Couples Counseling
in Lafayette, CO
Relationally-Anchored, Somatic & RLT-Informed Support
At A New Way Counseling Collective, couples counseling is an invitation to slow down together, become curious about the patterns that keep you stuck, and gently uncover what’s happening beneath the surface — in your bodies, your nervous systems, and in the dance between you.
If your relationship feels tense, disconnected, or caught in repeating cycles of conflict or avoidance, you’re not alone. Many partners long for connection but don’t know how to move past familiar patterns that feel too big to change.
Our couples work in Lafayette, Colorado (near Boulder) weaves somatic awareness with Relational Life Therapy (RLT) so you can:
Notice how old patterns show up in your interactions
Learn to communicate with honesty, respect, and accountability
Rebuild trust and safety in ways that feel embodied, not just intellectual
Create a new way of relating that holds both connection and individual agency
This approach is direct and compassionate — honoring both your truth and your tenderness.
Who This Work Is For
Couples often come here when they:
Feel stuck in the same conflicts over and over
Experience emotional distance or unresolved tension
Want to repair broken trust or rebuild safety
Feel triggered or shut down in each other’s presence
Want deeper intimacy but don’t know how to get there
This work is especially helpful for partners who want more than communication tips — those who want real transformation from the inside out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is couples counseling?
Couples counseling is a form of therapy that supports partners in noticing and shifting relational patterns, increasing connection, and creating more safety and honesty in your relationship.
How is this different from “usual” couples therapy?
We integrate somatic (body-based) awareness with Relational Life Therapy (RLT) — so we’re tracking what’s happening in your nervous system, as well as your words. This means deeper, more embodied change rather than just communication strategies.
Can this help even if we’re high-conflict?
Yes. Many couples come because conflict feels overwhelming or unresolvable. In this work, conflict becomes a place to learn about each other’s nervous systems, triggers, and relational patterns, rather than a place to get stuck.
Is somatic therapy part of couples work?
Absolutely. Somatic awareness helps partners notice what’s happening in the body — like tightening, holding breath, or protective impulses — and use it as data for change.
How long does couples counseling take?
That varies. Some couples find clarity in a handful of sessions; others deepen their work over time. We’ll collaborate with you to set goals that matter to you.
Begin Couples Counseling in Lafayette, CO (near Boulder)
If you’re ready to slow down, notice what’s really happening, and create a relational experience rooted in respect, intimacy, and mutual growth — we’re here to walk that path with you.
Contact me to schedule a consultation and learn how relational and somatic couples counseling can support your relationship’s evolution.
How We Work Together
We don’t just focus on what you say — we pay attention to how you show up in your body, nervous system, and relational field. In sessions, you’ll be invited to notice:
Patterns of protectiveness, shutdown, or escalation
How your body responds in moments of tension
What happens in the pauses between words
How accountability and care co-exist
RLT helps partners move from blame and defensiveness into greater honesty, mutual respect, and repair — shifting relational patterns that have been in place for years, sometimes generations.
Together, we co-navigate:
The stories you tell about each other
The embodied reactions that feel bigger than the moment
How safety and connection can be reclaimed
Ways to express vulnerability without fear of abandonment
What To Expect Practically
Location: In-person counseling in Lafayette, Colorado
Format: In-person sessions (and online options if available)
Session length: Typically 90 minutes
Fee: $180 per hour, $270 for couples session
This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about strengthening the relational capacity for trust, connection, and presence.