RELATIONSHIP CONCEPTS ®

 

Couples

Emotional Process Therapy

Therapy for couples that

Gets to the heart of the matter

Today approximately half of all marriages end in divorce and many people struggle in unfulfilling, conflict-plagued relationships. Far too many couples feel unable to improve their relationship or are frustrated because they have no idea how to make things better.

Thanks to recent scientific discoveries about the basis of success and happiness in relationships, real help is now available through marriage and relationship counseling. In her practice, Dr. Karen Gless has applied and perfected these breakthrough techniques for guiding couples from frustration and constant conflict to renewed love and intimacy.

But to get help, you need to reach out for help. The sad fact is that people who come in for relationship counseling have been in emotional pain and turmoil for an average of six years. They only come in when the pain becomes too great and it is obvious that they are unable to handle the situation. Fortunately, some come in sooner when it is easier to get positive results. There are even some couples who see Dr. Gless for premarital counseling so they can handle the challenges ahead.

In addition to working with couples who are experiencing trouble in their relationships, Dr. Gless also specializes in sex therapy. Most couples find that a loving relationship includes a mutually rewarding sexual relationship. With her background in nursing, Dr. Gless is able to address the physical and hormonal causes of low desire and sexual problems as well as the emotional and relationship difficulties that can underlie sexual problems. She works closely with physicians when necessary. When there are sexual problems, dealing with both sexual and relationship issues leads to satisfying, long-lasting results.

 

There are usually clear indicators of problems in a relationship. The warning signs include:

    G An absence of affection or not enough affection and romance    

    G Feeling distant or disconnected from your partner

    G Poor communication

    G Sexual problems

    G Feeling that your dreams and hopes have been stifled

    G Lack of support for each other

    G Arguments that seem out of control

    G Violence (physical abuse)

    G Belligerence and emotional abuse

    G Getting angry or upset easily

    G One of you refusing to communicate during an argument

    G One of you walking away from arguments

    G Feeling insulted or put down frequently

    G On-going, emotionally painful conflicts about:

            G Finances

            G Children

            G In-laws

            G Sex

            G Jealousy

            G Household chores

            G Other topics

    G Alcoholism, drug addiction

When you see these warning signs in your relationship, please do not wait to get help. When couples come in after 7 or more years of conflict it is a lot more challenging to get things back on track. Seek help as help is available. If you choose to work with me I want you to know that this is a therapy that involves both of you examining your life together and making positive changes. It begins with the two of you telling Dr. Gless about your relationship in the initial interview. You will also fill out questionnaires and tests that give you important information about your relationship and guide Dr. Gless in setting up the therapy that is right for you. Please feel free to contact me at Karen@relationshipconcepts.com or call me at 858-273-2980

My address is:

Karen Gless, Ph.D.

3660 Clairemont Dr. Suite 9

San Diego, California 92117

 

 

Here is what some of her clients have to say:

Thanks again for everything – You really made a difference in our lives. Alice and Paul

You were the first to give us tests to help us understand ourselves and each other and it has helped for the first time! Sheila and Henry