Marriage Counseling in Sacramento
Embrace Therapy supports couples at every stage of life with informed, experienced, and compassionate marriage and premarital counseling. Some couples are navigating conflict, and others are preparing for long-term commitment and want to strengthen their communication or clarify shared goals. Therapy offers a chance to examine relationship patterns, shift habits, and work toward a more supportive partnership.
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Marriages are Complex
We work with couples navigating relationship stress, as well as those preparing for marriage, starting a family, or strengthening their connection during calm periods.
Help Untangling Conflict
Sessions give couples space to slow down and talk through what isn't working, with the guidance of a neutral, skilled therapist.
Stronger Partnerships
Therapy can help you develop practical communication tools and a better understanding of your relationship goals.
Marriage counseling isn’t about assigning blame. It’s about understanding patterns, needs, and reactions so that couples can relate to one another with more insight and stability.
Support For Different Kinds of Marriages
No two couples are the same. We work with people in first marriages, remarriages, long-term partnerships, and blended families. Our therapists are also experienced in counseling for same-sex marriages, nontraditional structures, and culturally diverse relationships. Every couple deserves support that fits their relationship history and the life they're building.
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Couples come to therapy for many reasons: communication issues, lack of emotional connection, parenting stress, infidelity, sexual disconnection, or feeling stuck. Some seek help before things escalate further. Others wait until they feel uncertain about whether to stay together. We meet you wherever you are and support open, structured dialogue.
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Support For All Stages of Life
The needs of a couple in their twenties are not the same as those nearing retirement. We work with couples at different stages of life and commitment. This includes newlyweds, long-term partners adjusting to new chapters, and those entering marriage later in life or forming blended families after previous relationships.
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Inclusive, Affirming Care
We provide affirming marriage counseling for LGBTQIA+ clients and welcome all relationship structures. Same-sex couples may face added challenges related to identity, family roles, or social stress. Our therapists create space for honest reflection and help couples strengthen connection while addressing what makes their experience distinct.
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Sex and Intimacy in Marriage
Physical closeness can shift over time in any long-term relationship. We help married couples explore concerns around intimacy, whether it's a matter of desire, tension, disconnection, or differing needs. These conversations often bring new levels of clarity and compassion, even when the topic feels difficult. Therapy offers a respectful space to rebuild trust and reconnect emotionally and physically.
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Trained in Marriage Counseling
Our team includes clinicians with specialized training in relationship dynamics, conflict repair, and marital stress.
Data-Backed Treatment
We use therapeutic models such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman-informed techniques, among others, that are backed by research and shaped to fit each couple's goals.
Systemic & Cultural Awareness
Sessions include space to name generational roles, gender expectations, cultural narratives, and life transitions affecting the marriage.
A Focus on Longterm Success
Our work supports communication, emotional safety, and problem-solving that lasts beyond the therapy room.
We Find Common Ground and Move Forward
We work with couples at many points in their relationship. Some feel unsure, while others want to reconnect or adapt to new circumstances. Therapy provides a place to reflect and move forward with more clarity. We also offer consultations and group therapy options.
Make An AppointmentBrief Consultations Help Establish a Road Map
Some couples seek a neutral setting to talk through a specific concern or turning point. These short-term sessions offer a place to explore what's working, what's unclear, and what direction feels right. A few sessions can help clarify what you need and whether therapy can help.
Consistent, Weekly Sessions
We offer steady, week-to-week therapy because meaningful change often comes from regular support. This structure helps families stay engaged, build momentum, and return to difficult conversations with clarity and care.
Small Groups Coming Soon
We're developing group sessions that allow couples to practice communication and connection skills in a supportive environment alongside others in similar situations. for couples looking to strengthen communication or reconnect with shared values in a supportive space.
We Constantly Improve Our Practice
Our clinicians complete advanced coursework and receive supervision specific to marriage and couples therapy, keeping our care grounded in updated research and real-world experience. and consultation to deepen their effectiveness with marriage counseling clients.
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FAQs About Marriage Counseling in Sacramento
We help couples talk through communication struggles, emotional disconnection, intimacy concerns, life transitions, parenting conflicts, infidelity, and trust repair. Each marriage brings its own story. We adapt the therapy process based on your relationship history, needs, and goals.
Yes. We work with couples preparing for marriage or long-term commitment. These sessions explore habits, hopes, and areas where clarity can support a stronger start.
No. Many couples come to therapy when things are calm but want to strengthen their connection or learn how to navigate challenges that might arise later.
Yes. We welcome LGBTQIA+ couples and support queer partnerships in all forms. Therapy offers a space to explore relationship dynamics without judgment or assumptions.
We are a private-pay practice. We provide superbills that clients may submit to insurance for possible reimbursement. Fees vary by therapist based on experience and training.