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Couple Therapy

Great Relationships Take Work

Whether you are stable in your relationship and looking for ways to take things to the next level, facing an unexpected challenge, or on the brink of divorce and needing support, there are options to help you find a healthy path forward. There are few things that can be as devastating or as fulfilling as a meaningful relationship with a committed partner. But, great relationships don’t just happen. They are the result of purposeful and consistent work. It is ironic that it generally takes more time and effort to get a driver’s license than a marriage license. Many people have little or no formal training in how to be good at being in a relationship. The work needed for great relationships includes time, investment, thoughtfulness, generosity, learning, experience, and consistency. The rewards of great relationships, however, greatly outweigh the costs/the work involved. The rewards can include connection, understanding, fun, closeness, intimacy, fulfillment, stability, health, longevity, passion, memories, shared meaning, and many others.

Areas of Expertise

  • Learning to Manage Intensive Conflict
  • Healing from Infidelity
  • Overcoming Codependency
  • Premarital Assessment and Counseling
  • Maintaining Intimacy Over Time
  • Transition to Parenting
  • Transitioning to and “Empty Nest”
  • Discernment Counseling (Support for Couples On the Brink with Mixed Agendas about a Divorce Decision)
  • Conscious Uncoupling (Strategies for an Amicable Divorce and Healthy Co-parenting)

Great Relationships Take Work

Whether you are stable in your relationship and looking for ways to take things to the next level, facing an unexpected challenge, or on the brink of divorce and needing support, there are options to help you find a healthy path forward. There are few things that can be as devastating or as fulfilling as a meaningful relationship with a committed partner. But, great relationships don’t just happen. They are the result of purposeful and consistent work. It is ironic that it generally takes more time and effort to get a driver’s license than a marriage license. Many people have little or no formal training in how to be good at being in a relationship. The work needed for great relationships includes time, investment, thoughtfulness, generosity, learning, experience, and consistency. The rewards of great relationships, however, greatly outweigh the costs/the work involved. The rewards can include connection, understanding, fun, closeness, intimacy, fulfillment, stability, health, longevity, passion, memories, shared meaning, and many others.

Areas of Expertise

  • Learning to Manage Intensive Conflict
  • Healing from Infidelity
  • Overcoming Codependency
  • Premarital Assessment and Counseling
  • Maintaining Intimacy Over Time
  • Transition to Parenting
  • Transitioning to and “Empty Nest”
  • Discernment Counseling (Support for Couples On the Brink with Mixed Agendas about a Divorce Decision)
  • Conscious Uncoupling (Strategies for an Amicable Divorce and Healthy Co-parenting)

Couple Therapy Can Help


At Sage, we seek to help clients build their relationships with BOTH Heart and Skill. It is important to clear the air, learn to see each other clearly, and get your heart in the right place, invested in the relationship. It is also a significant need to learn great skills to build friendship and connection, communicate well and manage conflict, support each other’s goals and dreams and foster shared meaning. When your heart is in the relationship AND you develop and use healthy relationship skills you can thrive together. You can be the Masters and not Disasters when it comes to being in a relationship with each other.

We believe that building a strong relationship is not a matter of following a recipe or a one-size-fits-all approach. We work with each couple to clarify your personal vision for a win-win life and then help you take step by step actions that fit your experience and are customized to your needs. One of the great benefits of the couple therapy process is that we help you with specific challenges you are facing at the time and also focus on learning from the process so that you can use the skills you develop with us to address future challenges that may arise. We generally work with clients on a short term basis (typically 3-6 months) and help you to feel “on track” and ready to move forward without therapy. Some circumstances require more time due to trauma or other complexities. We work with clients as long as it is needful and beneficial. Also once clients wrap up their work with us, we are open to completing follow up sessions, check ups, or additional work in the future if things arise that need further support.

Locations We Serve

Online Counseling provided to all of Utah.

Testimonials

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    Thank you for your personalized and PERSONAL care. Your guidance helped us navigate a path through the minefield of mental health concerns. When I didn't know what to do, you did. Everything is not "all better" but it is better than it was and steadily improving. From the staff to the counselors, everyone I have interacted with has gone above and beyond to provide support to both the patient and family. This creates a comfortable, professional environment and it is clear that people are the priority. Thank you for being there when we needed you. You are forever a part of our story.
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    “The professionals at Sage Family Counseling provided me with the tools, skills, and courage to deal with my anxiety and depression at a time when it was difficult to see a way forward. Specifically, I was taught coping skills to help me stay in the moment, learned to set focused, achievable goals that gave me a path forward, received honest feedback about my successes as well as setbacks, and provided with tools that set me on course to becoming the sort of person I wanted to be. I will always be grateful for the care I received and I highly recommend their counselors and services.”
    Ryan
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    “Me and my family’s lives have been amazingly blessed through Dr. Henline’s counsel. I reached out to him (not previously knowing anything about him or his practice) in September of 2018, desperate for a qualified therapist/Dr. who could help me through an extraordinarily difficult time. He saw me through it and I’m forever grateful for his wisdom, advice, and compassion. I’ve referred others to him as well because I know he’s completely qualified and can handle complex, and challenging issues. I’ve continued to meet with him occasionally for problems that arise and continue to leave empowered.”
    BC
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    “Dr. Henline has had a profound impact on my life. He steadfastly guided me through the process of looking at the issues I needed to resolve and settle in my soul. The resounding conclusion being “It is my life; I need to own it”. Like a great surgeon, Dr. Henline cut away the clutter and helped me focus on the “Now” . . . empowering me with insight, education and understanding to let go of the disabling past and embrace the present with more self-awareness and a determination to be the best me I can be.”
    R. Webster
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    “Dr. Henline is an exceptional listener and created a safe environment where both my husband & I felt validated & understood. He helped us learn to communicate in respectful ways by responding instead of reacting. He also taught us that humility & taking personal responsibility fosters progress In our relationship, personal growth & intimacy.”
    PG
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    The office staff solved problems with my insurance and removed barriers to care that no other doctor's office was able to.”
    Billy
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    “Branden didn’t solve my problems; he made me aware that I have the power and ability to solve them on my own. I was introduced to new thought and behavior patterns that freed me from a self-imposed prison."
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    “We are immensely grateful for the therapy that Branden was able to offer my son who was diagnosed with OCD on his mission.  Branden was able to provide sessions virtually since he was out of the country.  This was tricky at times with less than ideal internet connections in Colombia.  However, the few times we lost connection he would use the time to teach me how to help my missionary so we could use the session time efficiently. The tips and techniques provided by Branden offered him resources to cope and find success each week until Covid-19 sent him home.  The mission therapist was able to monitor the medication needed, but Branden's insight was invaluable at helping him manage intrusive thoughts and anxiety.  We are grateful that he was able to provide the support my son needed on his mission.”
    Missionary Mom
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    “Branden Henline took the time to get to know my husband and I working with us for about a year. He helped us to communicate more effectively with each other and we can now talk more openly without getting angry. It was easy to meet with him on Zoom, fitting it in with ease in our busy schedules.”
    Denise S.
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    “I would recommend Dr. Branden Henline and Sage Family Counseling to anyone.  The office staff is friendly, attentive, and follows through.  Dr. Henline helped us make incredible progress in our relationship.  I am very grateful for everything Sage Family Counseling has done for us.”
    Family Therapy Client

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