Couples and Marriage Therapy in Airdrie
Rebuilding Connection, Together
Every relationship hits bumps, and sometimes those bumps feel like mountains. Whether you’re facing communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or high-stakes conflict, couples therapy can help you rediscover clarity, closeness, and a shared path forward.
At OBP Psychology in Airdrie, we offer several research-based approaches to marriage therapy and couples counselling. Our goal is to help you strengthen emotional connection, understand each other’s inner worlds, and build resilience as a couple.
When to Consider Couples Therapy...
You are a couple planning a life together and are ready for premarital preparation.
You notice more conflict around parenting or family roles. Life transitions like relocation or retirement have you feeling disconnected.
There has been infidelity, betrayal, or emotional distance.
Whether you want to reconnect or decide what's next, we're here to help.
Our Couples Therapists are psychologists with specialized training in couples and relationships. We use evidence-based, emotionally attuned, and an approachable tone to support you and your partner.
Couples Therapy Options in Airdrie
Based on 40+ years of research, the Gottman Method helps couples:
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De-escalate conflict
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Improve communication
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Rebuild trust and intimacy
Through structured tools and guided conversations, you and your partner learn to turn toward each other instead of away.
Jennifer, Level 2 Certified in the Gottman Method, offers this service in Airdrie.
EFT for couples is rooted in attachment science and focuses on the emotional undercurrents that shape your relationship. In EFT sessions, you’ll:
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Explore core emotions and unmet needs
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Shift negative interaction cycles
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Rebuild emotional safety
Both Jennifer and Kristy are Externship Certified in EFT and bring a warm, validating presence to the work.
CBCT for PTSD is ideal for couples navigating trauma in the relationship. This approach:
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Helps the partner with PTSD reduce avoidance
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Supports the other partner with understanding and stability
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Strengthens connection and shared purpose
CBCT works not only for the individual with PTSD but also for their partner and the relationship itself. Kristy and Jennifer are experienced in this powerful model.
Developmental Couples Therapy
Relationships evolve, and therapy should evolve with them. Developmental Couples Therapy helps couples:
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Grow through life transitions
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Hold each other in mind even during conflict
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Reintegrate safety, respect, and care
Kristy and Jennifer both provide this approach for couples wanting depth and growth through hardship.
Connect In A Way That Feels Right
We offer a 10-minute call, email exchange, or direct booking, whichever feels best. This first step is about finding the right fit, with no pressure to continue if it doesn't feel aligned.
How It Works
To book your own appointment online at our Airdrie office, visit our online scheduler HERE.
To get started via an email exchange or 10-minute phone call, fill out our contact form below.
You can choose if you want your sessions to be in-office, or online.
In your first session, we’ll get to know who you are, both as individuals and as a couple, and what matters most to you. We’ll walk you through how the process works, including whether individual sessions might be part of the work. Together, we’ll co-create a plan that supports your goals using tools and approaches that feel meaningful and effective.
