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Couples Therapy
An experienced couples therapist can help you identify your specific relationship needs and goals and establish a healthy and strong connection.
Online Couples Therapy Services
Has the ease and flow you once enjoyed in your relationship been replaced with avoidance and/or irritation? Have you fallen into communication patterns that are shaped by silence, resentment or nagging? Perhaps you’ve been married or partnered for a while, and precious time that used to be reserved for your relationship is now allotted to work, children and other responsibilities. Or, maybe you’re going through a divorce and are seeking guidance on how to separate amicably. It may be that you’re considering getting married and want to clarify and process lingering concerns before you commit. Perhaps unresolved feelings are so built up that you don’t feel comfortable expressing yourself openly or don’t know how to have honest discussions anymore. Or, maybe there has been an affair, and you doubt in your ability to heal and rebuild trust. Do you wish you could cultivate a better understanding of one another and trust in your ability to work through any issue as a team?
Being at odds with your partner or feeling uncertain about the future of your relationship can be a lonely and frustrating experience. The stress of juggling the responsibilities of a family and career with daily responsibilities often leaves people feeling overwhelmed. Add the stress of feeling disconnected from your partner or feeling unsure about the trajectory of your relationship, and your life can begin to feel deeply unfulfilling. If there’s been a breach of trust or you’re going through a divorce, you may not know how to rebuild yourself or the relationship. And, if you and your partner have fallen out of harmony and into a routine of chronic criticism or minimal interactions, you may be close to giving up, questioning if a caring relationship is possible again.
Therapy For Couples Can Help You Heal. Rebuild And A Unified Path Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Couples Therapy
Is Online Therapy Good for Couples?
Yes — online couples therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for many couples. Research consistently shows that video-based therapy helps partners communicate more openly, resolve conflicts more calmly, and develop long-term relationship skills.
At Empowered Therapy, we’ve seen how virtual sessions allow couples to feel more relaxed and present. Meeting from your own home can lower anxiety and create a sense of comfort that encourages honesty and vulnerability.
Here’s why many couples love the online couples therapy experience:
1. Convenience and Flexibility
2. Comfort and Privacy
3. Accessibility and Continuity
4. Proven Results
What Is the 555 Rule for Couples?
The 555 rule is a popular relationship practice that encourages intentional connection and balance. While the specific details can vary, the general idea is to dedicate 5 minutes each day, 5 hours each week, and 5 days each year to nurturing your relationship in different ways.
When used alongside online couples therapy, this simple but powerful framework helps couples stay emotionally connected, even during busy or stressful times.
Here’s what the 555 rule might look like in action:
5 Minutes a Day: Micro-Moments of Connection
5 Hours a Week: Quality Time Together
5 Days a Year: Intentional Reconnection
The 555 rule reminds couples that connection doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be consistent.
What Is the 5 5 5 Rule in Relationships?
The 5 5 5 rule in relationships is another powerful communication tool that helps partners express their needs clearly and empathetically. It’s often used in online couples therapy sessions to teach balanced communication and reduce defensiveness.
Here’s how it works:
5 Minutes to Speak – One partner speaks for five minutes about how they’re feeling or what they need, without interruptions.
5 Minutes to Listen – The other partner listens fully, focusing on understanding rather than responding.
5 Minutes to Discuss – Then, both partners discuss together what they heard and how they can move forward constructively.
This rule helps slow down reactive conversations and promotes empathy, active listening, and collaboration — key components of healthy communication.
Couples Counseling
If you’re struggling to connect and communicate effectively with your partner, you are not alone. Roughly 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce, and it’s estimated that 30 to 60 percent of couples experience some form of infidelity during their marriage. Often relationships begin full of love, honesty and eagerness to spend time together. But as more time passes and people change occupations, move, watch their children grow older and experience loss, relationships often get off-track. And, when faced with difficult transitions and external stress, it’s also common for couples to isolate themselves, spending more time on other activities or the Internet than reaching out to one another when they need each other most.
The good news is that there is help and hope to build a healthy relationship with your partner, regardless of what stage of life together you’re in. If you’re going through a divorce, would like to work on your marriage or are considering getting married, an experienced couples therapist can help you identify your specific relationship needs and goals and establish a healthy and strong connection.