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Whenever two imperfect people come together in the union of marriage, we can expect issues to bubble up here and there. Every couple has problems in their relationship to some degree. If these challenges are worked through well, they can actually have the way to greater levels of love and intimacy. When issues in a marriage are left unresolved, husbands and wives can become stuck in a cycle of negativity, blame, resentment and desperation. Our marriage therapists at Seattle Christian Counseling are here to tend to your relationship before things get out of control. If you and your spouse are feeling unsatisfied or your marriage seems on the brink of disaster, know that you are not alone. Consider giving Christian marriage counseling a try – we’re here to fan the flame of hope.

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Articles about Marriage Counseling

Holly White

Apr

2026

Understanding Trauma-Informed Approaches in Christian Marriage Counseling

Holly White

Couples Counseling Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues Trauma

Over the past decade, marriage counseling has undergone significant evolution, particularly in how we understand and address the deep-seated wounds that couples often bring into their relationships. Trauma-informed approaches help counselors work with married couples by recognizing that past hurt doesn’t disappear when two people say “I do.” Christian counselors use these approaches to acknowledge how trauma affects many aspects of relationships. In the traditional model of marriage counseling, the focus is on modifying behavior and improving communication skills. Trauma-informed approaches dive deeper into why we display our reactions and responses. The trauma-informed perspective recognizes that people have experienced trauma, and their nervous system learns to protect them in ways...

Henry Chau

Mar

2026

Affair Recovery Through Biblical Principles and Narrative Therapy

Henry Chau

Couples Counseling Individual Counseling Infidelity and Affairs Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues

Affair recovery can feel like navigating a storm where trust is shattered, and hearts ache. It goes beyond mending a relationship. It is about reshaping the stories we tell ourselves in the middle of the pain. The process can reveal inner conflicts, such as holding onto guilt while seeking forgiveness. By blending biblical principles with narrative therapy, there is a pathway that honors both spiritual truth and emotional healing. Contradictions in affair recovery can feel like the biblical tales of falling and being redeemed. One partner may appear strong, but they crumble on the inside from the shame. Narrative therapy steps in by separating the person from the infidelity, just...