Investment
$185 per session
Alicia is the couples therapist on staff, specifically trained to work with the couples dynamic. We're out-of-network. Superbills provided for PPO reimbursement. HSA/FSA accepted.
Couples Counseling · Mesa, AZ
It's not too late.
Couples counseling for the people who love each other and are tired of the same fight.
Sessions$185 · 90 min first, 50 min ongoing
InsuranceOut-of-network · Superbills
FormatIn-Person + Telehealth
Start WithFree 15-min Consult
Welcome
It's almost never too late.
Couples wait an average of approximately six years before they reach for help. If you're here, you're ready. Reaching for help is strength. It's where the healing begins.
What We Work On
- Reconnecting intimacy. Emotional, financial, spiritual, sensual, and sexual
- Conflict that bonds and doesn't break
- Vision. Walking together, weaving life, through each season
- Regulation. Learning to stay in our "window," the only place where connection can thrive. Individual and partnered practices
- Embodiment. Being in our bodies, aware of our energy, so we can be together as one
Sound Familiar?
Why couples come in.
Some of the most common reasons.
- Communication has broken down. The same fight keeps happening on a loop.
- Trust has been damaged. By an affair, a lie, a slow drift, or a decade of small unkept promises.
- You've grown apart. You don't know each other the way you used to.
- A big life change (a baby, a move, a loss) created distance you can't close on your own.
- Intimacy has changed. Emotionally, physically, both. And you're not sure how to talk about it.
- You love each other and you keep hurting each other and you can't figure out the pattern.
- You're more like roommates. Living parallel lives, and lonely.
- You think, "this isn't what it's supposed to be," or "this isn't what I thought it was going to be."
You're doing fine, and you want to go deeper. That's a great reason to come in too.
My Approach
Learning a new language. Learning a new dance.
"You're learning to speak something neither of you grew up hearing."
. Alicia
I draw heavily from Relational Life Therapy (RLT), parts work, and powerful, practical regulation practices and skills. The goal is to help you both understand yourselves, each other, and the dance you've been doing, often without knowing. Through this work you decide on a new dance. A conscious one. An intentional one that sees, supports, understands, connects, and bonds you closer than you have ever been.
We learn how to shift from conflict that hurts into conflict that creates intimacy, growth, and bonding. Yes, conflict can do that, and it's amazing. Conflict then becomes helpful. We learn to work through it, not fear and avoid it. Let me show you how.
Communication
So much more than "just words." What you say, when you say it, how you say it, why you don't. A profound expression of the totality of who you are.
Regulation
Powerful, practical practices to stay in the window where connection can thrive
Repair
How to come back after rupture, instead of retreating, shutting down, or sweeping it under the rug
Connection
Intentional practices that are deep, sacred, spiritual. The nectar of the relationship.
A safe space for both of you
Nobody is on trial. I don't take sides. You're both human, perfectly imperfect. You both make mistakes. You both need healing. You both need to do the work. I can help you identify who needs to do what.
I can help you connect to that safety. With yourself, your partner, and with me. I will hold space for both sides, help you see the patterns (or "dance," as we call it) without blame or shame, and teach you how to actually repair instead of retreat, shut down, or sweep it under the rug.
The goal isn't to win the argument. It's to understand the person in front of you and figure out how to do this together, in partnership, working toward the beautiful love you desire.
Ketamine for couples
At low doses we can heal the heart and help reconnect to empathy, compassion, and heart-centered communication. With this powerful healing, couples move through the past and through conflict in a more partnered and gentle way. The focus shifts to coming together to problem-solve, working together for the good of the relationship. Oftentimes it's the reset you've been needing. Learn more about KAP →
Who I Work With
Couples in every shape.
Married couples, dating couples, engaged couples, long-term partners, blended families. Couples in their twenties and couples in their sixties. People who got here because of one big rupture and people who got here because of a thousand small ones.
I don't require you to be married. I don't require you to be on the same page about why you're coming in. I just need you both to show up willing, which shows up in many different ways. Sometimes you might feel like your partner is "making" you go. I see you. It's ok, I know it can be hard. Just show up.
Not Sure?
Signs it might be time.
- You're avoiding hard conversations because they always end badly.
- One or both of you has started imagining what life would look like apart.
- You're not having sex, or not having the kind of sex you both want.
- You're more roommates than partners.
- One person is doing all the relational labor.
- You're "fine," and "fine" is starting to feel like a quiet kind of grief.
A specific thing happened. An affair, a betrayal, a crisis, and you don't know how to move forward.
Take the first step together.
A free 15-minute consultation. Bring your partner if you can. If not, come anyway.
Schedule Free ConsultationHow It Works
What to expect, step by step.
01
Free consultation
Both of you on the call if possible. We talk about what you're looking for and what you're hoping for, you get a feel for me, and we decide together if it's the right fit.
02
First session
90 minutes. Trust me, we need it. You each share what you're ready to share, identify the small steps of change, and commit to the journey, however long you want it to be.
03
Ongoing work
How you see fit. Weekly, bi-weekly, or intensive. Both partners present. Don't forget to jump into a powerful workshop when one comes around.
The Details
Practical stuff, answered clearly.
Format
In-person or telehealth
Our Mesa office or secure video across Arizona. Both partners ideally join from the same location.
Length
90 first then 50 ongoing
Your first session is 90 minutes so we have time to land. Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes. Couples intensives available.
What Clients Say
Despite truly believing at the time that I was too broken to be fixed, I decided to give counseling a try as a last ditch shot, but my first session with Alicia felt different and meaningful in a very new way. Having the open-minded space and freedom from judgement to explore different paths to healing made counseling become the single most treasured thing I've done in my life.
Common Questions
FAQ
Does couples counseling actually work?
Yes. When both people show up willing. I've witnessed couples truly transform. They shift their belief systems, learn to speak a different language, and co-create the relationships they desire. You'll also need a skilled therapist who will take you beyond the problems. I've seen couples come back from things they thought were unfixable, co-creating a stronger relationship than before.
When should we start couples counseling?
Today. If you're here, reading this, it's time. The longer you wait, the more we have to heal. Honestly, most of us haven't learned how to have these incredible relationships that we really desire, and most of us need to learn the skills. You know when it's time. It's never the wrong time. You don't have to be in crisis. Some of my best work is with couples who came in to make a good thing better.
What if my partner doesn't want to come?
Start individually. Doing your own work often shifts the dance, the dynamics, the patterns in the relationship in ways your partner can feel. I can show you how. It truly makes sense. And if it doesn't shift the dynamics in the ways you want or need, you'll be resourced to help you make the hard choice.
How much does couples counseling cost?
Sessions are $185 for 50 minutes. Currently Alicia is the couples therapist on staff, specifically trained to work with the couples dynamic. The Wild Within is out-of-network. We provide superbills you can submit for possible insurance reimbursement.
How long does couples counseling take?
It depends on what you're working on. Some couples come for a few months around a specific issue. Others stay longer for deeper relational and attachment work. We talk openly about pacing throughout.
Can we do telehealth couples sessions?
Yes. Couples sessions are available in-person at our Mesa office or via secure telehealth anywhere in Arizona.
Explore More
Other ways we can work together.
Individual Therapy
Sometimes the best thing for your relationship starts with your own healing. Holistic, trauma-informed therapy to help you understand yourself and show up in the healthiest way for your partner.
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Parenting Support
Parenting is a common stressor for couples, adding a layer of complexity to a relationship some weren't ready for. Parenting reveals our wounds and shadows, waiting to be healed.
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Tantra Coaching
For couples who want more, deeper, sacred connection. Sacred sexuality, embodiment, and the intimacy that lives beyond communication.
Learn moreTake The First Step Together
Reach out.
The first conversation is free. Bring your partner if you can. If not, come anyway.