Helping Couples Find Clarity, Connection & Healing — Dayton, Ohio & Virtual Across Ohio
Every relationship has seasons of closeness and seasons of challenge. If you and your partner feel disconnected, stuck, or unsure about your future together, you’ve already taken an important first step by seeking support.
I’m Sharon Shaver, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I help couples:
Reconnect emotionally
Communicate more safely and effectively
Understand conflict patterns
Decide what’s next — healing together or with clarity and confidence
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and Discernment Counseling for partners at a crossroads.
👉 Schedule a Free Consultation
Call: (937) 660-5577 | Email: SharonShaverIMFT@valuedconnectiontherapy.com
What You’ll Find Here
Clinical Support for Couples Who Feel…
Like roommates instead of partners
Unable to talk about the hard things
Hurt by old patterns they can’t escape
Torn between staying or separating
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Couples therapy and structured approaches like EFT and discernment counseling help you slow down, understand each other, and make intentional choices together.
How I Can Help You
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
EFT is an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy that helps couples:
Break negative interaction cycles
Recognize and express deeper emotional needs
Build safety, trust, and connection
This approach supports couples in rebuilding emotional closeness and compassion.
Discernment Counseling
When one or both partners are unsure about staying in the relationship, discernment counseling offers:
Structure and clarity
Support to explore differences without pressure
A path forward, whether toward reconciliation or separation
Individual Therapy for Relationship Challenges
Even individual sessions can help:
Improve self-awareness
Strengthen relational skills
Process emotions that affect your partnership
A Gentle Approach to Healing
What You’ll Find Here
Clinical Support for Couples Who Feel…
Like roommates instead of partners
Unable to talk about the hard things
Hurt by old patterns they can’t escape
Torn between staying or separating
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Couples therapy and structured approaches like EFT and discernment counseling help you slow down, understand each other, and make intentional choices together.
How I Can Help You
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
EFT is an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy that helps couples:
Break negative interaction cycles
Recognize and express deeper emotional needs
Build safety, trust, and connection
This approach supports couples in rebuilding emotional closeness and compassion.
Discernment Counseling
When one or both partners are unsure about staying in the relationship, discernment counseling offers:
Structure and clarity
Support to explore differences without pressure
A path forward, whether toward reconciliation or separation
Individual Therapy for Relationship Challenges
Even individual sessions can help:
Improve self-awareness
Strengthen relational skills
Process emotions that affect your partnership
Why Choose Valued Connection Therapy
Specialized support for couples in long-term relationships
Calm, non-judgmental space to explore what truly matters
Clear, compassionate guidance through conflict and uncertainty
Flexible scheduling with in-person and virtual options
Focused on your goals and the growth of your connection
Real Questions People Ask
What is couples therapy, and does it work?
Couples therapy is a guided process where partners learn safer ways to communicate, understand emotions, and shift unhelpful patterns. EFT is one of the most researched and effective approaches for rebuilding connection.
How long does couples therapy take?
Every couple’s pace is different. Some couples notice shifts in a few sessions; others benefit from ongoing work over several months. Your goals help shape the pace.
What is discernment counseling?
Discernment counseling is a time-limited process for couples where one partner isn’t sure about staying. It’s designed to help you weigh options with clarity rather than pressure.
Take the Next Step
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
👉 Book a Free Consultation — Let’s talk about your situation and how I can help.
📍 Serving Dayton, Kettering & Virtual Across Ohio
📞 (937) 660-5577
📧 SharonShaverIMFT@valuedconnectiontherapy.com