Reconnect. Repair. Rekindle.
Gottman-informed couples therapy and marriage counseling for partners who want to improve communication, repair trust, deepen intimacy, and feel more connected. In person in Denver and online throughout Colorado.
Every relationship faces challenges. Some are loud and obvious, others quietly pull you apart. If you’re fighting more than connecting, feeling distant from your partner, or struggling to rebuild trust, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Couples therapy provides a safe space for you to understand what’s happening and explore new ways to connect.
Couples therapy, relationship therapy, and marriage counseling can give partners a structured space to understand recurring patterns, communicate more clearly, and work toward greater connection—without the therapist taking sides. In sessions, we help you identify the patterns keeping you stuck and work through the specific issues affecting your relationship. The goal isn’t to eliminate all conflict; it’s to help you handle disagreements in ways that bring you closer instead of driving you apart.
This approach works for married couples, dating partners, and people in all types of committed relationships.
Many couples come to therapy when they realize they’re stuck in the same arguments over and over. Others feel like they’re living as roommates instead of romantic partners. Some are dealing with trust issues after infidelity or other betrayals.
We also work with couples who want to strengthen their relationship before problems become overwhelming. Maybe you’re planning to get married, navigating a significant life change, or want to improve your connection and intimacy.
Our relationship work draws on the Gottman Method, a research-informed approach to couples therapy. Angela Shelley, LMFT, has completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1–3, and Jen Young, MFT Intern, has completed Level 1.
Depending on your goals, Gottman-informed work may help partners slow recurring conflict, communicate needs more clearly, repair after disagreements, strengthen friendship and trust, and build emotional and physical intimacy.
Our approach also combines proven methods with genuine care for your relationship:
Sex Therapy Integration: Addressing intimacy and sexual connection issues that affect many relationships.
Trauma-Informed Care: Support for couples healing from betrayal, infidelity, or other relationship trauma.
EMDR Therapy: May help with processing relationship wounds and attachment issues.
Other Evidence-Informed Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy and other evidence-informed approaches may be integrated depending on your goals and clinician fit.
Inclusive Approach: Welcoming support for all relationship structures, including LGBTQIA+ couples and consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships.
We don’t take sides or try to place blame. Our job is to help each of you feel heard and find ways to reconnect.
We work with couples at all stages of their relationships. We offer in-person couples and relationship therapy at our Denver office and online sessions throughout Colorado. Our clients include married couples, long-term partners, people planning to get married, and those exploring non-traditional relationship structures. We’re experienced working with LGBTQIA+ couples, interfaith relationships, and partners dealing with significant life transitions.
Every relationship has its own story and challenges. We meet you where you are without judgment about your relationship style or history.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder and Clinical Director. Angela has completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1–3 and works with couples around communication, trust, intimacy, and complex relationship patterns.
Jen provides couples and relationship therapy under Angela’s clinical supervision. She has completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and offers an accessible-fee option where appropriate.
Embraced Therapy is a private-pay practice. Jen offers a lower-fee option, with limited sliding-scale or pro bono availability when available.
Starting couples therapy can feel nerve-wracking, especially if you’re not sure your partner is entirely on board. In our first session, we’ll hear both of your perspectives and help you identify what you want to change. From there, we’ll work together to build new communication skills and address the specific issues affecting your relationship.
We provide practical tools you can use at home, help you understand each other’s needs better, and create a safe space to work through difficult conversations. Every couple moves at their own pace, and we’ll adjust our approach based on what works best for your relationship.
Take the first step toward reconnecting with your partner. Schedule your free consultation today to learn how couples therapy can help you build the relationship you both want.
In a free 15-minute consultation, you can share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and talk through which clinician may be the best fit for your relationship, schedule, and budget.
