Couples Counseling in Albuquerque, NM
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Keep It Simple
No overwhelming steps, no drawn-out assessments. Just practical tools, meaningful conversations, and a clear path forward.
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Practical Approach
We don’t spend our time digging through every detail of the past. Instead, we focus on the present and the future—what you want your relationship to look like and the steps you can take to get there.
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Short Term
Therapy doesn’t need to take years to create resolution and progress. Our approach is designed to be short-term and results-focused—so you can start making meaningful progress without spending months stuck in the same patterns.
Rebuild. Reconnect. Move Forward—Together.
At Duke City Counseling, we specialize in couples counseling in Albuquerque for partners who want to improve communication, resolve conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques, we help couples focus on actionable solutions for the present and future—without getting stuck in the past.
Whether you're experiencing frequent arguments, emotional distance, or just want to strengthen your relationship, our counseling approach offers practical tools to move your relationship forward.
Effective, Present-Focused Couples Therapy
Relationships often break down when communication patterns become unhealthy and conflict becomes overwhelming. Many couples feel like they’re having the same argument over and over without resolution. Our counseling process helps you identify those stuck patterns and develop new ways of interacting that promote understanding and connection.
We use a goal-oriented and structured approach that focuses on what’s working, what’s missing, and how to move toward the relationship you both want. We don’t dwell in the past—we focus on building a better future.
What to Expect in Couples Counseling
Our couples counseling sessions provide a supportive space where both partners feel heard. Together, we’ll:
Improve communication skills and listening habits
Learn conflict resolution tools you can use right away
Address unhealthy thought patterns and emotional triggers
Create shared goals for your relationship
Rebuild trust and increase emotional intimacy
Our work integrates CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and narrative reframing—helping couples rewrite their relationship story in a way that reflects growth, resilience, and clarity.
In-Person, Intensive Sessions Only
All couples counseling sessions are offered in-person at our Albuquerque office. We believe that in-person work allows for deeper engagement, fewer distractions, and more meaningful therapeutic progress.
Session Format: In-person only
Session Length: 90 minutes
Fee: $225 per session
Private pay only – Insurance is not accepted for couples therapy
Choosing private pay ensures a confidential, tailored counseling experience that isn’t limited by insurance restrictions. You get the flexibility to focus on what really matters—your relationship.
Meet Matt
Matt Bierds, LPCC
Thanks for your interest in seeking my services for couples counseling. You can learn more about me HERE.
Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of couples, focusing on practical approaches to improving and developing healthier relationships. We focus on simplifying, and doing what works. I heard this a long time ago, and it seems to apply to relationships:
There’s a million ways to screw something up, but only a handful of ways to do it right.
Our job is to do it right; by building a straightforward approach that allows both partners to have their needs met in healthy ways. We tend to focus on three major areas: communication, conflict management, intimacy.
My approach is very practical and action oriented. If you’re looking for a therapist that wants to spend countless hours uncovering the past, I’m not your guy. If you are looking for a way to make immediate change, and do the hard work it takes to improve your relationship, please feel free to reach out to schedule an initial session.
