Therapy for Couples and Marriages
Couples and Marriage Counseling online and in Bellingham, Washington.
Now accepting new clients!
Therapy for couples and marriages
Couples and Marriage Therapy in Bellingham, Washington.
Now accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth sessions throughout Washington State
We are glad you are here.
Is your relationship stuck in a vicious cycle of disconnection and misunderstanding?
Are you experiencing:
- Communication issues
- Lack of emotional connection
- Loss of sexual intimacy
- Infidelity
- Betrayal of trust
- Pre-marital problems
- Life transitions
- Parenting challenges
- Difficulty staying on the same team
We can help!
For over 17 years, Inside Passage Relationship Counseling has been a leader in providing high-quality couples therapy to clients across Washington State. Many therapists practicing at our collective have specialty training in the gold standards of evidence-based couples therapy, including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and PREPARE-ENRICH. Couples therapists in our collective are non-judgmental and highly-skilled in responding artfully to each couple’s unique needs.
90% of couples that work with us report:
- More happiness in their marriage
- A stronger connection
- Overall better communication
If that is what you’re longing for, you’ve come to the right place.
Methods Used
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Founded by Dr. Sue Johnson and endorsed by the American Psychological Association as scientifically proven, EFT is the most successful approach to creating loving relationships.
Based on the neuroscience of attachment and emotion, EFT is an evidence-based, empirically validated approach to therapy that helps couples and families de-escalate patterns of conflict and restructure their relationships.
By focusing on the deeper emotional aspects of relationships and conflicts, EFT helps couples break out of toxic patterns and have new corrective emotional experiences.
According to The American Psychological Association, studies show that EFT helps 70 to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery, and approximately 90% of them show significant improvements.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Founded by Dr. Sue Johnson and endorsed by the American Psychological Association as scientifically proven, EFT is the most successful approach to creating loving relationships.
Based on the neuroscience of attachment and emotion, EFT is an evidence-based, empirically validated approach to therapy that helps couples and families de-escalate patterns of conflict and restructure their relationships.
By focusing on the deeper emotional aspects of relationships and conflicts, EFT helps couples break out of toxic patterns and have new corrective emotional experiences.
According to The American Psychological Association, studies show that EFT helps 70 to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery, and approximately 90% of them show significant improvements.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Combining the knowledge and wisdom of 40 years of research and clinical practice, Gottman Method Couples Therapy helps couples break through barriers to achieve greater understanding, connection, and intimacy in their relationships.
Through research-based interventions and exercises based on empirical data from Dr. John Gottman’s study of more than 3,000 couples, The Gottman Method is a structured, goal-oriented, and scientifically-based approach.
The Gottman Method is designed to support couples across all economic, racial, sexual orientation, and cultural sectors. Outcome research has shown Gottman Method Couples Therapy to be effective for treating same-sex relationships.
Some of the relationship issues that may be addressed in therapy include:
- Frequent conflict and arguments
- Poor communication
- Emotionally distanced couples on the verge of separation
- Specific problems such as sexual difficulties, infidelity, money, and parenting
Even couples with “normal” levels of conflict may benefit from the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Gottman-trained therapists aim to help couples build stronger relationships overall and healthier ways to cope with issues as they arise in the future.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Combining the knowledge and wisdom of 40 years of research and clinical practice, Gottman Method Couples Therapy helps couples break through barriers to achieve greater understanding, connection, and intimacy in their relationships.
Through research-based interventions and exercises based on empirical data based from Dr. John Gottman’s study of more than 3,000 couples, Gottman Method is a structured, goal-oriented, scientifically-based.
The Gottman Method is designed to support couples across all economic, racial, sexual orientation, and cultural sectors. Outcome research has shown Gottman Method Couples Therapy to be effective for treating same-sex relationships.
Some of the relationship issues that may be addressed in therapy include:
- Frequent conflict and arguments
- Poor communication
- Emotionally distanced couples on the verge of separation
- Specific problems such as sexual difficulties, infidelity, money, and parenting
Even couples with “normal” levels of conflict may benefit from the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Gottman-trained therapists aim to help couples build stronger relationships overall and healthier ways to cope with issues as they arise in the future.
Prepare/Enrich
Prepare/Enrich is a global standard for assessing and enriching marriages and relationships.
Named the number one premarital and marriage assessment tool for over 35 years, this objective framework will help you quickly understand the issues and complexities within your relationship so that you can then mold and adapt them to your chosen therapeutic discipline.
Prepare/Enrich
Prepare/Enrich is a global standard for assessing and enriching marriages and relationships.
Named the number one premarital and marriage assessment tool for over 35 years, this objective framework will help you quickly understand the issues and complexities within your relationship so that you can then mold and adapt them to your chosen therapeutic discipline.
What to expect
Like with most things in life, success doesn’t happen over night, it happens through hard work and dedication.
At Inside Passage Counseling, we are tirelessly dedicated to that hard work, because your success is our success.
By creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your relationship, we combine evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help you gain clearer insight into what’s happening, guiding you through and away from your struggles and into new, positive patterns.
Getting Started
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the assistance you need.
Here is a step-by-step process to guide you in knowing what to expect.
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Rates and Insurance
The fees for 50-minute sessions range from $160-$225, depending on the service type and therapist. We are not contracted with health insurance companies and do not bill health insurance directly. We’re sorry, but we cannot provide insurance receipts for couples therapy.
Investing in yourself or in your relationship is a gift that keeps on giving.
If you are ready to improve your emotional well-being and quality of life, contact Inside Passage Counseling today.