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Writer's pictureHanna Basel

Recognizing the Need for Trauma-Informed Couples Counseling

Here are ten signs that trauma-informed couples therapy may be beneficial. This list is not exhaustive, and not all symptoms need to be present to seek counseling.

Woman at her home in the living room recognizing the need for couples therapy


  1. Regular a​rguments and escalating tensions.

  2. One or both partners disengage to avoid emotional pain.

  3. Difficulty trusting each other, leading to jealousy or insecurity.

  4. Avoiding specific topics or situations due to past trauma.

  5. Reliving traumatic events impacting emotional well-being.

  6. Strong reactions to certain words, actions, or situations.

  7. Struggles with physical or emotional closeness.

  8. Using substances to cope with trauma.

  9. Repeating the same arguments or relationship dynamics.

  10. Low self-esteem and projecting these feelings onto the relationship.

Trauma-informed couples therapy provides a safe space to address these issues with empathy and understanding.


Discover how trauma-informed couples therapy at HZB Therapy, licensed in Minnesota and Oregon, can help you navigate challenges and strengthen your relationship.

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