Couples Therapy
Dr. Valerie Leclercq, Ed.D., LCPC, LPC offers compassionate, evidence-based couples therapy in Henderson, NV, and throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Dr. Leclercq's relationship counseling supports couples — married, engaged, ling-term, or dating — who are navigating challenges in their partnerships. Whether you’re feeling more like roommates than partners, or facing deeper concerns—Dr. Leclercq's couples counseling provides a safe, respectful space to reconnect.
With 30 years of experience, she welcomes couples of all identities, cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and LGBTQ+, receiving them into an environment of understanding, acceptance, and care. Looking for couples therapy near me? Dr. Leclercq also provides in-person and virtual sessions to help you reconnect and grow together too.
Why Couples Seek Counseling
Every relationship experiences moments of distance or strain. Even the most devoted partners can lose connection amid life’s demands. Couples counseling offers a safe, restorative space to slow down, listen, and reconnect with empathy—helping partners rediscover their bond, regain emotional balance, and create lasting change together. Research consistently shows that relationship-focused therapy can strengthen communication, deepen emotional understanding, and support long-term relationship health.
Common reasons couples begin therapy include:
Communication breakdowns or recurring conflicts
Loss of trust, emotional closeness, or intimacy
Recovering after betrayal or infidelity
Life transitions such as marriage, parenting, relocation, or career stress
Differences in values, priorities, or expectations
Feeling more like roommates than partners
Navigating cultural, familial, or identity differences
Rebuilding after major loss or emotional trauma
Couples therapy helps partners move from disconnection to understanding—offering tools to repair trust, strengthen communication, and rebuild closeness rooted in mutual respect and compassion.
Healing Relationships Through Couples Therapy
Many couples come in unsure if their relationship can truly heal—but taking that first step often opens the door to meaningful change. Trust and emotional intimacy can fade over time due to stress, distance, or unresolved conflict, as well as individual struggles like anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Dr. Leclercq understands how these personal challenges can shape the relationship, and she weaves that awareness into the work you do together.
In couples counseling sessions, she creates a safe, supportive space to explore these vulnerable areas without blame or pressure. Through emotionally focused couples therapy, Dr. Leclercq helps partners communicate openly, express unspoken feelings, and rebuild closeness rooted in respect and shared values.
Addressing Relationship Issues In A Safe Space
It’s normal to feel hesitant about ‘airing dirty laundry’ or worry that couples counseling or therapy will rehash old arguments. But rather than assigning blame, Dr. Leclercq's 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.
Strengthening Communication as a Couple
Effective communication is essential to a healthy relationship, yet many couples find themselves caught in repeated misunderstandings or unresolved arguments. Studies from leading relationship-research organizations have shown that couples therapy can improve communication skills, emotional understanding, and conflict resolution.
At Dr. Leclercq’s office, counseling focuses on practical tools that help you speak with clarity, listen with empathy, and break unhelpful communication patterns. As you learn new ways to connect, misunderstandings decrease, and your relationship becomes more grounded and cooperative.
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 and counseling offers thoughtful tools and supportive guidance to help you reconnect. Using gentle, emotionally focused methods, Dr. Leclercq focuses on fostering understanding and healing that meets you where you are. At her office, she creates 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. Dr. Leclercq's 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—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. For couples working to strengthen trust or repair connection, Dr. Leclercq also offers helpful insights in her guide on how couples therapy supports rebuilding closeness.
In some cases, Dr. Leclercq may recommend combining couples sessions with individual work to address 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
From her Henderson office, Dr. Leclercq supports couples across the entire Las Vegas Valley—including Las Vegas, Boulder City, and nearby communities—with the same steady, evidence-based care. And if coming into the office isn’t possible, her secure virtual couples therapy sessions offer a comforting and accessible way to prioritize your relationship from home.
Even online, your sessions remain private, confidential therapy held with the same care and professionalism you’d receive in person. No commute, no added stress—just thoughtful, high-quality support wherever you are.
Your Journey Towards A Fulfilled Partnership
As you embark on this therapeutic journey, you are not alone. Dr. Leclercq is dedicated to the well-being and success of each couple, committed to providing a pathway to a more fulfilling relationship. In embracing couples therapy, couples can achieve personal growth, and relational satisfaction, and build a future brimming with shared joy and understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Many couples return to therapy after past experiences that didn’t feel effective. Dr. Leclercq uses trauma-informed and evidence-based methods, tailoring each session to your unique relationship patterns and goals. With renewed openness and a customized approach, progress is still very possible.
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Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is kept private within legal and ethical limits. Confidentiality helps create the emotional safety needed for open, honest conversation.
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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.
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Most sessions are joint, but Dr. Leclercq may recommend occasional individual meetings to address personal issues that affect the relationship. This can deepen insight and strengthen your work as a couple.
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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 Henderson and proudly serving the Las Vegas valley, Dr. Leclercq offers personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your unique goals. Reach out today to begin your healing journey—together, you and Dr. Leclercq will rebuild what matters most.