The Couples Institute Counseling Services

11/21/2025

Specialized counseling services for couples and individuals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

We realize life brings many challenges, yet as painful and overwhelming as those can be, they also offer rich opportunities for growth and connection. We teach our clients how to navigate these important areas in a safe, productive manner; promoting understanding and acceptance.

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11/20/2025

At The Couples Institute Counseling Services, we are dedicated to helping couples and individuals navigate the complexities of relationships, communication, and personal growth. Our tailored approach ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to strengthen your bond, resolve conflicts, and build a fulfilling partnership.

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11/19/2025

Money, finances, budgeting… oh my!

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11/18/2025

Has your spouse cheated on you?

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11/17/2025

The process of finding a therapist is no easy task! This is even more the case when clients belong to minority groups or are different from other people for various reasons. “Different.” That word that distinguishes someone from someone else isn’t always positive. While finding the right therapist is difficult for anyone, it can especially be true for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. Most people are aware that in order to get the most out of therapy it involves being very open, remaining honest, and exploring different aspects of yourself.

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11/14/2025

Your partner is giving you heck about it, seething with disappointment and hurt. Guilt washes over you, as your conscious mind reminds you that you didn’t keep your word or your end of a commitment. Or you might have a more flippant attitude, “What’s the big deal anyway? Get over it!”

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11/13/2025

Peter Klein is a licensed clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist in Menlo Park.

His clients appreciate his clinical expertise and his careful attention to detail, since both contribute to their overall positive experience and results His active style helps clients uncover underlying causes of their difficulties. He explains, “We look at patterns and behaviors that they, themselves, are unable to see. They start to understand more clearly what is going on and collaborate to improve the relationship.” In addition to his specialty with couples, he conducts long-term dynamic therapy with individuals.

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11/12/2025

Yes, individual therapy at an institute for couples. Here’s why, some of the most meaningful changes occur in couples when the individuals focus on the work they need to do. Often this can happen during the couple’s sessions but sometimes there are reasons more support is needed.

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11/11/2025

11/10/2025

One of our most important connections is with a romantic partner. This relationship can be a great source of joy and support, yet it can also cause a great deal of pain and push us to confront difficult aspects of ourselves. Whether you are in the middle of a crisis, struggling through a difficult transition, discovering unpleasant behaviors, or want to build a strong foundation for the future—our expert couples therapists can be a tremendous source of support, strength and growth.

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11/07/2025

This article gives a brief overview of trauma responses and ways to reduce and manage these responses to improve overall well-being and support recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD).

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