Couples & Marriage Therapy

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Are relationship challenges making it hard to connect with your partner? Therapy may help if you’re experiencing:

  • A loss of intimacy and emotional connection
  • Frequent arguments or unresolved conflicts that leave you feeling stuck
  • Challenges with trust after infidelity or other breaches
  • Communication issues that make it hard to express your needs
  • Stress from major life transitions, like new parenthood or a career change
Marriage & Couples Therapy & Counseling in Palo Alto, Bay Area

At Palo Alto Therapy, we specialize in helping you rebuild trust, improve your communication, and deepen your connection. Therapy can provide the tools you need to thrive together.

There is Help to Improve Your Relationship

Call us (650) 461-9026 or Text us (650) 461-9026 today to get started, or book online – in-person and video appointments available!

Understanding Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is designed for partners of all kinds – married, dating, or in non-monogamous relationships. Whether you’re in crisis or simply want to strengthen your bond, therapy provides you with a safe space to address challenges and build a healthier partnership.

In therapy, you and your partner will have an opportunity to discuss and improve your relationship with a skilled therapist. Some of the most common reasons couples seek therapy include:

  • Affairs and infidelity
  • Beliefs and values
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Financial issues
  • Health issues
  • Lack of trust
  • Relationship dynamics
  • Emotional and physical intimacy
  • Work-related stress

Some couples come to relationship therapy in a crisis, but you can also come when things are going well and you want to improve your connection.

Our Approach to Couples Therapy

At Palo Alto Therapy, we use evidence-based techniques including:

  • Gottman Method: Focuses on improving your communication, managing conflict, and building emotional intimacy with tools like “The Four Horsemen,” which replaces negative patterns with healthier interactions.
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Your therapist will help you explore your underlying emotions and strengthen trust and security in your relationship.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Can help both of you learn new skills to reframe negative thoughts, improve your communication, and solve problems collaboratively.

Our therapists work with you to identify and address the root causes of your challenges, offering strategies tailored to your unique needs. We emphasize rebuilding trust, improving your communication, and creating a stronger emotional connection.

Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Relationship

No matter where you are in your journey, couples therapy can help you reconnect and build a resilient partnership. Contact Palo Alto Therapy today to schedule an appointment and start your path to happier, healthier partnership.

– Weekday, Evening, & Saturday Appointments Available –

At Palo Alto Therapy, we specialize in helping you overcome your anxiety. Our therapists are highly trained, warm and patient. We use evidence based techniques to help you feel better sooner without the need for long-term counseling.

With office locations in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose, we serve the entire Silicon Valley community – from Stanford University and the Peninsula to the South Bay, offering easy access for tech professionals, students, and families.

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy

This depends on your goals and the challenges you’re addressing. Some couples notice improvements in just a few sessions; others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will work with you to figure this out.

It’s common for one partner to feel hesitant at first. Try framing therapy as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship rather than “fix” anyone. Many couples find that an initial session helps ease concerns.

Yes, couples therapy is effective for both recent and longstanding challenges. Therapy provides tools to address past issues while building healthier patterns for the future.

While discussing difficult topics can feel uncomfortable at first, therapy provides a safe, structured space to explore issues productively. Over time, this process fosters deeper understanding and connection.

Choose from three locations:

  • Palo Alto: Convenient for downtown professionals and Stanford area.
  • Menlo Park: Accessible to Sand Hill Road and Meta campuses.
  • San Jose: Ideal for South Bay residents.

All locations offer free parking and are easily accessible from major highways and Caltrain.

Recognizing Good Therapy

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Evidence-Based

Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we provide effective & caring counseling. Our therapists are passionate in delivering high-quality therapy & enhance their skills through the latest trainings.

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Strong Relationships

Our relationship with you is valued & of highest importance. We are compassionate, respectful, & honest. Our professional counseling includes working side by side with you towards YOUR goals.

Short-Term & Focused

Our active therapists use tailored homework exercises to help you find relief in a timely manner. By keeping our meetings on track & targeting specific concerns we help you enjoy life again, usually in a matter of months not years.

Client Convenience

Appointments after 5pm & Saturdays, friendly administrative staff, & three locations: Palo Alto, Menlo Park, & San Jose. We help children, teens & adults, couples, & families. Video therapy available!

Meet Our Experienced Couples Therapists in Palo Alto & San Jose

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Jacquelyn Jacqui Lewis Therapist
Jacquelyn “Jacqui” Lewis, LMFT, ATR-BC, CCTP, ACCTS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
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Location: Palo Alto, Video Therapy
Ages: 13+
Type of Therapy: Individual, Couples, Family, Teen Counseling
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Jen Clayman, AMFT, APCC
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, AMFT, APCC, Under Licensed Supervision
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Location: Palo Alto
Ages: 13+
Type of Therapy: Individual, Couples, Family, Teen Counseling