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The Couples Therapist Couch

Shane Birkel
Couples Therapy
Mental Health
Relationships
Attachment Theory
Communication
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Infidelity
Trauma
Divorce
Relationship Dynamics
Therapy
Imposter Syndrome
Parenting
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Communication In Relationships
Vulnerability
Loss
Communication Skills
Attachment Styles
Connection

This podcast is about the practice of Couples Therapy. Many of the episodes are interviews with leaders in the field of Relationships. The show is meant to help Therapists and Coaches learn how to help people to deepen their connection, but in the process it explores what is most needed for each of us to love, heal, and grow. Each week Shane Birkel interviews an expert in the field of Couples Ther... more

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

Join the Couples The... more

This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

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Recent Guests

Annie Chen
Licensed marriage and family therapist and author of The Attachment Theory Workbook
Episode: 294: Attachment Styles with Annie Chen
LaDonna Carey
Therapist, trainer, and author of Surviving Betrayal
Therapist, author
Episode: 293: Surviving Betrayal with LaDonna Carey
Susan Saint-Rossy
Couples Therapist and owner of Couples Therapist Studio
Couples Therapist Studio
Episode: 290: Embracing Your Couples Therapist Identity with Susan Saint-Rossy
Trevor White
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder of Constellation Therapy
Constellation Therapy
Episode: 287: Relationships & AI with Trevor White
Rebecca Jorgensen
Leading Emotionally Focused Therapist and trainer
EFT Counseling / EFT Counseling and Training
Episode: 285: Intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
Kati Morton
Licensed marriage and family therapist, media personality, author
Self-employed/Author
Episode: 279: Why Do I Keep Doing This? with Kati Morton
Guy Winch
Psychologist, co-host of The Dear Therapist podcast, and author of four books including Mind Over Grind.
Author and Psychologist
Episode: 277: When Work Stress Impacts the Relationship with Guy Winch
Katherine Woodward Thomas
Author of 'What's True About You' and previous books, 'Conscious Uncoupling' and 'Calling in the One'.
Episode: 274: 7 Steps to Move Beyond Your Painful Past with Katherine Woodward Thomas
Adrien Monti
Licensed clinical social worker, couples therapist, and ASEC certified sex therapist
Inner Flame Counseling
Episode: 272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti

Host

Shane Birkel
Host of The Couples Therapist Couch

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 459 ratings
  • Episode suggestion!

    Just listened to an episode for the first time, episode 216 with John Gray. Found it extremely interesting!! Specifically the biological/hormonal explanation of behaviors. As a lesbian, I would love to hear from someone who has expertise in working with non-heterosexual couples to touch on the biological/hormonal topics within these types of couples (personally, lesbian couples). It would be fascinating to hear about achieving that balance between two women (or men)!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dolly#11
    United States5 months ago
  • Sometimes painful to listen to

    I love this podcast as an LMFT but OMG is it so annoying to listen to some of the guest. They remind us 100 plus times they wrote a book and gloat about how great they are instead of talking about the actual work.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    $avv
    United States9 months ago
  • Finding normality within change

    Thank-you for this beautiful podcast. I’m a non-practicing therapist that found this podcast by chance! It not only helped me normalize my own change while also inspiring me to lean into a new direction I wanted to look into professionally. Thank you Shane and all your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WallsyKars
    South Africaa year ago
  • Good self help resource

    I am not a clinician or coach, but I’ve learned a lot from this podcast. I’ve been working in individual therapy on developing a more supportive. compassionate relationship with myself, and this podcast has provided new frameworks for understanding how I show up in different relationships in my life. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastSmitten
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth your time!

    Highly recommended for clinicians, individuals, and couples alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelManuel1029
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise depth of clinical frameworks and practical takeaways for therapy practice.
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Many describe the show as a must-have resource for relationship professionals and coaches.

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294: Attachment Styles with Annie Chen
Q: Would you be open to outlining the different attachment styles and how they interact in relationships?
Annie walks through the three main styles—secure, anxious, and avoidant—describing their core characteristics and how couples with different combinations can work toward better attunement and healthier dynamics.
294: Attachment Styles with Annie Chen
Q: Why is attachment theory so important in understanding adult relationships?
Attachment theory explains how early caregiver interactions shape our ability to form two-way relationships as adults, influencing how we seek closeness, respond under stress, and regulate emotions within partnerships.
293: Surviving Betrayal with LaDonna Carey
Q: What is the SOS program and how does it support clinicians?
SOS stands for Sharpening Our Skills, a free monthly or bi-monthly training series that keeps clinicians up to date with new research, practical strategies, and discussions on how to apply developments like ChatGPT in therapy.
293: Surviving Betrayal with LaDonna Carey
Q: Can you tell me more about the conference and the therapists involved?
The Smoky Mountain Symposium on Relational Trauma will feature speakers like Thomas Zimmerman and Jenny Hughes, focusing on tools like the predictive brain modality, vicarious resilience, disgust in therapy, and systemic betrayal, with a goal of building a community for clinicians who specialize in betrayal trauma.
286: Working with Trauma & Couples Therapy with Dr. Janina Fisher
Q: Tell me about the workbook that you just created.
Dr. Fisher describes Embracing Our Fragmented Selves as a workbook built on TIST, integrating somatic and parts-based approaches and offering worksheets to help clients notice distressing feelings as parts, which improves affect tolerance and engagement in therapy.

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This show centers on advanced couples therapy practices, profilered through interviews with leading clinicians. Episodes spotlight frameworks for safety, repair, and emotion regulation, with recurring emphasis on processing trauma, building strong relational foundations, and practical clinical tools (e.g., intensive sessions, EFT, and four Cs). A notable edge is the host's knack for translating complex theories into actionable steps for therapists and couples, plus guest experts who blend clinical rigor with accessible coaching insights. Potential listeners—therapists, coaches, and clinicians—can expect in-depth models, real-world case discussions, and a clear focus on helping couples heal and communicate more effectively.

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1. Annie Chen
2. LaDonna Carey
3. Susan Saint-Rossy
4. Trevor White
5. Rebecca Jorgensen
6. Kati Morton
7. Guy Winch
8. Katherine Woodward Thomas

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