Couples Counseling Colorado
Helping Couples Across Colorado Build Stronger, Healthier, and More Connected Relationships
Whether you're feeling distant in your relationship, stuck in repetitive arguments, or struggling with intimacy, couples counseling can help you move forward with clarity and connection. I work with couples across Colorado—virtually and in person—to strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, and rebuild trust.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), I bring a specialized approach that addresses both emotional and physical intimacy. Many of my clients seek therapy not just to reduce conflict but to rediscover what makes their relationship meaningful and fulfilling.
What to Expect from Couples Counseling in Colorado
Couples counseling isn’t just about “fixing problems.” It’s about creating a relationship that supports both of you—emotionally, physically, and relationally. Whether you're navigating desire differences, faith-based concerns, or communication challenges, therapy gives you a space to explore what matters most.
In our work together, you can expect:
A nonjudgmental, supportive environment
Tools to communicate with more clarity and compassion
Help identifying unhelpful patterns—and learning new ways to connect
Guidance on navigating emotional and sexual intimacy
You’ll also receive relevant resources and optional homework between sessions to help you continue the work outside of our time together. I’m committed to helping you create sustainable change that lasts well beyond the therapy room.
Sex Therapist Colorado: Supporting Emotional and Physical Intimacy
As an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I offer an integrated approach that includes support for sexual concerns. Many couples struggle with mismatched desire, lack of physical intimacy, or sexual shame—especially if they were raised in environments that didn’t promote open, healthy conversations about sex.
In our work, we’ll talk openly and respectfully about sex—because it’s part of your relationship, not separate from it. Whether you’re facing desire discrepancies, performance anxiety, painful sex, or just a general lack of connection, therapy can help you explore new possibilities for intimacy that align with your values and strengthen your bond.
Therapy That Fits Your Life
I offer in-person sessions in Centennial, Colorado, as well as virtual therapy throughout Colorado, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
My clients love the flexibility of online sessions, especially couples with busy schedules, kids at home, or long commutes. In fact, many find that doing therapy from the comfort of their own home allows them to feel more relaxed, open, and engaged.
You're not locked into one format—we can shift between in-person and virtual depending on what works best for you.
Why Work With Me?
Specialized Expertise: I’m a LMFT and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, meaning I’m trained to work at the intersection of emotional and physical connection.
Faith-Sensitive Approach: I regularly work with clients from conservative or Christian backgrounds, helping them navigate relational and sexual concerns without abandoning their values.
Results-Oriented: We’ll set clear goals and focus on creating change that’s practical, sustainable, and deeply meaningful.
Tools You Can Use: I assign thoughtful homework and use relatable metaphors to make complex ideas easier to understand and apply in your day-to-day life.
Meet Your Therapist: A Certified Sex Therapist in Colorado
Hi, I’m Marina Stanton. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist based in Centennial, Colorado. I recently relocated from the Dallas area, where I worked extensively with couples and individuals navigating complex relationship and sexual challenges, especially those from religious or conservative backgrounds.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in helping clients develop clarity, emotional strength, and connection—both with themselves and their partners. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey and tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. My goal is to help you build a relationship that feels safe, meaningful, and deeply connected on all levels.
Colorado Couples Counseling
Services Offered
Couples Counseling
Sex Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Speaking Engagements
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Start Working With a Colorado Couples Counselor & Sex Therapist
You don’t have to keep feeling stuck, disconnected, or alone in your relationship. Whether you're newly together or decades in, it’s never too late to build a stronger, more connected partnership.
I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. We’ll talk about what’s going on and how I might be able to help.
Let’s work together to create the kind of relationship you both feel good in—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Frequently Asked Questions | Colorado Couples Counseling
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Couples counseling is a therapeutic process designed to help partners improve their relationship by addressing communication, conflict, emotional connection, and intimacy. It’s a safe and supportive space where both partners can express their feelings and work toward mutual understanding. Importantly, couples counseling isn’t just for couples in crisis or on the verge of breaking up—it’s also a proactive way to strengthen your bond, deepen your connection, and navigate life changes together. Many couples attend counseling to improve communication, set shared goals, or enhance their emotional and physical intimacy before serious problems arise.
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Sex therapy is a specialized branch of therapy that focuses specifically on sexual health and concerns within the context of a relationship. While couples counseling looks at the broader relationship dynamics—communication, trust, emotional closeness—sex therapy hones in on issues like mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, performance concerns, painful intercourse, or shame around sex. Because sexual connection is often deeply tied to the emotional connection, I integrate both approaches to help couples improve intimacy on every level. Sex therapy is conducted in a respectful, nonjudgmental way that honors your values and comfort.
This virtual format allows you to access high-quality therapy from the comfort of your home or office—no commute, traffic, or parking hassles. And for many of my Dallas clients, that’s a huge benefit.
In fact, I’ve found that many couples actually prefer online therapy. It helps them feel more at ease, makes difficult conversations feel a little less intimidating, and allows for consistent scheduling even during busy seasons. So while you don’t need to live near my office, you can still receive specialized, compassionate, and effective care tailored to your relational and sexual goals.
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Absolutely! I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy to clients not only throughout Colorado but also in Texas, Utah, and Washington. This means you can access expert couples counseling and sex therapy from wherever you are, without the need to commute or rearrange your schedule. Online therapy offers convenience and flexibility while maintaining confidentiality and high-quality care.
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No, you don’t have to choose just one. Many clients enjoy the flexibility of combining both in-person sessions at my Centennial, Colorado office and virtual sessions. This allows you to tailor therapy to your lifestyle, whether you prefer the intimacy of face-to-face meetings or the comfort and ease of joining from home. You can switch between formats at any time as your needs and schedules change.
I also have particular expertise working with faith-based clients, including those from Christian backgrounds. If you were raised with conservative or restrictive messages about sex, it’s common to carry guilt, shame, or confusion into adulthood and marriage. My therapy space allows you to hold onto your values while reworking the parts of your sexual story that are no longer serving you.
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Yes! I often assign homework between sessions to help you practice new skills, reflect on insights, or try out different ways of communicating and connecting. Homework is designed to make therapy more practical and effective by extending the work outside the session. It might include journaling prompts, communication exercises, or relationship activities that reinforce what we discuss in therapy. Many clients find homework helps accelerate progress and makes therapy feel more useful and applicable to real life.
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If you’re facing ongoing conflicts, feeling emotionally disconnected, struggling with sexual intimacy, or simply want to deepen your connection and improve communication, counseling can be very beneficial. Couples counseling and sex therapy aren’t just for relationships in crisis—they’re tools to help you build a healthier, more satisfying partnership, no matter where you’re starting from. During our initial consultation, we’ll explore your unique goals and concerns to find the best approach for you.