Couples Therapy in Decatur, GA & Virtually Across Georgia and Arizona
Move from conflict to connection with couples therapy built on proven, research-backed methods.
Couples therapy is for partners who want to increase connection, improve communication, and manage conflict more effectively — so the relationship feels less like a standoff and more like a team. It's available in person in Decatur, GA, or virtually across Georgia and Arizona, as part of the full range of services offered at Tranquil Hope Psychotherapy.
This work draws on specialized training: Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 (including Gottman online assessments) and the EFT Externship and Core Skills training — a structured, evidence-based way to understand what's happening beneath conflict, and how to repair it.
Countless couples have used this work to build the intentional, lasting connection that holds up outside the therapy room, too.
How Couples Therapy Works
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Session One: Together
You and your partner meet together for the first session.
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Sessions Two & Three: Individual
Each partner meets individually so your therapist can gather information about your family of origin — since family dynamics influence how each person shows up in relationships.
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Session Four Onward: Conjoint
From session four onward, sessions become conjoint — collaborative and focused, with both partners present.
Who is couples therapy for?
Couples therapy is designed for partners age 25 and older who want to increase connection, improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and deepen emotional intimacy. It's a fit whether you're working through a specific pattern of conflict or simply want a stronger foundation. If your relationship is working through infidelity or betrayal specifically, Couples Betrayal Recovery may be a more direct fit. It's available in person in Decatur, GA, or virtually if you're located anywhere in Georgia or Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy
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If you and your partner want to increase connection, communicate more effectively, manage conflict in healthier ways, or deepen emotional intimacy, couples therapy can help — regardless of whether you're in crisis or simply want to strengthen what you have.
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The first session is together, so you can share your goals as a couple. The second and third sessions are individual, giving your therapist a clearer picture of each partner's family of origin. From the fourth session on, you'll meet together as a couple for ongoing conjoint work.
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Every couple's timeline looks different, but successful couples therapy requires commitment both inside and outside of sessions — the work continues between appointments, not just during them.
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Tranquil Hope is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Your card is securely stored in the client portal for payment.
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The initial session is $280 (75 minutes), and subsequent sessions are $185 (45–50 minutes).
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No. In-person sessions are available in Decatur, North Druid Hills, Brookhaven, and Northeast Atlanta, and virtual sessions are open to couples anywhere in Georgia or Arizona.
MEET OLGA. A. ATTEBERY
Why Choose Tranquil Hope for Couples Therapy?
Olga's approach to couples therapy is rooted in structured, evidence-based training. She's completed Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 (including Gottman online assessments) and the EFT Externship and Core Skills training — frameworks designed to help couples understand what's happening beneath conflict and repair it. That structure, paired with a collaborative and personal approach, is what she brings to every couple working to build a stronger, more connected relationship.
Ready to reconnect through couples therapy?
Couples therapy is available in person in Decatur, GA, or virtually anywhere in Georgia or Arizona — start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if it's the right fit.