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Couple’s Therapy at Evolve In Nature’s

Talking to a couple’s therapist takes courage! A relationship specialist provides a safe space where issues can be expressed. As difficult feelings and thoughts come up, they can be explored between the couple without judgment or blame.

Developing new communication skills can transform a relationship. Other times, it is necessary to do deep work to create a partnership with new agreements and new ways of connecting.

We encourage and support you understanding one another, building secure attachment, transparent communication, and deep, passionate, and intimate love.

Centrally Located In Boulder

Evolve clinic’s convenient location off of 28th street makes it easy for couples to meet.

Ready To Invest in Your Relationship?

Reach out for your free introductory consultation.

Evolves Approach to Couples Therapy

Tailored uniquely to you, we utilize numerous theories and treatment approaches. Through our professional experience and training, coupled with current neuroscience, our therapists support and empower your relationship goals. Our office is based in the heart of Boulder.

Find The Right Therapist For You

Our staff will reach out via the method you select to learn more about your goals, preferences, and any previous therapy experiences (good or bad). We will set up a time for both parties in the relationship to talk with your prospective therapist.

This will be a free 20-minute consultation.

Shelly Froehlich

MA, LPC, CMHC, ACS — FOUNDER, CLINICAL DIRECTOR, SUPERVISOR, & PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Megan Newton

MA, LPC, NCC — CO-FOUNDER, CLINICAL MANAGER, & PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jamie Lococo

MA, MFT-C — PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Common Relationship Issues We Work With

Communication – not communicating or ineffective communication
Disagreements and arguing
Distance between each other and growing apart
Infidelity – emotional and/or sexual
Broken trust – dishonesty, not following through on agreements
A sense of unhappiness or hopelessness without knowing exactly why – “I should be happy, but I’m not.”
Traumas
Loss and grief – miscarriage, family member death, career, health concerns
Sexual intimacy – desires incompatible, infrequency, past traumatic experience
Life transitions

Finances – conflicts, disputes, insecurities
Roles – gender specific roles or power play dynamics
Jealousy
Fear of abandonment
Children – parenting challenges, infertility
Relationship issues with in-laws
Mental illness
Verbal,physical,sexual abuse and/or emotional abuse
Lack of taking responsibility and blame
Addiction – phone or screens, food, sex, drugs, alcohol, fitness, shopping
Loss of autonomy or independence within the relationship
Co-dependence
Navigating polyamory

Your First Session With Evolve

Understanding Wants and Needs

In the first session we will discuss the primary focus of therapy, the disconnect, and each person will share their background.

Each person has the opportunity to share their perspective on the disconnect or primary focus and what intentions one might have for the future together.

We Heal In Relationships

In subsequent sessions, we continue working with the underlying issue while practicing the learned skills for effective communication.

As you both bring the unconscious parts of yourself into consciousness, you can understand one another more deeply and find a path of healing. You likely have heard the phrase, “we heal in relationship.” As we understand ourselves and our partner, we are able to ask for what we need, which establishes a rhythm of turning toward one another.

OUTCOMES OF RELATIONSHIP THERAPY

Identify and uncover relationship challenges
Learn communication skills – speaking in an unarguable, nonviolent way so all people can get what they want
Connect to self and discover what you are actually feeling, thinking, and wanting – Establish greater sense of sexuality and attachment style
Understanding one another’s wounds, fears, desires, and needs
Repair ruptures

Build a foundation of trust
Discover your boundaries and how to communicate them
Curiosity and exploration of sexuality, individual and couple’s desires and fantasies
Cultivate security within the relationship
Restore connection

Offering a Nature-based Approach To Couples Therapy

Couples therapy can also take place outdoors with a nature-based therapy approach.

Read Megan Newton’s (Evolve In Nature Co-Founder and Therapist) article in Outside Magazine: How Time in Nature Can Improve Your Relationship.

LGBQT Couples Therapy

LGBTQ folx face unique issues in romantic partnerships that are different than those of heterosexual couples. At Evolve In Nature, we provide couples therapy to couples of all genders and orientations.

Located In Boulder off 28th Street

Why Choose Evolve For Couples Therapy

Evolve’s therapists are compassionate, educated, and clinically experienced

Read our online reviews to learn about the experiences others have had at Evolve.

You decide. We invite you to schedule your free 20-minute consultation and see if it’s a good fit.

Ready To Invest in Your Relationship?

Reach out for your free introductory consultation.

What Our Clients Say About Working With Evolve

I have worked closely with Evolve in Nature for years. In doing so, I have transformed my life and my subsequent relationships. Shelly is exceptional at what she does. She is dedicated, kind, compassionate, intelligent, and truly cares about her clients. I would not be where I am today, both personally or professionally, if not for her gentle guidance. I highly recommend Shelly - she is the best!

Heather is absolutely amazing! The time and conversations I have with Heather push me to challenge my long-held (and outdated) ways of being and beliefs about the way things must be. I always find the work we do together to be incredibly powerful. She is an agent for change and a catalyst for transformation. So grateful for Heather!

I highly recommend Megan as a psychotherapist, especially for those suffering from issues stemming from anxious attachments, relational trauma, or addiction. Committing to therapeutic work with Megan transformed me and greatly improved my ability to be engaged and present in my daily life. With her help, I am now secure in my relationships, and my work, my physical and mental health, and my outlook on life have all been positively impacted.

1200 28TH STREET SUITE 205,
BOULDER, CO 80303.