Couples & Family Therapy
Rebuild connection, resilience, and shared purpose—together.
Why Seek Relationship-Centered Therapy?
Even the healthiest relationships move through seasons of stress, misunderstanding, and transition. Left unchecked, patterns of reactivity or distance can erode the trust that makes families thrive. Our practice exists precisely for those moments when communication stalls and you wonder, “Can we find our way back to each other?” Growth & Resilience Group believes the answer is yes—because resilience is not merely bouncing back, but “growing stronger, clearer, and more connected to what matters most.”
What to Expect
Our Integrative, Spiritually Informed Approach
We combine evidence-based modalities—Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, family-systems work, and trauma-responsive tools—with the option of values- and spirituality-focused exploration for clients who desire it. Sessions are active, experiential, and strengths-oriented, blending deep clinical skill with the holistic lens that defines our practice.
Key Elements You’ll Experience
Attachment-repatterning: learning to recognize and reshape reactive cycles.
Somatic & mindfulness tools: grounding the body so conversation stays constructive.
Narrative & meaning-making: transforming painful stories into shared purpose.
Values alignment: integrating spiritual or cultural traditions—Celtic or otherwise—to honor the wisdom each partner or family member brings.
Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation – clarify fit, scheduling, and goals.
Comprehensive Relationship Assessment – good therapy starts with a deep understanding of ourselves and each other.
Therapy Sessions (60–90 min) – a balance of facilitated dialogue, skills coaching, and experiential exercises.
Integration & Growth Check-Ins – periodic reviews to celebrate gains and adjust focus.
Sessions are offered in our Greenwich office or via secure telehealth for Connecticut residents. Intensives are available for couples and families in need of rapid change.
Your Therapist Team
Melissa Murphy, MA, CMHC, LPC is the founder of the Growth and Resilience Group. Melissa was formerly a program director, and seasoned group facilitator at all levels of care; residential, php, iop, and outpatient. Clients describe her as “caring, clear-eyed, and grounded—a steady, emotionally attuned presence who brings both depth and direction to the therapeutic process.”
She partners with associates who share her commitment to trauma-responsive, spiritually integrated care, ensuring that each couple or family receives expertise tailored to their unique story.
Ready to Reconnect?
Change begins with one courageous conversation. Click below to schedule your complimentary consultation and discover how Growth & Resilience Group can help your relationship move from surviving to thriving.