Welcome to Uplift and Connect Counseling! I’m Katheryn Barton, a dedicated therapist specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Located in Kirkwood, Missouri, a charming suburb of St. Louis, my mission is to help couples navigate their unique journeys with compassion, connection, and vulnerability. As a couples therapist, I am passionate about helping partners uncover and understand their unique communication patterns—especially the ways they can inadvertently get stuck in cycles of frustration or disconnection. My approach is focused, no-nonsense, and neutral, striking a balance between calling out unhelpful dynamics when necessary and providing a kind, listening ear when the moment calls for it. I believe in honest conversations and heartfelt responses, tailoring each session to what couples need most. You’ll always find my office stocked with tissues for those emotional breakthroughs, hard candies for a sweet pick-me-up, and hand sanitizer to keep things clean and comfortable. Whether you’re here to mend, grow, or simply understand each other better, I’m here to help you on the path to deeper connection and lasting change.
What I Offer for Couples
At Uplift and Connect Counseling, I offer a variety of services designed to meet the unique needs of every couple—whether you’re just starting your story, hitting a rough patch, or looking to deepen your bond. Relationships are hard, and let’s be honest—communication can be even harder. That’s where I come in. My office is your neutral zone, a judgment-free space where both of you can feel safe, heard, and maybe even crack a smile or two.
I’ll gently (but firmly) call you on your BS and help bring those unspoken, eye-roll-worthy “elephants in the room” out into the open. Why? Because the things we don’t talk about are often the things that keep us stuck. Together, we’ll make vulnerability feel less scary, honesty feel less heavy, and connection feel way more doable. Let’s work on showing up better—for yourselves, for each other, and for that big love story you’re writing together.
Personalized Couples Therapy Services
Every relationship is different, and that’s why I offer customized approaches to help couples thrive. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you and your partner can explore your concerns, improve communication, and build a stronger bond. Here’s how I can help:
-Strengthening Emotional Connection: Discover how to reconnect on a deeper level by understanding each other’s needs and emotions.
- Conflict Resolution: Learn tools and strategies to navigate disagreements and turn conflicts into opportunities for growth.
- Pre-Marital Counseling: Lay a solid foundation for your future together by building trust, enhancing communication, and aligning your goals.
- Rebuilding Trust: Heal from breaches of trust and create a path toward forgiveness and renewal.
- Navigating Major Life Changes: From career shifts to parenthood, I help couples adapt and grow together during transitions.
A Supportive Space for All Couples
At Uplift and Connect Counseling, I welcome couples from all walks of life. Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or navigating non-traditional relationship dynamics, my services are inclusive and tailored to your unique needs. I believe every couple deserves the chance to grow and thrive together.
Start Your Journey Today
Investing in your relationship is one of the most meaningful choices you can make. Let’s work together to create the connection and happiness you both deserve. Contact me today to learn more about my couples therapy services and schedule your first session.
Together, we can uplift and connect your relationship.
Traditional Couples Counseling: Rebuilding Connection and Trust
Relationships thrive on connection, trust, and understanding, but life’s challenges can sometimes create distance between partners. Traditional couples counseling, rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), provides a safe space to explore the deeper dynamics of your relationship. By focusing on the underlying emotions and patterns that drive conflicts, EFT helps you and your partner identify and address the root causes of disconnection. Through guided conversations and proven techniques, you’ll learn to communicate more effectively, resolve longstanding issues, and rebuild trust.
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, recovering from a breach of trust, or simply looking to deepen your emotional bond, traditional couples counseling offers tailored support to meet your unique needs. This approach doesn’t just aim to fix surface-level problems—it fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for one another, allowing your relationship to grow stronger and more fulfilling. With the guidance of a skilled therapist, you and your partner can rediscover the connection that brought you together and build a future filled with resilience, intimacy, and shared joy.
Pre-Marital Counseling: Building a Strong Foundation
Starting your journey together is a thrilling and meaningful chapter, and pre-marital counseling can help ensure your relationship thrives for years to come. This proactive approach equips you and your partner with essential tools like effective communication strategies, conflict resolution skills, and techniques for navigating challenges as a team. Together, we’ll explore your shared values, individual expectations, and long-term goals, fostering a deeper understanding of one another and aligning your vision for the future.
Pre-marital counseling isn’t just about addressing potential issues—it’s about celebrating your commitment and strengthening the connection that brought you together. By investing in your relationship now, you’ll create a solid foundation built on trust, respect, and collaboration, setting the stage for a marriage full of love and resilience. Let’s prepare for your happily ever after by giving your relationship the best possible start.
The Next Chapter for Empty-Nesters: Rediscovering Your Partnership
Launching your children into adulthood is a monumental milestone, but it can also leave you wondering, “What’s next for us?” This new phase, often called "the next chapter," offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your partner and redefine your shared purpose. Couples counseling can provide the tools and guidance to navigate this transition with intention, helping you rediscover the strengths of your relationship and explore new ways to grow together.
Whether you’re adjusting to a quieter home, exploring new goals, or addressing challenges that may have been set aside during the busy parenting years, counseling offers a supportive space to reflect and reconnect. Together, we’ll focus on enhancing communication, rediscovering shared interests, and fostering a renewed sense of intimacy and joy. Let’s work together to make this next chapter one of connection, adventure, and fulfillment.
LGBTQIA+ Couples Counseling: Celebrating and Strengthening Your Love
Every love story is unique, and LGBTQIA+ couples deserve a supportive, affirming space to nurture their relationships. As a therapist who values and honors the diversity of identities and experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community, I provide a judgment-free environment where you and your partner can explore your connection, address challenges, and celebrate your love. Whether you're navigating issues like communication, trust, family dynamics, or external pressures, counseling offers the tools and understanding to help you thrive as a couple.
I recognize the unique joys and challenges that come with being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from embracing authenticity to confronting societal barriers. My goal is to empower you and your partner to build a relationship rooted in mutual respect, understanding, and shared growth. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your bond and create a partnership that reflects your values, love, and resilience.
Couples Intensives: Transformative Relationship Breakthroughs
For couples ready to make significant progress in a short amount of time, I offer couples intensives—a focused, immersive approach designed to create meaningful breakthroughs. These longer sessions allow us to dive deep into the heart of your relationship, addressing challenges with sustained focus and emotional clarity. Whether you’re navigating a specific crisis, jumpstarting your healing journey, or seeking to strengthen your connection, intensives provide the time and space to explore, practice, and grow.
Couples intensives are perfect for those who may not have the flexibility for ongoing weekly therapy but are eager to see change happen faster. With extended time together, we can stay in the deeper emotional work longer, helping you gain clarity and confidence in your relationship skills. This approach allows for more immediate practice of tools and strategies, setting the stage for lasting transformation. If you have the budget but limited availability, couples intensives offer a powerful option to invest in your relationship and create meaningful, lasting change.
Ready to Strengthen Your Relationship?
Your relationship deserves the care and attention it needs to thrive. Whether you’re seeking traditional counseling, pre-marital support, or help navigating life’s transitions, now is the perfect time to take the next step. At Uplift and Connect Counseling, we’re here to guide you in building the connection, trust, and resilience your relationship deserves. Ready to get started? Schedule a free 15-minute connection call to learn more, or book your first session today. Let’s work together to create the relationship you’ve been striving for!
Rekindle Your Connection
Are you feeling like roommates instead of intimate partners? Does the physical and emotional connection that once made your relationship unique now seem out of reach? If you're caught in a cycle of arguments, feeling misunderstood, or yearning for that deep bond with your partner, you're not alone.
I specialize in helping couples break free from these cycles and rediscover the emotional intimacy that brings your relationship to life. It’s easy to feel like you have to tackle life’s challenges on your own, but we are meant to connect. At the heart of every relationship is the need to share, feel safe, and be vulnerable with one another. In a truly supportive relationship, vulnerability isn’t a weakness—it’s where the strength lies.
A loving, accepting connection can transform your relationship. When you and your partner can show up as your authentic selves—ugly parts and all—healing and growth are inevitable.
Don’t wait any longer. Reach out today to begin rekindling the connection you both deserve. Call or email now, and let's make that deeper bond a reality.