Your Relationship is Worth Fighting For

Most couples wait an average of six years after problems start before seeking help. If you're here now, you're already ahead — and that matters.

I'm Heidi Carr, LPC. I work with couples in Denver, CO and online across CO, UT, PA, MD, and DE. Whether you're in crisis, growing apart, or just know something needs to change — this is a space where both of you will feel heard, not blamed.

Does Any of This Sound Familiar?

  • You have the same argument on repeat — and nothing ever gets resolved.

  • You feel more like roommates than partners.

  • Trust has been broken and you don't know if it can be repaired.

  • Intimacy — emotional or physical — has faded or feels forced.

  • Life stressors like parenting, finances, or work are pulling you apart.

  • You love each other, but you don't know how to get back to each other.

What Couples Therapy Actually Looks Like

Therapy isn't about sitting in a room while someone decides who's right. It's a structured, guided process where both of you get to be understood — and where real change becomes possible.

Here's how it works:

  1. Free Consultation — We start with a 15–20 minute call so you can ask questions, share what's going on, and see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.

  2. Initial Sessions — The first 2–3 sessions are about understanding your relationship history, what's brought you here, and what you both want. I'll meet with you together, and briefly with each of you individually, to get the full picture.

  3. Ongoing Work — We identify the patterns keeping you stuck and start building new ones. Sessions are collaborative — you'll leave with tools and insights you can use between appointments.

  4. Progress and Adjustments — We check in regularly on how things are shifting. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and the approach evolves as you do.

Ways to Work Together

Weekly Sessions

Consistent, steady support. Choose the format that fits your schedule and goals:

  • 50-minute sessions — Regular check-ins to build momentum over time.

  • 90-minute sessions — More space to go deeper each week, especially useful early in the process.

Couples Intensives

Sometimes weekly sessions aren't enough — especially when you're in crisis, facing a major breach of trust, or want to make real progress fast. A Couples Intensive is 18 hours of focused work over 3 days. It's not just longer therapy — it's a different kind of experience.

Intensives are a good fit if:

  • You're stuck in painful patterns and want to break through quickly.

  • There's been a betrayal that needs concentrated time to address.

  • You're considering separation and need clarity before making a decision.

  • Weekly sessions feel too slow for what you're facing right now.

What you'll walk away with:

  • A deeper understanding of each other and the patterns between you.

  • Practical tools for communication, conflict, and connection.

  • A concrete plan to keep the momentum going at home.

Love That Lasts Workshop

This is not therapy — it's a skills-based virtual workshop for couples who want to invest in their relationship. You'll join a small group of other couples and work through evidence-based tools from Dr. John Gottman's research. You won't be asked to share personal details with the group — the exercises are done privately, just the two of you, with guided facilitation.

This workshop is a great fit if:

  • Your relationship is generally good, but you want to make it stronger.

  • You want practical tools, not just conversation.

  • You're curious about couples work but not ready for one-on-one therapy.

Love That Lasts: The Seven Principles Marriage Workshop Love That Lasts: The Seven Principles Marriage Workshop
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Love That Lasts: The Seven Principles Marriage Workshop
$599.99

Based on the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman
$599.99 | Virtual Weekend Workshop | Led by Misty Williams, LMFT and Heidi Carr, LPC, CTTP, NCC
📍 Virtual via Zoom (link provided after registration)

Reignite Your Connection in One Powerful Weekend

Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, this intensive, research-based workshop helps you reconnect, improve communication, and strengthen the foundation of your relationship—all from the comfort of home.

Led by Licensed Therapists Heidi Carr and Misty Williams, this weekend is designed for couples who want expert guidance without attending therapy. You’ll work privately as a couple—no personal sharing with the group required. Heidi and Misty will be available throughout for real-time questions and support.

Buy the Love That Lasts Workshop

Your relationship matters—and it deserves intentional care. The Love That Lasts Workshop, based on the world-renowned research of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, is designed for couples who want to strengthen their bond, deepen intimacy, and build lasting connection.

This is not therapy. It’s a skills-based workshop for couples who are doing well but want to invest in their relationship for the future. You and your partner will learn and practice proven tools to:

  • Improve communication and truly understand one another

  • Rebuild and maintain trust

  • Increase intimacy and affection

  • Navigate conflict in healthy, productive ways

  • Create shared meaning and stronger connection

Unlike traditional group settings, you won’t be asked to share personal details with others. Instead, you and your partner will work together privately, guided step-by-step through interactive exercises and activities rooted in over 40 years of Gottman Institute research.

This workshop is a gift to your relationship—a chance to pause, reconnect, and build skills that will last a lifetime.

Common Questions

  • What if my partner is hesitant to come?
    That's more common than you'd think. Many partners feel defensive or skeptical at first. The first session is low-pressure — it's just a conversation. Most hesitant partners leave feeling relieved they came.

  • Do we need to be married?
    Not at all. I work with couples at every stage — dating, engaged, married, or long-term partners.

  • How do I know if we need weekly sessions or an intensive?
    If you want steady, gradual growth, weekly sessions are a great fit. If you're in crisis, dealing with a major breach of trust, or want faster progress, an intensive gives you the focused time to shift things meaningfully.

  • What if we're not sure the relationship can be saved?
    That uncertainty is exactly why therapy exists. It's a space to gain clarity — whether that means rebuilding together or making thoughtful decisions about the future. Either outcome is valid.

  • Is couples therapy only for relationships in crisis?
    No. Many couples come in to strengthen what's already good — to build better communication habits, deepen intimacy, or prepare for a major life transition like having kids or getting married.

  • How long does therapy take?
    It depends on what you're working through. Some couples see meaningful shifts in 8–12 sessions. Others work together longer. We'll talk about goals and timelines early on so you always know where you stand.

“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.”

— Harville Hendrix