Couples Counseling

406-600-1994
claire@thecouplescollege.com

Claire Parker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering trauma-informed counseling for children, teens, and adults at every stage of life, through approaches that include EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, and holistic, client-centered care.

Claire has spent over a decade in the field, with the last several years focused specifically on trauma work, and she brings that same depth to every session, whether she’s working with a child, a teen, or an adult ready to move forward.

406-600-1994
daniel@thecouplescollege.com

Daniel Gopin is a Licensed Professional Counselor offering couples, family, teen, and individual counseling through a clear, solution-focused approach. He helps couples and families communicate better and rebuild connection, guides parents through practical strategies for raising teens, and coaches men working through career, identity, and relationship challenges.

Daniel earned his Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and has been practicing since 2015, with flexible evening and weekend virtual availability for clients across Georgia.

Discernment Counseling Not sure whether to stay or go? You don't have to decide yet. Discernment counseling is designed for couples where one or both partners are uncertain about the future of the relationship. It's a focused, time-limited process to help you gain clarity before making any final decisions. This is different from couples counseling. [...]

470-683-6926
victoria@thecouplescollege.com

Victoria Cloud is Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges across all stages of life. She helps individuals and families navigate life transitions, relationships, and emotional challenges with clarity and care.

Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships draws on current research, a wide variety of clinical modalities, and thirty years of clinical work with stepfamily members to describe the special challenges stepfamilies face. The book presents the concept of “stepfamily architecture” and the five challenges it creates, and delineates three different levels of strategies―psychoeducation, building interpersonal skills, […]

You’ve probably heard a couple’s story of how they met get described as being “so romantic,” or the phrase might be used to describe a particularly dramatic or meaningful gesture from one person toward the object of their affection. Some people might even describe themselves as a “hopeless romantic” in general. But what does that […]

In this episode, we dive into what it truly takes to build and maintain a successful relationship, with a special focus on how couples counseling can play a pivotal role. With couples expert, Allison Caffyn, we explore essential components like effective communication, emotional vulnerability, trust-building, and conflict resolution. Our discussion highlights the tools and strategies […]

The energy of the new calendar year brings with it the desire to begin anew and the hope that through reflection, review, and intention, we can find more meaning, connection, and joy. Couples that regularly assess their relationship constructively are more satisfied and intimate. By doing an annual relationship review, we can reassess and commit […]

Alexis Frederick-Bouy, MA M.Ed Features | Culture & Identity | Collective & Community Trauma November 18th, 2024 7 minute read Click on post to listen to the article. As the colder months approach, many people begin to experience changes in their mood and energy levels, which for some may lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, often referred to as “winter […]

By Daniel Jones Daniel Jones has edited the New York Times Modern Love column for 20 years. Two decades ago, on Oct. 31, 2004, a short note appeared on the front page of this newspaper along with stories about Yasir Arafat’s health and the looming election between George W. Bush and John Kerry. It read:“Modern […]