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Couples counseling in Fairfield, CT

Feel respected and heard, even in times of conflict.

Help before and after marriage, with trust and infidelity, separation or divorce, parenting, and the arrival of a new baby.

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How I work with couples

Getting to the root of the conflict

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How we communicate is often learned at an early age and reinforced through our life experiences. The most heated arguments are often tied to a past wound that was never addressed.

I often use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Imago Therapy, and many couples see change in a short amount of time. EFT helps you understand and share your early attachment needs, while each partner learns to build intimacy through empathic responsiveness.

Couples counseling can help you:

  • Talk safely, even in times of conflict
  • Rebuild trust after infidelity
  • Repair and strengthen your marriage
  • Prepare for marriage, or for a baby

What we work on

Common reasons couples come in

Whatever brings you in, we set goals for it together.

  • Communication

    A strategic dialogue so each partner leaves the conversation feeling respected and heard.

  • Trust & infidelity

    Bringing everything into the open so healing can begin.

  • Premarital counseling

    Love, money, children, family and values, talked through before the wedding.

  • Separation & divorce

    Support for couples going through separation or divorce.

  • Co-parenting

    Working as a team on parenting, together or apart.

  • Becoming parents

    Changes in mood, intimacy and roles after a baby.

What to expect

What happens when you reach out

  1. Call

    (203) 873-1110, Monday to Friday.

  2. Free phone consultation

    20 minutes, at no charge.

  3. Your story

    All the time you need to tell it.

  4. Goals together

    So we're on the same page.

Approaches

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Imago for couples
  • Psychodynamic therapy and CBT for individuals
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy for postpartum
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In person

An office on Post Road in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Online

Video sessions for residents of Connecticut and Florida.

Questions about couples counseling

Before you start

More answers are on the Fees & FAQ page.

Dana Zuskin, M.S., LMHC, LPC

Still have a question? Ask on the free 20-minute phone consultation.

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What is Imago Therapy?

A tried-and-true method built on understanding your past to better your future. It helps each partner see needs from childhood, and how you can meet those needs for each other.

What does premarital counseling cover?

Topics like love, commitment and conflict, money, children, relatives and friends, decision-making, values, and how to deal with your parents.

Can we meet online?

Yes, if you live in Connecticut or Florida.

Get started

Take the first step

Call for a free 20-minute phone consultation. Same-day appointments may be available.

Call (203) 873-1110

If you leave a voicemail, keep it brief and leave out sensitive details. We can talk about everything on the phone.

  • Location1330 Post Road, Suite 9, Fairfield, CT 06824
  • HoursMon–Fri, 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

In crisis? Therapy is not an emergency service. Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.