Kimberly Schildbach Therapy
On the other side of this is something better.
Specialized Couples Therapy for Relationships in Crisis
You don’t need more couples therapy.
You need clarity about what’s actually happening between you.
Specialized, precision couples therapy in all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington, and Florida.
When couples come to me, it’s usually not about communication anymore.
It’s about whether the relationship can actually be repaired - or whether it’s already starting to end.
I work exclusively with couples in high-conflict, high-stakes situations: ongoing rupture, emotional shutdown, relentless fighting, or the impact of infidelity.
Often, one or both partners are already halfway out the door.
This is not the space for slow, exploratory therapy.
It is structured, focused work designed for moments of crisis and decision.
This is not weekly therapy as usual. We are not circling the same arguments for months. We are not staying at the surface of communication skills.
This is focused, structured work for couples at a turning point -
when clarity matters more than more time spent talking.
Couples Therapy Services
Explore my range of specialized therapy services designed to support couples in all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington, and Florida.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps couples move out of repetitive disagreements and into deeper connection. By giving words to how you behave with each other - whether it’s explosive arguments or quiet shutdowns - partners learn to share softer emotions and strengthen both emotional and physical intimacy. I also offer private Couples Therapy Intensives for couples who are ready for focused, expert-led work to understand what’s happening between them - and what it will actually take to repair the relationship.
Discovering that your partner has cheated can feel like the ground’s been ripped out from under you. For the partner who’s done the hurting, the shame and regret can be just as overwhelming.
This is the part where most couples get stuck. But with the right kind of support, it’s possible to learn to talk about he injury as well as address other pockets of pain from the past.
I also work with couples navigating secret online behavior or excessive porn use.
Discernment counseling is a short-term (typically 1-5 session), structured process for couples considering divorce or separation. I meet with you both together and individually, guiding each of you through a precise process to clarify what you’re feeling and what you want right now. By the end, you'll decide whether that means keeping things as they are, moving toward divorce or separation, or committing to 6 months of couples therapy with divorce off the table. Also Discernment Counseling Intensives for couples who need focused, time-contained support to gain clarity about whether to continue the relationship
Couples Therapy That Gets Results
Kimberly Schildbach
M.Ed., LMHC, MFT
Certified Discernment Counselor
she/her
My Approach
I specialize in working with couples facing infidelity, high conflict, and relationships on the brink of separation.
This is often a moment of crisis - when trust has been broken, emotions are escalating, or one of you is no longer sure the relationship can continue.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you understand the patterns driving disconnection, slow down reactivity, and get clear about whether repair is possible - and what it would require.
I work with a small, carefully selected number of couples so I can stay deeply engaged in your process.
Selective by Design
This work requires honesty, emotional risk, and a willingness to look at your role in the dynamic.
It is not a fit for every couple.
Start Here
If you’re ready to begin, the fastest way to get started is to schedule your first session using my online calendar.
You can choose from the following options:
An 80-minute Couples Therapy Intake for Weekly/Biweekly or Intensive Couples Therapy
(This is the starting point for couples seeking therapy.)
A 120-minute Discernment Counseling Session Intake for weekly/biweekly discernment
(Designed for couples who are uncertain whether they want to repair the relationship or separate.)
A 3-hour Initial Session (1 of 2) for a Discernment Counseling Intensive
(Designed for couples who are uncertain whether they want to repair the relationship or separate in a more condensed format.)
Individual sessions are not a standard offering in my practice.
However, in certain situations I may offer individual sessions on a case-by-case basis. If you’re interested in this option, please use the contact form below to reach out.
What happens next:
After you schedule, I personally review each request and respond within 24 hours. If your request comes in over a weekend or holiday, I’ll respond on the next business day.
Once your request is confirmed, you’ll receive your paperwork through my secure client portal to complete before your first session so we can begin our work together.
Please note: All session times are listed in Eastern Time (EST).
Have a question first?
For privacy, please don’t include detailed personal or sensitive information here. A short description of what’s been happening in your relationship and what led you to reach out is helpful.