Marriage counseling in Centennial, CO and online
Years of marriage can bury the connection you once had under routines, resentments, and hard seasons. Phil helps married couples understand what is happening between them and rebuild trust, closeness, and teamwork.
- EFT-informed
- In person or online
- For marriages at any stage
Is this for us?
Signs marriage counseling can help
- You have grown apart after years of kids, careers, and routines
- An affair or broken trust has shaken your marriage
- Fights about money, parenting, or in-laws keep repeating
- Intimacy has faded and it is hard to talk about
- One of you has started to wonder about divorce
- You want your next chapter together to be better than the last
The approach
How Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps marriages
EFT is an evidence-based approach that treats your marriage as a bond worth protecting. Instead of refereeing arguments, Phil helps you see the cycle you are both stuck in and the needs underneath it.
Stage 1
Name the cycle
Map the pattern that keeps repeating so you can face it together instead of facing off.
Stage 2
Rebuild safety and trust
Talk about the hurts, fears, and longings beneath the conflict, including the ones that have built up over years.
Stage 3
Strengthen your future
Bring your new way of connecting to the real decisions ahead: parenting, money, intimacy, and the life you want to build.
Your first few sessions
What to expect in marriage counseling
A free phone consultation
A short call to share what is going on in your marriage and decide whether Phil is a good fit for you both.
A joint first session
Phil learns your story as a couple, what is working, what is not, and what you each hope will change.
Clear goals and a rhythm
Together you will set goals and a meeting schedule, in person in Centennial or online.
★★★★★
“After fifteen years we thought we had just drifted too far. Phil helped us find our way back.”
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Marriage counseling FAQs
Can marriage counseling help after an affair?
Yes. Many couples recover from infidelity. The work focuses on understanding what happened, repairing trust, and deciding together how to move forward.
What if one of us is thinking about divorce?
If one of you is leaning out while the other wants to keep trying, discernment counseling may be a better first step. It helps you get clarity before committing to marriage counseling.
How is marriage counseling different from couples counseling?
The approach is the same. Marriage counseling focuses on issues common in long-term marriages, like parenting stress, affairs, and years of built-up distance. Couples counseling is for partners at any stage.
Can we do marriage counseling online?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for clients living in Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Florida, Washington, or Virginia.
What does a session cost?
Sessions are $175 for 45 minutes or $210 for 60 minutes. Phil is an out-of-network provider and can give you a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards can often be used for therapy as well.
Related counseling services
Discernment Counseling
Clarity and direction when one partner is unsure about the marriage.
Visit or reach out
Contact Phil Hartwick Counseling in Centennial, CO
Have a question or want to see if counseling is a good fit? Call, text, email, or book a free phone consultation. In-person sessions in Centennial and telehealth across CO, AZ, OR, FL and WA.
Call or text
Book a free marriage counseling consultation
A free, no-pressure phone consultation is the easiest way to see if working together feels right.