For couples who desire it, I intentionally integrate Christian faith into therapy, viewing marriage as a covenant designed by God for connection, growth, healing, and purpose. I believe that growing closer to God creates a stable foundation for couples and families to build on, whether you are dating, engaged, estranged, or married. Then, couples and families can thrive and pass on healthier relationship patterns to the next generation.

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Are you and your partner feeling more like roommates than teammates? Maybe the same arguments keep repeating, trust feels fragile, or emotional and physical closeness has faded. You may still love each other—but feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I believe every couple has the capacity to build a relationship marked by safety, friendship, passion, and lasting connection — even when things feel broken or distant.
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I specialize exclusively in working with couples, including:
• Christian couples seeking faith-integrated counseling
• Dating, engaged, and premarital couples
• Married couples facing conflict, disconnection, or life transitions
• Couples recovering from infidelity or breaches of trust
• Families going through separation or divorce
• Blended families navigating complex dynamics
If you’re motivated to grow, heal, and strengthen your relationship, we may be a good fit.
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My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. In our sessions, we’ll move beyond surface-level arguments and identify the deeper patterns that keep you stuck. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, along with Biblical principles, I help couples:
• Break painful conflict cycles
• Improve communication and emotional safety
• Build or repair trust and intimacy
• Strengthen friendship, teamwork, and shared values
You don’t need to have the right words—we’ll slow things down and work at a pace that feels safe for both partners.

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About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Christian Counseling from Liberty University.

I am trained in:
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) – 2016
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2) – 2016, 2021
• SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) – 2016
• Prepare/Enrich – 2019
• Marriage Coaching – 2016
• Christian Counseling – 2012

I work exclusively with couples because I believe focused, specialized care leads to deeper and more lasting change.
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Want to know more, Check out these links:

https://care.headway.co/providers/melissa-banther-2

Want to know more about dating / premarital counseling :

https://www.prepare-enrich.com/couples/facilitator-map/ (Zip Code : 55901)
https://www.symbis.com/facilitator-map/ (Zip Code : 55901)