Couples Reset (4 Sessions): Stop the Same Fight (Waterloo, IA)

Biweekly, 4-session structured plan

• De-escalation + communication tools

• Between-session practice (simple and doable)

• Hybrid options (insurance + private pay)

If you keep having the same argument, it’s time for a reset.

Couples Reset is a structured, biweekly 4-session pathway to reduce conflict, rebuild emotional safety, and create healthier communication—fast.

Who Couples Reset is for

Couples Reset is a great fit if you’re experiencing:

• The same fight on repeat (and it’s getting worse)

• Escalation, defensiveness, or “blow ups”

• Shutdown, avoidance, stonewalling, or walking on eggshells

• Miscommunication, feeling unheard, or constant misunderstandings

• Parenting or teen conflict creating tension between you

• A relationship that feels stuck, tense, or emotionally distant

You don’t have to be “on the edge of divorce” to benefit. Couples Reset is designed for couples who want a clear plan and practical tools.

What you’ll get in 4 sessions

This isn’t vague “let’s talk about it.” It’s structured and skills-based.

Session 1: Map the cycle (and stop the immediate damage)

• Identify your conflict pattern (triggers, escalation points, and what keeps it going)

• Clarify what each partner is protecting underneath the reaction

• Establish ground rules so conversations are safer right away

Session 2: De-escalation plan (what to do when things heat up)

• Build a clear time-out plan (how to pause without abandoning)

• Learn repair attempts (what to say to reconnect after rupture)

• Set boundaries for “fair fighting”

Session 3: Communication protocol (how to talk about hard things)

• A step-by-step structure for difficult conversations

• Practice skills in-session (listening, reflecting, validating, requesting)

• Replace mind-reading and defensiveness with clarity and ownership

Session 4: Repair + maintenance (keep the gains)

• Relapse prevention: what to do when the cycle returns

• Strengthen trust through consistent micro-actions

• Create a plan for continued therapy (optional) or maintenance check-ins

Between-session tools (simple, practical, and realistic)

You’ll receive tools you can actually use:

• A short daily “connection micro-ritual” (5–10 minutes)

• Scripts for repair, requests, and boundaries

• A “do-over” framework for when a conversation goes sideways

A plan for handling recurring topics (parenting, money, intimacy, schedules)

What to expect (step-by-step)

Step 1: Book Couples Reset
Schedule your first session online.

Step 2: Quick intake + goals
You’ll each complete brief intake information so we can tailor the work.

Step 3: 4 biweekly sessions (60 minutes each)
We meet every other week to build momentum while giving you time to practice skills between sessions.

Step 4: Next steps decision
After session 4, you’ll decide whether to:

• Continue couples therapy,

• Transition into individual support, or

• Move into maintenance sessions as needed.

Fees (Private Pay)

• Couples session (60 minutes): $145

Insurance: Hybrid options are available. Coverage depends on your plan benefits (deductible/copay/coinsurance). We can attempt to verify benefits when possible.