Couples Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK
If you’re in a relationship that needs help improving how you relate to each other, handle emotions, and move your partnership toward a joyful, healthy place, ACT Family Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK can help. Karen Cox, MS, LMFT, CMIP, is an experienced, licensed therapist who guides you and your partner through complex challenges and helps you cultivate a new path for your relationship to flourish. Call today or book an appointment online to start a new beginning together.
Request an AppointmentWhat is couples therapy?
Couples therapy is a type of psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. At ACT Family Therapy, Karen is a licensed therapist with the clinical experience to work with couples in intimate relationships and help them achieve their desired results.
It involves exploring areas of conflict between partners and focuses on specific problems to help you overcome challenges, enhance your communication skills, and build a stronger bond with each other. Working with a trained therapist like Karen, you can uncover and address the underlying issues affecting your relationship while improving the everyday interactions that keep you connected. For partners considering a lifelong commitment, Karen also offers premarital counseling, and married couples can explore dedicated marriage counseling.
How does couples therapy work?
At ACT Family Therapy, Karen offers the popular approach called “Getting the Love You Want,” a 14-week couples program developed by renowned therapist Harville Hendrix, PhD. It helps couples explore relationship patterns and learn how to heal past wounds that may be impacting them both. As you grow together, you experience a sustainable, deep connection that results in greater joy and contentment.
The program reaches the root of a couple’s problems, which often lie in childhood experiences and unresolved emotional wounds. It helps couples identify and explore these underlying issues by engaging in exercises that promote emotional intimacy, empathy, and communication, all of which are essential for building a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
Karen is also a certified Gottman trainer in “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work,” which focuses on building a strong foundation of friendship, managing conflict, and fostering a positive outlook on the relationship’s future. She has the expertise to meet you exactly where you are in your relationship and, if you wish, prepare you for marriage.
What are the benefits of couples therapy?
Couples therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space for both of you to share your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. It allows you to develop a deeper understanding of one another and promotes intimacy and connection within your relationship.
It can also strengthen your communication skills, which benefit other areas of life such as work and social situations. In addition, it helps resolve current conflicts and reduces the likelihood of recurrent problems in the future. If individual concerns surface during your work together, Karen may also suggest adult therapy as a supportive complement.
To book a couples therapy session, call ACT Family Therapy at (405) 820-7272 or book an appointment online today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between couples therapy and marriage counseling?
The two overlap closely. Couples therapy supports any committed relationship, whether or not the partners are married, while marriage counseling focuses specifically on married couples. Karen offers both and helps you choose the right fit for your situation.
Do both partners need to attend every session?
Couples therapy works best when both partners participate, since the goal is to improve the relationship between you. In some cases Karen may meet with one partner individually, but joint sessions are central to the process.
What is the “Getting the Love You Want” program?
It is a structured 14-week couples program developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD. It helps partners explore relationship patterns, heal past wounds, and build a deeper, more sustainable connection through guided exercises.
How long does couples therapy take?
The length depends on your goals and the challenges you’re working through. Some programs, like “Getting the Love You Want,” follow a set timeline, while other couples continue as long as they find it helpful. Karen will discuss expectations with you early on.
Can couples therapy help if we’re considering separation?
Yes. Couples therapy can help you understand the issues driving conflict and decide whether to rebuild the relationship or move forward separately. Karen provides a supportive, balanced space for those conversations.
Is couples therapy only for relationships in crisis?
Not at all. Many couples use therapy proactively to strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and prevent small issues from growing. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit.
How do we schedule a couples therapy session?
Call ACT Family Therapy at (405) 820-7272 or use the online booking tool. The friendly office staff will help you and your partner find a convenient time.