The Couples Healing Journey Center LLC:
Individuals and Couples

Why are you here?

Recover From Partner Betrayal

Level Up Couple Communication

Therapy For Anxiety/Depression/Trauma

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Healing Relationships, Restoring Trust

“We believe in You. We believe in healing.”

Why? To help couples HEAL from betrayal and REBUILD TRUST, reducing unnecessary pain and disconnection.

What? Guiding partners toward DEEP UNDERSTANDING, emotional SAFETY, and lasting INTIMACY—both with each other and themselves.

How? Using Gottman Method, CBT, and Narrative Therapy to provide TRAUMA INFORMED TOOLS for trust, communication, and reconnection.

The Team

LICSW Clinician

Jessica Croteau

With over 14 years of experience supporting families through crisis and complexity, Jessica brings a grounded, no-nonsense approach to couples therapy. She draws on real-world expertise from child welfare and high-stress systems work to help partners communicate clearly, rebuild trust, and move forward together. Jessica incorporates principles from the Gottman Method while staying rooted in what works—deep listening, structure, and practical tools for lasting change.

LICSW Clinician

Jessica Beard

Jessica is a seasoned clinician with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through medical, emotional, and relational challenges. Drawing from her background in hospitals, home health, and mental health counseling, she brings a steady, compassionate presence to her work. Jessica actively uses Faith Based Christian Therapy to support her clients heal with a grounding in Spiritual and Biblical truth.

"We cannot always predict when a roller coaster of life's challenges may present itself, but we can control how we ride it. As a strength-based perspectives therapist I do not view current or past circumstances as obstacles but as a direction toward purpose. Whether we are working toward individual healing or couple restoration let's take the next steps together toward a happier and healthier mindset."

LICSW Clinician

Samuel Powell

Sam is the founder and lead clinician at The Couples Healing Journey Center, where he specializes in betrayal trauma, relationship recovery, and emotionally focused support for couples in crisis. Sam blends evidence-based tools with a warm, grounded approach that helps partners rebuild trust, safety, and emotional connection after deep relational pain. Drawing on his background in trauma therapy, family systems, and psychodynamic work, Sam works at the intersection of mental health and relational healing—supporting individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment challenges directly linked to relationship dysfunction. He is passionate about creating space where partners can not only survive hardship, but grow stronger together.

Our Services

Wherever you are in your Journey, We are here to help!

Couples Counseling

Individuals

Consultation

The Three-Part Assessment: Rebuilding Trust & Strengthening Your Relationship

Part 1: Understanding Your Relationship Story

In our first session together, both partners will share what brought you to therapy and walk through the FULL STORY of your relationship—your milestones, joys, struggles, and challenges. We’ll EXPLORE YOUR CORE BELIEFS about love and commitment, ASSESS key aspects of your BOND (trust, conflict patterns, emotional connection, shared rituals, and future aspirations), and identify the strengths and pain points shaping your dynamic.

Part 2: Individual Deep Dive

In the second session, meet with each of you separately. This allows you to share your personal story, needs, and concerns openly. We’ll assess your personality, core motivators, and relational patterns to uncover underlying differences or tensions. This step fosters clarity, self-awareness, and trust in our therapeutic work.

Part 3: Rebuilding & Moving Forward

In the final phase, we bring everything together. We’ll review key takeaways, clarify your shared goals, and outline a structured path forward. Using research-backed interventions from the Gottman Method, we’ll focus on RESTORING TRUST, improving communication, and strengthening your connection with tailored strategies that fit your unique relationship.

HEALING is possible. Let’s get to work.

Reclaiming Your Story, Rebuilding Your Strength

Individual work is about telling your story in a supportive, strengths-focused space. Together, we EXPLORE what truly matters to you, uncover the root of your struggles, and identify what YOU CAN CONTROL to move forward.

Using a trauma-informed approach, we help you reframe challenges into a Hero’s Journey or Survivor Narrative—highlighting your resilience, growth, and the DEEPER MEANING that can emerge from pain. Through CBT, Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy, we focus on TRUTH-SEEKING, self-compassion, and stepping into the role of the courageous, fair, and compassionate leader of your own life.

Let’s Connect – Free Consultation

Fill out the form below or call us for a free 15-30 minute consultation. We’ll discuss what’s going on in your life, answer any questions about our approach, determine if we’re the right fit to work together. Our team works best with individuals and couples who are READY TO BE IMMERSED the healing process—balancing deep work with a warm, supportive alliance. We focus on goal-oriented therapy, not indefinite maintenance. Most of our clients work with us for 12-30 sessions, though some complex cases—like Depressive Disorder—may require longer care. Our mission is to help you BECOME YOUR OWN THERAPIST: strengthening relationships, support system, and overall well-being so you can move forward with confidence. is a stepping stone—not a lifelong necessity. Let’s start your journey toward healing today.

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SCORING: To score the CSI-32, you simply sum the responses across all of the items. The point values of each response of each item are shown above.

INTERPRETATION: CSI-32 scores can range from 0 to 161. Higher scores indicate higher levels of relationship satisfaction. CSI-32 scores falling below 104.5 suggest notable relationship dissatisfaction and may indicate need for professional support.

Once Relationship satisfaction scores are stabilized at reasonable levels and Trauma symptoms are significantly reduced we have done our work. We will use this measure before, during (every 6 sessions), and following treatment.

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The Couples Healing Journey Center LLC:
Individuals and Couples