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  • Home
  • ABOUT THE CENTER
    • About Oak Creek
    • Working with OCRCC
    • Telehealth
    • Couples Therapy Pleasant Hill
    • Directions
    • Take a Tour
    • Payment Methods
  • Meet Our Therapists
    • Julie Beach (Trainee)
    • Tiffany Castillo (Trainee)
    • Sara Diaz (Trainee)
    • Madison Gluck (Trainee)
    • David Libby (Associate)
    • Donna V. Norona (Associate)
    • Dawn Orlando (Associate)
    • Hanna Ma (Trainee)
    • Maddy Mellema (Associate)
    • Jennifer Mellin (Associate)
    • Leila Mohajerany (Associate)
    • Angelina Rinaldi (Trainee)
    • Tasal Sherzad (Associate)
    • Desiree Tatarazuk (Trainee)
    • Francis Toal (Associate)
    • Stacey Watson (Associate)
    • Sara Zavala (Associate)
  • Forms
    • Individual Intake Forms
    • Couples Intake Forms
    • Minors Intake Forms
    • Formularios de admisión españoles
    • Additional Forms
  • Client Hub
  • LEARN
    • Resources
    • Open Groups
    • CBT Homework Packs
    • Blog
  • Contact Us

Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling in Pleasant Hill

​At Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center, we understand that even the strongest relationships encounter seasons of disconnection, conflict, or silence. Whether you are navigating a specific crisis or simply feel like you’ve lost the "spark," our specialized couples therapy provides a safe, neutral space to rediscover your partner and yourself.
Why Choose Couples Therapy?

Many couples wait until a relationship is at a breaking point before seeking help. However, therapy is most effective as a proactive tool. We help partners move from reactivity (arguing and defending) to responsivity (understanding and connecting).

Common Areas We Address:
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  • Communication Breakdown: Moving past "the same old argument" to find real resolution.
  • Infidelity & Trust Recovery: Navigating the complex path of healing after a breach of trust.
  • Intimacy & Connection: Rebuilding emotional and physical closeness.
  • Life Transitions: Adjusting to parenthood, career changes, or "empty nesting."
  • Pre-Marital Counseling: Setting a solid foundation before you say "I do."
Our Approach to Relational Healing

We don't just "referee" your arguments. Our clinicians utilize evidence-based frameworks to help you understand the deeper cycles at play in your relationship.

1. Identifying the Cycle

We help you see "the dance" you’re caught in. Often, it isn't your partner who is the enemy—it’s the negative cycle of communication that has taken hold.

2. Emotional Safety

Counseling provides a structured environment where both partners can express needs and fears without the conversation devolving into a fight.

3. Skill Building
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You will walk away with tangible tools for conflict de-escalation, active listening, and "fair fighting" that you can use at home.

Experienced Clinicians: Licensed therapists and supervised associates specializing in relational systems.

Sliding Scale Options: We believe financial stress shouldn't be a barrier to a healthy marriage.

Convenient Location: Serving Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, and the surrounding East Bay area.

Ready to Take the First Step?
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You don't have to navigate this alone. Contact us today to schedule an intake or to be matched with a therapist who fits your specific needs as a couple.

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