Relationship Skills: Communication And Connection For Couples Group in California
This group helps couples build tools to navigate challenges more effectively and strengthen connection within their partnership.
Group Focus:
Alongside other couples, participants explore skills like active listening, validation, conflict navigation, and responding to bids for connection. As communication strengthens, many couples find they feel more emotionally resilient and better equipped to manage symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Participants: Couples 18+ experiencing distress, such as symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood instability, stress, or relationship challenges. Both partners must actively participate.
This group is not well suited for individuals with active psychosis or borderline personality disorder unless they are also engaged with an individual therapist.
Cost: Insurance and self-pay
When: Virtual on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., starting July 14, 2026.
To get registered for the Relationship Skills: Communication And Connection For Couples Group in California
Facilitator:
Sarah Appleton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor in California with more than 15 years of experience.
Getting Started
To Register:
Please call 626-702-4304 or complete the below form and our Intake team will contact you.
Initial Assessment May Be Required
An initial assessment with the group therapy leader may be required to determine if the group is a good fit for the participant.
Call to get registered for the Relationship Skills: Communication And Connection For Couples Group in California
626-702-4304Virtual Online Sessions
Call Now: 626-702-4304The Relationship Skills: Communication And Connection For Couples Group is being offered via Virtual Online Sessions, and is not meeting in-person at this time. An Internet connected device will be required. Specific directions on accessing the sessions will be provided after your registration is completed. Registration is available to adults in California.
If you have any additional questions please call: 626-702-4304.
Virtual Sessions Available for all California Residents
Participating Providers
Sarah Appleton
PsyD, LMFT
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