Fairfax, Virginia has created a reputation for itself which includes great diversity, renowned public schools, endless housing options as well as proximity to various business and government organizations across all industries. Fairfax can also be a wonderful combination of suburban and urban amenities for all partnerships. It’s a desirable community for a couple looking to set down some roots.
With all that’s been mentioned, it’s no surprise Fairfax attracts so many newly married couples. If you and your partner are considering Fairfax as a place to begin your marriage or higher level of commitment such as moving in together or starting a family, it’s important to consider pre-marital or pre-commitment counseling to support stability and connection in a wonderful, yet fast-paced and high-stress community. Consider these benefits to premarital or pre-commitment counseling whether you currently reside in Fairfax or plan to settle down in this lovely area.
Understanding the Way You Communicate
In all relationships, we create patterns. You might be noticing that pattern already exists within your relationship that hinders or perhaps prohibit effective communication. Living in Fairfax requires effective communication as you both grapple with the stressors of life – the high cost of living, the large population, and the high-pressure work environments. When working with our skilled pre-commitment or pre-marital therapists, you and your partner will map out how you communicate with another and how your different ways of dealing with emotion, tension, or upset may be creating a well-worn ‘dance’. You will understand how perceptions, meaning-making, and past relationship experiences might be getting in the way of really hearing and understanding one another.
Intentionally Create A Shared Future
With a better understanding of your communication patterns and cycles, you will be able to discuss potential challenges or vulnerabilities, as well as future goals, more successfully. Together, you can build a life in Fairfax with a partnership that is satisfying, connected, and able to withstand the challenges of life as they arise. Additionally, if you already have children, or hope to add children to your family, it can be helpful to think through parenting, extended family, spiritual beliefs, and goals for your family life in Fairfax.
Deepen Your Emotional Connection
As our couples therapists can guide you and your partner in understanding your communication patterns, while supporting discussions around the future, and offer space for your emotional connection to deepen. Our therapists have a skilled way of encouraging each of you in turning toward one another and sharing your longings and fears as you prepare for your relationship to grow, and marriage or next-steps to begin. Our therapists will be alongside your relationship, supporting you to overcome any conversation or issue that may be difficult to navigate. Ultimately, supporting each of you to feel seen, understood and heard in your relationship.
Pre-marital and pre-commitment counseling with our skilled and trained couples therapists will support your relationship to start off in a healthy place as you start your future in Fairfax. For more information please see our pre-marital and pre-commitment therapy page here.
Interested in Couples Therapy or Sex Therapy in Fairfax?
If you and your partner are ready to mix things up and improve your relationship, our couples’ therapists can help. We have counseling offices in both Woodbridge and Fairfax, VA. If you want to begin couples therapy or marriage counseling, just follow these simple steps:
- Schedule an appointment at one of our convenient locations in Woodbridge or Fairfax.
- Meet with a skilled couples therapist.
- Begin to explore connection and confidence as a couple.
Other Therapy Services at The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Relationship problems are complicated and often individual members of your family need additional support. Our therapists want to help support your entire family. Therefore, we offer a wide range of mental health services in our Northern Virginia counseling offices. Our skilled, caring therapists provide counseling for individuals, family therapy, sex therapy, yoga for healing, meditation and mindfulness practice, couples therapy and marriage counseling. When you are ready, we would be honored to be a part of your relationship journey.