Couples Therapy in New Jersey
Rebuild Connection. Strengthen Your Relationship.
Relationships take work — and sometimes that work is best done with a professional in your corner. Whether you're preparing for marriage, working through conflict, or simply wanting to grow closer, couples therapy offers a dedicated space to do that work together.
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At Simply Redefining Wellness & Counseling, we offer couples therapy in New Jersey for partners at every stage of their relationship.
Work With Carlene Charlemagne, LAMFT
Carlene Charlemagne is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) based in New Jersey, and SRWC's dedicated couples and relationship therapist.
Carlene specializes in helping couples navigate communication struggles, conflict, life transitions, and the everyday weight of maintaining a healthy relationship. Her approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and always tailored to the unique needs of each couple she works with.
She draws from proven frameworks including:
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Carlene has evening and Saturday morning availability, making it easier to prioritize your relationship without rearranging your entire week.
Who We Work With
Carlene works with couples navigating a wide range of relationship experiences, including:
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Premarital counseling and marriage preparation
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Married couples seeking to reconnect or resolve conflict
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Long-term partners working through life transitions
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Couples dealing with communication breakdowns
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Partners navigating cultural, family, or faith-related challenges
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Couples managing anxiety, stress, or depression together
Whether you're doing well and want to stay that way, or you're in a difficult season and need real support — couples therapy is for you.
Premarital Alignment Intensive — Summer 2026
Getting married this summer? The Premarital Alignment Intensive is an 8-week program designed to help couples enter marriage with clarity, communication tools, and a strong foundation.​
Over eight focused sessions, you and your partner will work with Carlene to:
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Identify and align on shared values and expectations
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Build practical communication and conflict resolution skills
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Explore family dynamics and how they shape your relationship
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Prepare emotionally and relationally for the next chapter
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Investment: $1,298 for the full 8-week program
Availability for summer 2026 is limited. If you're planning a summer wedding, now is the time to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 / Do both partners need to attend every session?
In most cases, yes — couples therapy is most effective when both partners are present. Carlene may occasionally recommend individual sessions as part of the process, and will discuss this with you directly
2 / Is couples therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage for couples therapy varies by plan. SRWC accepts Aetna and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for individual services. We recommend contacting your provider directly to verify couples therapy benefits before your first session.
3 / How long does couples therapy take?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some couples see meaningful progress in 8–12 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term work. Carlene will work with you to set realistic goals and revisit them as you progress.
4 / Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. SRWC is a hybrid practice, and Carlene offers telehealth sessions for New Jersey residents in addition to in-person options.