Couples Counseling

Every relationship experiences challenges. Whether you're struggling with communication, navigating conflict, rebuilding trust after a difficult experience, or adjusting to a major life transition, couples counseling can help you and your partner reconnect in a safe, supportive environment.

At Free Yourself, our therapists work with couples to better understand one another, improve communication, strengthen emotional intimacy, and develop healthier ways of navigating life's challenges together. We welcome couples of all backgrounds, identities, and relationship structures, providing affirming, culturally responsive care tailored to your unique relationship.

Laura Olaniyi, LCSW | COLORADO THERAPIST | DENVER | COUPLES COUNSELING

Laura Olaniyi, LCSW

✔️ Laura is currently accepting new clients for couples counseling

Services Provided:

  • Self- Pay Couples Counseling 60 mins

  • Self- Pay Couples Counseling 90 mins

Contact:
laura@freeyourselfdenver.com
970-694-1026

Before scheduling, please note that Couples therapy is offered on a self-pay basis only.

Please have one partner schedule the appointment. Once your appointment is confirmed, we'll send each participating partner their own intake paperwork to complete individually.

You'll also receive a link to our Client Portal, where you can securely complete and submit your intake forms before your first session.

To check availability & request an appointment, please fill the form below. Once we confirm your appointment, you will receive an email with a link to our Client Portal to fill out intake documentation.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Benefits of Couples Counseling

  • Two people sitting on grass in a park at sunset, facing a bush, engaged in conversation, with a cloud of smoke nearby.

    Improve communication by learning healthier ways to express thoughts, feelings, and needs.

  • Person sitting on a park bench watching the sunrise over a body of water with a bridge in the background.

    Resolve conflict more effectively with practical tools to navigate disagreements and reduce recurring arguments.

  • Close-up of a person holding a gold pen and writing in an orange-edged white notebook with lined pages. The background shows blurred green foliage.

    Rebuild trust after difficult experiences, including infidelity, dishonesty, or emotional disconnection.

  • Two women sitting on a tan leather couch, laughing while looking at a tablet and a gift bag, in a cozy living room with colorful pillows and wooden walls.

    Strengthen emotional intimacy by fostering deeper understanding, empathy, and connection.

  • A person wearing a tan jacket and yellow beanie hat standing by a calm lake with mountains in the background during daytime.

    Navigate major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, career changes, relocation, or blended family dynamics.

  • EMDR Therapy for emotional wellbeing

    Develop healthier relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful cycles and replacing them with more supportive behaviors.

  • A woman with short brown hair, wearing a beige cardigan and striped shirt, sitting on a sofa and distressed, during a conversation with a man wearing glasses in an office or therapy setting. A small potted plant and bookshelves are in the background.

    Strengthen problem-solving skills so you can face future challenges as a team.

  • A close-up of two people holding hands, with one person's hand on top of the other's, against a plain, light background.

    Deepen your connection and create a stronger foundation for a healthy, lasting relationship.

  • Two hands exchanging a small black paper heart, one hand holding it and the other reaching out to receive it against a plain light gray background.

    Gain a neutral perspective with the guidance of a therapist who helps both partners feel heard and understood.

Couples Counseling, Denver

How Does couples counseling Work?

Couples counseling is a collaborative process involving you, your partner, and your therapist. During sessions, both partners have the opportunity to share their perspectives in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Your therapist will help identify patterns that may be contributing to conflict, teach practical communication and relationship skills, and guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.

Depending on your needs and goals, therapy may focus on:

  • Improving communication and conflict resolution

  • Rebuilding trust after betrayal or infidelity

  • Strengthening emotional and physical intimacy

  • Navigating life transitions, parenting, or blended family dynamics

  • Managing stress and its impact on the relationship

  • Developing healthier patterns of connection and support

  • Premarital counseling and relationship enrichment

Each relationship is unique, so your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific concerns and goals.

Rates

Choosing private-pay couples counseling also allows therapy to remain focused on your relationship goals without requiring a mental health diagnosis for either partner.

If you have questions about our fees or would like help finding the right therapist for you and your partner, our team is happy to assist.

Couples counseling is a private-pay (out-of-pocket) service and is not billed through insurance.

  • Self-Pay Couples Counseling 60 mins — $185

  • Self-Pay Couples Counseling 90 mins — $275

Is Couples Counseling Right for You?

Couples counseling may benefit you if you and your partner are:

  • Arguing more frequently or struggling to communicate

  • Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected

  • Recovering from infidelity or a breach of trust

  • Facing major life changes or increased stress

  • Experiencing parenting or family challenges

  • Preparing for marriage or another significant commitment

  • Looking to strengthen an already healthy relationship

You don't have to wait until your relationship is in crisis to seek support. Many couples attend counseling proactively to deepen their connection, improve communication, and build a healthier future together.