Couples Therapy in Aventura, Florida
Couples Therapy in Aventura, Florida
At Mendel Toron Psychotherapy Group, we specialize in trauma-informed couples therapy, helping partners navigate challenges, strengthen their connection, and foster a deeper understanding of one another. Whether you're struggling with communication, trust, past wounds, or emotional disconnect, our approach is designed to guide you toward a healthier and more fulfilling relationship.
We integrate evidence-based modalities tailored to the unique dynamics of each couple, ensuring that therapy is both effective and meaningful. Our therapeutic framework includes:
Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is a research-backed approach that focuses on building stronger relationships through enhancing communication, managing conflict constructively, and deepening intimacy. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this method is grounded in decades of research on what makes relationships succeed or fail. Through structured interventions and practical exercises, couples learn to identify negative interaction patterns, replace criticism with constructive feedback, and build a culture of appreciation and emotional safety. The goal is to strengthen friendship, increase intimacy, and equip couples with tools to navigate conflict in a healthy way, ensuring long-term relationship success.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that helps couples break negative emotional cycles and reconnect on a deeper level. Rooted in attachment theory, EFT focuses on identifying and reshaping the emotional responses that drive conflict and distance in relationships. By creating a secure and open space, couples learn to express their needs, fears, and vulnerabilities in a way that fosters connection rather than division. Through guided conversations, partners can heal old wounds, build trust, and experience a renewed sense of emotional intimacy and security in their relationship.
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) by Terry Real
RLT is a transformative approach that emphasizes honesty, accountability, and relational empowerment. Unlike traditional therapy models that focus on neutrality, RLT actively challenges toxic relational patterns and helps couples break free from cycles of blame, withdrawal, and resentment. By addressing deep-seated relational wounds and teaching partners to take responsibility for their actions, RLT fosters deeper understanding, mutual respect, and a more balanced, fulfilling partnership. This approach is especially beneficial for couples struggling with power imbalances, unresolved anger, or emotional disconnection.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a powerful modality that helps individuals and couples understand their inner emotional landscapes. In relationships, we often bring unhealed parts of ourselves into interactions with our partners, leading to misunderstandings, triggers, and defensive reactions. IFS helps couples recognize these inner parts—such as the protective parts that lash out in anger or withdraw in fear—and fosters self-awareness and compassion. By learning to navigate their internal worlds, couples can communicate more effectively, reduce reactivity, and cultivate a deeper emotional bond.
EMDR for Couples
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a groundbreaking trauma-focused therapy that helps individuals process and heal from past experiences that may be impacting their relationship. Many couples unknowingly carry unresolved trauma—whether from past relationships, childhood experiences, or even betrayals within the current relationship—that affects their ability to trust and connect. EMDR helps process these traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing couples to move forward without being weighed down by the past. This approach is particularly effective for partners who struggle with anxiety, attachment wounds, or deep-seated emotional pain that interferes with intimacy and connection.
Why Choose Mendel Toron Psychotherapy Group?
At Mendel Toron Psychotherapy Group, we understand that every couple faces unique challenges. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we tailor therapy to meet the specific needs of each partnership. Our therapists are highly trained in evidence-based modalities and bring warmth, expertise, and deep compassion to every session.
Our goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where couples can heal, grow, and thrive together. Whether you're seeking to rebuild trust after betrayal, improve communication, or simply deepen your connection, we are here to guide you every step of the way.