Couples Counseling in Salt Lake City

Stop fighting the same fight. Start building something better than before.

Stuck in the Same Destructive Cycle?

You keep having the same arguments, or avoiding them altogether. One of you feels unheard, the other feels criticized, and the connection between you has started to feel strained or distant. You’ve tried to fix it, but nothing seems to stick.

I offer couples counseling in Salt Lake City and across Utah to help you step out of these patterns and start relating to each other differently. Using research-informed approaches like the Gottman Method, I’ll help you build skills to better understand each other, get beneath the surface of what’s happening between you, and develop more effective ways of communicating and repairing conflict.

This work isn’t about assigning blame, but about helping both of you feel heard, rebuild trust, and create a relationship that feels more stable, connected, and workable moving forward.

How Couples Counseling in Salt Lake City Can Help

I help Utah couples untangle years of miscommunication and replace it with clarity, compassion, and connection.


Feeling distant from your partner, stuck in cycles of conflict, or unsure about your future together? Whether you're newly engaged, navigating long-term challenges, or simply hoping to reconnect, couples counseling can help you move toward a more fulfilling relationship. My practice in the Salt Lake Valley offers specialized support grounded in the Gottman Method—an evidence-based approach to rebuilding trust, improving communication, and strengthening emotional bonds.

Signs It Might Be Time for Couples Therapy

Couples often wait too long to get support. If you recognize any of the following signs, now might be the right time to start:

  • Recurring arguments that don’t get resolved

  • Emotional distance or feeling like roommates

  • Struggles with intimacy or affection

  • Difficulty discussing important topics without conflict

  • Lingering resentment or unresolved hurt

  • Feeling stuck when trying to make decisions as a couple

Couples therapy in SLC can help you address these patterns with care and clarity.

How Gottman Method Couples Therapy Works

Gottman Method Couples Therapy is rooted in over 40 years of research into what makes relationships thrive—or fall apart. This structured and supportive process offers proven tools to help you:

  • Communicate more effectively

  • Rebuild trust after betrayals

  • Deepen friendship and emotional intimacy

  • Create shared meaning through aligned goals and values

  • Navigate conflict constructively rather than destructively

What to Expect from Couples Counseling

Step 1: Relationship Assessment

We begin with a thorough assessment that gives us a clear picture of your relationship dynamics:

  • Joint intake session to understand your relationship history and current challenges

  • Individual interviews to explore each partner’s perspective

  • The Gottman Relationship Checkup—a confidential, research-backed online tool that provides deep insight into your relationship’s strengths and areas for growth

Step 2: Feedback & Planning

Once we’ve completed the assessment, we come back together to review the results and co-create a tailored treatment plan. We’ll identify key goals and focus areas that are meaningful for both partners.

Step 3: Weekly or Biweekly Sessions

In ongoing sessions tailored to your needs, we’ll work together using strategies from the Gottman Method and complementary techniques like DBT and CBT for Couples. Each session is a focused opportunity to build skills, resolve conflict more constructively, and deepen emotional connection.

Couples Counseling in Salt Lake City for Every Relationship

Whether you're navigating the complexities of a long-term relationship or recovering from a period of disconnection, I offer an inclusive and affirming space. I provide:

  • Support for current and former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, as well as any other faith background

  • Couples navigating faith differences

  • LGBTQ-affirming, sex-positive counseling

  • A compassionate approach that respects your unique history and values

Premarital Counseling in Salt Lake City

If you're preparing for marriage, now is the perfect time to invest in your relationship. Premarital counseling helps couples build a strong, lasting foundation through better communication, shared understanding, and healthy conflict resolution.

Whether you’re newly engaged or planning a lifelong partnership, premarital counseling in SLC offers an intentional space to explore your values, expectations, and goals as a couple. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, address areas of potential conflict, and equip you with tools to maintain connection through life’s inevitable challenges.

In premarital counseling Salt Lake City couples learn how to:

  • Communicate effectively and feel truly heard

  • Navigate differences in personality, finances, or family dynamics

  • Develop shared goals for marriage and partnership

  • Strengthen emotional and physical intimacy

  • Build confidence in your ability to handle conflict constructively

Premarital counseling isn't just for couples in crisis — it's for partners who want to build healthy relationships from the start, with the tools to stay connected through whatever life brings.

If you’re ready to begin your marriage on solid ground, schedule your Premarital Counseling in Salt Lake City session today.

Serving Couples in Salt Lake City and Surrounding Areas

I provide couples counseling for clients in Salt Lake City and throughout the Salt Lake Valley, including Sandy, Draper, West Jordan, Holladay, and Cottonwood Heights. Sessions are offered virtually, making it easy to access support from anywhere in Utah.

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therapist salt lake city Kenny Levine, LCSW

Meet Kenny

Hi, I’m Kenny Levine, LCSW.

I'm Kenny Levine, LCSW—a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience helping couples and individuals build stronger, more connected relationships. I’ve completed advanced training in:

I specialize in relationship counseling in Salt Lake City that integrates emotional insight with practical tools. Whether you’re navigating a crisis or simply want to grow closer, I’ll meet you where you are—with warmth, skill, and a deep respect for your partnership..

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FAQs About Couples Therapy in Salt Lake City and Across Utah

  • I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth couples therapy for clients across Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. Virtual sessions offer flexibility and convenience, making it easier for both partners to get the support they need, even with busy schedules or limited in-person availability.

  • Yes — my practice is fully virtual, which means you get the same Gottman-trained therapy without coordinating schedules around a commute. I work with couples throughout Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, Murray, and across Utah via secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions.

  • The terms are often used interchangeably. Whether you're married, engaged, or in a long-term partnership, the work is essentially the same — improving communication, rebuilding trust, and breaking painful cycles. I offer couples counseling in Salt Lake City to partners at every stage of a relationship, regardless of how you define it.

  • No. Because sessions are fully virtual, I work with couples anywhere in Utah. That said, most of my clients are in the Salt Lake Valley — Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, West Jordan, and surrounding areas.

  • Intimate partner/couples counseling typically isn’t covered by health insurance. Please check your insurance plan’s benefits for more information. I am not in-network with any health insurance plans.

  • Yes, I offer premarital counseling in Salt Lake City to help engaged couples build a strong foundation before marriage. We’ll work on communication, managing differences, aligning life goals, and developing conflict resolution skills—so you start your marriage with clarity and confidence.

  • Couples Assessment (includes Gottman Relationship Checkup) • 80 min: $335

    Individual Partner Assessment Session • 45 min: $170 per session

    Couples Counseling Session • $205

Your relationship can be stronger than it has ever been before.