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Healing Relationships Through Expert Couples Counseling in Atlanta

Led by Dr. Laura Louis, a Licensed Psychologist, Atlanta Couple Therapy specializes in couples therapy in Atlanta that nurtures trust, intimacy, and open communication. With over a decade of expertise, Dr. Louis brings a compassionate, globally informed approach to help you and your partner find lasting harmony.

Dr. Laura Louis

Licensed Psychologist

Understanding the Value of Couples Therapy 

Why Couples Therapy Matters 

Every relationship deserves nurturing. But sometimes, external pressures, unresolved issues, or communication hurdles create distance. Our couples therapy in Atlanta can bridge that gap. Our therapists use proven techniques to foster mutual understanding and rebuild trust.

Benefits for African American Couples

African American couples often face unique cultural and societal pressures. Our counselors, equipped with cultural sensitivity and personal insight, bring an empathetic approach to support these specific experiences.
Find the Support You Need – Schedule African American couples counseling with Atlanta Couple Therapy today

Our Services

Rebuild and strengthen your relationship with the
best couples counseling in Atlanta.

Customized Counseling Plans

Our couples counsellers in Atlanta work closely with you to create customized sessions that align with your goals, values, and desired outcomes.

Addressing Cultural Dynamics

We focus on building resilience, improving communication, and fostering understanding with African American couples counseling in Atlanta.

Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills

Our couples therapy in Atlanta guides you through strategies to express your thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully.

Healing as a Couple, Growing as Individuals

Each partner’s personal journey contributes to the relationship’s overall health. We’ll help you support each other’s growth while finding balance in the partnership.

About us 

Who we are and what we offer to couples, individuals & corporations: 

Atlanta Couple Therapy’s role has been to provide a supportive and safe environment in order to empower our clients. This allows them to make decisions, break past patterns and move closer to their intended goals. We use schema and cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on recognizing and challenging unproductive and self-defeating thoughts and processes.
Our therapists take an active directive approach and work together with our clients to create treatment plans that will positively impact our clients’ daily lives.
Often times, when couples come to our office, they are either at a standstill or in intense conflict. We often used specialized techniques called ‘Gottman’ for treatments. We have a long track of records using research, experiences, lengthy clinical training to help couples improve their communication, intimacy, conflict resolution skills, and rebuild trust after infidelity.

Couples Counseling

Relationship Assessment

Consulting

Training

Individual Counseling

Pre-Marital Counseling

Dr. Laura Straughn Louis

Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia

Why Choose Us for Couples Counseling in Atlanta? 

Supporting love, understanding, and growth for African American and Black couples in Atlanta.

Certified & Experienced Therapists

We focus on building resilience, improving communication, and fostering understanding with African American couples counseling in Atlanta.

Relationship Transformation

We teach couples how to identify and change negative thoughts that keep them from feeling their best in their relationship. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where couples can explore their thoughts and feelings together where they can feel heard and see in their relationships.

Virtual

Our licensed psychologists and therapists offer a secure environment for your mental health journey. Reach out to us for more information and support.

Guided Sessions with Clear Goals 

We approach each session with specific goals in mind, tailored to what you both want to achieve. Whether it’s strengthening communication, resolving past issues, or rebuilding trust, we offer clear steps to guide you forward. As partners, you’ll work together, setting goals that resonate and strengthen your bond.

Moreover, our therapists are committed to creating an environment of compassion and understanding. Expect open dialogues and exercises aimed at building trust and emotional intimacy.

Our Team

We have diverse team of mental health professionals from various academic institutions.
We are Licensed Psychologists, Therapists, Counselors, Coaches and Mentors.

Licensed Psychologist, Ph.D

Master’s Level Clinician

Ronald Stanton

Relationship / Life Coach

Masters Level Clinician and Relationship / Life Coach

Lakina Jones - Relationship / Life Coach at Atlanta Couple Therapy

Relationship / Life Coach

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The truth about therapy is that it really works. Scientific studies consistently show that behavioral and emotional interventions work as well, if not better, than medication to treat anxiety, depression, and mental health issues like OCD. Therapy that teaches you skills, like CBT, will leave you with long-term, healthy coping strategies that you can use when issues pop up.

    Therapy is so much more than sitting on a couch. Misconceptions abound about what it means to talk to a mental health professional. The need to talk about your emotions is seen as something to poke fun at, weak or shameful. That stigma is often why people don’t seek help in the first place. But here’s the reality: Therapy is an incredibly useful tool that helps with a range of issues, from anxiety to sleep to relationships to trauma. Research shows that it’s incredibly effective in helping people manage mental health conditions and experts say that it’s worth it even if you don’t have a medical problem.

    If you still need convincing, here are a few reasons why you should give the practice a try:

    1. You’re experiencing unexpected mood swings.
    2. You’re undergoing a big change.
    3. You’re having harmful thoughts.
    4. You’re withdrawing from things that used to bring you joy.
    5. You’re feeling isolated or alone.
    6. You’re using a substance to cope with issues in your life.
    7. You suspect you might have a serious mental health condition.
    8. You feel like you’ve lost control.
    9. Your relationships feel strained.
    10. Your sleeping patterns are off.
    11. You just feel like you need to talk to someone.

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    A national research study found that 50 percent of psychotherapy clients had made improvement within eight sessions of therapy, and 75 percent showed improvement after six months of therapy. Of course, showing improvement is not the same as successfully completing treatment. Most psychologists will tell you that the length of treatment depends upon the nature of the problem, the severity of the problem, and the treatment goals selected.

    A vague response like this can be frustrating, but rest assured that most individuals complete psychological treatment within three to six months. When psychologists say that the nature of the problem affects the length of treatment, what they mean is the kind of problem being treated.

    No, we’re not accepting insurance at this time. However, this policy may change at any time!

    ALL sessions and information collected are confidential. We do not share any of your information or discussion with anyone without your permission. In the event of a court order, we may have to relinquish certain information. In some cases, we will fight to defend your right.

    Couples counseling can work wonders in a relationship, helping each partner to see the other’s perspective and empowering a couple to adopt love-affirming habits that meet one another’s needs. Relationship experts and therapists may recommend couples counseling for a broad variety of issues ranging from financial problems to infidelity, and some people view couples counseling as the panacea that will cure an ailing marriage.

    If your spouse won’t go to marriage counseling, you might feel betrayed or unwanted, but pushing your spouse into counseling against his or her will can be just as damaging as the problems that led you to therapy in the first place. Instead, it’s best to try to work through the resistance as a couple and, if all else fails, try going by yourself.

    Many people fear that a therapist will side with their partner. They worry that this will be just another place where they will be criticized or blamed for problems. However, a good therapist remains impartial. We, at Atlanta Couple Therapy creates a level of safety in the counseling room for both partners to freely express their thoughts, opinions and feelings.

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    Family Counseling & Therapy

    Family Counseling & Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia – In the family, it is sometimes important to tackle issues that may lead or have led to family breakdown. By working with the family as a whole we are able to focus on the immediate needs. Emphasizing on the factors within the dynamic rather than the individuals involved. In today’s society, the family can be far from the usual. There are no cookie cutter families any more, Family Counseling can be a tool to making adjustments based upon your family make up. There are many challenges the family may face. Therapy can heal troubled relationships, address issues of mental illness, abuse, or deviation from what is considered to be a social normality.


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    Individual Counseling & Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia 16 May 2017
    Individual Counseling & Therapy

    Individual Counseling & Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia – This option offers a safe environment for self-exploration. It provides the opportunity to gain understanding and allows evaluation of different aspects into your life on a personal level. One-on-one communication will assist with discussing feelings, situations and thoughts. Improving one’s ability to relate, resolving conflicts within ones self and learning better ways of coping tends to increase the probability of a fuller and more productive life.


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    Group Counseling & Therapy

    Group Counseling & Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia – This particular type of therapy has proved to be an effective option for those with similar situations. Conducted in small groups, this counseling is helpful in developing new ways of coping with day to day life, relationship skills, problem solving skills and sharing and comparing experiences.

    5 WEEK GROUP SESSIONS

    • Parenting Group
    • Couples Communication Group
    • Recovering from Infidelity Group
    • Divorce Group

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    Pre-Marital Counseling & Therapy

    Pre-Marital Counseling & Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia – Marriage is one of the biggest decisions we will make in our adult lives. It is important to arm yourself with the necessary tools to deal with the day-to-day difficulties of marriage. Marriage is a long-term commitment,. Counseling assists with the exploration of what is expected of the partnership. It strengthens the connection by practicing new skills and perspectives. There are different personalities coming together with different issues, values and needs. In order to manage these and create a solid foundation receiving guidance is necessary.


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    Relationship Assessment

    You will discover key areas that you need to stop, start and continue:

    • Specific strategies around what you can do to have the relationship you want
    • Strengths to build upon
    • Growth areas of the relationship

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    Consulting

    ATLANTA COUPLE THERAPY WORKS WITH BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & INDIVIDUALS TO:

    • Improve worker productivity
    • Oversee mergers
    • Provide counseling on personal issues as well as counseling on leadership, and management
    • Provide needs assessment
    • Conduct career assessments such as Meyers Briggs Type Indicators Assessment (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
    • Provide training on diversity and effective Communication

    ATLANTA COUPLE THERAPY HELPS YOUR ANSWER QUESTIONS LIKE:

    1. What (business) challenges are you facing?
    2. What is keeping you from the results you want?
    3. What behaviors need to be different in team members or colleagues to accomplish the results?
    4. What patterns are you playing with the other persons (or others with you)?
    5. Is the pattern effective? If not, how does it detract from your success?
    6. What loose ends around decision making, participation and so forth need to be clarified?

    WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN:

    • Couples therapy
    • Infertility
    • Divorce
    • Infidelity
    • Parenting
    • Stress Management

    Make an Appointment Today!

    We’re opened. Contact us today to discuss which counselling is most suitable for your needs, depending on your problems.

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    Training - Atlanta Couple Therapy 15 May 2017
    Training

    ATLANTA COUPLE THERAPY WORKS WITH BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & INDIVIDUALS TO:

    • Improve worker productivity
    • Oversee mergers
    • Provide counseling on personal issues as well as counseling on leadership, and management
    • Provide needs assessment
    • Conduct career assessments such as Meyers Briggs Type Indicators Assessment (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
    • Provide training on diversity and effective Communication

     

    ATLANTA COUPLE THERAPY HELPS YOUR ANSWER QUESTIONS LIKE:

    1. What (business) challenges are you facing?
    2. What is keeping you from the results you want?
    3. What behaviors need to be different in team members or colleagues to accomplish the results?
    4. What patterns are you playing with the other persons (or others with you)?
    5. Is the pattern effective? If not, how does it detract from your success?
    6. What loose ends around decision making, participation and so forth need to be clarified?

     

    WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN:

    • Couples therapy
    • Infertility
    • Divorce
    • Infidelity
    • Parenting
    • Stress Management

    Make an Appointment Today!

    We’re opened. Contact us today to discuss which counselling is most suitable for your needs, depending on your problems.

    Book your Appointment Now!