Issues Treated in Couples Therapy
Relationships are a lot of work. It's not easy for two people with two different experiences, needs, and dreams to work together to create the best life for the couple and the family. Whether help is needed during courtship, cohabitation, engagement, transition to parenthood, the parenting of children, the launching of children from the home, or redefining relationships, many difficulties can be overcome with a little help. I work with a variety of couples ranging in age, sexual orientation, race, ability, religion, acculturation, and socioeconomic status.
I use a variety of aspects of different therapies, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which are both research based, effective treatments. I work with couples to help increase their communication and problem solving skills, focus on the emotional needs of each person, helping them to address their individual issues, and increasing the level of satisfaction in their relationship. I work with many issues such as helping couples to improve their sex lives, learn to support each other, navigate decisions to continue or end a relationship, and create new, blended families. We also address effects of stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, or other issues that may be impacting the relationship.
Research has shown that on average, couples wait six years after their problems begin to seek therapy. Don't wait until it's too late. To make an appointment for an assessment and/or discuss recommendations for treatment, call (415) 686-9544or email drkeith@drkeithsutton.com I have offices in San Francisco and San Rafael and provide phone and/or web sessions for clients who can not come to the office.
What Couples Are Saying About Their Work with Dr. Sutton:
The work we have done with Dr. Sutton has saved our marriage and has made us better parents to our two year old daughter. We as a family are more emotionally available to each other which is helping in so many ways. Thank you Dr. Sutton! - P in Sausalito