Couples and Marriage Counseling
Rebuild connection, strengthen trust, and find your way back to each other. We help married and committed couples create healthier, more fulfilling relationships using evidence-based methods like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Couples Just Like You Come See Us When
- Conversations quickly become arguments
- They feel careful or cautious around one another
- They’ve become roommates not partners
- Small arguments become huge conflicts
- Trust is broken and repairs are needed
- Life has changed and the relationship feels different
If you’ve been searching for marriage counseling or couples therapy, you’re likely already feeling the weight of these struggles. We’ve helped countless couples just like you figure out how to strengthen their relationships.
- Improve communication so you can be seen and heard.
- Reduce conflict and resolve disagreements respectively
- Rebuild intimacy and closeness
- Heal from broken trust and build a new solid foundation
- Rediscover your partner and strengthen your bond
How our Counselors Will Help
At Summit, we specialize in helping couples build stronger, more connected relationships. Whether you are married or in a committed partnership, we provide a safe, supportive space to:
Our goal isn’t just to stop the fighting, it’s to help you create a healthy, more fulfilling relationship where you and your partner feel valued and supported.
Our Approach
You deserve strategies that are more than just “talking it out.” That’s why our couples therapists use two of the most respected, research-backed approaches:
The Gottman Method
Based on decades of research, the Gottman Method gives couples practical tools to:
- Build friendship and mutual respect
- Reduce defensiveness, criticism, and contempt
- Manage conflict in a healthy way
- Increase fondness, admiration, and trust
Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT focuses on strengthening the emotional bond between partners by:
- Identify negative cycles that keep you stuck
- Learn to turn towards each other rather than away
- Build emotional safety and secure attachment
- Restoring connection and intimacy
Together, these methods provide both practical tools and deep emotional healing — a powerful combination for lasting relationship change.
Y'all Means All 🌈
We welcome all couples and committed relationships!
If you’re figuring out how to build a life with another person, we’re here to help.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
Taking the first step can be overwhelming. Luckily, you’ve found a practice that makes it easy.
- Call our office or complete our contact form ➡️ our office manager will help answer ALL of your questions!
- Get Scheduled ➡️our coordinator will connect you with a therapist according to your needs.
- Begin your Journey ➡️Meet your therapist and start rebuilding your relationship.
Why Choose Summit for Your Relationship Counseling?
- Experienced therapists trained in the Gottman Method and EFT.
- Evidence-based, proven approaches to relationship repair.
- Inclusive of all committed relationships
- Convenient Johnson City location with a welcoming, private environment
- A caring office team to guide you every step of the way
Let's Protect Your Relationship
If you’re feeling stuck, distant, or overwhelmed, counseling can help you find clarity and connection again.
Couples Counseling FAQ
Couples counseling is a type of therapy that helps partners improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional bond. It is effective for both married couples and committed partners.
The Gottman Method provides practical tools for managing conflict and building friendship, while Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples reconnect emotionally and restore intimacy.
No. We welcome all committed couples, whether married, engaged, or in long-term relationships.
If you’re arguing frequently, feeling emotionally distant, or struggling with broken trust, couples counseling can help you find new ways forward.