Many couples wait until their relationship feels in crisis before seeking help. In reality, couples counseling can be most effective when you notice early signs of strain. If you live in Vermont and are wondering whether therapy might help, here are seven common indicators.
1. You Keep Having the Same Argument.
The topic may change, but the pattern feels identical. Repeated cycles often signal deeper unmet needs.
2. Communication Feels Unsafe or Shut Down.
One partner may withdraw while the other pursues. Conversations escalate quickly or end in silence.
3. Resentment Is Growing.
Small disappointments accumulate and begin to color everyday interactions.
4. Intimacy Has Shifted.
Emotional or physical closeness may feel distant, awkward, or avoided altogether.
5. Major Life Transitions Are Straining the Relationship.
Parenting, career shifts, illness, relocation, or caregiving can expose stress points.
6. Trust Has Been Damaged.
Whether from infidelity, secrecy, or broken promises, rebuilding trust benefits from structured support.
7. You Simply Feel Disconnected.
There may not be a dramatic rupture — just a quiet sense of drifting apart.
Couples counseling in Vermont is not about assigning blame. It is about understanding patterns, learning new communication tools, and rebuilding emotional safety. Therapy provides a neutral space where both partners can feel heard and supported.
If you are seeking couples counseling in Vermont, we offer sessions online and in-person, in Dorset or Manchester, Vermont. Early intervention can prevent deeper hurt and help restore connection. Relationships require maintenance, not just repair.
Reaching out is not a sign of failure. It is a sign that the relationship matters enough to protect.
If you are interested in learning more, email me at jacksonpeakcounseling@gmail.com or call 802-445-5703, Additional information is available at https://www.jacksonpeakcounseling.com
With gratitude,
Rev Steve Longley, LICSW