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Strengthen Your Relationship with Compassionate
Couples Counseling

Dr. W. Robert Nay helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a foundation for a happier, healthier relationship.

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Dr. Nay can help you
and your partner create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. Dr. Nay has published four books on anger, conflict and relationship management.

Relationships can be challenging, but they don’t have to feel impossible. Dr. Nay offers compassionate, evidence-based couples counseling designed to help partners address communication barriers, resolve conflicts, and reconnect emotionally.

Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other proven techniques, Dr. Nay provides a supportive environment for couples to identify their needs, build mutual understanding, and strengthen their bond. Whether you’re navigating a crisis, managing day-to-day stressors, or preparing for the future, couples counseling can help you and your partner create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.

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Improving Communication

Clear, respectful communication is the foundation of any successful relationship. Therapy helps couples learn to express themselves effectively, understand each other’s perspectives, and rebuild trust through open dialogue.

Effective communication is at the heart of any successful relationship. Many couples struggle with misunderstandings, unspoken feelings, or communication styles that lead to frustration and conflict. In couples counseling, Dr. Nay helps partners break down barriers to communication, practice active listening, and learn techniques for expressing emotions and needs clearly.

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Break patterns of miscommunication.

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Practice active listening and empathy.

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Learn tools for expressing needs and emotions clearly.

By fostering understanding and empathy, couples can rebuild trust, strengthen their bond, and create a foundation for healthier interactions.

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Managing Anger & Conflict

Conflict is a natural part of relationships, but when anger and frustration take over, and when disagreements turn into cycles of anger or resentment, it can damage trust and emotional connection. Dr. Nay helps couples defuse tension, resolve disagreements, and rebuild trust.

With tools to de-escalate tensions, communicate calmly, and resolve disagreements, couples can foster mutual respect and move forward with greater emotional harmony.

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Identify triggers and manage emotional reactions.

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Learn constructive strategies to resolve conflicts.

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Strengthen emotional connection and reduce resentment.

Dr. Nay works with couples to identify the root causes of recurring arguments and teaches strategies to manage anger and frustration constructively.

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Setting Goals Together

Shared goals provide a roadmap for your relationship, whether you're planning for marriage, managing parenting challenges, or navigating life changes.

Strong relationships thrive on shared goals and mutual understanding. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, navigating significant life changes, or redefining your relationship, Dr. Nay helps couples identify their priorities and align their goals. By creating actionable steps toward achieving these goals—such as improving financial planning, managing parenting responsibilities, or building intimacy—couples can work together as a team and create a fulfilling, unified vision for their future.

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Align on short-term and long-term relationship goals.

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Develop strategies for major life transitions.

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Foster teamwork and mutual support.

Therapy with Dr. Nay helps couples define their values and work collaboratively toward a unified vision.

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Comprehensive Services for Couples

Couples counseling addresses a variety of challenges to help you build a stronger, more connected relationship.

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Communication & Trust

Strong communication and trust are the cornerstones of a healthy relationship. Dr. Nay helps couples break negative patterns, resolve misunderstandings, and rebuild the trust necessary for a deeper emotional connection.

Conflict Resolution

  • Learn practical techniques to resolve disagreements constructively and prevent recurring arguments from damaging your relationship.

Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal

  • Develop a step-by-step approach to repair trust, rebuild emotional security, and restore confidence in your partnership after betrayal.
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Preparing for Marriage

Marriage is one of life’s most significant commitments. Pre-marital counseling provides couples with the tools to address expectations, strengthen their bond, and create a solid foundation for their future together.

Pre-Marital Counseling

  • Address key topics like communication, finances, and future planning to create a strong, unified foundation for your marriage.
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Parenting & Family Dynamics

Balancing parenting responsibilities with maintaining a strong relationship can be challenging. Dr. Nay helps couples navigate family dynamics, address parenting conflicts, and foster harmony in their home life.

Parenting Challenges

  • Strengthen your partnership by resolving parenting conflicts, aligning on discipline strategies, and maintaining balance in your relationship.

Blended Families

  • Navigate the complexities of blended family dynamics by improving communication, setting clear expectations, and fostering unity in your home.

Dr. Nay is here to support couples at every stage of their relationship. Contact us today to learn more.

Why Choose Dr. W. Robert Nay?

Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Author
Trusted Expert in Therapy and Anger Management

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Over 30 years of experience helping adults achieve lasting change.

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Expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical, results-driven care.

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A personalized, compassionate approach tailored to your unique needs

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Author of bestseller books on anger and relationships.

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Formerly a professor at Georgetown University Medical School, the University of Illinois, and Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Nay has trained the next generation of mental health professionals.

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McLean Psychological Practice
Serving the State of Virginia
License # 0810000665

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Psychological Services Provided

William Robert Nay, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. Dr. Nay employs cognitive-behavioral treatments (CBT) to help children adolescents, and couples alter unhelpful beliefs and uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, anger, depression, and other behavioral challenges.

Address: 7918 Jones Branch Dr., Third Fl. McLean, VA 22102

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