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Marriage and Couples Therapy

REBUILDING CONNECTION. REIGNITING TRUST. REDESIGNING YOUR FUTURE—TOGETHER.

Strong relationships don’t just happen—they're intentionally built. When couples hit roadblocks, it’s not necessarily a sign of failure; it’s a call for deeper understanding and intentional repair. Whether you're navigating daily tension, recovering from a rupture in trust, or struggling to stay connected in the face of life changes, couples therapy can offer the path forward you haven’t yet found on your own.

At Couples Thrive, we specialize in helping partners move beyond reactive patterns into deliberate connection. From the outside, many couples appear to be functioning—managing work, raising kids, getting through the week. But inside, they may feel like roommates, adversaries, or like they’re speaking entirely different emotional languages. Therapy is not just about “fixing what’s broken”—it’s about creating something better, stronger, and more emotionally secure than what existed before.

WHO IS COUPLES THERAPY FOR?

Couples therapy is not just for relationships in crisis. It’s for anyone who wants to be more conscious, connected, and equipped in their partnership. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or somewhere in between, therapy can help you:

Break the cycle of recurring arguments that never seem to resolve
Communicate in ways that lead to understanding, not defensiveness
Repair the pain of betrayal, broken trust, or emotional disconnection
Align on major life transitions—moving, parenting, finances, career changes
Navigate the complexities of blending families
Deepen emotional and physical intimacy that’s faded over time

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN THROUGH THERAPY

Effective couples therapy isn’t just about talking—it’s about transforming the way you show up for each other. In sessions, you’ll gain insight into your relationship dynamics, understand how past wounds (including those from childhood) shape your present responses, and learn practical tools to:

Express needs without triggering conflict
Move from blame to curiosity
Rebuild emotional safety after hurt or disconnection
Strengthen shared values and future vision
Reconnect as allies, not opponents

It’s not about changing your partner—it’s about changing the dance between you.

OUR APPROACH: PROVEN, COMPASSIONATE, AND PERSONALIZED

Led by April Eldemire, LMFT, Couples Thrive offers a warm, structured space for couples to do the deep work of relationship growth. With over a decade of experience and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method, April helps couples not only repair what’s broken—but also cultivate a more resilient, connected, and intentional bond.

Because when you understand each other differently, you love each other differently.

Gottman-Method Couples Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Utilizing what has been coined the most advanced relationship science to date, Emotionally Focused Therapy relates our early attachments in childhood to how we function in our adult relationships. Research from this approach has found that over 70 percent of couples went from distressed to happy. Over 90 percent of couples significantly improved their relationships in just a few short months. Results from this form of couples and marriage counseling are long-standing and out-match all other forms of therapy that focus on couples. Couples who have gone through the EFT method are able to trust their relationship bond, learn to lean into one another in times of despair, and strengthen and deepen their attachments to each other.

Are you searching for the best Marriage and Couples Counselor in Fort Lauderdale? Contact our experienced marriage therapist by calling Couples Thrive today at 954-654-9609.

Marriage and Couples Therapy FAQs

What issues can couples therapy help with?

Couples therapy addresses communication breakdowns, emotional distance, infidelity, conflict resolution, and more. At Couples Thrive, we tailor therapy to help partners reconnect and navigate challenges with strategies that last.

Can couples therapy work if one partner isn’t fully committed?

Yes, though progress is more effective when both partners engage. Even if one person is hesitant, sessions can still reveal patterns and promote positive change.

How do we know if it’s time for therapy?

If you’re feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected, it’s time. Therapy isn’t only for crises—it’s a proactive step toward growth and clarity.