Couples Counseling
Restoring Connection, Building Lasting Love | Maryland
Faith-based marriage and couples counseling to help you communicate, rebuild trust, and strengthen your relationship through life’s seasons.
Counseling Services for Couples
Rebuilding Trust & Communication
Learn how to talk, listen, and reconnect with empathy and honesty.
Premarital & Marital Preparation
Lay a strong foundation before “I do” with SYMBIS-based Christian premarital counseling.
Parenting & Life Transitions
Navigate the challenges of family life, parenting, and changing seasons together.
Common Goals:
Developing Conflict Resolution Skills
Reclaiming Emotional Intimacy
Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity
Revitalizing Physical Intimacy
Enhancing Communication
SYMBIS Program Integration
This program, originally designed for couples before marriage, has been adapted to meet the needs of couples at any stage, from newlyweds to those married for 30+ years. Learn more.
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**Therapy is offered both in-person (in Southern Maryland) & state-wide via virtual telehealth.
Strengthening Your Marriage Through Faith and Therapy
Marriage is one of the most rewarding, yet most challenging journeys two people can take. Even the strongest couples can feel stuck in cycles of conflict, miscommunication, or disconnection. When problems go unresolved, distance grows and resentment takes root.
At Restored Christian Counseling, I help couples learn to communicate in new ways, rebuild trust after it has been broken, and deepen their emotional and spiritual connection. Using the Gottman Method, couples gain practical tools for handling conflict, expressing needs without defensiveness, and creating a marriage built on friendship and intimacy.
As a professional Christian counselor, I also integrate biblical wisdom, reminding couples that marriage is not just a contract, but a covenant. God’s design for marriage is rooted in love, sacrifice, and restoration. Counseling becomes a place where both faith and evidence-based strategies meet, offering hope that healing is possible.
“Counseling gave us the tools we needed to finally hear each other again. Our marriage feels alive for the first time in years”
Meet the Counselor
I’m Luke Johanni, LGPC, NCC®, and the founder of Restored Christian Counseling. As both a counselor and a husband, I know the challenges couples face in navigating conflict, parenting, intimacy, and faith.
I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, SYMBIS Premarital Assessments, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help couples not only resolve conflict but build new patterns that last. My passion is walking with couples who want to restore trust, deepen love, and strengthen their covenant in Christ.
FAQs
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Is couples counseling only for marriages in crisis?
No. Many couples use counseling proactively to strengthen communication, prepare for marriage, or navigate a major life transition.
Do you integrate faith into every session?
Yes, if you want it. Faith can be a central part of counseling, but sessions are tailored to your comfort level and goals.
What if one of us is hesitant to come?
That’s normal. Counseling can start wherever you both are, and I create a protective, non-judgmental space to work at your pace.
How long does marriage counseling take?
Each couple is different. Some find new momentum in a few sessions, while others choose ongoing support over time.