"Is there any
hope for us?"
hope for us?"
I hear this question
often. Part of my job
is to hold on to hope,
even when it seems
so fragile and difficult
to envision. I am
amazed at the shifts
and renewed
commitment I've
seen, over and over,
in my work with
couples.
often. Part of my job
is to hold on to hope,
even when it seems
so fragile and difficult
to envision. I am
amazed at the shifts
and renewed
commitment I've
seen, over and over,
in my work with
couples.
Beth Spring, LMFT
For Couples
I enjoy working with couples, and my training specifically
prepares me to focus on relationship issues. Here is
information about my approach with couples, the class I offer,
your responsibility as my clients, and what you can expect
from working with me.
My Approach
I work with couples who are engaged, married, living together,
and separated. Many couples come to therapy at a point of
great distress in their lives, often when one or both are
considering ending the relationship. Here are some key points
of my work with these clients:
Learn to Love Your Marriage
I offer a 6-hour class for couples, based on the PREP™
Program (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement), in
which I have Level 3 Facilitator Training. Information about
this program is available online at prepinc.com, and in the
book Fighting for Your Marriage. For more information,
please see my Class Schedule page.
The therapy process offers healing, a renewed sense of
teamwork, and alternatives to remaining stuck in unhelpful
patterns. Therapy may also feel challenging at times. In my
work, I am active and directive with clients, which means I will
give you feedback about my observations, recommend
materials consistent with what I believe will help, and often ask
you to practice new skills between sessions. This usually works
best when you are willing to:
What You Can Expect from Me
In our work together, I will do my best to remain consistently
hopeful and open to new ways you and your partner can
choose to interact. I will respect and invite your core beliefs
and values to guide our work together.
I make every effort for my office to be a safe, creative, and
even playful environment for you. What many couples tell
me, at the end of our work together, is how much they
appreciated the chance to make their relationship a priority, to
gain a new perspective on their life together, and to renew and
re-experience the connection that initially brought them
together as companions and lovers.
you.
Beth Spring, LMFT
1984 Isaac Newton Square West
Suite 204
Reston, VA 20190
703-975-2628
I enjoy working with couples, and my training specifically
prepares me to focus on relationship issues. Here is
information about my approach with couples, the class I offer,
your responsibility as my clients, and what you can expect
from working with me.
My Approach
I work with couples who are engaged, married, living together,
and separated. Many couples come to therapy at a point of
great distress in their lives, often when one or both are
considering ending the relationship. Here are some key points
of my work with these clients:
- I work hard not to align with one partner or the other.
Instead, I focus on the relationship itself, helping both
partners to assess what has gone wrong, how the distress
is being maintained, and what they would prefer instead. - Concerning your relationship, I am not neutral; I am a
“marriage friendly” therapist, consistent with my profile
on marriagefriendlytherapists.com. I will make every
effort to assist with the repair and reconnection that
may preserve your relationship. - At the same time, I am also realistic and I respect your
views. If we find that there is no future for the
relationship, then I assist couples to separate and
divorce as amicably as possible. - I help couples identify toxic patterns of interaction and
envision ways they would rather interact. I coach
couples to learn and practice better listening skills,
validation, appreciation, and conflict management.
Using up-to-date research and materials, I encourage a
learning process about gender differences, family of
origin influences, attachment needs, and the role of
stress and trauma in the lives of couples.. - I work with relationships affected by infidelity,
parenting conflicts, losses, job stress, financial
problems, and difficulties with intimacy. My experience
and training in anger management and critical incident
work contribute to my understanding of couple
dynamics.
Learn to Love Your Marriage
I offer a 6-hour class for couples, based on the PREP™
Program (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement), in
which I have Level 3 Facilitator Training. Information about
this program is available online at prepinc.com, and in the
book Fighting for Your Marriage. For more information,
please see my Class Schedule page.
The therapy process offers healing, a renewed sense of
teamwork, and alternatives to remaining stuck in unhelpful
patterns. Therapy may also feel challenging at times. In my
work, I am active and directive with clients, which means I will
give you feedback about my observations, recommend
materials consistent with what I believe will help, and often ask
you to practice new skills between sessions. This usually works
best when you are willing to:
- Explore your own contribution to the relationship, not
just your partner’s role. - Take responsibility for your own physical, emotional,
and spiritual well-being. - Be flexible and patient with yourself and with your
partner in trying out new interactions that may seem
awkward at first. - Talk honestly about the kind of relationship you want to
have. Set goals consistent with achieving this
relationship vision. - Realize that healing a hurting relationship takes time
and energy. There is no quick fix. - Tell me if my work with you is helping or not, so we can
be sure to stay on track with the goals we have agreed
upon.
What You Can Expect from Me
In our work together, I will do my best to remain consistently
hopeful and open to new ways you and your partner can
choose to interact. I will respect and invite your core beliefs
and values to guide our work together.
I make every effort for my office to be a safe, creative, and
even playful environment for you. What many couples tell
me, at the end of our work together, is how much they
appreciated the chance to make their relationship a priority, to
gain a new perspective on their life together, and to renew and
re-experience the connection that initially brought them
together as companions and lovers.
you.
Beth Spring, LMFT
1984 Isaac Newton Square West
Suite 204
Reston, VA 20190
703-975-2628
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