Couples counseling at Beach Counseling & Wellness Group of SC is designed for partners who are tired of surface-level conversations and ready for deeper understanding, repair, and meaningful change. We provide semi-structured, thoughtful, and clinically grounded couples work with optional faith integration upon request. Whether you are dating, engaged, married, or navigating a difficult season, therapy provides a space to slow down, be heard, and begin rebuilding connection in a meaningful and lasting way. 

 

Serving couples across Myrtle Beach, Horry County, and the Grand Strand.

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🌿 A Different Approach to Couples Counseling

Many couples come into therapy feeling stuck—having the same conversations over and over without resolution. While communication skills are important, they are often not enough.

Our work goes deeper.

Using a relational and somatic-informed approach, couples counseling focuses on:

• Understanding emotional patterns beneath conflict
• Identifying unmet needs and attachment dynamics
• Regulating nervous system responses during conflict
• Rebuilding trust, safety, and emotional connection

This is not about “winning arguments.”
It’s about understanding each other in a way that creates real change.

Certified SYMBIS Facilitator

As one of the few certified SYMBIS/SYMBIS+ facilitators in the area, Michelle incorporates one of the most widely used relationship assessments available. Each partner receives a personalized report identifying relationship strengths, communication styles, personality dynamics, growth areas, and practical tools for strengthening the relationship. The assessment helps create a focused roadmap for counseling rather than relying solely on weekly discussions.

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🌿 Specialized Premarital Counseling (SYMBIS Certified)

For dating, engaged, or seriously committed couples, premarital counseling offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation before marriage.

As a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator, I provide a structured and personalized premarital experience that includes:

• A research-based couples assessment
• Insight into personality styles and communication patterns
• Exploration of expectations, values, and conflict styles
• Guided conversations around finances, intimacy, and long-term goals
• A personalized report with strengths and growth areas

Premarital counseling is not just preparation—it is an investment in the long-term health of your relationship.

🌿 Marriage Enrichment & Assessment (SYMBIS+)

Couples who are already married can also benefit from a structured and insightful look at their relationship. SYMBIS+ is a research-based assessment designed specifically for married couples who want to better understand their relationship patterns, strengthen communication, and reconnect with intention.

This process includes:

• A comprehensive couples assessment tailored for married partners
• Insight into communication styles, personality dynamics, and areas of strength
• Identification of stress points, conflict patterns, and unmet needs
• Guided feedback sessions to help translate insight into meaningful change
• Practical tools to support long-term connection and growth

SYMBIS+ is ideal for couples who are not necessarily in crisis, but who want to be proactive in strengthening their relationship—or for those feeling stuck and ready for a more structured path forward.

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🌿 Couples We Work Best With

Couples counseling may be a good fit if you are:

• Feeling disconnected or emotionally distant
• Having repeated arguments without resolution
• Navigating life transitions, stress, or change
• Impacted by ADHD, anxiety, or communication breakdown
• Wanting to strengthen your relationship before marriage
• Seeking faith-informed counseling in a respectful, integrated way

You do not have to be in crisis to begin.
Many couples come simply because they want something better.

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🌿 What to Expect

Couples sessions are structured to ensure both partners feel heard, respected, and supported.

Sessions may include:

• Joint sessions with both partners
• Occasional individual check-ins when clinically appropriate
• Practical tools for communication and conflict repair
• Insight into relational and emotional patterns
• Ongoing support as you apply changes outside of session

The goal is not just insight—but meaningful, sustainable change.

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🌿 Investment

• Initial Couples Intake with SYMBIS/SYMBIS+ Assessment: $190
• Ongoing Couples Counseling Sessions: $160 per 50-minute session
• Each partner receives a personalized report that helps create a structured roadmap for counseling, deeper understanding, and meaningful relationship growth.

Private pay only. Documentation available for out-of-network reimbursement if applicable.

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🌿 Getting Started

Beginning couples counseling can feel like a big step—but it does not have to feel overwhelming.

You are welcome to reach out with questions or to schedule an initial session.

📞 Call or text: (843) 962-8504
📩 Or use the contact form on this page

All inquiries are personally returned within one business day (Saturday–Tuesday).

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👉Common Issues We Help With

• Communication breakdown
• Emotional disconnection
• Premarital preparation
• ADHD in relationships
• Stress and life transitions

 

 

COUPLES COUNSELING ASSESSMENTS

Beach Counseling & Wellness Group of SC incorporates SYMBIS/SYMBIS+ Assessments into the couples counseling process. Included with the initial intake session, SYMBIS provides valuable insight into each partner's personality, communication style, conflict patterns, expectations, strengths, and areas for growth.

The assessment explores important relationship topics, including communication, finances, conflict resolution, intimacy, personality dynamics, and shared values. Each partner receives a personalized report, helping create a structured roadmap for counseling and meaningful relationship growth.