Counseling
for Couples
Relationships are one of our greatest sources of meaning—and also our greatest mirrors. You might feel stuck in recurring conflict, walking on eggshells, or wondering how you went from connection to disconnection. Maybe you're navigating a breach of trust, a life transition, or parenting struggles. Or maybe things seem “fine” on the surface but feel distant underneath.
At NEO Mind Body Collab, we understand that relational struggles don’t happen in isolation. Each of us brings our own attachment history, beliefs, protective patterns, and nervous system responses into our relationships—often without realizing it. In couples therapy, we explore how your individual stories impact your shared dynamic.
This isn’t about assigning blame or “fixing” a partner. It’s about creating a space where both people feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we work to shift patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and cultivate a deeper, more intentional connection—while honoring each partner’s unique needs and lived experiences.
Integrative
Counseling can help you…
Shift out of cycles of conflict, avoidance, or emotional shutdown
Improve communication, empathy, and mutual understanding
Develop a more secure and resilient attachment with your partner
Deepen emotional closeness and shared meaning in the relationship
Navigate life transitions (parenting, grief, relocation, etc.) with more ease and clarity
Rebuild trust and emotional safety after rupture or disconnection
Increase capacity for playfulness, intimacy, and joy in your connection
Strengthen co-regulation and responsiveness to one another’s needs
Create rituals of connection and tools for long-term relational growth
Build insight into how past experiences, cultural, or generational influences shape relational patterns
Meet
OUR COUNSELORS
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Anna Bigun
Counselor
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Dani Proffitt
Counseling | EMDR | Holotropic Breathwork | Professional Training
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Tiffany Worley
Counseling | EMDR |
Professional Training
Discover
OUR APPROACH
We believe every couple’s journey is unique. Our approach is grounded in attachment, systemic, and trauma-informed perspectives, and draws on evidence-based methods that support emotional healing and practical skill-building, including:
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Attachment Theory & Relational Patterns
We explore how early bonding shapes the ways partners seek closeness, express needs, or protect themselves. Together we support the growth of secure attachment that fosters trust and openness in the relationship.
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Family Systems & Dynamics
Each partner brings family influences into the relationship. By examining role patterns and inherited dynamics, couples can see how the past shapes the present and create healthier ways of relating.
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Nervous System & Trauma-Informed Care
We notice nervous system responses in conflict, such as withdrawal or escalation. Couples learn tools for regulation, safety, and co-regulation to stay more connected in hard moments.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Practices
This approach helps couples recognize the negative cycles that fuel disconnection. By accessing vulnerable emotions and expressing unmet needs, partners create new experiences of responsiveness and bonding.
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Somatics & Mindfulness
Grounding, breathwork, and body-based practices help partners stay anchored during charged moments. These tools build tolerance for difficult feelings and support more intentional connection.
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Psychoeducation & Skill-Building
We provide couples with tools to improve communication, empathy, and boundaries. Alongside emotional exploration, this practical learning supports both daily connection and long-term relational growth.
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We typically begin with a shared intake session to understand your relationship dynamics, followed—when helpful—by individual sessions with each partner to explore personal histories, perspectives, and goals. These individual sessions may also occur at various points throughout treatment, depending on what will best support your progress. We maintain a no-secrets policy to ensure transparency and protect the integrity of the work.
Ongoing sessions may focus on communication tools, conflict resolution, unmet needs, family-of-origin influences, or rebuilding connection and trust. Whether you're navigating disconnection, life transitions, parenting stress, or past wounds, we’ll tailor the pace and focus of therapy collaboratively—balancing emotional safety with meaningful progress.
Your therapist will guide the process with care and clarity, while honoring the emotional complexity and unique needs each of you brings into the room.
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Not at all. Many couples seek therapy as a proactive way to strengthen their bond, deepen communication, or navigate upcoming life changes. You don’t need to be “on the brink” to deserve support.
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That’s a valuable and very common question—and something we explore together in the early stages of counseling. Resistance may reflect fear, overwhelm, past experiences with therapy, or simply not knowing what to expect. While it’s ideal for both partners to feel ready and committed, we recognize that motivation often looks different for each person.
We’ll assess your individual and shared goals, explore any barriers, and structure the work around both partners' readiness and willingness. If needed, early sessions may focus on building safety, clarity, and shared understanding about the purpose and potential of therapy. Sometimes individual sessions are recommended to support engagement or assess fit.
FAQ
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Yes—therapy is most effective when supported by effort and reflection between sessions. We’ll offer tools, insights, and practices that can be explored at home to deepen the work.
Depending on your needs, we may also recommend that one or both partners engage in individual counseling alongside couples therapy. This can be especially helpful when personal patterns (like trauma responses, emotional regulation, or attachment wounds) impact the relationship dynamic.
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It’s common for one or both partners to feel this way at times—especially when difficult truths or patterns are being explored. While our therapists are trained to hold neutrality and care deeply for both partners, there may be moments when the focus leans into one person’s behaviors, communication style, or past experiences. This isn’t about blame or taking sides—it’s about shifting the dynamic in a way that benefits the relationship as a whole.
In some cases, a therapist may temporarily “unbalance” the room to support safety, accountability, or insight—but always with the bigger picture in mind. If you ever feel misaligned or misunderstood, we invite you to bring it into the room. Therapy works best when it’s collaborative and transparent, and we welcome your feedback.
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Yes. We affirm and support all relationship structures. We’ll explore what support means for you, in the context of your unique relationship.