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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
Connection
Emotional Intelligence

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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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
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
Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
Supervisor and trainer for Emotionally Focused Therapy, a leader in teaching the model.
Episode: 271: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
Jessica Baum
Licensed mental health counselor and author of 'Safe, Coming Home to Yourself and Others'
The Conscious Relationship Group, Relationship Institute
Episode: 270: Attachment Patterns & Secure Relationships with Jessica Baum
Katherine Woodward Thomas
Author of 'Conscious Uncoupling' and 'What's True About You?'
Katherine Woodward Thomas, author and relationship expert
Episode: 269: Conscious Uncoupling with Katherine Woodward Thomas

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 458 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 States4 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 States8 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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Guests are consistently described as high-caliber and insightful for couples therapy.
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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.
285: Intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
Q: How does sex therapy training integrate into EFT work with couples?
She explains that sex therapy provides cycles-based, safety-focused insights about arousal and desire that complement EFT's focus on attachment and regulation, highlighting how to address sexual concerns within the couple's nervous system dynamics.
285: Intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
Q: But why don't you tell us a little bit more about what you've had going on?
Becca discusses her shift toward supervising and teaching at EFT Counseling, her focus on training therapists, and how sex therapy intersects with EFT in her practice.
289: Working with Couples Who Get Escalated with Shane Birkel
Q: How do you handle it when one partner is much further along than the other?
Honor the other partner's background and avoid labeling one person as better or more advanced. Recognize different sources of advancement (personal therapy, books, podcasts, or being a therapist) and keep the focus on concrete, shared goals. Create a safety net that validates both partners and emphasizes patience, with the recognition that progress may be uneven but ultimately directed toward shared outcomes.
289: Working with Couples Who Get Escalated with Shane Birkel
Q: How do you work with a partner who is really resistant or doesn't want to be there?
Validate their experience, seek to understand what they want from the relationship, and approach the situation with curiosity rather than judgment. Clarify goals with the partner who is willing to engage and communicate how therapy can help achieve those goals, while acknowledging past negative experiences and making the process feel safe and collaborative.

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The show centers on practical, evidence-based approaches to couples therapy, with a steady stream of expert guests and in-depth explorations of relationship dynamics, communication, and repair. Episodes often tackle core therapy frameworks, like addressing escalation, curiosity, compassion, and connection, while also examining contemporary issues such as AI in relationships, sexual concerns, infidelity, and therapy modalities like intensives. A standout characteristic is the consistent emphasis on actionable techniques for therapists and practitioners, complemented by sponsor segments that connect listeners with tools and trainings. This combination—deep clinical insight, practical frameworks, and therapist-focused resources—makes it a valu... more

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1. Susan Saint-Rossy
2. Trevor White
3. Rebecca Jorgensen
4. Kati Morton
5. Guy Winch
6. Adrien Monti
7. Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
8. Jessica Baum

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