Couples Therapy

A couple sits closely during therapy, working through issues together. This image represents couples therapy in Henderson, NV, focused on rebuilding trust and connection.

Dr. Valerie Leclercq, Ed.D., LCPC, LPC offers compassionate, evidence-based couples therapy in Henderson, NV, and throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Our relationship counseling supports married and engaged couples navigating challenges in their partnerships. Whether you’re feeling more like roommates than partners—or facing deeper concerns—our couples counseling provides a safe, respectful space to reconnect.

As an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist, we welcome couples of all identities and backgrounds into an environment of understanding, acceptance, and care.Looking for couples therapy near me? We provide in-person and virtual sessions to help you reconnect and grow together.

Helping Rebuild What Matters Most

Many couples walk in unsure if their relationship can bounce back—but that first step often opens the door to real healing. Trust and emotional intimacy are the cornerstones of a strong relationship, but they can fade over time due to stress, distance, or unresolved conflict.

In couples counseling, we create a safe, supportive space to explore these vulnerable areas—without blame or pressure. With emotionally focused couples therapy, we’ll open lines of communication, express unspoken feelings, and rebuild a sense of closeness grounded in mutual respect and shared values.

Addressing Relationship Issues In A Safe Space

It’s normal to feel hesitant about ‘airing dirty laundry’ or worry that therapy will rehash old arguments. But rather than assigning blame, our focus is on understanding the deeper patterns and dynamics in your relationship. By identifying and reshaping these cycles together, couples can address underlying issues and move toward healthier, more supportive ways of relating.

Enhancing Communication Skills

Effective communication is vital to any successful relationship, yet many couples find themselves trapped in cycles of miscommunication and conflict. Couples therapy at our practice focuses on teaching you communication techniques that promote understanding and cooperation. Whether addressing everyday issues or more complex conflicts, therapy for communication issues enables you to express yourselves clearly and listen deeply, ultimately reducing misunderstandings and strengthening your connection.

Marriage Counseling For Long-Term Partnerships

Every marriage, even the strongest, encounters challenging phases. Whether you are navigating enduring issues or have gradually grown apart, marriage therapy offers thoughtful tools and supportive guidance to help you reconnect. Using gentle, emotionally focused methods, we focus on fostering understanding and healing that meets you where you are. At our office, we create a safe emotional space for married couples to explore and address concerns such as:

  • Trust Dynamics

  • Emotional Distance

  • Parenting Pressures

  • Financial Stress

  • Evolving Life Roles

Premarital Counseling For Engaged Couples

Premarital relationship counseling in Las Vegas offers engaged couples a foundation for a lasting marriage. Our approach involves exploring expectations, roles, and responsibilities in your future life together. Dr. Leclercq facilitates discussions about essential topics such as financial management, family expectations, and future planning. Through this proactive approach, couples learn to navigate potential challenges with confidence, ensuring a more harmonious and resilient union.

  • Money & Spending Habits

  • Family Expectations

  • Communication & Conflict Resolution

  • Plans For Children & Careers

  • Division Of Responsibilities

Effective Partner Therapy For Lasting Change

Every couple faces different stressors—whether it’s adjusting to a major life transition, rebuilding after a rupture, or managing long-standing tension. Our partner therapy sessions are designed to help you understand each other’s experiences, shift unhelpful dynamics, and respond to conflict with empathy. In some cases, we may recommend couples therapy with individual sessions to work through personal challenges that affect the relationship. By working both together and individually, you can build stronger communication, emotional safety, and lasting resilience as a team.

Best Online Couples Therapy Available For Las Vegas

Whether you’re in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, or anywhere else in Nevada, you can access the same compassionate, evidence-based couples counseling from the comfort of your home. Our secure virtual couples therapy sessions make it easier to prioritize your relationship—no commute, no time off work, and no sacrificing quality care.

Your Journey Towards A Fulfilled Partnership

As you embark on this therapeutic journey, you are not alone. Our practice is dedicated to the well-being and success of each couple, committed to providing a pathway to a more fulfilling relationship. In embracing therapy, couples can achieve personal growth, and relational satisfaction, and build a future brimming with shared joy and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. While therapy can help address specific issues, it’s also a valuable process for strengthening an already healthy relationship or preparing for future challenges.

  • This is common, and it’s important to approach the topic with compassion. Communicate the benefits of therapy and how it can enhance your relationship together, focusing on shared goals rather than individual faults.

  • The length varies based on individual needs and goals. We work collaboratively to establish a timeline that respects both the pace of progress and your personal commitments.

Strengthen Your Bond With Healing & Connection

If you are seeking to rejuvenate your relationship and foster a deeper connection, couples therapy could be the transformative experience you need. Based in Las Vegas and proudly serving Henderson, NV, Boulder City, and surrounding areas, we offer personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your unique goals. Reach out today to begin your healing journey—together, we’ll help you rebuild what matters most.

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