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Couples Counseling Center
Meeting the needs of couples at every stage of relationships.
Mission​
At the Couples Counseling Center, we strive to empower all couples to build strong, fulfilling relationships through evidence-based therapy, personalized guidance, and unwavering support. We transform lives by fostering connection, communication, lasting love, and resilience in every marriage.
Vision
Values
Passion for Relationships
We believe in the power of love and connection to help all couples thrive.
Relationship-Centered Approach
We believe every relationship is unique and deserves an approach tailored to their individual and relationship needs and goals.
Evidence-Based Practices
We ground our approach in research-backed methods for effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection.
Intuition and Creativity
We follow hunches and create new tools to meet the unique needs of each couple, and encourage them to build a relationship unique to them.
Empowerment
We equip couples with the skills and knowledge to navigate challenges, grow together, and achieve their relationship goals.
Collaboration
We partner with couples, supporting them as they journey towards their vision for a thriving relationship.
Compassion and Respect
We create safe and supportive spaces where couples feel heard and understood.
Continuous Growth
We are committed to ongoing learning and adapting our approach to meet evolving needs.
Honesty and Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and building trust throughout the therapeutic process.
Inclusion
We strive to make therapy welcoming to all couples, regardless of background or circumstances.
Dr. Cheri Timko, Ph.D., LPC, CST, CGT, ALPS
Lead Psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer
Your story is unique, so are your needs. I’ll work alongside you, untangling complex cycles and tailoring solutions to fit you. We’ll celebrate wins, nurture collaboration, and create a haven for growth. Together, we’ll transform your relationship into a source of joy and strength.
I’m driven by the conviction that every couple holds the potential to cultivate a unique thriving partnership, fueled by mutual respect and shared joy. I believe that couples can build extraordinary marriages, overflowing with positive energy that nourishes their lives and others. Happy couples raise happier kids and flourish as individuals and in their work.
Who Am I?
- I've spent the last 20+ years specializing in couples counseling and 30+ years working in the mental health field.
- I've received extensive training in relationship dynamics from individual and couples perspectives including certifications in Sex Therapy, Relationship Enhancement, Gottman Couples Therapies, and Neurodiverse Couples Relationships.
- My strengths lie in: seeing the bigger picture, finding unique solutions, and unraveling relationship tangles.
- My husband and I have worked through many relationship struggles over our 20+ year marriage. Together, we've raised three daughters.
- I'm an entrepreneur focused on creating a variety of tools and resources for couples.
I'll help you:
- Understand the unique dance of your relationship. I help you understand your unique relationship cycle, identifying patterns and opportunities for growth.
- Make small, sustainable changes that snowball into lasting progress.
- Cultivate collaboration and synergy, where you become a team building something extraordinary. I equip you to work together, not against each other, unlocking the power of "we" in your relationship.
- Recognize your relationship as a source of growth and healing, even from past wounds.
- Celebrate your quirks and craft a model of marriage that fits you perfectly, not someone else's mold.
- Build on small wins: We celebrate incremental progress, knowing that consistent effort leads to lasting change.
- Create a haven of growth: Your relationship is a safe space for healing, where past hurts can be transformed into shared strength.