Couples Therapy Seattle
See your relationship in a new light, without making impossible changes with Empathi’s couples therapy Seattle.
Couples Therapy Seattle
See your relationship in a new light, without making impossible changes with Empathi’s couples therapy Seattle.
Better Methods. Better Lovin.
Better Methods. Better Outcomes. Better Lovin.
Empathi's therapists provide hope
to couples in Seattle
Struggling with your partner is despairing and exhausting.
Sometimes it can seem hopeless. The good news is, we really know how to help you get unstuck!
Empathi’s Methods are proven to help.
We are extremely selective about which therapists are invited to join our practice.
Each of our therapists are trained to use our proprietary blend of the Empathi Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). We’ll help you understand both your intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles in a way that guides you to communicate better, repair after fights, and feel more deeply and securely connected.
We are extremely selective about which therapists are invited to join our practice.
Each of our therapists are trained to use our proprietary blend of the Empathi Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). We’ll help you understand both your intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles in a way that guides you to communicate better, repair after fights, and feel more deeply and securely connected.
Clinical research shows that 86% of couples improve after a brief period of EFT guidance, and 73% have maintained their improvements when we check back two years later.
With Empathi Couples
Counseling You Will…
- Stop having the same argument(s) over and over again
- Return to a deeper level of intimacy
- Recover from an infidelity or another breach of trust
- Work on your relationship even though your partner doesn't seem available
- Feel more secure in your sex life
- Navigate life transitions from a place of connection and understanding of each other
- Reduce the frequency and intensity of communication breakdowns
There’s no quick fix for repairing a relationship — if there were, no one would suffer in love — but there is a process that works.
Stop struggling. Book your call now.
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Discover why Empathi couples therapy is right for you.
Do I need Empathi couples therapy?
When relationships are fresh and new, the thought of couples therapy is the farthest thing from anyone’s mind. New couples feel invincible, on top of the world, and there’s no way for them to imagine that anything could get in the way of that.
However, couples can eventually come to feel as though their relationship is becoming a struggle. Even when the love and commitment are still there, conflict and suffering can put up obstacles to fully expressing it.
If you’re in a committed relationship and feel as though you and your partner are somehow losing your way, rest assured that a good couples therapist can help you overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of your loving dynamic. Reach out to Empathi right away. Our experienced relationship counselors can help light the path back to a fulfilling commitment.
Do I need Empathi couples therapy?
When relationships are fresh and new, the thought of couples therapy is the farthest thing from anyone’s mind. New couples feel invincible, on top of the world, and there’s no way for them to imagine that anything could get in the way of that.
However, couples can eventually come to feel as though their relationship is becoming a struggle. Even when the love and commitment are still there, conflict and suffering can put up obstacles to fully expressing it
If you’re in a committed relationship and feel as though you and your partner are somehow losing your way, rest assured that a good couples therapist can help you overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of your loving dynamic. Reach out to Empathi right away. Our experienced relationship counselors can help light the path back to a fulfilling commitment.
Is there a relationship therapist near me who can help us?
Are you looking for relationship counseling in Seattle, WA? You’re not alone. Whether you feel your relationship is headed in the wrong direction, or you’re neck-deep in struggles that you and your partner want to work through, thousands of couples are encountering similar obstacles. More reach out for help every day. Empathi can guide you through your struggles.
Here are the most common issues people in Seattle come to us with:
Many couples disagree over the division of goods in the relationship. If a couple lives together, conflicts sometimes arise regarding what belongs to whom. This can be prevalent in times when a couple is also experiencing contention in other areas of their relationship.
Division of responsibility is often a trigger point for couples. When partners share a home, there is oftentimes contention over the distribution of necessary tasks. These issues are especially frequent when a couple has children.
Loss of intimacy is a common reason people seek out relationship counseling in Seattle. Married and unmarried couples alike can experience a slowdown in romance and physical connection as time puts distance between them and the fiery feelings they had at the outset of their relationship. This is a common issue that can cause friction between partners.
Prioritization of marriage can cause friction between partners. Unmarried couples can find themselves in disagreement over the topic of marriage. This often happens when one partner feels ready to move forward and the other doesn’t believe that it’s the right time.
Couples counseling from Empathi can help guide you through your struggles and offer tools to help you productively resolve conflict.
What if couples therapy in Seattle hasn't worked for me in the past?
Maybe you’ve seen a relationship therapist before and they didn’t provide the guidance you needed. It could be that the therapist didn’t have the right experience or they used a “one size fits all” approach to your unique situation. You’ve come to the right place. Empathi counselors are experienced in adapting their approach to suit your specific relationship needs.
Here's why our approach works
Our couples therapy technique is provided by experienced relationship counselors, who use established methods to walk you through rebuilding your loving partnership.
Through attachment theory, we guide the couple into building trust, the most vital element of any relationship. Let Empathi guide you into building or rebuilding that trust between you and your partner.
We apply experiential psychotherapy techniques that are highly effective in helping to recover from negative behaviors that may be impacting your relationship. You don’t have to let addictive behaviors damage your relationship. Let us guide you on a path out of them.
Most importantly, Empathi employs emotionally-focused therapy (EFT). This highly effective method helps 86% of couples experience significant improvement. Beyond initial therapy, 73% experience ongoing benefits throughout their relationship.
Will starting couples therapy be hard for me?
Starting couples therapy doesn’t have to be scary. People are often nervous about starting something new. Repairing a relationship is high-stakes, which can add another layer of pressure on the situation, but relationship counseling is the best first step toward making your relationship whole again.
Here are the ways we make it easy:
- We ensure that our licensed counselors are experienced in making clients feel welcome.
- Empathi eases you into the process, with options such as our relationship discovery quiz to help you get at the heart of your relationship struggles.
- Our podcast, Come Here To Me, offers insights into what to expect from couples therapy sessions.
Here are the ways we make it easy:
- We ensure that our licensed counselors are experienced in making clients feel welcome.
- Empathi provides options to ease you into the process, such as our relationship discovery quiz for getting at the heart of what is troubling your relationship.
- Our podcast, Come Here To Me, offers insights into what to expect from couples therapy sessions.
There’s no need to fear the unknown. By opening ourselves up, we give ourselves the opportunity to move into a brighter future and a strong, lasting, fulfilling partnership. Empathi couples therapy is here to help guide you into that future, when you’re ready to take that step.
Couples Therapy in Seattle
Begin the Empathi Process
Your expert counselor is here to guide you back to connection using Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and the Empathi Method.
Acceptance
The hardest part is just getting started.
Healing starts with accepting you need help, booking a free consult, and showing up as you are. Everything that comes next will be easier as you’re held by an Empathi therapist and a proven process. From now on, you’re not alone in this.
Alliance
Feel like you’re on the same team again.
Explore your process and discover a unified narrative where neither of you are wrong or right, “the good one,” or “the bad one.” Learn to approach suffering and conflicts as an “us” problem instead of a “them” problem or a “me” problem.
Empathy
See the hurt and love behind their reactivity.
Strengthen your new narrative by accessing empathy to recognize the root of each other’s reactivity, how much you matter to each other, and what love is. Understand the cycles you get into with the help of your expert Empathi counselor.
Vulnerability
Share the hurt and love behind your reactivity.
Get to know, live in, and share your vulnerable feelings. Then, learn to let in the ways that those feelings are understood and accepted by your partner through the power of the Empathi method and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
Connection
Feel deeply and securely bonded to one another.
Mend your relationship and your wounds through the understanding that you matter to each other. Learn to grieve, show up for, heal, and accept the most vulnerable parts inside of each other without sacrificing those parts in yourselves.
Resilience
Rely on your bond to get out of stuck moments.
Having proved your ability to resolve long-standing issues, heated conflicts, and negative cycles, face your future together with a certainty that you will not only survive those moments, but grow stronger and more connected because of them.
Figs' life's mission is to help couples feel more connected.
Figs is the creator of the Empathi method and the certification process for Empathi coaches. He’s also Chief Empathi Officer, husband, dad, wounded-healer and was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered as a champion for healthy relationships.
Figs’ life’s mission is to help couples feel more connected.
Teale is a wife, mother, artist and passionate advocate for love relationships. She has a special focus on cultural sensitivity, parenting, and how to prevent and repair affairs and other relationship injuries. Teale loves working with people to facilitate their greater sense of self-acceptance and capacity to experience joy and connection.
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We offer virtual counseling across the nation.
We are passionate about healing relationships.
Our team of couples counselors, relationship coaches, and marriage therapists can help you reconnect and discover that loving feeling.
- Feel safe to be your true self in life and love.
- Heal from recent or past grief and loss.
- Connect in a deeper and more authentic way.
- Stop having the same argument(s) over and over again.
- Avoid being disappointed in each other so much.
- Recover from infidelity or other breach of trust.
- Get back to more joy, laughter, and fun together.
- Work on your relationship even though your partner doesn't seem available.
Frequently Asked Couples Therapy Questions
Read our Seattle FAQ or schedule a free consult now and get answers directly!
How much does couples therapy near me cost?
One can expect to pay around the same for couples therapy and premarital counseling in Washington. Nationally, it typically costs between $75 and $250 per session hour, and averages around $100. In Seattle, you can expect to pay the national average. Some services cost more, because of their experience and result rates. Many insurance plans will cover all or part of the cost of counseling sessions.
Empathi offers a range of pricing. Our experienced, licensed couples therapy professionals provide you with personalized relationship guidance and give you the tools you need to become a model for relationships.
How much does couples therapy near me cost?
One can expect to pay around the same for couples therapy and premarital counseling in Washington. Nationally, it typically costs between $75 and $250 per session hour, and averages around $100. In Seattle, you can expect to pay the national average. Some services cost more, because of their experience and result rates. Many insurance plans will cover all or part of the cost of counseling sessions.
Empathi offers a range of pricing. Our experienced, licensed couples therapy professionals provide you with personalized relationship guidance and give you the tools you need to become a model for relationships.
Is it a good idea to seek out premarital counseling near me?
If you’ve decided as a couple to get married, preliminary counseling is a choice that can really benefit you and your partner. Not only can pre-marriage counseling improve your current relationship, it gives couples tools to resolve conflict and it provides excellent guidance for effective communication with each other. Premarital counseling can usher you into your marriage more prepared and with advantages that others don’t have.
Empathi counselors are experienced in helping couples prepare for marriage with pre-marriage counseling. They can help prepare you for the exciting journey ahead.
What are the divorce statistics for Seattle, WA?
National divorce rates have been on a decline over the past three decades, and the trend appears to be continuing. Nevertheless, divorce is an unfortunate reality for many.
There are no statistics available for Seattle specifically, but World Population Review places divorce statistics for Washington at 3.5 per 1,000 of the state’s population being divorced. This is on par with the national divorce rate of 3.2 per 1,000.
Many factors contribute to divorce rates nationwide. Financial stress, marital infidelity, and communication issues are the most common factors that contribute to divorce in this country. These problems impact people across Washington and hit home in Seattle too. Empathi counselors have helped countless couples through these and other issues.
How many couples therapists are in Seattle, WA?
Statistically, couples therapists are lumped in with marriage and family therapists. The most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places just over 60,000 people employed nationally in these roles. There are roughly 300 marriage and family therapists employed in the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue area.
If you live in the Seattle area, Empathi counselors are accessible and can provide you with quality relationship therapy.
How do I choose the best couples counselor near me?
There are many good couples therapists out there, but it’s important to find the one that’s right for you and your partner. Communication style is important. You want to be sure that your counselor understands you both and that they can effectively convey their message to you.
If you’re not sure how to find a good relationship counselor, a recommendation from a friend can be helpful. An online search for “best relationship therapist near me” will give you many results to choose from.
When it comes to Empathi, a search of best couples therapists in San Francisco places Empathi founder, Fiachra Figs O’Sullivan, in the top 10 list on Yelp and the top 5 list on GuideDoc. Empathi counselors are master communicators, able to understand your concerns, and offer solid, easy-to-understand guidance.
You don’t have to live in San Francisco to receive excellent relationship therapy. Empathi can help you, wherever you may be.
How do I choose the best couples counselor near me?
There are many good couples therapists out there, but it’s important to find the one that’s right for you and your partner. Communication style is important. You want to be sure that your counselor understands you both and that they can effectively convey their message to you.
If you’re not sure how to find a good relationship counselor, a recommendation from a friend can be helpful. An online search for “best relationship therapist near me” will give you many results to choose from.
When it comes to Empathi, a search of best couples therapists in San Francisco places Empathi founder, Fiachra Figs O’Sullivan, in the top 10 list on Yelp and the top 5 list on GuideDoc. Empathi counselors are master communicators, able to understand your concerns, and offer solid, easy-to-understand guidance.
You don’t have to live in San Francisco to receive excellent relationship therapy. Empathi can help you, wherever you may be.
What questions should I ask before beginning couples therapy?
Interview your potential therapist. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, schedule a consultation. Have some questions prepared and base your decision on how they answer.
You’ll want to know the qualifications of the counselor that you’ll be seeing and to make sure they seem like a good fit.
These questions will help you better determine if the therapist is a good option for you:
- How long have you been practicing couples therapy?
- What training/qualifications do you have in couples therapy?
- How long should I expect couples therapy to last?
- What does progress look like?
- What does success look like?
- What are your views on divorce?
It’s important that you stick with counseling once it starts, because you’ll get the best results if you complete their plan. Couples who stick with therapy until it’s complete enjoy better outcomes all around. They experience better emotional health, live longer, and many report being happier than before they started therapy.
Seeking out a quality couples therapist is the best first step in repairing your relationship. They’re able to objectively look at your partnership and determine what tools that they can provide will give you the best outcome.
If you and your partner need guidance to help restore your connection, now is the best time to take action. The sooner you act, the sooner quality couples therapy can help you. Come to us for quality counseling. Contact Empathi and start on the path to making your relationship feel as good as new.
Couples Therapy That Works
In Seattle
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Creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
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It's quick, easy, and
free to get started!
Between the emotional hurdle of accepting you need help and the logistical nightmare of finding a therapist you trust, actually starting couples therapy is the hardest part…
That’s why we keep it simple:
- Pick a date & time for your free consult with an Empathi counselor.
- Show up for the call. Explain your circumstances and needs.
- Book a first session with the right therapist for your price point and situation.
- Show up for your first session.
- Start feeling better!
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