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Licensed Providers in Washington State
Availability for virtual sessions are currently open.
In-person availability on Wednesdays with Rachel in the West Seattle area.
Couples Therapy in Washington State
Call us at 317-902-6359
Email us at admin@connectedcouplescounseling.com
Rachel Jones
Apr 30, 20242 min read
The Power of Date Night
We are pro date night at Connected Couples Counseling. We believe it is a necessity in maintaining and growing in your relationship....
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Rachel Jones
Apr 23, 20244 min read
Rules of Conflict
The most common issue we work on with couples is how they manage conflict in their relationship. The reality is most of us are not great...
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Rachel Jones
Apr 16, 20241 min read
The Imago Dialogue
Today I am sharing one of my favorite tools I use with the couples I work with. The Imago Dialogue comes from Helen Hunt and Harville...
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Rachel Jones
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Is Healthy Separation Possible?
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Rachel Jones
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Understanding CBT and TF-CBT: Tools for Healing
In the realm of mental health treatment, various approaches offer pathways to healing and growth. Two such methodologies, Cognitive...
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Rachel Jones
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Therapeutic Insights: Couples Communication in Parenting--Exploring 'Fair Play' and Parenting with Love and Logic
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Rachel Jones
Mar 26, 20241 min read
How to Navigate Thorny Topics in Your Relationship
Thorny Topics are often places where we find conflict with our partner, areas we find ourselves discussing often and can bring hurt or...
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Rachel Jones
Mar 19, 20241 min read
How do we get started with couples counseling?
The second question we get in our consultation calls is how we conduct the assessment process with couples or the more basic question is:...
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Rachel Jones
Mar 12, 20241 min read
What is The Gottman Method?
We get this question so often during our consultation calls with couples and figured we would put it into a short video to discuss the...
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Rachel Jones
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Reducing Defensiveness in My Marriage
A few weeks ago I celebrated my 33rd birthday. For me, birthdays are huge. I am a middle child and I felt the most seen and celebrated on...
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Rachel Jones
Feb 27, 20242 min read
"Why is my partner always defensive?"
The other day I had a friend ask me: "Why is my partner always defensive?" Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a seemingly...
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Rachel Jones
Feb 20, 20241 min read
The Joy of Clients Graduating From Therapy
While I love working with my clients and guiding them through the goals and changes they want to make in their relationship, one of the...
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Rachel Jones
Feb 13, 20241 min read
What is Discernment Counseling?
We are switching it up with a video vlog series focused on answering the question: "What is Discernment Counseling?" Click to hear what...
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Rachel Jones
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Keys to a Lasting Love: Practical Tips for a Successful Marriage
Success in marriage is dependent on a variety of factors and a personalized definition of what it means to you. The success of your...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 30, 20242 min read
When is the right time to get married?
The decision to get married is a momentous one. But deciding when is the best time to get married is a very personalized process. While...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 9, 20242 min read
Increase your Sexual Intimacy: Tips for Getting In the Mood to Getting It On!
Sexual intimacy is an important part of our relationship health and it looks different for all of us in regards to what we need and...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Phrase of the Year: Main Character Energy
Every year my therapist asks me to pick a word of the year and this year I took it a step farther and created a phrase for myself. Main...
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Rachel Jones
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Embracing Healing Connections: Meet Rachel Elder, Our Compassionate Owner
In the tapestry of Connected Couples Counseling, each thread contributes to the vibrant fabric of support and understanding. Today, we...
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Rachel Jones
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Is It the Couples Therapist's Role to Save a Marriage?
In the realm of couples therapy, the question of whether it's the therapist's responsibility to save a marriage is a topic that sparks...
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Rachel Jones
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Nurturing Lasting Love: Unveiling the Difference Between Conditional and Unconditional Love
Love is a complex and beautiful emotion that forms the foundation of many relationships. As couples, understanding the nuances of love...
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