Couples Counseling
in Kennewick
Expert couples therapy designed to help partners communicate, heal, and thrive together.
Does This Sound Familiar?
"We keep having the same argument."
"We feel more like roommates."
"We don't communicate well anymore."
Regardless of how it starts, it always leads to the same disagreement and the same argument. You just can't seem to get past the issue that's come between the two of you.
You often find yourselves in opposite corners of the house, seemingly uninterested in spending time together or in participating in the same activities.
You try, but it feels like there's a wall between you and your partner. It's like you speak different languages. And you don't know how to get past it.
The Cre8tive Thinking Approach
Safe, Compassionate Space
We believe everyone deserves a place where they can take a deep breath, let their guard down, and feel truly seen and heard. Here, you are free to open up and explore what may be holding you back without fear of judgment or shame.
Healing and growth require honesty, courage, and a willingness to examine the patterns that no longer serve you. You don't have to do that alone. We provide a safe, home-like space filled with compassion, support, and practical tools to help you gain insight, create meaningful change, and move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
Solution-Focused Therapy
At Cre8tive Thinking, our goal is to help you get to the root of what's keeping you stuck, identify the patterns that are no longer serving you, and equip you with the tools you need to create lasting change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges, we work together to find real solutions, not just talk about the problems. We believe healing should lead to growth, freedom, and practical steps forward so you can experience greater peace, healthier relationships, and more joy in your everyday life.
Grounded in Christian Truth
At Cre8tive Thinking, we recognize that faith can be a powerful part of the healing journey. For clients who desire it, we offer counseling from a Christian perspective that thoughtfully integrates sound clinical practices with Biblical truth.
We believe God's principles are timeless and can provide hope, wisdom, and direction through life's challenges. However, we also honor and respect the unique beliefs, values, and preferences of every individual we serve. Faith-based counseling is always client-led and is never imposed on those who prefer a non-faith-based approach.
WHO WE ARE
Christian Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Cre8tive Thinking Counseling Services is built on the rock of Christian values and principles. This helps individuals recognize and adjust pre-conceived belief structures that may be holding them back in their lives and in their relationships. It's a solution-focused approach designed to help individuals to grow and couples to flourish, opening up honest paths of communication and dialog that may have been shut for too long.
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and understand the patterns shaping their relationship.
COUPLES THERAPY
PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING
MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family and between members.
FAMILY THERAPY
ANXIETY ISSUES
TEEN COUNSELING
Explore personal challenges, strengthen self-awareness, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating.
IDENTIFY PATTERNS
BUILD COPING STRATEGIES
CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGES
Practical relationship tools that strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and build healthier partnerships.
GROUP COUPLES COUNSELING
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
WORKSHOPS
10+
Years of Experience
100+
Pre-Marriage Consultations
500+
Individuals Served
ABOUT US
Meet Cynthia
Relationships naturally go through seasons of stress, miscommunication, and disconnection. Couples counseling provides a safe and supportive space for partners to slow down, be heard, and work through the challenges affecting their relationship.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I help couples identify patterns that may be creating conflict or distance. Together we focus on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and developing practical tools that help both partners feel understood and valued.
Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy, sessions focus on improving emotional connection, resolving recurring conflicts, and creating healthier relationship dynamics.
Whether you are navigating communication struggles, trust issues, life transitions, or simply want to strengthen your relationship, couples counseling can help you move from frustration to teamwork. My goal is to help couples create a stronger foundation so their relationship can grow with clarity, respect, and connection.
Cynthia Marquez
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we try a counseling session first before committing to the program?
Yes! Your first call with me is always free and acts as a way for you to get to know me and for me to get to know you. After that session, we should both know whether it's something everyone wants to move forward with.
How much do sessions cost?
Individual sessions are $150/session while couples sessions are $225/session. Insurance is accepted.
How long do sessions typically last?
A session usually lasts 60 minutes.
How long does a series of sessions last?
Clients can sign up for 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 sessions. At the time of purchase, you will determine with Cynthia whether your meet weekly or bi-weekly for the sessions you've purchased.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept ACH Bank transfer, Apple Cash, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle.
For insurance, our services are accepted by the following providers:
Aetna
Asuris Northwest Health
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
First Choice Health | FCH
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Premera Blue Cross
Regence
Are your services for couples counseling near me?
If you live in the Tri-Cities in Washington State -- Kennewick, Richland and Pasco -- then, yes, we're in your neighborhood. However, we do offer virtual services to people who live elsewhere. You can learn more about that here.
What's the difference between therapeutic coaching and counseling?
At Cre8tive Thinking Counseling Services, I often integrate both counseling and therapeutic coaching within the treatment process when clinically appropriate. While counseling focuses on healing, emotional processing, and addressing underlying challenges, therapeutic coaching helps clients move forward by creating actionable goals and developing practical tools for lasting change.
Your Journey to Thriving Starts Here
Individual counseling or couples counseling both start with a FREE introductory call. Book your free session today and let's get started!
Find Us on a Map
Cre8tive Thinking is located in Kennewick, WA and happily serves the Tri-Cities communities including Richland and Pasco for in-person and remote clients via virtual sessions.
Call or email Cynthia now for a FREE 15-minute introductory consultation.
1030 N Center Parkway Suite 101, Kennewick, WA
(509) 205-4070
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