blue chip counseling & EMDR
Marriage Counseling in St. George, UT
We help adults in committed relationships feel connected and loved. We offer marriage counseling in St. George Utah or virtually across Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona.
Feel connected, loved, and appreciated
Cultivate emotional safety and deep understanding
Create healthier patterns of communication
How much is enough? You’re giving your all, but still falling short.
Maybe you’re constantly walking on eggshells or feel disrespected and taken for granted, no matter how hard you try to keep the peace. You’ve stopped feeling like a team; now even the small stuff turns into arguments or silence. Deep down, you’re wondering if things will ever feel good again—or if you’re too far gone.
With marriage counseling in St. George Utah we help you untangle the stress, rebuild respect, and reconnect with what brought you together in the first place.
Marriage Counseling in St. George UT
You may find yourself feeling:
- Shut out or emotionally distant from your partner
- Angry over things that never seem to get resolved
- Sad about how far you’ve grown apart
- Guilty for your own mistakes or for staying silent too long
- Misunderstood or constantly walking on eggshells
- Resentful for always being the one to try
- Confused about whether to stay or go
- Hopeless that things will ever feel “normal” again
With compassionate guidance, proven therapeutic tools, and a safe space to be honest and heard, we’ll help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect in genuine and lasting ways.
Marriage Counseling in St. George will help you find your way back to one another.
Meet Our Team
Match With A Marriage Counselor In St. George
Browse our Blue Chip team of therapists or contact us to get matched. Our team is available for in-person therapy in St. George, UT., or virtually across Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona.
Marriage Counseling in St. George UT
Who Can Benefit From Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can benefit anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed in their relationship. Whether you’re struggling to get on the same page about parenting, finances, or chores, or want to talk without fighting, infidelity or your needs, therapy offers a safe space to work through these challenges. If you find yourself feeling like you’re on opposite sides instead of the same team or wondering what happened to the fun, connected people you were, you’re not alone.
At Blue Chip Counseling & EMDR, we help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and rediscover the connection and joy that brought them together.
Areas We Support Through Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Feeling Misunderstood
Feeling unheard or misunderstood can create a barrier between you and your partner; therapy helps open new channels of connection and empathy.
Loneliness
Even when you’re together, loneliness can creep in. Couples therapy supports you in rebuilding closeness and emotional intimacy.
Unhealthy Communication Styles
Patterns of blame, avoidance, or yelling can wear down your relationship; therapy teaches healthier ways to express yourself and truly listen.
Feeling Taken For Granted
When appreciation feels missing, it’s easy to feel unseen; therapy helps partners recognize each other’s efforts and restore mutual respect.
Pornography Related Issues
Struggles around pornography can create secrecy and tension; therapy provides a safe space to address concerns and rebuild trust.
Jealousy
Jealousy can stir insecurity and conflict; therapy supports you in understanding and managing these feelings with compassion.
Hurt Feelings
Lingering hurt can block healing; therapy offers tools to express pain safely and begin to repair emotional wounds.
Anger
Anger often masks deeper emotions—therapy helps you understand what’s beneath it and find healthier ways to respond.
Emotional or Physical Affair
Affairs shake the foundation of trust; therapy guides couples through healing, rebuilding the connection, and deciding the next steps.
Feeling Unprioritized
When one partner feels sidelined, it can cause distance; therapy helps refocus on each other’s needs and rebuild the partnership.
Types Of Therapy We Use To Support Couples
At Blue Chip Counseling & EMDR in St. George, we use a blend of proven therapy approaches designed to help couples reconnect, heal, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
Gottman Method
This research-based approach helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional connection for a lasting partnership.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
A therapy model that explores the different parts within each partner, promoting self-awareness and healing to improve relationship dynamics.
Couples Sessions
Guided meetings where partners work with one of our therapists to address challenges, build trust, and create shared goals for a healthier relationship.
Together, these approaches create a supportive space where couples can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.
Our Approach To Marriage Counseling in St. George UT
How Marriage Counseling Works At Blue Chip Counseling & EMDR
1. Explore Strengths
We begin by exploring each partner's unique strengths in the relationship, highlighting areas where you are already succeeding and building from there.
2. Build Confidence
Together, we focus on building confident communication skills, helping you express your needs and feelings clearly while learning to listen deeply and empathetically.
3. Positive Encouragement
We encourage each partner to take responsibility for their own growth, fostering a supportive environment where neither feels blamed or attacked, but instead empowered to contribute positively to the relationship.
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Questions About Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
What if one of us is more invested in the relationship than the other? Is therapy still worth it?
That’s completely normal, no one expects both partners to be equally motivated all the time. We can work with that as long as you’re willing to show up. Our therapists excel at helping each person feel comfortable and truly heard. We understand that both partners uniquely contribute to relationship challenges, and one of the most powerful ways to improve your marriage is by focusing on what you can change in yourself, rather than trying to fix your partner.
What if I suspect my partner has cheated on me? Is there hope that our relationship can ever go back to the way it was before the betrayal?
An affair is a serious breach of trust that often changes a relationship forever. It’s often said that an affair will either break up or shake up a marriage. For couples entering therapy, this means there is hope, not just for reconciliation, but for working through the crisis together. Therapy can help you gain insight into what was missing, understand how things got to this point, and ultimately rebuild your relationship with a new, stronger vision for the future. The goal isn’t to return to how things were, but to create a healthier and more resilient relationship. The encouraging truth is that most couples who face infidelity do find a way forward and stay together.
My spouse is addicted to pornography. How can I truly forgive him/her when I can’t fully trust that he/she won’t view it and keep it from me again?
Forgiveness cannot be forced or expected as a treatment outcome—it happens naturally as empathy between you and your partner grows. Focusing on learning to empathize with each other truly can be a more meaningful and honest goal. As empathy deepens, honesty often becomes easier for both partners. Addiction tends to create a cycle within a marriage, where both partners play a role and can influence the direction it takes together.
How can I talk to my partner about sex without him or her getting all defensive and hurt.
Sex is a highly personal part of our lives, and many people hold high expectations for themselves, often struggling with insecurities related to body image, sexual performance, and feeling desirable. It’s common for sex to trigger negative core beliefs such as feeling not good enough, unsafe, defective, powerless, or needing to be in control. Acknowledging your partner’s worthiness and acceptability with kindness and positivity is important. At the same time, it’s equally essential to advocate for yourself and clearly communicate how your needs can be met. Gentle communication and recognizing your partner’s efforts are key. Therapy can support couples in approaching these complex topics more effectively and working toward fulfilling both emotional, physical, and sexual needs. As John Gottman says, “The determining factor in whether [both men and women] feel satisfied with sex, romance and passion in their marriage is, by 70%, the quality of the couple’s friendship.”
Can I meet with the same therapist for individual and couples therapy?
It depends. Often, a couple’s therapist will want to meet with each partner individually at least once as part of the therapy process. During the first few sessions, your therapist will assess whether it would be beneficial for one or both partners to have individual sessions alongside the joint work. If individual sessions seem helpful, how they proceed will depend on the couple and each person’s comfort level. Sometimes, the same therapist who works with the couple will see one partner individually, which can be effective. However, in other cases, it might cause feelings of exclusion or mistrust. At Blue Chip Counseling & EMDR in St. George, this question is always addressed openly and decided collaboratively with the couple. If needed, and if the couple doesn’t already have a separate therapist, a referral will be provided for individual support.
How long will it take to feel better?
There’s no set timeline for how long therapy lasts or when you’ll start to feel better—it’s different for everyone. The truth is, feeling better is a gradual process and rarely follows a straight line. Some people do notice improvement right away, which is wonderful, but even then, ups and downs are normal along the way. The good news is you’ll learn how to recover more quickly from difficult moments and communicate more fairly and effectively. I recently heard from a couple who said they felt worse after their first session—that’s common, because building trust in the process takes time, and each partner moves at their own pace. At Blue Chip Counseling & EMDR in St. George, our therapists work hard to create a safe space for both partners and teach skills for expressing disappointment and frustration with kindness. It takes practice and patience, but once those changes start showing up at home, it feels truly rewarding.
Do you offer virtual couples therapy? And if so, which states?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy for couples across Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona. Or, you can attend therapy at our St. George location at 75 South 100 East #2-D St. George, Utah 84770.
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Possible Outcomes You May Experience With Marriage Counseling At Blue Chip Counseling & EMDR
While every couple’s journey is different, with time, effort, and commitment to therapy, you may experience:
- Feeling hopeful and secure in your marriage
- Communicating openly without criticism or blame
- Discussing sex more comfortably and without defensiveness
- Navigating challenging parenting issues together as a unified team
- Establishing healthy routines and clear expectations around responsibilities
- Rebuilding trust and emotional intimacy
- Managing conflict calmly and constructively
- Deepening empathy and understanding for each other’s needs
- Rediscovering friendship and shared joy in the relationship
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How To Get Started
If you’re ready to get started, you can book online using our secure booking platform.
Have questions? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation, submit a message via our contact form, or call us.
435-553-8908
435-553-8908
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75 S 100 E #2D, St. George, UT 84770, United States