Couples

We're all familiar with the pursuer-distancer dynamic, but are therapists missing the mark when it comes to helping withdrawers connect? George Faller thinks... Read more

This issue is an invitation to experience some of the most meaningful moments that happened at Psychotherapy Networker’s annual Symposium in 2025, with some... Read more

Sometimes a client's memory may be a red herring that keeps us from focusing on what’s really important: what’s happening in the here and now. Read more

When a therapist's husband becomes a life coach, the push-pull widely felt in our field between similar professions gets personal. Read more

One of the world's leading couples therapists examines a major turning point in couples therapy—and the woman who spearheaded the change. Read more

By making sense of one another’s temperamental styles through an Enneagram lens, therapists can help partners understand their differences in a new way. Read more

Couples therapy was designed for neurotypical people—yet we know that neurodivergence is everywhere. How can we better identify, help, and support... Read more

Discover two models of love and how distinguishing between them can help therapists support clients in designing a conscious relationship. Read more

Concurrent couples therapy has advantages over conjoint therapy that get overlooked by many therapists. Discover 7 ways concurrent couples therapy can improve... Read more

It takes practice and courage to attune to a couple’s sensitivities and insecurities regarding sexual fantasies, but the payoff can be worth the clinical... Read more

Watch our interview with relationship expert Tammy Nelson on how ketamine is supercharging couples work. Read more

When one partner is clearly in the wrong, being an impartial couples therapist can do more harm than good. Read more

Great sex over the long term is not about how much you want sex; it’s about how much you like the sex you’re having. Read more

Partners who associate love and intimacy with the painful family dynamics of their formative years can get stuck in a familiar bond that’s hard to shake... Read more

The combination of therapeutic guides, ketamine, and community can open the door to deep, long-lasting relational change. Read more

Psychotherapy Networker honors the memory of Sue Johnson, EFT and EFIT pioneer, with highlights from her trailblazing career. Read more

Watch this clip of Dr. Ramani explaining what betrayal blindness looks like in relationships impacted by narcissistic abuse. Read more

The person burdened with the decision of whether or not to end a marriage may not be the one who’s already left the marriage—emotionally or sexually. Read more

From their new book, Fight Right, relationship experts John and Julie Gottman explain why some couples conflict will never go away. Read more

An experienced clinician shares how emerging therapists can get started in couples therapy. Read more

A therapist explains why it's so hard for partners to ask for what they need and how couples counseling can help. Read more

A clinical rupture becomes an opportunity to help a couple move beyond the pursue-withdraw cycle. Read more

The business world has well-honed tools for making sure employees feel valued and fulfilled. Can they be used to solve a core issue that brings many couples to... Read more

The move beyond “Where do you work?” “How much do you work?” and “How’s it going?” is long overdue in couples therapy. Read more

This month’s selection is from Alexandra Solomon’s, Love Every Day: 365 Relationship Self-Awareness Practices to Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow and... Read more

What if we viewed differences in how much two partners want sex as an attachment issue, not one of desire? Read more

Integrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read more

What would you do differently if you could rekindle love with your ex? Read more

You don't have to be a sex therapist to help your clients with diminished sexual desire. Read more

Despite a cultural environment that’s often hostile toward nonmonogamy, an increasing number of couples are considering it. How can therapists help them... Read more