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Couples Therapy

Even strong, loving relationships can feel stuck—maybe you're caught in the same arguments or feeling disconnected from each other. These moments don’t always mean something is broken. Often, they’re signs your relationship is ready for growth. In couples therapy, you'll get the chance to slow down, get curious, and approach one another with more clarity, compassion, and intention.

 

In our work together, we’ll create a collaborative space where you both feel seen and respected. I’ll help you better understand the patterns shaping your dynamic and support you in building deeper emotional connection. I specialize in working with neurodivergent couples, honoring different ways of thinking, feeling, and relating, and developing tools that truly fit your relationship.​

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Elizabeth Hackney

MA, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

Skier. Amateur Gardner. Music Historian. 

Happy Couple Relaxing

Who Can Benefit

Couples who want to...

  • Improve Communication

    • So you both feel heard, understood, and respected​

  • Navigate Conflict More Skillfully

    • Learn tools that de-escalate and reconnect​

  • Rebuild Trust

    • After breaks, misunderstanding, or emotional distance​

  • ​Feel More Secure and Connected

    • Explore the role of past experiences on present patterns of communication and attachment in the relationship

  • ​Understand Each Other's Inner Worlds

    • Learn more about one another and how to show support

How I Do Therapy

Here are just a few of the modalities and frameworks I draw from in couples therapy:

DBT 

PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) centers on helping couples establish “secure functioning” — a relationship dynamic where partners prioritize the well-being and safety of the relationship above all else. Secure functioning is characterized by fairness, sensitivity, and collaboration. The PACT model draws on aspects of neuroscience, attachment theory, and arousal regulation to help couples move out of conflict and into deeper trust, attunement, and mutual care.

Narrative Therapy

Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach grounded in over four decades of research on what makes relationships work. It helps couples strengthen their friendship, manage conflict constructively, and create shared meaning — building a foundation of trust, intimacy, and emotional connection.

Existential Therapy

Attachment-Based Couples Therapy helps couples understand how past relationships and experiences influence present day dynamics — especially during conflict or moments of disconnection. Partners learn to recognize each other’s patterns, appreciate the impact of each other’s history, and respond more effectively to emotional needs. Over time, this builds greater trust, safety, and emotional intimacy in the relationship.

Credentials & Education

Qualifications aside, my work stems from a genuine love for people and relationships. I'm constantly moved by the power of human connection and believe that healing and growth often unfold through our relationships.

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado

License #: LPC.0020738

MA & BA

Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with a concentration in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology) from Naropa University

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies from Stonehill College

ADHD Certified

ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

PACT Trained

Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, Level 1 

DBT Trained

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Skills Training

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