Communicate Better, Develop Trust, and Grow Your Love

Revitalize Your Relationship!

Welcome to
The Couples Institute

A strong, loving, and healthy relationship provides much more than companionship and support. It also encourages both partners to be their best as individuals. And fortunately, it doesn’t have to be perfect to work wonders! We have helped couples in all stages of life to improve their relationships and their lives. And we can help you, too.

Whether you are working on issues in a new relationship, or looking to revive the spark in an established one, The Couples Institute can help you and your partner build a relationship that brings joy to both your lives.

We conduct couples classes and workshops, we offer a specialized staff of couples therapists from San Francisco to Santa Cruz, and our bookstore offers you many resources for study and self-development. Be sure to sign up for our free “Love That Lasts” e-mail newsletter!

• Couples Therapy/Marriage Counseling
  Our therapists are trained to help you establish a vision of how you want your relationship to be. We then work to build your expertise so you can develop the right relationship for you. An experienced couples therapist can help you and your partner sort out your problems and build a strong relationship. Visit our "frequently asked questions about counseling" page and see how we can help you.

• Books and Other Resources
  Learn how to relate to your spouse and develop a strong, loving and healthy relationship with our resources.

• Upcoming Seminars, Workshops & Teleseminars
  An experienced couples therapist can help you and your partner sort out your problems and build a strong relationship. We offer many different seminars and workshops to help you strengthen your relationship.

• About the Directors of The Couples Institute
  Drs Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson, Directors of the Couples Institute, are recognized worldwide for their pioneering work in marriage counseling and couples therapy.

• FREE Newsletter just for couples
  Signup to receive “Love That Lasts” the monthly email newsletter from Ellyn and Peter. Every issue offers insights into how you develop a stronger relationship, and live a life of happiness.