Where Couples Therapy is Different.
In our work together, I use trauma-informed couples therapy to help you understand those patterns, slow things down, and build new ways of connecting that feel more secure and meaningful. Rather than just talking about change, we practice it together in session—so you can experience something different in real time, with support.
Too many couples therapists lean on teaching in session and hoping you’ll go home and practice and apply it on your own.
What I’ve seen is that this rarely works for couples.
What you need is a third party who is willing to sit with you through the fights—to truly understand what’s happening in the moment. You need someone to hold your hand through the muck and show you a better way, in real time.
This is where I come in.
If you’re looking for couples therapy in St. George, Utah, you may feel stuck in the same cycles—wanting things to change, but unsure how to get there. Many couples find themselves having the same conversations, the same arguments, and still feeling disconnected, not knowing how to move things in a different direction. Many couples also don’t realize how much past experiences and trauma can shape the way they relate to each other.
At times, you may even start to question the relationship altogether—are we compatible? Maybe we just weren’t meant for each other. Have we grown apart? Is this something we can actually fix?
A Different Approach to Couples Therapy
What It’s Like To Work Together.
When you come into session, we don’t just talk about your relationship—we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening between you in real time. I help you notice the patterns you get pulled into, especially in the micro-moments where things start to escalate or shut down. (The moments that leave you wondering, “What just happened?” or “Here we go again…”)
From there, we begin to shift those patterns together. I’ll guide you through new ways of responding to each other—helping you stay present, communicate more openly, and experience each other differently in the moment. You’re not left to figure it out on your own. I’m right there with you, helping you navigate the hard parts as they happen.
My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, EMDR, and somatic approaches—meaning we’re not just focusing on communication, but on the deeper emotional and nervous system patterns underneath it, including how past experiences and trauma can shape the way you respond to each other.
Whether you’re seeking couples therapy or marriage counseling, the goal is to create new, corrective experiences between you—ones that feel safe, where you can finally feel seen, heard, and understood by each other. As these moments build, the relationship starts to feel different—not just in theory, but in how you experience each other day to day. More connected, more understood, and less stuck in the same painful cycles.
If this sounds like what you’re looking for, you’re welcome to reach out. We can connect during a consultation to see if I’m a good fit for you.
Why Couples Feel Stuck
Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t care—they struggle because they get caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. These patterns often develop over time and are reinforced in moments of stress, disconnection, or unmet needs. Without support, it can feel nearly impossible to break out of them.
For many couples, these patterns are also shaped by past experiences and unresolved trauma. When something in the present moment feels overwhelming or threatening, it can activate deeper emotional responses—leading to reactions that feel intense, confusing, or hard to control. What’s happening between you isn’t just about the current moment, but also what each of you is carrying beneath the surface.
In our work together, we gently bring awareness to these patterns so they can be understood, worked through, and begin to shift.
You Might Be Experiencing
You might be feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change—no matter how hard you try. Conversations turn into the same arguments, or you find yourselves avoiding things altogether just to keep the peace.
You may notice:
The same arguments happening over and over
Feeling disconnected, distant, or alone in the relationship
One of you shuts down while the other pursues
Difficulty repairing after conflict—or not repairing at all
One of you loses emotional control quickly, or small things escalate into bigger reactions
Wanting things to change, but not knowing how to get there
Questioning the relationship or wondering if it can actually improve
Feeling like your reactions are stronger than the situation and hard to control
Wanting to try one more time before deciding whether to stay or leave
Feeling like you’re trying harder than your partner (or vice versa)
My Services
For couples wanting to work on their relationship in a traditional weekly or bi-monthly frequency.
I work with pre-marital couples, committed partners, newly weds, seasoned couples, and high conflict relationships. In couples counseling, I work with couples to build better communication patterns, deescalate fights, and reengage with each other differently. The goal here is to build emotional safety and develop a secure attachment with your partner.
I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Therapy
This is an application based therapy where I walk you through identifying old patterns and practicing new ones.
Time: 50 minutes
Location:
In-person couples therapy in St. George, Utah.
Telahealth/Virtual is available throughout Utah and Idaho.
Cost is per session.
For some couples, traditional session lengths don’t allow enough time to fully work through what’s happening. Extended sessions create space to slow things down, stay with the hard moments, and build momentum—especially early in therapy—so change doesn’t feel rushed or cut short.
During a consultation, we can explore whether this format would be a good fit for you. You’re always welcome to adjust session length as your needs evolve.
Sessions are offered weekly or bi-weekly, depending on availability.
Time: 75 minutes
Location:
In-person couples therapy in St. George, Utah.
Telahealth/Virtual is available throughout Utah and Idaho.
Cost is per session.
*Introductory Rate: I’m currently offering a reduced rate for my couples intensives as I launch this new service. Take advantage of this special pricing as one of the first couples to experience this powerful approach.
These 1 & 2-day couples intensive offers you and your partner more dedicated time to deeply explore your relationship, heal unresolved hurts, and build a stronger, more connected partnership.
This package includes:
Intensive Preparation Guide
An Online Relationship Assessment
6-12 hours of intensive EFT therapy that will:
Deep dive into your relationship patterns
Build skills & emotional safety and connection
Take-Home Toolkit
Facilitated by Kaela Judd, LMFT
Located in Southern Utah: St. George, Utah
Cost: $2,250 - $5,000
Please contact for more info on pricing.
Couples Therapy in St. George, Utah
In-person and remote options
I offer trauma-informed couples therapy in St. George, Utah for couples who want to understand and shift the deeper patterns impacting their relationship.
I am available for in-person sessions for those in St. George, Utah and the surrounding areas- Santa Clara, Ivins, Washington, Hurricane, and Cedar City
If you are anywhere else in Utah or Idaho, I am available for telatherapy online.