Couples Counseling

Couples counseling offers a supportive space where partners can learn to listen more carefully to one another and express their thoughts and needs in a safe, respectful environment. A therapist guides couples in practicing communication skills that increase understanding and reduce the misunderstandings that often lead to defensiveness.

Counseling also helps partners clarify what they need and expect from their relationship. Because relationships are always evolving, the ability to stay connected —and to communicate in ways that deepen understanding of both ourselves and our partner—is essential.

At WrenSong Therapy Practice, we also offer resources designed to support connection and engagement for couples with busy lives. In today’s changing world, shifting family roles and expectations can sometimes create confusion or tension. Beginning with listening and speaking to understand, couples can move toward a stronger connection and healthier attachment.

In some situations, couples may choose a different path and want support in reducing hurt—to each other and to their family members—as they move forward. Even in these moments, greater understanding helps guide more thoughtful and respectful decisions.

Donna Borders integrates principles from renowned researchers John Gottman and Julie Gottman, whose work is grounded in over 40 years of research on relationship dynamics. She also incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy approaches developed by Sue Johnson, along with her own clinical experience.

Using WrenSong’s online therapy platform, partners can join sessions from separate locations through a secure, therapist-guided video or phone connection— making counseling both accessible and convenient.