Couples Therapy & Counseling In Kansas City

"In couples therapy, we explore more than just the surface dynamics. It's about delving into the intricate dance of our hidden selves, where unspoken desires and fears reside. It's in understanding these nuances that true intimacy flourishes, shaping enduring emotional and sexual bonds over time.  

Intimacy transcends time, flourishing in every connection through subtle exchanges. Whether in Kansas City or beyond, relationship counseling nurtures these bonds, fostering deeper understanding and connection. 

Problems within intimacy show up when a courting couple, enjoying a sense of closeness, commits to each other, only to find that this is the moment of withdrawal for one or both. The withdrawal is not the actual separation and breakup of the courting couple but that of partial withdrawal into the self, a retreat from the intimacy that is occasioned by the sudden finding of new and unwelcome features in the partner, characteristics that have burgeoned inexplicably.

Marital counseling recognizes that the self and others are inextricably intertwined. Furthermore, the marital relationship and the sexual functioning of the couple are closely connected."

-David E. Scharff, M.D. & Jill Savege Scharff, M.D.

Throughout the treatment process involves a deep exploration of the relational dynamics that contribute to the couple's struggles. Our experienced therapist assists in uncovering and facilitating discussions about each individual's role within these unhealthy interactions. By fostering greater insight into the challenges and distress within the relationship, psychoanalytic couples counseling in Kansas City, MO, helps individuals transform their perceptions of both the relationship and each other. This therapeutic approach supports meaningful change and growth within the partnership.