When it feels like you're fighting each other instead of the actual problems, something needs to change. We help couples get back on the same page and rebuild the intimacy and connection in their relationship.
Whether you're working through something specific or simply want to invest in each other, therapy gives you a confidential space with a licensed professional who stays neutral for both of you.
Building and maintaining a long-term healthy relationship is a learned skill that unfortunately may not have been modeled for many of us growing up. Couples therapy can help you and your partner learn the skills you need to understand each other, resolve conflicts in a healthy way, and find a real sense of unity and shared purpose together.
The truth is that relationship issues are often rooted in longstanding trauma wounds and attachment issues. On your own, it's hard to trace what's happening today back to the past. Therapy gives you the chance to identify where the disconnection in your relationship is coming from and work to repair it as a team.
"We just want to feel like we're on the same team."
Therapy works for relationships at any stage, and for all kinds of reasons. If you and your partner are struggling with any of these, we can help you figure it out together:
We can help you figure it out together.
We work with couples at every stage of commitment and for all kinds of reasons. Here's what that can look like.
Therapy to help you build a strong foundation of honesty, love, and respect as you step into your marriage. You'll work through values alignment, communication patterns, and expectations so you're starting from a place of shared understanding.
Therapy to help you and your partner resolve conflicts, learn to work as a team, and bring love back into your relationship. Whether you're working through a specific event or a slow drift, our therapists meet you where you are.
Therapy to help you and your partner align on key life decisions and strengthen your bond, building a solid foundation for your relationship. Navigating shared finances, household roles, and long-term goals is real work, and we can help.
Sex positive therapy to help you and your partner improve intimacy, resolve sexual issues, and deepen your physical connection. This work is approached with care, professionalism, and a completely non-judgmental stance.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Here's what to expect when you work with us.
Couples therapy can be valuable at any stage of a relationship. Coming in before things reach a breaking point often makes the work faster and more effective.
Our therapists stay neutral and don't pick sides or place blame. This is a safe space where both of you can share what you're feeling without fear of judgment.
A communication breakdown is one of the biggest sources of relationship tension. In therapy, we work on how you listen, express your needs, and understand each other.
Couples therapy gives you the tools to address the root causes of your challenges, going deeper than surface-level tension. That's what leads to lasting change.
In therapy, you and your partner work with your therapist to set clear goals for the relationship. What do you both want? What does progress look like? That clarity shapes everything.
What you share in therapy stays confidential from outside parties. We follow a no secrets policy between partners, with the goal of helping both of you share more openly with each other.
Our experienced clinicians tailor their approach to each couple, considering your needs, goals, and personality, using the modalities that best fit your situation.
Camryn specializes in couples therapy and relationship work, drawing on the Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2) and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She works with couples who feel stuck, helping them break recurring patterns and rebuild connection.
Samantha works with couples and families navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, and relationship stress. She helps you identify the cycle that keeps pulling you back into conflict and build practical tools to move forward.
Nathan is a trauma-informed LCSW licensed in Colorado and California with over a decade of experience working with complex family systems. He creates a space without judgment, helping couples rebuild trust and develop communication that brings people closer.
Dr. Sanchez works collaboratively with individuals and families to rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their ability to face challenges together. He draws on trauma-informed care and family systems approaches, and offers sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
We offer in-person couples therapy at our Lakewood office and telehealth sessions for clients throughout Colorado.
3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 435
Lakewood, CO 80235
Serving Lakewood and the greater Denver metro area.
Secure online sessions available to clients throughout Colorado.
Same quality of care, at home, on your schedule.
We offer a free initial consultation so you can connect with a therapist before committing to the process.
Insurance: Most of our clinicians are private pay only. We do have several clinicians who can take Medicaid or Kaiser insurance. We can also provide superbills for insurance reimbursement, if you have out of network coverage. For more information, see our Rates and Policies Page.
Questions? Call 303-551-9214.
This is your space to be you. When you feel safe, supported, and heard, you're going to feel comfortable sharing the experiences, history, and situations that brought you to our door.
Connection with your therapist leads to an openness that allows us to get clear on why your relationships follow patterns that don't give you what you need. In creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts without fear of judgment, we can open the door to real change.
We provide therapy that is:
Our clinicians work together, combining unique insights and expertise to make sure you receive the best possible care.
Wherever you are on your journey, you can feel confident that you are in a safe, judgment-free space.
Our clinicians tailor their approach to you, using the modalities that best fit your needs, goals, and personality.
Athena McCullough
Owner | Clinical Director
MA, LPC, LMFT
Our goal is to create a compassionate space where both of you feel seen, understood, and valued, and to help you navigate your challenges together.
We meet with you as a couple and also individually to understand your experiences. This helps us learn how your early relationships have influenced who you are today and how you connect with yourself and your partner.
As we understand the challenges you're facing and what matters most to you, we go over the tools and strategies that will help each of you meet your partner's needs in a way that actually resonates with them.
Throughout our sessions, we reassess your progress and make adjustments to help you continue to nurture and strengthen the love and connection that helps you feel like you're working as a team.
Book a free consultation online, call us, or submit an inquiry via our contact form. We'll help you find the right therapist for your relationship.
It's different for every couple. Some work through specific issues in a handful of sessions; others benefit from longer-term support. What matters most is that both of you are willing to engage openly and put in the work. Your therapist will be honest with you about what to expect based on your goals.
Absolutely. Opening up about personal things in front of a partner can feel vulnerable, and that's completely normal. Our team creates a safe, judgment-free space where both of you can say what you need to say. Most couples find it gets a lot easier after the first session or two.
Yes. If your partner isn't ready to attend, individual therapy can still be valuable. We can help you work on your own communication, coping skills, and confidence, and that kind of personal growth has a way of positively affecting the relationship. We can talk through your options during a free consultation.
In couples therapy at McCullough Family Therapy, we follow a no secrets policy. We don't keep secrets from either partner. Everything shared between the couple and their therapist stays confidential from outside parties. If something comes up privately that has been kept from your partner, we'll have a conversation about how to bring it into the open together.
A lot of great books have been written about relationships, and some of them are genuinely useful. What therapy offers that a book can't is a professional who knows your specific relationship. A couples therapist can look at the strengths and challenges that are unique to the two of you and help you build solutions that fit your actual dynamic. Sometimes clients are not aware of what is causing the problems, so they don't know which book to read. A therapist can identify what is going on and what needs to change.
Our goal in couples therapy is to remain as neutral as possible. One thing we often say is: if something is a problem for one of you, it's a problem for the relationship. We want to help you work together to heal the disconnection. Figuring out who's at fault isn't the goal. Getting you both to a better place together is.
Research supports several evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy. The right approach depends on what you're working through and your therapist's training. A free consultation is the best way to find out which approach will work for your situation.
Cost varies by therapist and session length. For insurance, see our Rates and Policies Page. Contact our office at 303-551-9214 for current rates.
McCullough Family Therapy is a licensed counseling practice in Lakewood, Colorado, serving individuals, couples, and families throughout the Denver metro area and across Colorado. Athena McCullough, MA, LPC, LMFT, is the Owner and Clinical Director.
We offer in-person sessions at our Lakewood office and telehealth throughout Colorado. Free initial consultations are available.
3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 435, Lakewood, CO 80235
303-551-9214
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connect@mcculloughfamilytherapy.com
McCullough Family Therapy does not provide crisis services. If you or someone you care for is experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
