Marriage Counseling in Montana
Strengthening Bonds, Healing Wounds, and Creating Lasting Connection
Marriage can bring deep joy, but it can also come with challenges that feel overwhelming or painful. At Bozeman Therapy & Counseling, we specialize in helping couples navigate conflict, repair emotional distance, and restore a sense of trust and connection. Whether you’re facing recurring arguments, struggling with intimacy, or feeling disconnected, marriage counseling offers a safe space to heal and grow together.
Why Choose Marriage Counseling?
Many couples seek therapy not because their relationship is failing, but because they want it to thrive. Common reasons people reach out include:
Frequent arguments or unresolved conflicts
Emotional distance, loneliness, or lack of intimacy
Trust issues, including the aftermath of betrayal or infidelity
Difficulty communicating needs and concerns
Life transitions—such as parenthood, relocation, or career shifts—that strain connection
Marriage counseling can help you better understand each other, break unhelpful cycles, and strengthen your bond.
Our Approach: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
At Bozeman Therapy & Counseling, we use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—one of the most research-backed and effective methods for couples counseling. EFT helps partners:
Identify Negative Patterns that keep you feeling stuck and disconnected
Heal Attachment Wounds by repairing moments of hurt, betrayal, or disconnection
Rebuild Trust and Intimacy so you can feel emotionally safe with each other again
Learn New Ways to Communicate that foster empathy, closeness, and respect
EFT goes beyond surface-level conflict management. It helps couples create lasting change by addressing the deeper emotional needs that drive conflict and disconnection.
What to Expect in Marriage Counseling
Your therapist will guide you through a process designed to help you better understand each other and reconnect. Sessions may include:
Joint Sessions – Where both partners come together to explore challenges and goals.
Individual Sessions – Brief one-on-one meetings with each partner to better understand personal history and needs.
Ongoing Work Together – Developing tools, conversations, and new patterns that strengthen connection over time.
Meet Our Marriage Counselors
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Cindy Poulsen, LCSW
Cindy specializes in helping couples heal from attachment wounds and restore closeness using EFT. With a warm, compassionate approach, she guides partners through difficult emotions to create new patterns of safety and connection.
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Sarah Loux, LCPC
Sarah works with couples to navigate communication struggles, heal emotional distance, and strengthen bonds through EFT and IFS-informed care. She brings empathy and deep attunement to her sessions, helping partners feel truly seen and heard.
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Kelsie Ortiz, PCLC
Kelsie is passionate about helping couples rediscover emotional intimacy and break free from cycles of disconnection. She uses EFT to guide partners toward stronger, healthier, and more resilient relationships.