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Relationship Counseling

Premarital Counseling/ Recoupling/ Uncoupling

Many clients come in feeling torn between what they want and what they were taught to accept. You may feel the weight of family opinions, fear of disappointing others, or confusion about how to communicate your needs. Whether you are preparing for marriage, trying to rebuild connection, or considering separation, you deserve space to sort through what is yours and what you have inherited.


You might be seeking couples therapy if you:

  • Feel pressure to meet cultural or family expectations about partnership.  
  • Struggle to express what you need without guilt.  
  • Keep repeating arguments without resolving anything.  
  • Are unsure whether to stay, leave, or redefine the relationship.  


How therapy can help you:


Therapy gives you a safe space to untangle expectations, clarify your values, and learn healthier ways to communicate. It helps you understand patterns shaped by culture and upbringing so you can make decisions with confidence, not fear. Whether you want to strengthen a new or existing relationship or find clarity about ending one, therapy can offer you tools and perspective in that you cannot find within the pressures of daily life.

Get Started Today

Take the first step towards a happier and healthier relationship, with yourself, and with those around you. Contact me today to schedule your free consultation.

Contact Me

SMK Therapy, LCSW

(818) 748-2642

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