Wheat Ridge, CO · Serving Greater Denver
Couples Therapy in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Stuck in the same fight? Couples therapy with licensed marriage and family therapist Vicki Madden, MA, LMFT, helps partners change how they communicate so they can reconnect and feel secure together.
01 · Signs couples therapy can help
Is couples therapy right for us?
I relate to what couples go through, and I know things can get better. Many of the couples I see are dealing with one or more of these.
Tap any that feel familiar. of 8 feel familiar — you’re not alone. This is exactly what we work on together.
02 · The process
How couples therapy works
Communication patterns are learned early in life and are hard to change on your own. They keep couples caught in the same fight. In our 60-minute sessions, we slow those patterns down so you can see them, and change them together.
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Explore your patterns
Each partner builds self-understanding: how you communicate, where it came from, and what it protects.
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Understand each other
Build empathy by connecting with what your partner actually feels, beneath the words.
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Build new skills
Practice better communication in session, then use it at home between sessions.
03 · Goals of couples counseling
Where you can go from here
Every couple arrives with a different goal. I don’t take sides or try to fix your partner. I help you both move toward the outcome you choose.
- Reconnect
- Find your way back to closeness and trust.
- Transform your relationship
- Build a relationship where you both feel secure.
- Peacefully disconnect
- If separating is right, part with care and respect.
Who is couples therapy for?
Couples therapy is for any couple that wants to change how they communicate so they can find connection and feel secure together, or decide together what comes next.
Couples often come in feeling insecure, lonely, distrustful, criticized, defensive, or stuck in the same argument over and over. Some are feeling shame about not being “good enough.” You don’t need to be in crisis to start.
My practice is inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, and queer-allied.
What happens in a couples session?
Our work together focuses on three things:
- Exploring each person’s patterns so you both gain a deeper understanding of yourselves.
- Connecting with each other’s experience to build empathy.
- Developing communication skills you can practice at home between sessions.
We’ll spend time building trust before we dive in. I’ll ask difficult questions with care, name patterns and gently challenge them, and keep a pace that feels tolerable, not overwhelming.
Will you take sides?
No. I won’t take sides, and I won’t try to fix your partner. We work on the patterns between you.
We can’t control our partners. What each of you can do is stay connected to yourself and your own needs, and take responsibility for your part in the pattern. That’s where real change starts, so I’ll ask both of you to be honest about your part and open to being challenged.
What if we’re not sure we want to stay together?
That’s okay, and it’s more common than you might think. Couples come to therapy with different goals:
- Reconnect: find your way back to closeness and trust.
- Transform: build a relationship where you both feel secure.
- Peacefully disconnect: if separating is the right choice, part with care and respect.
Therapy can help you get clear on what you want, and move toward it together.
How long are couples sessions?
Sessions for couples are 60 minutes.
Longer sessions are available as needed. If you’re interested, send a message to ask.
For fees, insurance, and cancellation details, see Rates & Policies.
How do we get started?
- Reach out: request a consultation online, text (720) 506-1512, or email bettertogethercolorado@gmail.com.
- Free consultation: a no-cost conversation to see if I’m a good fit for your relationship.
- Schedule sessions: book through the online client portal.
Sessions are held at 9605 W 49th Ave., Suite 201, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, serving the greater Denver area. Schedule a free consultation →
05 · Your next step
Ready to stop having the same fight?
Your first consultation is free. Sessions in person at 9605 W 49th Ave., Suite 201, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, or virtually anywhere in Colorado.