Cycles Couples Counseling

09/07/2026

Knowing how to find the right couples therapist can feel daunting. Understanding each clinicians' training and theoretical approach may be crucial to finding the right fit for your relationship. The two big names in the field are EFT Couples Therapy and Gottman Therapy and while they do have some overlap, they vary greatly in their approach. Check out our blog to learn more.

EFT Couples Therapy and Gottman Therapy differ in many ways. If you're looking for a more experiential and depth focused approach, try EFT.

08/12/2026

Desire discrepancy can feel upsetting and vulnerable to so many couples. Differing desires does not have to be dooming. Check out our latest blog to learn more about how to broach this topic in a way that makes s*x more accessible rather than pressuring or shaming.

It can feel upsetting to know you and your partner have different desires in bed. S*x therapy can help couples bridge these gaps.

07/29/2026

Wondering whether EFT couples therapy is working? Learn about the subtle signs of progress, from naming negative cycles to rebuilding emotional safety in our latest blog.

It's important to understand what progress looks like in EFT couples therapy and what markers therapists look for in healthy couples.

07/28/2026

This month, we are honored to celebrate seven years of Cycles Couples Counseling. This milestone would not be possible without the trust of clients and colleagues like you.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to support couples as they strengthen their connection, deepen their understanding, and build healthier relationships.

Would you consider taking a few moments to leave a google review about your experience with our clinicians? Your words can help reduce the stigma around seeking support and give another couple the reassurance they need to take a vulnerable and important first step.

Thank you for being part of our community and for helping others feel more confident reaching out for support.

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07/24/2026

Join us in congratulating Joanna Alpern's one year anniversary at Cycles Couples Counseling! We have been so lucky to have Joanna as part of our team of advanced trained EFT couples therapists! She is tenacious, patient and extremely motivated. It is clear by her drive and honed skills that the clients on her caseload are getting the utmost responsiveness and resourcing. This year Joanna has achieved the monumental task of preparing and obtaining her clips for her EFT Certification. Joanna, this will be the year of your LMFT licensure and now, your EFT certification all in one. We cannot celebrate your work enough! Cheers, Joanna!
https://cyclescouplescounseling.com/meet-joanna-alpern/

07/06/2026

Are you experiencing anxiety surrounding intimacy and s*x with your partner? Do you find s*x has started to feel like just another place to get rejected?

Anxiety with s*x is more common than you think. Understanding the root of the feeling can help you and your partner shift the dynamic. Check out our blog to learn more about what might be driving this emotional disconnect.

Intimacy anxiety is common. Understanding where it's coming from can help you and your partner improve your s*x life.

07/03/2026

Congratulations to Max DeFrain Lmft for his 3 year anniversary at Cycles Couples Counseling. Max has been such an asset to our practice! He is humble and a lifelong learner. Not only is he EFIT and EFCT Certified, Max is pursuing advanced s*x therapy supervision and also formal training through The S*xual Health School. In addition, Max has honed and sharpened his skills to specialize in helping couples navigate neurodivergence and betrayal injuries in their relationships. If you know Max, you know how nonjudgmental, fair and chill he is. Max has the skills and demeanor to disarm and navigate even the trickiest of couples' struggles. We are so grateful to have you on our team. Cheers, Max!

https://cyclescouplescounseling.com/meet-max-defrain/

06/15/2026

Are you looking for couples therapy that's more than cheesy I-statement exercises and phony worksheets? Are you sick of idealistic relationship advice? Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is different than other couples therapy approaches. EFT is rooted in Attachment Theory and helps partners to get beneath the silly content of their latest arguments and actually understand each other and the emotional process their stuck in more deeply.

https://cyclescouplescounseling.com/eft-helps-couples-understand-each-other-more-deeply/

06/10/2026

Does your partner struggle with reactivity and relationship anxiety? Attachment theory can help you decode some of these tough moments. Learn the key signs of anxious attachment style and how to respond with empathy, clarity, and connection.

Understanding if your partner has an anxious attachment style can make all the difference in keeping your relationship secure.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Allyson Greenwood on her 2 year anniversary with Cycles Couples Counseling. Allyson is an incredibly thoughtful therapist that excels at working with those recovering from religious trauma, transition age young adults and more recently those who are going through a discernment process post affair. If you ever get the privilege to meet Allyson, you’ll see quite quickly that she is honest, compassionate and very nonjudgmental. Her couples are so lucky to have her looking out for them. Allyson this is going to be a big year for you—getting licensed and getting EFCT Certified. We are so excited to see how your career progresses! Thank you for being such an important part of our couples therapy team.

https://cyclescouplescounseling.com/meet-allyson-greenwood/