Couples Counseling
Therapy for couples who feel stuck, distant, or on the edge of falling apart, and are ready for change.
“Can couples therapy actually save our relationship?”
That’s one of the most searched questions on Google, and one I’ve heard hundreds of times from clients.
The short answer? Yes… if you’re both willing to show up and do the work.
And that’s where I come in. I help couples in Washington State untangle years of hurt, rebuild trust, and learn new ways to connect… even if it feels impossible right now.
When You’re Tired of the Same Fights, the Silence, or Feeling Alone in the Same Room
Couples therapy isn’t just for those on the brink of divorce. It’s for anyone feeling stuck in painful patterns like:
Constant arguments that never resolve
Distance, loneliness, or lack of emotional connection
Mismatched needs around sex, parenting, or affection
Resentment that’s quietly built over time
One partner shutting down while the other explodes
Questioning, “Are we even still compatible?”
Feeling more like roommates than partners
These are the kinds of problems that don’t just fix themselves… and waiting it out or trying to connect in the same ways that haven’t worked in the past, usually just makes things worse.
“How does couples therapy work, and what will we actually get out of it?”
This isn’t just talking in circles. The work we do together is practical and tailored to your relationship’s specific needs.
Here’s what couples therapy can actually give you:
Tools, not just talk. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, handle conflict better, and meet each other’s emotional needs in real-time.
Insight and direction. I help you uncover the deeper patterns driving your conflict, and what each of you can do to change it.
Support and structure. No more spinning in confusion or blaming each other. I guide the conversation so it’s productive, safe, and forward-moving.
Reconnection and repair. You’ll start to rebuild trust, intimacy, and the ability to be vulnerable with each other again.
Clarity about the future. Whether you’re staying or deciding, therapy gives you the space to make informed, compassionate choices.
“What if my partner isn’t sure about therapy?”
That’s more common than you think. Many couples come in with one partner leading the charge and the other unsure (or totally skeptical).
That’s okay. I’m skilled at meeting you both where you are. The goal isn’t to force change, but to make space for real conversation, insight, and possibility.
Relationships are my jam!
I’m Kimberly Slagle, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience working exclusively with couples.
I’ve helped hundreds of partners navigate everything from intense conflict to emotional disconnection to infidelity, parenting challenges, and deep uncertainty. My approach is:
Warm but direct. I’m here to make you both feel seen, but I won’t let you avoid the hard stuff.
Rooted in research. I draw from Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Terry Real’s RLT Therapy, and other top evidence-based models.
Tailored to you. No one-size-fits-all scripts. Just grounded, real guidance based on what you need most.
“Is couples therapy worth the money?”
Let’s be honest, therapy is an investment, but so is staying stuck in the same painful cycle for years.
Couples I work with often say it’s the best money they’ve spent. Why? Because they didn’t just patch things up, they finally understood each other, rebuilt trust, and learned how to actually show up as a team.
And if you can’t go on one more day stuck in the same shitty communication cycles, or you’re wondering whether your relationship can be saved, this isn’t just an investment in staying together, it’s an investment in clarity, healing, and making decisions with confidence and care.
Ready to get started?
You don’t have to keep going in circles. Let’s start untangling it, together.
I offer online couples counseling for Washington residents, with flexible daytime and evening availability. Whether you’re seeking traditional weekly couples therapy, a deeper reset with an intensive, or clarity about whether to stay or go, I can help.