Marriage Therapy In Cheyenne, WY
Mary has helped Cheyenne couples for over 25 years. She works with married partners who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, or fix relationship problems. You meet together in a safe space where both people can talk honestly. Mary uses proven therapy methods to help you understand your patterns and change them. Most Cheyenne couples face similar problems. Work stress from the Air Force Base or ranching seasons strains marriages. Money fights create distance. Kids cause disagreements. Affairs break trust. Mary helps you work through these issues and reconnect.
How Marriage Therapy Works
You sit down with Mary and your partner. Both of you talk about what's wrong. Mary listens without taking sides. She points out patterns you might not see. Then she teaches you better ways to communicate.
Mary uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. These aren't buzzwords. They're proven approaches backed by research. You'll learn practical skills you can use at home.
Many Cheyenne couples worry about privacy. Mary's office is at 721 E Lincolnway in a discrete professional building. Everything you say stays private. Your neighbors won't know you're in therapy.
Your First Session
The first session lasts 60-90 minutes. Mary asks about your relationship history and current problems. She wants to know what you fight about and what you want to fix.
Most couples feel nervous. That's normal. Mary creates a comfortable environment. You don't have to share anything you're not ready to discuss.
How Long It Takes
Some couples improve in 8-12 sessions. Others need more time. It depends on your specific problems and how willing you both are to change.
We work with insurance including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We can help you verify your specific benefits and coverage.
Common Marriage Problems
Mary helps couples fix these issues:
You Can't Communicate
You talk but don't listen. Or you avoid important conversations. Arguments escalate fast. Nothing gets resolved.
Mary teaches active listening. You learn to say what you need without attacking. Your partner learns to hear you without getting defensive. These skills work immediately.
Wyoming culture makes this harder. Men often don't want to talk about feelings. Women feel alone. Rural isolation adds stress. Mary understands these local dynamics.
One of You Had an Affair
Infidelity destroys trust. The hurt partner feels betrayed. The other feels guilty or defensive. Both people suffer.
Rebuilding takes time. Mary guides both of you through the pain. The hurt partner needs to process anger and grief. The unfaithful partner needs to understand the damage and make real changes.
Many couples survive affairs. Some become stronger. But both people must commit to the work.
Money Fights
One spends, one saves. Or debt piles up. Wyoming's economy affects military families and ranchers hard. Financial stress bleeds into everything.
Mary helps you talk about money without fighting. You learn to align your values and make joint decisions. Many couples find that solving money problems reduces other conflicts.
Parenting Disagreements
You don't agree on discipline. One parent is strict, the other is lenient. Kids notice and exploit the gap.
Mary helps you find middle ground. You create consistent rules together. This reduces conflict and helps your kids feel secure.
Military Families
F.E. Warren Air Force Base brings thousands of military families to Cheyenne. Deployments strain marriages. PTSD changes people. Frequent moves disrupt stability.
Mary works with military couples. She knows the unique pressures you face. Deployment separations. Dangerous assignments. Reintegration struggles. Career transitions.
Your relationship can survive military life. But you need tools to handle the stress. Therapy provides those tools.
When to Get Help
Most couples wait six years before starting therapy. By then, resentment has built up. Problems have compounded.
Don't wait. Get help when you notice:
• Arguments that never get resolved • Feeling like roommates instead of partners • Avoiding conversations because they escalate • No physical intimacy • Thinking about divorce • Trust broken by infidelity • Stress from job loss or new baby • Mental health issues affecting the marriage
Small problems become big ones. Early intervention works better.
Serving Cheyenne, Wyoming
Mary's office is at 721 E Lincolnway in central Cheyenne. Easy access from I-25 and I-80. She serves couples from downtown Cheyenne, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and Laramie County. Military families, ranchers, and working couples all find help here.
Treatment Types
- Communication Enhancement Strategies
- Conflict Management and Resolution Skills
- Trust Building and Infidelity Recovery Support
- Improving Intimacy and Connection
- Navigating Major Life Transitions (e.g., parenting, career changes)
- Financial Disagreements
- Faith-Integrated Counseling (Optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Touchstone accept insurance for marriage therapy?
Yes. We work with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We can help you verify your specific benefits and coverage.
Does insurance cover marriage therapy in Wyoming?
Many plans cover it when treating depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders within the marriage. Coverage varies by plan. Mary can verify your benefits before you start.
Can therapy help if only one person wants to come?
Yes. Individual sessions can help you change relationship patterns and develop better communication skills. Often the other partner joins later. But both people together works best.
What's the difference between marriage therapy and couples therapy?
The terms mean the same thing. Marriage therapy usually refers to married couples. Couples therapy includes dating or engaged partners. Mary uses the same methods for both.
How do I know if our problems are serious enough?
If you're asking, you probably need help. Don't wait for a crisis. Therapy helps at any stage. Minor issues become major ones if ignored.
Is therapy confidential in Cheyenne?
Yes. Mary follows HIPAA rules and professional ethics. What you say stays private. The office is discrete. Many Cheyenne residents get therapy without anyone knowing.
Can we do therapy online?
Yes. Mary offers secure video sessions for Wyoming residents. Online therapy works well. You need a private space, internet, and a device with a camera.