Couples Counseling in Kansas City, MO

Hi! I’m Taylor Luttrell-Deeds, M.S., PLPC in Kansas City, MO, and I’m here to help you turn your conflict into a deeper connection!

Couples Counseling with Taylor Luttrell-Deeds, M.S., PLPC.

When a relationship is struggling, it can impact everything. But you don’t have to wait until everything is falling apart to get started. Instead let’s start working together to strengthen your love, intimacy, and understanding of one another. I’m Taylor Luttrell-Deeds, M.S., PLPC and I would be honored to help you achieve these goals and more.

Couples Therapy in Kansas City, MO

What is Couples Counseling?

Short answer: Couples therapy is designed to help you and your partner improve your relationship through various tools and techniques.

Longer answer: We, as individuals, have our own unique experiences, beliefs, personalities, and challenges. So as you can imagine, when you bring two individuals together, it can take a lot of hard work to navigate those differences. But it’s not impossible.

Personally, I love LOVE! I believe we all deserve to have someone in our lives that loves and respects us – even with our flaws. Your relationship won’t always been perfect. It may even look messy and complicated at times. But {healthy} love is always worth it!

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also utilize the Gottman approach with my couples. My specialties include teaching couples about healthy conflict and communication, encouraging deep, meaningful conversations, as well as helping to enhance intimacy in their day to day lives.

I also work with couples who are struggling with different sexual desires and needs, those working through an affair or betrayal, as well as couples who are struggling with big life changes. In my opinion, no problem is too small, and no matter what challenges you are bringing to the table, we can feel and heal our way through it together.

DISCLAIMER: I am not here to take sides. During each session, I will hold space for both individuals’ unique experiences, beliefs, personalities, and challenges, while also helping you find a greater understanding and connection to your partner. I will challenge you and your partner when needed, and help you navigate your way to a strong, healthier relationship!

Couples Therapy in KC

Take the First Step

Your relationship is worth investing in and TLD Counseling is here to support you in any way you need. My office is located in one of the beautiful brick building in the Crossroads in Kansas City, MO with lots of cute coffeeshops and restaurants around it. This means you can easily grab a coffee or snack before your session and then come relax on my cozy couch. As soon as you walk in, you can expect authenticity, honesty, compassion, and support as you let out anything and everything you’ve been holding on to.

Common Issues We Can Address During Couples Therapy

  • Difficulty expressing thoughts and feelings and/or miscommunication that can lead to one partner feeling insecure, depressed, or disregarded.

  • Struggling to maintain a deep, emotional connection with your partner.

  • Rebuilding trust after dishonesty or infidelity, as well as addressing other related issues regarding trust.

  • Learning productive tools and techniques that help resolve disagreements in a healthier way.

  • Addressing money mindsets and money expectation in order to navigate and manage financial disagreements and pressures.

  • Learning how to support each other in decision-making and parental responsibilities.

  • Addressing sexual differences, concerns, or difficulties within the relationship.

  • Addressing how significant life changes, such as marriage, deaths, relocation, or retirement) are affecting the relationship and how to move forward.

  • Navigating the challenges and complexities of blending families.

Couples Counseling in KC

Frequently Asked Questions about Couples Therapy

  • If you’re taking the time to ask if couples counseling is right for you, then the answer is probably yes. Together we can explore the potential benefits of couples therapy, as well as address any concerns you may have. Let’s get ahead of this and help you create a stronger relationship!

  • Nope! While couples counseling can be beneficial for crisis situations, it’s also extremely helpful for the calm moments when you are trying to build a life together. The main goal of couples counseling is to help you thrive in your relationship.

    I have experience working with adult couples of all ages and stages of life.

  • Every couple is different, which means all sessions are tailored to your unique needs, wants, and goals.

    The first session focuses on information gathering and getting to know you as a couple and then as individuals. From there, sessions are customized to you and your comfort levels. Some couples want to dive right in to the harder, more challenging topics, while other couples want to start slower and focus on communication skills and strengths. Both approaches work!

    Together, we will also assess what frequency works best for your progress, your budget, and your schedule.

  • Rebuilding trust after it has been broken is a process, but we can navigate it together. And while it takes a lot of hard work and consistency to repair after infidelity or feeling betrayed, Taylor Luttrell-Deeds at TLD Counseling has seen couples heal from mistrust and go on to live extremely happy lives together.

    ** It usually takes at least a year of real effort from both partners to heal from infidelity and betrayal.

  • The duration of counseling and the changes being made in the relationship vary from couple to couple.

    Some couples see noticeable changes within a few session, while other couples need longer - especially if infidelity and betrayal are a factor.

    Every couple is different, but TLD Counseling will work with you to find the right pace and frequency for your relationship.

Curious about starting couples therapy with me?

Before committing to an appointment, feel free to schedule a 15-minute consult call with me!