You love each other. And the communication sucks, the same fights keep happening or trust feels shaky. Whether you’re navigating conflict, disconnection, infidelity or big life shifts, couples therapy can help you reconnect and actually move forward.
I offer online couples counseling across Hawai‘i from my base in Kailua-Kona, holding safe, judgment-free space for all relationships, including LGBTQIA+, poly and non-traditional partnerships.
Together, we’ll work to break old patterns, rebuild trust and create a relationship that feels honest, secure, and connected... for real this time.
Online Couples Counseling — Infidelity, Communication and Connection Support for ALL Relationships In Hawai‘i.
Because being in love isn’t the same as feeling safe and connected.
Ready to learn a better way to communicate?
When Talking Just Turns Into Another Argument
You try to talk about what’s bothering you but it turns into a fight, gets brushed off, or one of you shuts down.
The truth? Most of us were never taught how to communicate, especially when emotions are high or old wounds get triggered. It’s frustrating. It’s painful. And it’s exhausting to keep trying and it always ending the same.
Maybe it looks like:
Feeling like you’re talking in circles and never getting anywhere
One person explodes, the other shuts down
Misunderstandings that spiral into full-blown arguments
Avoiding hard conversations altogether because “what’s the point?”
Feeling unheard, dismissed or like you're speaking different languages
What happens with the right support?
Communication gets clearer. Conflict becomes less about winning and more about understanding. You stop walking on eggshells and start feeling like teammates again, on the same side, even when things are hard.
There is no script for rebuilding trust. Let's figure it out together.
Infidelity and Broken Trust : “Can We Even Come Back From This?”
When trust is broken through infidelity, secrecy or betrayal... everything shifts.
The ground beneath your relationship starts to crack and even simple conversations feel loaded with tension, fear or resentment. It's literally a traumatic event and rebuilding trust takes big effort.
You might be feeling:
Crushed by guilt or shame for what happened
Constantly on edge, waiting for the next betrayal
Like you're stuck in a loop of blame, anger, and hurt
Torn between wanting to stay and wondering if you should leave
Emotionally disconnected, even when physically together
It’s not easy. But it is possible.
You can start untangling the pain, rebuilding emotional safety and creating a new foundation for both of you. One that’s stronger, clearer and rooted in honesty, not fear.
It's never too late to feel close and connected again.
When You Feel More Like Roommates than Partners
Maybe the love is still there, but the spark? The intimacy? The closeness?
Feels like it’s been buried under dishes, deadlines, parenting and unspoken resentment. You miss laughing. You miss feeling wanted, not just needed. You miss being touched without it feeling like one more chore.
You might notice:
Conversations feel surface-level or strictly logistical
There’s little to no physical affection or intimacy
You feel lonely, even when you’re in the same room
You miss how things used to feel and are questioning if that was even real
You’ve stopped trying to fix it because nothing seems to change
Disconnection doesn’t mean it’s over.
It means something’s missing and you both deserve the chance to find it again. Together, we’ll work to bring back the safety, the playfulness and the intimacy you’ve been craving. We'll create space to slow down, reflect and rebuild. You’ll learn how to re-engage emotionally and physically, express what you actually need and reconnect in ways that feel real... not forced.
judyw@empowerchangecounseling.com
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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Licensed in Hawaii for Therapy (telehealth only)
Judy Waitley, LMHC
MHC-757
Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai