Danielle Sethi Therapy | 2614 Tamiami Trail N Naples, FL 34103 | (813) 444-2930
- You keep having the same fight and nothing actually gets resolved
- Your brain knows they care about you, but your heart struggles to feel it
- Small moments turn into big arguments, and you leave conversations feeling worse instead of better
- You feel unseen, disconnected, or alone
- You yearn for more closeness but struggle to connect at a deeper level
- At times, it feels like you are more like roommates than partners
- You are not sure how to move forward or if the relationship can truly change
You love each other and don't want to give up — but right now, something isn't working.
Marriage therapy can help you stop having the same old arguments & start understanding the root of the matter.
Marriage Counseling To Feel Close Again
You’re not the only ones struggling like this
You’ve tried to ignore the tension and work around it. Yet, conflict escalates, distance grows, and resentment builds. The things that once felt easy or comforting now feel heavy and strained.
You want things to change. You just don’t know how.
Maybe something specific shook the relationship. Or maybe the distance built slowly over time. Either way, you’re left wondering if this can actually get better.
Almost every long-term couple faces real challenges at some point. When we are hurting, we are more likely to hurt the other. It's easy to get stuck in circles without anyone feeling heard.
marriage counseling offers a fresh perspective
As a marriage therapist Florida, I help couples step out of the same repeating patterns and start understanding what is actually happening between them.
We focus on more than surface-level communication or quick fixes. Instead, we look at why the same arguments keep happening and what keeps both of you stuck.
You might notice a pattern where one of you pushes for answers while the other pulls away. Or one of you tries to fix things quickly while the other needs space.
These patterns are common. But without intervention and guidance, they keep couples locked in the same cycle. Waiting for things to get better doesn't usually make them get better.
improve communication and send clear signals
- Slow down and work through conflict instead of escalating it and fighting about the fight
- Understand each other by communicating clearly
- Respond differently in the moments that usually go off track
We go deeper, slow way down so that we don't get caught, and focus on what is driving these reactions so you can shift them at the root.
This is how real change happens. Not by trying harder at the same pattern, but by understanding what is actually going on and learning how to respond in a new way.
invest in your relationship
- You stop having the same exhausting fight and start to feel heard
- Arguments feel more manageable and less overwhelming
- You feel important to each other again instead of overlooked
- The closeness comes back and you enjoy being together
- You feel like a team again with a clear path forward
Watch this video about what to expect from marriage counseling fl!
You don't have to choose between staying stuck or giving up. There is a third way.
Marriage therapy takes effort, a commitment to showing up each week, openness to hear something new from your person, and a willingness to look at your own patterns.
At the same time, you won’t be left to figure this out on your own. In our sessions, I actively guide both of you. This is not passive therapy where you talk in circles and I sit back and watch.
Instead, I help you:
- Slow down the moments that usually escalate, helping you unpack your triggers
- Stay engaged with each other instead of shutting down
- Work through the patterns that keep you stuck so that you can actually find resolve
Instead of getting stuck on surface issues or trying to negotiate our way out of pain, we focus on what is underneath. That is where trust, understanding, and real change begin—the kind that lasts long after you've completed therapy.
Marriage Counseling Sessions— What To Expect
This is not about proving a point or winning an argument. It is about building a stronger relationship. We will focus on how each of you shows up in the marriage, not just on changing the other person.
We will not try to cover every detail or rehash every past issue. Instead, we focus on the patterns that keep you stuck and the moments where things start to go off track. Of course, if there are injuries from the past that need to be dealt with, we will. But the goal is to process pain, not to assign winners and losers.
Change is not magic or automatic. Your relationship won't reset immediately after attending a few sessions. This work requires effort from both partners and commitment to showing up each week.
I ask for openness, curiosity, and a willingness to try something different. That is what allows real change to happen in marriage therapy Naples Fl.
Marriage Counseling Sessions— What Not To Expect
Over time, couples begin to notice:
- You stop having the same exhausting fight and start to feel heard
- Conversations feel calmer, and you know how to keep them from escalating
- You understand what is happening between you instead of feeling confused or stuck
- You feel more connected, supported, and important to each other
- The distance starts to close, and the closeness comes back
- You feel like a team again, with a clearer way forward
In emotionally focused marriage therapy Florida, the goal is not just to reduce conflict. It is to rebuild connection so your relationship feels secure, steady, and supportive again.
This is what makes change last.
What Starts to Change In Marriage Therapy
How Marriage Counseling Works
Reach out. Fill out the form here and I will get back to you within two business days to schedule a free 15-minute intro call. Ask me any questions you have and we'll decide if we're a good match to support your goals.
Complete paperwork. If we decide to schedule a session, I will send intake files through my online portal to set you up on my system. You complete the forms before we meet and I'll send you the Zoom link before our session time. Please join from the same location and device!
First session. We'll lay the groundwork. You'll tell me about your relationship, the strengths you carry together, and the areas you'd like to grow. I'll help you start to observe the patterns that we will work to shift over the course of therapy.
Individual sessions. I will meet with each partner individually once to learn about your history in emotions and conflict resolution. After those 1x1s, all sessions are joined couples sessions.
Ongoing therapy sessions. Think about marriage counseling less like the doctor and more like the gym. Each week you show up to practice getting in touch with yourself, communicating clearly, and responding supportively to your partner, until the new patterns become clear and familiar.
I work from the Emotionally Focused Marriage Therapy (EFT) model. It is a modern, evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on identifying patterns and creating lasting change, rather than offering generic, surface-level tools that are not tailored to your relationship.
In our marriage communication counseling sessions, we follow a clear roadmap centered on your relationship and communication. Unlike traditional therapy where the therapist mostly listens, I stay actively involved. I ask focused questions that help uncover the patterns shaping your interactions.
Instead of sessions turning into unproductive venting, we look at how you communicate and I help guide you to share in a different way so your partner can hear you.
Research shows EFT moves 70–75% of couples from distress to recovery and leads to improvement in up to 90% of couples in therapy.
Clinical Approach for Marriage Counseling Fl
Marriage therapy is an investment in your relationship and in how you relate to each other day to day. Please review current rates on my FAQ page.
To get started, reach out via the contact button below. I will respond over email to coordinate a time for a brief, free consultation call. This helps us decide if we are a good fit and what next steps make sense.
Some couples choose a Marathon Intake, which is a concentrated 4-hour session. This allows us to cover what we would typically address in the first several sessions and can help create early clarity and momentum. It is optional, and we decide together if it fits your situation.
My weekly sessions are all currently held virtually over Zoom. To support your connection with each other, I require you to join from the same location and device.
If you are specifically looking for in-person therapy, explore my intensives.
Investment & Getting Started With Marriage Counseling
Testimonials:
Colleague testimonial
She continually seeks new knowledge and professional development for the sake of her clients. I have seen this knowledge and genuineness lead to stronger therapeutic relationships and greater client success!
"Danielle is a genuine and caring therapist who prioritizes her clients’ growth, safety, and healing."
Colleague testimonial
Hearing her perspective on treatments was always eye opening. She really has a passion for helping you and you will be so happy that you chose to have therapy with her.
"Danielle is genuinely interested in you."
Dr Elizabeth Mahaney, LMHC
based on attachment theory is nothing short of transformative. In a world where connection is the very essence of our being, she will help guide you through your challenges to overcome any struggles.
"Danielle's expertise using evidence-backed methods."
Yes, especially when both partners are willing to look at the patterns between them, not just blame each other. Most couples don’t fail because of their problems, they get stuck in how they respond to them.
Therapy helps you change that pattern. Research on EFT shows up to 90% of couples report significant improvements in their relationship.
Does marriage counseling actually work?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
Yes, 100%. I work with couples of all identities, including same-sex, interracial, and partners from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. My goal is to create a space where both of you feel respected, understood, and supported. As someone in an interracial marriage myself, I understand that differences in culture, identity, and lived experience can add both richness and complexity to a relationship.
Are you affirming of diverse couples?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
Please refer to my Rates & FAQ page for up-to-date information on my current rates.
How much is the investment?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
If you’re having the same fight over and over, feeling distant, or struggling to communicate without things escalating, it’s a sign you’re stuck in a pattern that likely won’t change on its own. It's very normal to get caught in these cycles, but getting out of them takes some focused work.
How do I know if we need marriage counseling?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
You won’t just vent. We slow down your real-life interactions, identify the cycle you’re stuck in, and practice new ways of responding so you can actually change what happens between you.
What happens in marriage counseling?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
No. The focus isn’t on who’s right, it’s on understanding the pattern the two of you get stuck in and helping both of you feel heard and supported.
Will the therapist take sides?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
Yes. Research shows online couples therapy can be just as effective. You’re in your own environment, which often makes it easier to apply what you’re learning in real time.
To support your communication with each other, as well as the neuroscience of connection, I require both partners to join from the same room and device. Eye contact, shared energy, and slowing down together are key parts of the process.
Can online marriage counseling really work?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
It depends on your goals and how stuck the pattern is. Some couples see meaningful shifts in a few months, while others choose to go deeper over time.
How long does marriage counseling take?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
That’s common. Many partners come in unsure but open. You don’t need to be fully convinced, you just need to be willing to try something different.
This article has tips on how to ask your partner to go to couples therapy.
What if my partner isn’t sure about therapy?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
I work with adult couples in committed relationships who are motivated to improve their relationship.
While couples have experienced pain and loss, the clients I see share the goal of healing their relationship. I do not see couples who have active infidelity, substance abuse, or relationship abuse of any kind as part of their dynamic.
What kind of couples do you work with?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Emotionally Focused Therapy Advanced Trained
Read more about my professional background here.
What are your qualifications?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
Will you understand our situation?
Frequently Asked Questions Marriage Counseling
About Danielle Sethi, LMFT
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in relationships. Rather than focusing on negotiating changes between partners ("I'll text you more during the day" or "they need to stop blaming me"), I love to work with partners to get to the deeper emotional experiences driving the behaviors ("I'm not sure I matter to you", "I feel like a bad person").
Not because the practical changes don't matter, but because if we don't fully see the other person to understand why we're making these changes, they don't typically last. If our most basic needs aren't met, we'll keep getting stuck in the same place.
Licensed Marriage and family therapist in florida and new york
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