Initial Couples Intake Session (90 minutes)
Two individual Sessions (6o minutes each)
Evidence-based relationship assessment
Joint couples feedback session (75 minutes)
Next Steps
During your couples feedback session, we will look at your overall relationship goals and recommended options going forward. While many choose to begin couples counseling, other options are available that may suit your relationship needs better.
Ashley Lord Counseling is one of the only practices in the midlands approved to offer the Gottman Love Lab, the most comprehensive relationship assessment available.
Decades ago, Dr. John Gottman's research team learned to predict a relationship's trajectory with remarkable accuracy after observing a couple for just minutes. The Love Lab brings that same science into your assessment. You'll complete an enhanced questionnaire and record two short conversations, which are analyzed for emotional patterns — including physiological signs of overwhelm that neither partner can see. What looks like shutting down or not caring is often a body in overload. The Love Lab shows you what's actually happening between you, not just what it feels like.
Your results are woven into your feedback session and treatment plan. Add it when you book your intake, or ask about it during your consultation.
For session pricing and other detailed information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting Started
All couples at Ashley Lord Counseling begin with a Gottman Method informed relationship assessment. This process helps us step back and understand the patterns in your relationship before beginning ongoing counseling. These sessions help identify strengths, areas of conflict, and the dynamics that may be keeping you stuck so our work together is focused and meaningful from the beginning.
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