5 Highly Recommended Atlanta Couples Therapists
Feel like you're drifting apart? Tired of the same arguments or silent distance? You don’t have to stay stuck. At Steady Hope Counseling, our Atlanta couples counselors can help you rediscover the connection that first brought you together. Contact us when you’re ready to begin.
Find a Couples Counselor
Our couples therapists in Atlanta each bring specialized experience to help you and your partner navigate life’s challenges—from new parenthood to healing from past trauma. You can browse by focus area below or reach out, and we’ll help match you with the right fit.
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New Parenthood: Janita Wiley, Brenley Wiley, Kim DeRamus Lareau
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Trauma & Intergenerational Family Patterns: Janita Wiley, Sam Merrill, Angie Hartley
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Christian Couples Counseling: Brenley Wiley, Angie Hartley, Kim DeRamus Lareau, Sam Merrill
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Premarital Counseling: Janita Wiley, Brenley Wiley, Angie Hartley, Kim DeRamus Lareau, Sam Merrill
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Chronic Illness & Caregiver Stress: Janita Wiley, Kim DeRamus Lareau
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Professionals & High-Achievers: Kim DeRamus Lareau
Not sure who you’d like to work with? Contact us & we can help match you with the right therapist.
Meet Our Atlanta Couples Therapists
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How Couples Counseling Works
With evidence-based techniques like The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help couples break unhealthy patterns, restore emotional intimacy, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Safe, judgment-free space where both partners feel heard and validated
Guided conversation to uncover key relationship challenges.
Practical strategies to start improving your connection right away.
A personalized plan to fit your relationship’s unique needs and goals
“Our first session gave us hope again. For the first time in years, we felt like we were on the same team.”
Common Reasons Why Couples Seek Therapy
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Communication Breakdowns: Struggling to express feelings or feeling unheard.
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Recurring Conflict: The same disagreements playing out without resolution.
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Trust & Betrayal Issues: Healing from past hurts or rebuilding after infidelity.
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Major Life Transitions: Adjusting to marriage, parenthood, relocation, or career shifts.
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Emotional & Physical Distance: Feeling disconnected from your partner.
We specialize in working with intercultural couples, high-achieving professionals balancing work and home life, couples exploring if they are ready to add kids/ new parents, and more.
How Couples Counseling Can Help
Couples counseling provides tools and insights to help partners reconnect, work through difficulties, and build a fulfilling relationship. Whether you're in the early stages of your relationship or years into marriage, therapy offers:
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Better Communication: Learn how to express yourself openly and listen with empathy.
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Conflict Resolution Skills: Develop strategies to resolve disagreements in a healthy way.
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Deeper Emotional Connection: Strengthen intimacy and rebuild trust.
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Premarital Preparation: Address expectations, values, and potential challenges before marriage.
The vast majority of couples who complete therapy report improved communication and a stronger relationship.
Why Choose Steady Hope for Atlanta Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy isn’t just about working through struggles—it’s about understanding each other in ways you may never have before. Therapy provides a space where you can break through barriers and rediscover the love that brought you together in the first place.
Here's why our clients choose us:
Licensed & Experienced Therapists specializing in relationships.
Results-Based Techniques proven to help couples reconnect.
Confidential & Supportive Space where both partners feel heard.
Flexible Scheduling & Virtual Sessions to fit into your lifestyle.
Founded by Kim Lareau, a Licensed Counselor and a couples specialist who has helped relationships in decatur since 2011. -“I’ve seen couples who felt disconnected and lost, regain trust and intimacy.”
“We were stuck in the same arguments for years. This counseling helped us find new ways to connect and really listen to each other.”
“Therapy saved our marriage. We learned how to communicate and bring joy back into our relationship, working together again."
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy
