Relationship Counseling
Anchor Your Relationship at Every Stage—Whether You’re Dating, Engaged, or Married—With Expert Counseling Designed to Strengthen Your Connection. Build Trust, Improve Communication, and Create a Foundation for a Lasting, Healthy Partnership.
Strengthen Your Bond with Compassionate Couples Counseling
Relationships can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. At Anchored Mind, we’re here to help couples navigate life’s ups and downs, improve communication, and build a stronger, healthier connection. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, our tailored couples counseling supports you at every stage of your relationship.
Our therapists draw from cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Attachment Theory, to guide couples toward lasting connection and fulfillment.
The Gottman Method, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, focuses on building friendship, managing conflict, and deepening emotional intimacy. Backed by decades of research, this approach provides practical strategies for couples at every stage of their relationship.
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) by Terry Real helps couples break free from unhealthy patterns by fostering accountability, emotional honesty, and mutual respect. This method is especially effective for addressing power struggles and relational imbalances.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and transforming negative emotional cycles, helping couples create a secure, lasting bond by fostering emotional attunement and understanding.
Attachment Theory helps uncover how early attachment experiences influence relational patterns. By addressing attachment styles, couples can better understand their needs and create a deeper, more secure connection.
For engaged couples, we also offer Prepare-Enrich Premarital Counseling, a comprehensive program designed to help you build a solid foundation before saying “I do.” This proven approach explores essential areas like communication, conflict resolution, financial management, and shared values, ensuring you’re equipped for a strong future together.
What You’ll Gain From Couples Counseling:
Learn effective communication and conflict-resolution strategies.
Break unhealthy relational patterns and rebuild trust.
Foster emotional connection and create a secure bond.
Develop a shared vision and deepen your commitment.
Every relationship has the potential for growth, and seeking counseling is a powerful step toward building a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
The Role of Nutrition in Strengthening Your Relationship
At Anchored Mind, we understand that mental and emotional health are intricately linked to physical well-being, which includes nutrition. A balanced diet can enhance mood regulation, reduce stress, and improve energy levels, all of which contribute to healthier interactions in your relationship. The gut-brain connection has been shown to influence emotional well-being, and by nourishing your body with the right foods, you’re better equipped to communicate effectively, manage conflict, and build deeper emotional connections with your partner. Our therapists support not only your relational growth but also help you understand how making mindful dietary choices can positively impact both your individual and shared well-being.
Take the Next Step Toward a Stronger Relationship
Whether you’re repairing your bond, deepening your connection, or preparing for marriage, our experienced therapists are here to help. Schedule an appointment today and start building the relationship you deserve.
Schedule Your Appointment
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Sarah Dino, APC
COUNSELOR
Specializations: adolescents (10+) thru adults, students, young couples, religious trauma, LGBTQIA+
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Melinda Barefoot, LPC
COUNSELOR
Specializations: women’s issues, relationships, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief
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Michael Kanner, LPC
COUNSELING DIRECTOR
Specializations: men’s issues, relationships, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, spirituality and career
Who We Are
Anchored Mind Counseling + Nutrition is a local family-owned multidisciplinary private practice that seeks to invest in the lives of our clients and community. We aim to establish roots in Roswell by partnering with local organizations, offering group experiences, and building a culture of growth and generosity.
Kristen and I love what we do, as well as the town we live in. Our dream has been to work together in providing a variety of care to our clients, while deepening roots in our community and investing in the lives around us. We hope to offer services and events that reflect that dream and inspire a healthy and connected lifestyle. -Michael