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Couples Counseling
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my relationship counseling practice. Realizing that we may need help with our relationship is a big step. I applaud you for considering counseling. Getting help is 100% normal. And with Zoom, we can keep everyone safe and still have the same success. My name is Dr. Gloria Spitalny, my clients call me Dr. Gloria. I am a licensed relationship psychologist serving clients in Greater Boston. You and your partner will feel better after we talk and I am always available to my clients by voice or text at 617-306-4955.

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The foundation of high quality therapy is a close client-therapist relationship. I will establish a close working and collaborative relationship with you and your partner. Our communications will be strictly confidential and caring. This begins during our initial discussion and continues to develop throughout the course of counseling. To keep everyone safe and healthy, I have changed my practice to online. We use the ZOOM platform and it works! This is goal oriented therapy. Counseling begins with your objectives and ends once they are achieved! Each situation is different.
 
Specialty
1. For the last 2 decades, I have focused my practice solely on relationships and feel honored to say that I have played an important role in saving and improving countless Greater Boston, Massachusetts and now with Zoom, New England clients who live in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

2. When a relationship is in trouble, each party may not be aware of all the reasons for the conflict. Both partners tend to continue to defend their positions, misunderstand each other and escalate the negative feelings. At this point the conflict tends to spiral and becomes destructive. Professional help is essential.

3. Often, couples end relationships pre-maturely, without realizing the magnitude of the trauma that awaits. This is especially disheartening when the relationship could have been saved. Also, couples fail to realize that patterns repeat, and that they are likely to be in the same position with a different partner. Couples who decide to work with a counselor can avoid the emotional and financial trauma that a break-up creates. I specialize in restoring, repairing and rebuilding relationships. My caring commitment and deep compassion for your relationship supports your ultimate success.
 
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Focused
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While working at Harvard Medical School and the
Human Sexuality & Relationship program at McLean Hospital, I developed and refined highly effective relationship systems and therapies. I tailor the treatment plan to the relationship's specific goals. Over the years, I have continuously modified skills development based on best practices. Couples report making rapid progress due to the effective strategies we employ.

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Comprehensive
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I go beyond the session, and employ "success-work" at home, as well as the email, text and the Internet to help you change your patterns and keep strong lines of communication during the process. It is most important that you know that I deeply care about your needs and the overall health of the relationship! We always want to ensure that you are making progress towards our specific attainable goals. I am always available by voice, text or email to support your long-term progress.

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Collaborative
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This is a joint effort. It is most important that you feel comfortable about sharing all information, that you and your partner are motivated and interested in actively working to make progress. I serve as part-guide, referee, professor, coach and advisor. The more open couples are to the changing communication and relationship habits, the faster the therapy will move forward.
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Learning
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In addition to solving your problems, therapy is also designed to help you develop and improve important skill sets: communication, trust, honesty, romance, negotiation, attitude, family dealings, intimacy, sex are just some of the important elements that need to be mastered. Part of your experience will include coaching on how to improve relationship skills.
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Best Practices
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I employ methods obtained from respected relationship therapy pioneers and well renowned family systems experts. Although each couple presents unique situations, my exposure in dealing with thousands of Boston cases allows me to prescribe effective and proven solutions for your situation.
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Benefits
(1) Work directly with Dr. Gloria, the "practice owner" and relationship expert
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2) Guided by an expert whose practice focuses solely on saving and improving relationships
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3) Dr. Gloria makes herself available on the weekends, lunch and evening hours
(4) Learn "up to date" relationship "best practices" help you avoid common pitfalls

(5) A program that is decidedly
goal oriented and short-term and driven by results
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6) Dr. Gloria assigns "at home" success-work to reinforce weekly counseling sessions
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7) Dr. Gloria is passionate about your case and includes after-hour availability by email, text and phone to support your goals
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8) Feel great that you are on your way to becoming another success stories
 
Confidentiality
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All communications are strictly confidential and are protected by law. My clients can be sure that the trust and confidentiality placed in me is a sacred gift and one that I take most seriously. We are fully compliant with HIPAA Regulations. You will receive information on these regulations at your first visit.
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Happiness
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I applaud both of you for taking the most courageous first step in seeking couples therapy support. Getting help with your relationship is normal. We all need it. I am here to help you take a course of action that will save your relationship and make both of you feel better, today.
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Telephone consultations are available for to all couples from Greater Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Newton. Talking with a licensed relationship expert and therapist can be your chance to evaluate a situation, obtain a 2nd opinion or schedule a face to face appointment for counseling. I am always "on-call" to help my clients navigate change by voice or text at 617-306-4955. For couples in crisis, I leave appointment slots open each week so you can obtain support sometime this week. I also see couples during evening and weekend hours. Expect to feel better after sharing your concerns as you seek the solutions in a safe, confidential and caring atmosphere.

Lets discuss your situation and see if you would be a good candidate for couples counseling. My practice is full but I do take on new couples on a case by case basis. The initial 15 minute phone consultation is at no charge to you.
 
Next steps
617-306-4955 | Request a Virtual Appointment
(1) Work directly with Dr. Gloria, the "practice owner" and relationship expert
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2) Guided by an expert whose "best practices" have been tested to save thousands of relationships
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3) Dr. Gloria makes herself available on the weekends, lunch and evening hours
Saving Relationships.
 
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