Couples Counseling In Scottsdale
Heal the Disconnect—Rebuild Trust, Communication, and Connection
Available Virtual in Scottsdale & Across Arizona
Is This How Your Relationship Feels Right Now?
Disconnection, constant tension, or feeling like you’re no longer on the same team—these struggles can quietly erode even the strongest relationships. But things can get better, and you're not alone.
With solution-focused couples therapy, you and your partner can:
Learn to communicate more effectively
Treat each other with understanding and respect
Rebuild trust
Reconnect with the love and purpose that brought you together.
Whether you're facing long-standing issues or just feeling stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, change is possible. Let’s work together to restore clarity, connection, and hope in your marriage/relationship! I warmly invite you to find out more about couples counseling.
I look forward to talking to you!
Why Consider Couples Counseling?
Couples/marriages often seek therapy when connection starts to fade—when one or both partners feel unseen, unloved, or emotionally distant. It’s not uncommon to feel stuck in patterns where your need for validation, affection, or understanding goes unmet.
Many couples come to therapy facing challenges like:
Communication breakdowns
Infidelity
Parenting conflicts
Financial stress
Feeling like you’ve grown apart
Career-related issues
Underneath these struggles are often deeper differences in values, needs, and emotional styles—like one partner craving space while the other longs for closeness.
Over time, these dynamics create predictable patterns—cycles of conflict, withdrawal, or misunderstanding that feel impossible to break. But with the help of a therapist, you can begin to understand those patterns, interrupt them, and build new ways of connecting.
At Inner Life Strategies we are here to help you and your partner rebuild trust, deepen connection, and create a relationship rooted in respect, understanding, and shared growth.
“Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts.”
What To Expect In Relationship Therapy In Scottsdale
Couples/marriage counselling is a space where both partners are heard, valued, and respected equally. The goal is to help you strengthen your connection, build mutual understanding, and create a relationship rooted in trust, empathy, and shared growth.
Your therapist will guide you through meaningful conversations in a safe, supportive environment, helping you explore underlying hurts, fears, and disappointments. You’ll gain insight into how past experiences and unspoken expectations may be influencing current dynamics—and how to respond to each other in ways that foster connection rather than conflict.
A core focus during marriage counseling sessions will be on building healthier communication, using respect, softness, and emotional safety as the foundation. As you begin to communicate more effectively, you’ll grow in confidence and feel more equipped to navigate challenges together.
Along the way, you’ll also explore different relationship frameworks, and together, we’ll shape a version of your relationship that feels rich, balanced, and sustainable—helping you become stronger, more attuned partners for the long term.
Meet Scott—an Experienced Couples Therapist
When you’re in a relationship, life’s everyday stresses can easily become overwhelming—work pressure, parenting challenges, financial worries, the list goes on! I get it, because I’ve lived it. Before becoming a therapist, I led teams, managed businesses, and navigated the highs and lows of marriage and family life myself. I’ve been married for 19 years and home-schooled three kids, so I know firsthand the importance of communication, patience, and staying connected through it all.
In couples therapy, I bring more than just professional training—I bring real-life experience and a grounded, practical approach. I’m here to help you and your partner work through conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen your connection. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a safe space to reconnect, I’ll work with you with empathy, honesty, and strategies that fit your real life.
Let’s work together to get your relationship back on track and thriving! I warmly invite you to start with a free initial consultation.
Scott Johannson
Couples Counseling in Scottsdale & Across Arizona: Terms & Conditions
Virtual only: Available in Scottsdale and across Arizona
$180 per 60 min
You can use one full session or split payment into two 30-minute sessions
Couples Therapy Sessions:
Insurance:
At this point, I do not offer direct billing. Reach out to find out more.
You are free to cancel your session with more than 24 hours’ notice with no fees or obligations.
Cancelations with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to a charge of 50% of the session fee.
Cancelation Policy:
Start Couples Counseling In Arizona With a Free Initial Consultation
Virtual Relationship Therapy In Scottsdale
If you're ready to work on your marriage/relationship, reconnect with your partner, and strengthen your relationship, I’m here to help!
I invite you to start by booking a free 15-min consultation. During this first call, you will get to ask questions about couples counseling and find out more about my experience and approach. If you feel like we’re a good fit, we’ll discuss the next steps. However, there is no obligation to start couples therapy after the call. I understand it’s a big decision, and I don’t want you to feel pressured.
All you need to do is send me this short contact form. I’ll do my best to get back to you under 24 hours. I look forward to talking to you!
Scott