It’s easy to lose sight of your relationship when you’re raising a family.

In the early months, everything is a blur—feedings, sleep deprivation, recovering from birth, learning how to be parents. You love this new little person, but you may find yourselves snapping at each other, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to feel like the same couple you were before. The smallest things—who gets up with the baby, how to soothe them, when to ask for help—can feel loaded.

And as kids grow, so do the challenges. You might notice that the emotional space between you widens as the demands of daily life take over. One of you might be more structured, the other more flexible. You may disagree about discipline, technology, schooling, or how to handle a child’s big feelings. Sometimes, parenting differences stay below the surface for years—until one of your children begins to struggle with anxiety, mood changes, behavior challenges, or special needs. When that happens, the pressure rises, and the cracks in your communication can start to show. You love your child and want to support them, but you may not feel like you're on the same page—or even in the same book.

Add in extended family—parents, in-laws, or blended family dynamics—and it can feel like there are even more layers to navigate. You might want help, but not know how to ask for it. Or maybe you’re trying to set boundaries and feel like no one understands.

At Integrative Couples Therapy, we help you find your way back to each other. We work with couples at every stage of parenting—from those just settling into life with a newborn, to those raising teens, launching young adults, or navigating the complexities of blended families. We understand how overwhelming it can be to hold your children, your partner, and your own inner world all at once. We also know how transformative it is when couples carve out space to understand what’s happening between them.

In therapy, we create a safe space for honest conversations. We help you notice the patterns you’ve fallen into without blame or criticism. We can guide you to understand how each of you is trying to cope, protect, or reach for the other. We will help you to speak and listen in ways that build trust, even when emotions run high. Together, we help you return to a place where you feel more connected, more supported, and more able to face what life brings.

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to begin therapy. We’re here to help you create a strong and secure base, where your relationship becomes a source of soothing and support. When your relationship is stronger, everything gets a little easier, including parenting and family dynamics.