues, past traumas, or communication breakdowns.
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EFT is a versatile therapy approach that can benefit a wide range of couples. Whether you are in a new relationship looking to build a strong foundation, have been together for years and want to rekindle the spark, or are struggling with specific issues, EFT can provide meaningful insights and tools for improvement.
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Each couples counseling session lasts approximately 50 minutes.
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This varies seeing as each couple is unique with their own unique reasons for seeking out couples counseling. Some couples may need many while others need veruy few sessions. This can be one of the first things you discuss with a therapist when beginning your therapy journey.
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Absolutely, there is a strict therapist-patient confidentiality that we abide by. None of your information is made public without your consent.
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Our costs for a counseling session is $200 for a 50 minute session and we offer both in-network and out of network insureance options. Please refer to our fees & insurance page for more details.