Our COuples Counselor
Michelle Hawks, LCMHC-A, is our couples counselor.
Michelle enjoys working with couples demonstrating a sense of compassion for the couple while identifying the complexities relationships often demonstrate during a season of difficulties. Michelle’s focus is often assisting the couple with marital conflicts, regaining trust, working through individual differences, and identifying perpetual problems within the relationship.
Michelle has completed Level 1 and Level 2 of The Gottman Method training and finds this method most effective.
Couples Counseling
What is the Gottman Method?
The Gottman Method is a tool utilized in couples therapy that includes assessments of the couple’s relationship and uses research-based interventions. The goals of this method are to improve verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection while enhancing a sense of empathy and understanding within the couple’s relationship.
Session Set Up
The first three sessions will provide an understanding of your relationship as well as who you are as an individual.
Those sessions are set up as:
Session 1 - Intake - 90 minutes
Session 2 - Individual w/ Partner 1 - 45 minutes
Session 3 - Individual w/ Partner 2 - 45 minutes
Once the first three sessions are completed, subsequent sessions will be structured specifically to the couple’s needs and areas of concerns.
Setting up a session
Our office manager will set up a consultation time for you and your partner to discuss the expectations with Michelle prior to setting up your first appointment.
session fees
This is an investment into your relationship.
We do not file insurance for couples counseling.