Marriage Counseling in Florida
Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Lutz, and Nearby Areas
Is Marriage Counseling For You?
Many people are in the habit of scheduling an annual visit with their primary care physician for a wellness check-up. Most physical ailments and serious health conditions have less of an impact when patients receive preventive healthcare. Imagine the benefits that would come from a similar approach to marital health. What if couples routinely added to their toolbox of relationship skills and communication strategies? We offer Marriage Counseling to Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, and nearby areas, as well as online video counseling throughout the state of Florida.
We believe that marriage counseling is for everyone who is married, not just those who are struggling or facing serious challenges in their relationship. Even the best marriages have room for growth and we’re confident that the tools we offer will contribute to forging a healthier relationship. If you worry that therapy will disrupt the status quo of your marriage, creating problems that do not currently exist, we understand your hesitation. Most of us don’t delight in pain or conflict so it makes sense that you may also be concerned about about rehashing old arguments or opening old wounds.
We can reassure you that marriage counseling typically exposes challenges, rather than creating them. The best place to have a medical incident is in a hospital, right? Well, our offices are a safe place for you & your spouse to face any previously hidden fractures in your union.
If you are a Christian couple, you may feel hesitant about seeing a therapist and not a pastor. You may fear that your spiritual beliefs will be undermined if you welcome advice beyond that which is written in the Bible. Members of your faith community may even have taught you that psychotherapy is worldly wisdom, standing opposed to God’s truths, or that the Bible is the only counsel you need. This is a common, legitimate area of discernment.
We believe that you don’t have to choose between Jesus and therapy. At Boundless Hope, our team of clinicians offers premier psychotherapy services that are in alignment with biblical theology. We believe that all wisdom comes from God and many therapeutic approaches are infused with godly principles that foster hope and healing. Similarly, you may have a strong faith but don’t want that to be a part of your marriage counseling. We support you in this decision and will adjust our methods to meet your needs as a couple.
You may benefit from Boundless Hope marriage counseling if you:
Expected your marriage and day-to-day life as a couple to be different and don’t know how to negotiate changes with your spouse
Feel dissatisfied with the balance of power or responsibility in marital decision-making
Are looking for a safe, judgment-free, space to get real and talk about difficult issues
Find yourself disagreeing about the same things without a resolution
Would like to have a stronger marriage but don’t know where to begin
Don’t feel heard, seen, valued, or understood in your marriage
Want deeper intimacy with your spouse
Would like to learn how to fight fairly and make up well
Have had infidelity or betrayal trauma in your marriage
Love your spouse but don’t feel compatible
Want to redefine the role you play in your marriage
Marriage counseling can help you and your spouse establish healthy boundaries with each other and, as a couple, with extended family: Marriage Counseling at Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling in Florida
Creating Safe Spaces
Plants, animals, and people have basic needs that must be met in order to survive and thrive. Food, water, and shelter are considered essential survival needs for all living things. Safety is a fundamental need to thrive. It’s possible to survive in danger, but very difficult to thrive without a safe environment. That is why we strive as therapists to ensure that you have foundational emotional safety in our sessions.
Seeking mental, emotional, and spiritual guidance can be intimidating. We want you to feel able to speak freely without encountering judgment. We also want to empower you and your spouse with healthy communication skills that create a sense of safety within your relationship. If you or your spouse have experienced trauma, it may be difficult to feel safe in relationships. We are here to help!
Take your relationship to the next level: Marriage Counseling at Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling in Florida
Marriage counseling can help you and your spouse:
Disagree without disrespecting each other
Resolve conflicts and fully reconcile
Feel heard, seen, valued, & understood
Express your needs and desires directly
Enjoy emotional and physical intimacy
Trust one another
Define shared values and goals
Prioritize each other, while maintaining other relationships
Increase confidence about your loyalty and commitment to each other
Work cooperatively in agreed-upon roles to meet shared responsibilities and care for your family
Establish healthy boundaries within your relationship and as a couple, with other family members
There are many different versions of a healthy marriage. We want to facilitate productive communication between you and your spouse as you craft a marriage that fulfills you both. If you are looking for a SYMBIS Facilitator, a Prepare & Enrich Facilitator, or a Gottman Trained therapist, our team has you covered!
At Boundless Hope, our therapists are well-trained and supervised. They utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and strategies, while also being open and sensitive to the working of the Holy Spirit. We value you, your marriage, and your individual healing journey. Email or call us to schedule a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. Let’s discuss how we can be of service to you!