Support for the Relationships That Matter Most
Every relationship goes through hard seasons, and sometimes the patterns that develop over time can feel impossible to break on your own. Whether you’re a couple navigating conflict, disconnection, or a significant breach of trust, or a family working through a difficult transition, therapy offers a structured, neutral space to slow down, be heard, and find a way forward.
Reaching out is often the hardest step, and we’re glad you’re here.
What can I expect from therapy?
- Improve communication and develop a better understanding of each other’s needs, feelings, and perspectives.
- Reduce the frequency and intensity of conflict and build more constructive ways of working through disagreements.
- Rebuild trust and emotional connection, whether you’re recovering from a specific breach or simply feeling distant.
- Gain clarity about the future of your relationship, including through Discernment Counseling if you’re unsure about next steps.
- Create a stronger foundation through shared goals, healthier patterns, and tools you can continue using long after therapy ends.
How do you approach treatment?
Our therapists draw on several evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs and goals, including Gottman Couples Therapy, which focuses on building a strong relational foundation and managing conflict constructively. For couples navigating infidelity, we work in stages by honoring the fact that affair recovery is a process, not a quick fix. Sessions may include joint appointments, individual sessions, or a combination of both depending on what’s most helpful for your situation.
Our Couples & Family Therapists
Shannon Loehr
- Life transitions/adjustments
- Relationship challenges
- Affair recovery
- Discernment counseling
Amanda Owen
- Couples counseling
- Individuals & families
- Discernment counseling
- Anxiety, depression, & PTSD
Jennifer Warr
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
- Infidelity
- Couples & relationship therapy
Ann Marie Ravenna
- Children age 3-12
- Adult life changes
- Grief & loss
- Family/parenting support
Frequently Asked Questions
See below for some frequently asked questions about couples and family therapy at Northside Mental Health.
Not necessarily. While joint sessions are often at the core of couples therapy, there are times when individual sessions can be helpful as part of the process. Your therapist will work with you to determine the best approach. It’s worth noting that in couples therapy, the relationship itself is the focus, not one individual over the other.
Discernment Counseling is a specific, short-term process designed for couples where one or both partners are unsure whether they want to stay in the relationship. Rather than working on the relationship directly, the goal is to gain enough clarity to make a thoughtful decision about the future. It’s a good fit when one person is leaning in and the other is leaning out.
Yes. Affair recovery is one of the areas our therapists have significant experience in. We work through the process in stages, acknowledging the grief, shock, and loss of trust that infidelity brings and helping couples decide how they want to move forward.
Yes. We work with families navigating a wide range of challenges, including major life transitions, parenting support, and relationship repair. Whether it’s parents and children or blended family dynamics, we’re experienced in supporting families of many configurations.
It varies depending on the issues being addressed and your goals. Some couples or families make meaningful progress in a relatively short time, while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will work with you to shape a plan that fits your needs and pace.
Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is kept strictly private. The only exceptions are legally required situations involving safety concerns, which your therapist will explain at your first appointment.
When You're Ready, We're Here
Getting started is as simple as reaching out. Contact us to schedule your first appointment, and we’ll help connect you with the right therapist for what you’re going through.