Dr. Newberger will help your rebuild your relationship with a modern alternative to traditional marriage counseling

Is Your Love Story Over — or Are You
Simply in Need of a New Path Forward?

Consider the Path Chosen by Hundreds of Couples

➛  The goal is reconciliation and emotional reconnection, not treatment
➛  Advanced assessment tools assess your current relationship from all sides
➛  Insights gained and follow-up discussion ensure your core issues are addressed
➛  Targeted exercises are designed to help you develop a loving relationship that works
   ➛  Ongoing support promotes and reinforces your progress
     ~ Those who have taken this path have said ~
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A New Path Forward

PHASE 1:  Testing the Waters

Phase 1 Testing the Water
"Giving up is the only sure way to fail."
Gena Showalter
  1. Free 15 Minute Consultation
    Phone  Call me, Dr. Ken Newberger, Ph.D., Conflict Analysis & Resolution, at 703-483-0031 for a brief conversation.  We'll discuss your marital challenges and clarify your goals.  Before calling,  please familiarize yourself with the information on this page.
  2. The Testing the Waters Session
    Testing the Waters
        (a)  It allows you to describe the current state of your relationship.
        (b)  It allows you to assess your comfort level with me.
        (c)  It allows us to confirm that you are good candidates for my process.
    To Prepare for Your Appointment:
    Contact info.    (a)  Click here to provide your contact information.  I will:  (i) email you a copy of the ground rules to be signed prior to the session and (ii) register you for the Prepare/Enrich couples tool.
    Prepare Enrich Couples Tool   (b)  Complete the Prepare/Enrich Online Assessment (about ½ hour).  Cost:  $35 per couple paid directly to Life Innovations.  When you're both finished, I will receive your combined 25-page report and will review it prior to our meeting at no additional cost to you.
    Goals survey    (c)  Fill out a 5-10 minute Goals survey.  Again, I will review it in advance of our meeting at no charge.
    Session Length:  2 hours.  Cost:  $360.  Pay here

A New Path Forward

PHASE 2:  Uncovering Your Underlying Issues

Phase 2 Couple
"When solving problems, dig at the roots instead of just hacking at the leaves."
Anthony D'Angelo
  1. The Conflict Analysis Tool
    I developed and successfully used the CAT with over 1,000 clients.
    Conflict Analysis Tool for Couples
    (a) This one-of-a-kind diagnostic instrument, like an x-ray, peers deeply into your relationship from multiple angles.  It typically takes 1.5 to 3.5 hours to complete depending on how much you share.  You do not need to finish it in one sitting.
    (b) Once both of your answers are submitted, I will evaluate them independently and comparatively, making notes throughout.  In a relatively short period of time, I will uncover your underlying issues, some of which may surprise you. 
  2. Initial Individual Meetings
    One on One Conversation (a) Before each individual meeting, I will review all your information I have collected thus far.
    (b) I will then schedule your private session.  Based on what I’ve gleaned, I’ll be asking probing questions to more deeply understand your perspective and experience.  In this setting, you can speak freely, knowing that your answers will not hurt or be challenged by your partner.
    Length of meeting:  2 hours.
  3. Gaining Deep Insight Into Your Reality
    Learning More About You Before our next joint meeting, I will dedicate several hours carefully reviewing all your information gathered from multiple sources listed above:  (i) Results from the Prepare/Enrich Assessment,  (ii) Responses from your Goals surveys,  (ii) Notes from your initial Testing the Waters session,  (iv) Answers from the Conflict Analysis Tool, and  (v) Notes from each of your individual sessions with me.  This amounts to approximately 80-90 pages of data.  I will then develop a goal-oriented agenda that gets to the heart of your relationship needs.
    Unfortunately for me, there are no shortcuts to this time-consuming process.  On the other hand, it is:
      Time Saving Process A Time-Saving Process for You.  The work to repair and rebuild your relationship begins in your second  joint session.  You bypass weeks of data-gathering meetings that would not yield the same level of accuracy and insight as does this data-rich method.

There is a one-time charge of $390 per person (click PayPal button).  This covers the cost of the CAT and approximately 6 hours of my behind-the-scenes work on your behalf described in paragraphs 3b, 4a, and 5 above.  This charge does not include face-to-face meetings.  Note:  I will dedicate up to 10 hours of behind-the-scenes work on your behalf during Phase 3 below at no additional cost to you.

A New Path Forward

PHASE 3:  Rebuilding Your Relationship

Phase 3 Woman Hugging Man
"Working with couples I am not detached and on neither side.
I am immersed and on both sides at the same time."
Dr. Ken Newberger
  1. Joint Sessions
    Couple with Marriage Counselor Throughout the proceedings, you will each be invited to tell your story.  Differences in perspectives will be explored.  To the greatest extent possible, barriers to communication will be removed and replaced by open, honest, and heartfelt conversation.  Factors contributing to your conflict, including the not-so-obvious ones, will be identified.  Solutions that address core issues and enhance emotional reconnection will be pursued.  From start to finish, the overarching goal to strengthen your marriage and provide a peaceful home for your children is kept front and center.
    2. Note:  There may be times when it makes sense for you to discuss something with me one-on-one.  If so, we can schedule a private session between your joint meetings in support of the overall process.
  1. Additional Information
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    • Session Length:  Joint sessions generally run up to 2 hours.  They may get shorter over time.
    • How Often We Meet:  Usually every other week.  It may be more in the beginning depending upon your situation.
    • Rate:  $180 per hour (with ¼ hr. billing).  This rate includes, at no additional cost, work done on your behalf. I may spend an hour or more, not just 10 minutes, to prepare for your upcoming session.  Additionally, my session hour means a full 60 minutes, not a 45-50 minute so-called "therapy hour."
    • Work-Friendly Hours:  I work both day and evening hours to accomodate your work schedule.
    • Virtual Sessions (sound is off)
      Since Oct. 2024, I have moved from in-office to virtual sessions allowing me to serve couples from all over the country.
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      Research published at the NIH library confirms there is no meaningful difference between in-office and virtual meetings in terms of (a) effectiveness, and (b) client satisfaction.
      In this vein, one my clients remarked, The virtual sessions were well run and we never felt like we were missing out on anything. We truly enjoyed the virtual sessions because they allowed us to be more relaxed in our own environment.
    • Insurance:  My work as a conflict resolution specialist is not covered by medical insurance.
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