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The Couples Therapist Couch

The Couples Therapist Couch

By: Shane Birkel
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 This podcast is about the practice of Couples Therapy. Many of the episodes are interviews with leaders in the field of Relationships. The show is meant to help Therapists and Coaches learn how to help people to deepen their connection, but in the process it explores what is most needed for each of us to love, heal, and grow. Each week Shane Birkel interviews an expert in the field of Couples Therapy to explore all about the world of relationships and how to be an amazing therapist.2025 Shane Birkel Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 273: Working with Infidelity in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel

    273: Working with Infidelity in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
    Dec 23 2025

    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

    Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new

    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/

    In this solo episode, Shane talks working with infidelity in couples therapy. Hear why every infidelity case is different, how to initiate the work with your clients, whether it's appropriate to give a timeline, why the guilt is so crucial, and what to coach each partner to do.
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    54 mins
  • 272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti

    272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti
    Dec 16 2025

    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

    Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new

    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/

    In this episode, Shane talks with Adrien Monti about common sexual issues in couples therapy. Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Couples Therapist, and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Hear how to become a sex therapist, how to get comfortable talking about sex with your clients, the most common issues when it comes to sex & couples therapy, when to refer your clients to a sex therapist, and whether you should schedule sex.

    To learn more about Adrien Monti, visit:

    InnerFlameCounseling.com
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    53 mins
  • 271: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen

    271: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
    Dec 9 2025

    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

    Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new

    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/

    In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Rebecca is a Supervisor & Trainer for EFT, and one of the leaders for teaching the EFT model. Hear why you should consider the EFT model, how to stay grounded as a couples therapist, how to stop your clients from arguing, why self-compassion can be the key to helping your clients, and where to get good EFT support.

    To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen and her trainings, visit:

    DrRebeccaJorgensen.com

    Facebook & Instagram @EFTDoc

    Emotionally Focused Therapy Group Facebook Group
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    53 mins
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