Compassionate support for couples.

Marriage & Relationship Counseling

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Support for Couples in Every Season

At Nurture and Be, we provide couples therapy in Peachtree City for relationships that feel strained, uncertain, disconnected, or simply ready to grow stronger. Hard seasons do not mean your relationship is broken. They mean something important needs care.

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We work with dating couples, married couples, long-term partners, blended families, and couples in non-traditional relationships — in-person in Peachtree City and virtually throughout Georgia and Florida.

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Couples in Crisis

Considering divorce or separation
After an affair or betrayal
Constant conflict or communication breakdown
Loss of connection or intimacy
Major trust issues
One partner "done" and the other fighting to stay
Deciding whether to stay or go

Couples Facing Life Transitions

Adjusting to parenthood (new baby destroying partnership)
Empty nest and rediscovering each other
Career changes or financial stress
Moving or relocation
Blending families
Caring for aging parents together
Retirement and identity shifts

Couples with Specific Challenges

Extended family and in-law conflicts
Unfair division of household labor and mental load
Parenting disagreements and conflicts
Financial stress and money fights
Substance use affecting the relationship
Mental health issues impacting partnership
Different sex drives and intimacy challenges

Couples Wanting to Grow Stronger

Premarital counseling (starting on the right foot)
Preventing problems before they escalate
Improving already-good communication
Deepening intimacy and connection
Navigating upcoming life changes together
Strengthening partnership after a rough patch

Couples with Trauma Histories

Individual trauma affecting the relationship
Shared traumatic experiences (loss, medical crisis)
Birth trauma impacting partnership
Childhood trauma patterns showing up in marriage

Couples in All Relationships

Married couples
Long-term partnerships (not married)
LGBTQ+ couples
Blended families and stepfamily dynamics
Couples are separated but working on reconciliation
Couples in open or non-traditional relationships

HOW WE WORK

A Safe Space to Heal & Grow

Couples therapy isn’t about taking sides. It’s about understanding the pattern — and creating movement together. You should leave sessions with clarity, not confusion.

Flexible Session Structure

Sessions may include:

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• Joint sessions

• Individual sessions that support the couples’ work

• Couples intensives for deeper breakthrough work

• Weekly or bi-weekly formats

• Virtual or in-person sessions in Peachtree City

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Your therapist maintains balance while guiding conversations productively.

Slowing The Conflict Cycle

We help couples identify reactive patterns and interrupt escalation before it takes over.

Repair After Betrayal

Whether trust has fractured through an affair, secrecy, or repeated hurt, therapy creates structured repair work and honest conversation.

Restoring Emotional Connection

We focus on:

• Repairing emotional disconnection

• Strengthening friendship and respect

• Rebuilding safety and responsiveness

Rebuilding Intimacy

Intimacy often erodes quietly over time. We help couples restore both physical and emotional closeness.

Practical Communication Tools

Insight alone isn’t enough. We help you build:  • Clear communication tools

• Healthier conflict strategies

• Agreements that work in daily life

Modalities we Use

At Nurture and Be, we believe that when you support the family system, everyone heals. We tailor therapy to your family’s needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches that create real, lasting change.

THE CIRCLE OF CARE FOR COUPLES

You Don’t Have To Navigate This Alone

Relationships do not exist in isolation. Work stress, family dynamics, individual mental health, and past trauma all influence your partnership.With your permission, we coordinate care so your support feels aligned — not fragmented.

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Therapy + Individual Support

When one or both partners are in individual therapy, we collaborate (with consent) to ensure goals and communication strategies align.

This prevents mixed messaging and supports relational progress.

Therapy + Psychiatric or Medical Care

When medication or medical treatment is involved, we coordinate with:

• Psychiatric providers
• Medical providers

Care is aligned thoughtfully so emotional and relational goals remain supported.

Therapy + Family System Support

When broader family dynamics are involved, we may collaborate with:

• Family therapists
• Parenting specialists

This helps reduce cross-system tension and clarify roles.

Integrated Trauma Support

When trauma impacts the relationship, couples work can be combined with:

• Individual therapy
• EMDR trauma treatment
• Medication management

Care becomes integrated — not fragmented. This is our Circle of Care.

OUR THERAPISTS

Meet the Team Supporting Families

Makenzie Horton

Hailey McPherson

Gem Coleman

Mary Hess

Alyanna Reick-Mitrisin

Shania Richards

Sara Dover

Laura Houwers

Michelle Rathburn

Jessica McElroy

Bailey Martin

Find Your Therapist Match

Strong relationships are built — not assumed. With care, clarity, and courage, connection deepens.

Couples therapy isn’t about proving who’s right. It’s about strengthening what brought you together.We work from balance, emotional safety, and shared responsibility — helping you move from reactive conflict to intentional partnership.

Real Stories We See

The Pursue–Withdraw Cycle

‍One partner pushes for answers. The other shuts down. Conflict escalates. Therapy helps identify the attachment pattern beneath the behavior and restore safety.

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‍After Betrayal

‍Trust has fractured. Both partners feel wounded. Therapy creates structured repair work to determine whether trust can be rebuilt.

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‍The Mental Load Divide

‍One partner feels overwhelmed. The other feels criticized. Therapy clarifies roles, expectations, and emotional needs.“

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I Don’t Even Like You Anymore”

‍Resentment has replaced friendship. Therapy rebuilds respect and emotional accessibility.

Common Questions from Couples

Can couples therapy really save a marriage?

Sometimes. When both partners are willing to examine patterns and take responsibility for change, meaningful repair is possible. Therapy also helps couples separate thoughtfully if that is the healthiest path.

What if only one of us wants therapy?

We can begin with whoever is ready. Often, when one partner shifts, the dynamic begins to change.

Do you offer marriage counseling in Peachtree City?

Yes. We provide in-person marriage counseling in Peachtree City and virtual relationship counseling throughout Georgia and Florida.

Will the therapist take sides?

No. Our therapists maintain neutrality while validating each partner’s experience.

How long does couples therapy take?

Some couples stabilize in 8–12 sessions. Others pursue deeper, longer-term work. We move at a pace that fits your goals.

What if we’re not in crisis — can couples therapy still help?

Yes. Many couples come to strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, or navigate life transitions before problems escalate. Therapy isn’t only for repair — it’s also for growth.