Couples Therapy in Marin County
Support for couples stuck in conflict, distance, or repeated patterns. Offered in-person in Marin and virtually throughout California.
When your relationship feels stuck
You argue about the same things and nothing changes
One of you feels shut down while the other feels alone or desperate
Trust has been strained by betrayal, resentment, or emotional distance
You’re functioning as co-parents or roommates, not partners
Couples therapy can help when both partners are willing to look honestly at their patterns, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar.
Depth, accountability, and real change
Most couples don’t need more communication tips. They need help understanding why they react the way they do and how to interrupt those patterns in real time.
At Kodo Couples Therapy, the work is:
Emotionally deep, not performative
Structured, not chaotic
Compassionate and honest
Focused on long-term change, not temporary relief
The goal isn’t to assign blame, but is to help each partner show up with more clarity, responsibility, and care.
Assessment & Patterns
Identify repeating cycles, power dynamics, and emotional injuries
Repair & Accountability
Practice & Integration
Apply new ways of relating both in session and at home
What to expect in couples therapy
A relational approach to couples therapy
The work is grounded in contemporary, relationally focused therapy, including Relational Life Therapy (RLT), trauma-informed care, and attachment-based approaches.
Rather than focusing only on skills, this approach helps couples:
Understand protective patterns
Work directly with emotion and nervous system responses
Build mutual respect and emotional safety
Couples therapy in Marin:
Practical Details
Location: In-person sessions in Marin County (Novato)
Format: In-person or virtual
Session length: 50 minutes
Who you work with: Couples at all stages: dating, married, separated, discerning
Couples therapy is most effective when both partners are willing to engage honestly, even when it’s uncomfortable.
FAQ
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A: Yes. In-person sessions in Novato, Marin County, plus virtual therapy for couples throughout California.
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Description text Couples in Marin often come to therapy feeling worn down rather than explosive. Many are juggling demanding work, parenting, and long-standing relationship patterns that never fully get addressed. Common issues include recurring conflict that goes nowhere, emotional distance, resentment that has quietly built up over time, and difficulty repairing after arguments.
Some couples arrive after a breach of trust or a turning point: an affair, a major life transition, or the realization that they feel more like co-parents or roommates than partners. Others come because one partner is pushing for growth while the other feels criticized, overwhelmed, or shut down.goes here