Conditions We Treat

Marriage & Relationship Problems — Find Your Way Back to Each Other

Relationship distress — recurring conflict, growing distance, broken trust, or feeling like roommates — is common and workable. At Connections Counseling in Orem, Murray, and online across Utah, licensed marriage and family therapists use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples reconnect. Free 30-minute consultations; insurance accepted.

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What relationship problems look like

Most couples don't arrive in crisis overnight — they arrive after months or years of the same fight on repeat, slow drifting, or a trust that's been shaken. You might feel unheard, lonely even when you're together, stuck in cycles of criticism and defensiveness, or unsure whether you can come back from a betrayal.

These patterns are changeable. It's never too early — or too late — to get help.

How we help

Our licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and other attachment-based, evidence-informed approaches in marriage and couples therapy to help you understand the cycle underneath your conflict — and change it. The goal isn't to assign blame; it's to help you feel safe, close, and on the same team again. For couples affected by betrayal or pornography and sex addiction, we coordinate with our CPTT/CSAT clinicians.

What to expect

Begin with a free 30-minute consultation to find the right therapist and approach. Early sessions map your relationship's patterns and goals; from there you'll practice new ways of communicating, repairing, and reconnecting — at a pace that feels safe for both partners. Available in Orem, Murray, and online across Utah.

Signs you might recognize

  • The same argument on repeat, with no resolution
  • Growing distance, or feeling more like roommates
  • Criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, or contempt
  • Broken trust after betrayal or dishonesty
  • Difficulty communicating, connecting, or feeling heard

How we help

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Attachment-based couples work
  • Betrayal-aware, coordinated care when needed
  • Premarital and relationship strengthening

Find the therapist who's right for you

Take our quick, private assessment — answer a few simple questions and we'll match you with the Connections therapist best suited to what you're going through. About two minutes, and your answers never leave your device.

Prefer to talk it through first?

Specialists in this area

Therapists who can help

Portrait of Chris De la Vega, AMFT, CSAT-Candidate at Connections Counseling

Chris De la Vega

AMFT, CSAT-Candidate

Therapist · Orem

Marriage & Couples TherapyPornography & Sexual Addiction RecoveryFaith Transitions
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Portrait of Jenn Young, LCSW at Connections Counseling

Jenn Young

LCSW

Therapist · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyTrauma & PTSDRelationship Anxiety
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Portrait of Nikki Christensen, AMFT at Connections Counseling

Nikki Christensen

AMFT

Therapist · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyPre-Marital CounselingGrief & Life Transitions
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Portrait of Becky Hinchcliff, LCSW at Connections Counseling

Becky Hinchcliff

LCSW

Therapist · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyTeens & AdolescentsAnxiety & Stress
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Portrait of Danielle Mansfield, MFT Intern at Connections Counseling

Danielle Mansfield

MFT Intern

Therapist (Intern) · Murray & Orem

Marriage & Couples TherapyAnxiety & StressBody-Image or Eating Disorders
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Portrait of Jackie Johnson, AMFT at Connections Counseling

Jackie Johnson

AMFT

Therapist, Gottman Certified · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyAnxiety & StressRelationship Anxiety
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Portrait of Audrey Delatorre, MFT Intern at Connections Counseling

Audrey Delatorre

MFT Intern

Therapist (Intern) / Admin Assistant · Murray & Orem

Marriage & Couples TherapyADHDGrief & Life Transitions
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Portrait of Tegan Binford, ACMHC at Connections Counseling

Tegan Binford

ACMHC

Therapist · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyTrauma & PTSDTeens & Adolescents
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Portrait of Chris Pierce, CMHC, NCC at Connections Counseling

Chris Pierce

CMHC, NCC

Therapist, Trauma and Mood Disorders, Behavioral Sleep Medicine · Orem

Marriage & Couples TherapyTrauma & PTSDDepression & Low Mood
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Portrait of Christopher Knox, CMHC at Connections Counseling

Christopher Knox

CMHC

Therapist (Online) · Online

Marriage & Couples TherapyAnxiety & StressDepression & Low Mood
Portrait of Kyle M. Reid, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT at Connections Counseling

Kyle M. Reid

LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT

Clinical Director & AAMFT Approved Supervisor · Orem & Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyPornography & Sexual Addiction RecoveryBetrayal & Infidelity
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Portrait of Jennifer Atkinson, LMFT, CPTT at Connections Counseling

Jennifer Atkinson

LMFT, CPTT

Therapist, EMDR & EFT Trained · Orem

Marriage & Couples TherapyBetrayal & InfidelityTrauma & PTSD
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Portrait of Chris Adams, LMFT, CSAT, RDX-S at Connections Counseling

Chris Adams

LMFT, CSAT, RDX-S

Administrative Director / Therapist · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyRelationship AnxietyPre-Marital Counseling
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Portrait of Lauren Heywood, MFT Intern at Connections Counseling

Lauren Heywood

MFT Intern

Therapist (Intern) · Murray

Marriage & Couples TherapyTeens & AdolescentsRelationship Anxiety
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Frequently Asked Questions

For many couples, yes — especially with evidence-based approaches like EFT. Outcomes depend on both partners' engagement, but research supports couples therapy for improving communication, trust, and satisfaction.

We Help Verify Your Benefits

We take the stress out of billing. We'll verify your insurance and review copays with you before your first visit.

Select Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
DMBA
EMI Health
Out-of-Network Superbills

Find the therapist who's right for you

Take our quick, private assessment — answer a few simple questions and we'll match you with the Connections therapist best suited to what you're going through. About two minutes, and your answers never leave your device.

Prefer to talk it through first?