Couples Counseling

“In the flush of love’s light, we dare be brave. And suddenly we see that love costs all we are, and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.”

~Maya Angelou

Couples Counseling In Charlottesville, Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria, VA

  • When Your Relationship is Suffering...

    …you need solutions fast.

    Going days without speaking, fighting over the smallest things, missing your partner even when they’re sitting right across from you- honey, that ain’t it! While you both may feel defeated and lonely, it doesn’t need to stay this way.

  • Good Relationships Don't Just Happen.

    There comes a point in every relationship where growth is necessary in order to keep the connection healthy. It’s no one’s fault that we don’t always know how to handle the misunderstandings and conflicts that come our way. Most of us weren’t taught these skills in school, or see this modeled by our parents.

  • The Gottman Method.

    This method of couples counseling is practical, high quality, and simple to implement right away. The focus is on increasing effective communication and creating emotional safety, while both parties learn to support each other’s dreams and prioritize connection. The couples I’ve worked with are pleasantly surprised by how using these tools shift the whole tone of their relationships.

  • Relationship Struggles Are Painful- Let’s Build Better.

    Just because you have issues with your partner today, doesn’t mean you’re doomed to repeat your mistakes tomorrow. Know that there are proven methods for seeing your way of the status quo in your relationship. You don’t have to settle for mediocrity when the tools exist to help you and your partner to create a love that lasts a lifetime. Schedule your consultation today!

40 Years of Research on Thousands of Couples....The Gottman Method...

40 Years of Research on Thousands of Couples....The Gottman Method...

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The Gottman Method of couples therapy is the only method used at Satya Counseling & Yoga. It is based on ongoing research since the 1970s that can predict the likelihood of divorce with up to 90% accuracy. The Gottman Institute focuses on teaching the core skills that improve the quality and satisfaction scores of couples.

How I Work With Couples in Counseling

The Gottman Method allows you to get a professional assessment of your relationship, including your unique strengths and specific challenges, even before you dive into the rest of the work.

In the intensive format that I offer, the first session (3 hours) will consist of the following: you will participate in a complete couples interview, where we will explore the origin of the relationship and the best and most difficult times in your relationship, and you will have the opportunity to speak with me one on one to clarify any additional factors that are important to consider in doing the work.

Begin Addressing Your Emotional Needs With Couples Counseling

By the end of your second intensive session (90 minutes), you will receive the results from your professional online assessment, understand the entire treatment plan for addressing your expressed needs, and begin practicing the skills that will demonstrate immediate benefits to the relationship. Contact me today.

Investment for Couples Services

  • For the initial 3-hour assessment session: $635. This includes a thorough online intake questionnaire to uncover specific strengths and areas of growth in your partnership. Link to online assessment provided after this appointment.

  • Ongoing 90-minute sessions (after initial assessment): $465. Ongoing intervention and learning sessions, along with secure messaging in between appointments.

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Interested in Couples Counseling In Charlottesville, Richmond, Arlington, or elsewhere in Northern Virginia?

If you're experiencing symptoms of strain in your marriage or partnership, consider reaching out and finding support from Satya Counseling & Yoga. As a skilled couples therapist, I can help you explore and understand your emotions, develop coping strategies, and provide a safe and supportive environment for you to connect and strengthen your bond with your partner. To get started with a therapy intensive for couples counseling follow these three simple steps:

  1. Contact me to schedule an appointment At Satya Counseling & Yoga

  2. Begin meeting with me, Linda Sanderville, couples therapist for your first session

  3. Begin seeing positive and healthy changes in your relationship!

Other Services Offered at Satya Counseling and Yoga

At Satya Counseling and Yoga, I want to help my clients overcome any mental health struggle they may be facing. In addition to couples counseling at my Northern Virginia practice, I offer anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and depression counseling. I also offer a Transformation Therapy Intensive for those looking to seek accelerated progress toward their identified goals and personal growth. For more about Satya Counseling & Yoga, check out my FAQs and blog!

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