Couples Therapy in Atlanta, GA: For Couples Feeling Stuck, Disconnected, or Considering Divorce
Authentic Marriages
Atlanta-based marriage counseling, marriage intensives, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals couples who are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or at a turning point in their marriage and relationships.
You Never Thought Your Marriage Would End Up Here
You didn't imagine that the person you married would someday feel like a stranger in your own kitchen. You didn't think you'd be lying awake, replaying the same argument, wondering how two people who once knew everything about each other stopped knowing how to talk.
Maybe you're the couple everyone assumes is fine. From the outside, your life looks like you have it all…good careers, a full calendar, a beautiful home, kids who need rides to practice. But behind closed doors, something has gone quiet. You feel like roommates. You're polite. You're efficient. Most days, you're co-parents and business partners more than you are in love.
Or maybe it's louder than that. Maybe trust was broken in a way that still feels impossible to hold. Maybe the word divorce has already been said out loud, even if neither of you fully meant it. Or maybe you both did.
You've probably already tried the things people tell you to try. Date nights. A few books. A few sessions with someone who meant well but never quite got to the real issue underneath. You're not new to trying. You're tired of trying the wrong things.
Here's what we want you to know before anything else: struggling in your marriage doesn't mean you failed at it. It means you're human, in a relationship with another human, carrying more than either of you were ever taught how to carry alone.
That's not weakness. That's what happens when two people who love each other run out of tools for reaching one another.
And that's exactly where our work begins.
Serving individuals and couples throughout Georgia and online where available
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Serving individuals and couples throughout Georgia and online where available 〰️
Couples Therapy
Strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and better understand the patterns influencing your relationship.
Couples Intensives
When your relationship needs more than an hour a week, our private marriage intensives provide focused, uninterrupted time to better understand your relationship and begin meaningful change.
Trauma Therapy
Healing past experiences often transforms present relationships.We offer trauma-informed therapy and EMDR to help individuals process painful experiences and move forward with greater freedom.
Do you and your spouse feel likeroommates instead of lovers?
01. It feels like you’re growing in different directions
02. It feels like you’re missing the “connection” you once had
03. You’re constantly in cycles of conflict and avoidance
04. Your sex life is virtually non-existent
It’s time to…Bring back the spark in your marriage
Fall in love again through couples therapy or couples intensive designed to strengthen connection and reignite lasting passion in your relationship
Rediscover your shared path and grow together.
Reignite the deep connection you once cherished
Break free from cycles of conflict and cultivate harmony.
Revitalize intimacy and enhance your sexual relationship.
From Roommates to SoulmatesRestore Emotional Intimacy
No two marriages come apart the same way, and no two marriages come back together the same way, either.
Some couples need steady, weekly support, a place to slow down and rebuild trust one conversation at a time. Some couples are at a breaking point and need something more immediate: focused, immersive time together before more damage is done. Some people need to do real work on their own first, healing something old, before they can fully show up for someone else. And some people find their footing best alongside others who are carrying something similar.
That's why we don't offer one program and call it a solution. Healing is deeply personal. Your care should be, too.
when relationships get stuck...Most couples don't come to us because they stopped loving each other. They come to us because they stopped understanding each other, feel emotionally disconnected and then stopped knowing how to fix that on their own.
We’re here to helpcouples restore their marriage
Are you ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling relationship?
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Are you ready to take the first step towards a better you?
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Are you ready to take the first step towards a better you?
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Are you ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling relationship? - Are you ready to take the first step towards a better you? - Are you ready to take the first step towards a better you? -
How it works4 Easy Steps
Crafted with precision, designed to meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be.
1. Fill Out The Inquiry Form
Start by filling out the inquiry form and someone from our team will get back to you with scheduling options.
Next, schedule a comprehensive couples assessment. During this session, we’ll dive deeper into your relationship, assess its strengths and challenges, and discuss your goals for growth.
2. Book a Couples Assessment
3. Identify the Best Pathway for You
Based on your assessment results, we’ll guide you in choosing the service that fits your needs—whether it’s couples intensive, group coaching, or individual therapy.
4. Transform Your Relationship
Begin implementing the personalized strategies designed for you. With actionable guidance, you’ll start creating lasting positive changes, building a stronger, more connected relationship.
AboutAuthentic Marriages
At Authentic Marriages we strive to keep it REAL! Simply speaking, nothing is off limits! We don’t want to present a fairytale version of marriage but rather a realistic view of the blessings and challenges that every marriage may face. We hope to discuss topics that touch the core of people’s marriages even if it is difficult or uncomfortable to engage. Our goal is to equip couples with the tools needed to help their marriage become happy, healthy and holy.
MeetJared & Kaara
We are Jared and Kaara, co-founders of Authentic Marriages, a global faith-based relationship ministry dedicated to nurturing emotionally and spiritually healthy marriages. Jared, a double-boarded psychiatrist, and Kaara, a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on emotional trauma, bring over 20 years of combined experience in mental health. Together, we bring perspectives that are rarely found under one roof.
Most couples never have two experienced clinicians looking at their relationship through two complementary lenses at the same time.
Success StoriesWhat my clients have to say about working with me
Authentic Marriages is a fantastic way to invest in your marriage. Kaara and Jared are a wonderful couple who okay off of each other so well. They’re honest and funny and normalize couples counseling and therapy. They make it fun! I left feeling enthusiastic and reenergized about being married. My main takeaway is to invest in your marriage.
— A. Titus
Expressing how I feel to my wife is something that I didn't really know how to do.. I tend to keep those thoughts caged up.. I realize now how that has affected how we communicate with each other.. I've also realized that I don't always have to have the answers.. Sometimes listening is enough.. This removes lots of unnecessary pressure and allows me to be more present during our conversations.
— B. Davis
In all the marriage counseling I have been to in over the last 14 years, everything in these sessions were a first for me. My mind was completely blown! Why isn’t every counselor teaching this?! I left with real and practical tools that I can use that help me grow as an individual and my marriage. This is literally the hope that I have been looking for for years!!!
— J. John
Know the detailsFAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we offer virtual coaching and online resources, including a free couples workbook available on our website. These resources are designed to help couples enhance their relationship no matter where they are located.
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To begin therapy or join one of our retreats, please visit our website to fill out a new client inquiry form or contact us directly at our provided email or phone number. We will discuss your needs and how we can best support your relationship.
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We are licensed professionals specializing in various areas including EMDR, trauma, and couples therapy. We bring a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to counseling.
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Our couples retreats, such as the Annual Celebration of Love in St. Lucia, offer a unique opportunity for couples to escape daily life and focus on their relationship in a serene setting. These retreats include workshops, therapeutic sessions, and activities designed to reconnect and rejuvenate your partnership.
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Our therapy sessions cater to couples at any stage of their relationship, including those planning to marry, newlyweds, and those who have been together for years. We also specialize in helping couples dealing with trauma or major life transitions.
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We provide a range of services including individual and couples therapy, couples retreats, and couples coaching groups. Each service is designed to strengthen relationships through improved communication, conflict resolution, and shared growth experiences.
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