Your Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Relationship & Couples Counselor

Therapy to help you with: Healthier Communication, Better at Conflict Skills, and Having A Stronger Relationship

Couples Therapy Office Near Me In Gainesville, Florida

Your Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Relationship

& Couples Counselor

Therapy to Help You With:

Healthier Communication,

Better Conflict Skills, and Having A Stronger Relationship

Couples Therapy Office Near Me In Gainesville, Florida

What You'll Achieve When We Work Together

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Feel Close Again

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Rediscover Intimacy

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Have More Fun Together

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Feel Heard
& Seen

That kind of love doesn’t just happen. But it’s completely possible; with the right plan and a clear path forward.

Most couples aren’t falling apart, they’re just drifting. Stuck in survival mode. Talking without resolving. Living like roommates instead of partners.

What You'll Achieve When We Work Together

Feel Close

Again

Rediscover Intimacy

Have More Fun Together

Feel Heard

& Seen

Imagine laughing more than you argue.
Feeling like a team again.
Feeling seen, supported, and chosen.
Having conversations that bring you closer instead of pulling you apart.
Sharing goals, not just chores and groceries.
Trusting each other. Wanting each other.

Loving each other and

being in love with each other.

This is what a rich relationship looks like.
And it’s possible.

But that kind of love doesn’t just happen.
It takes intention, clarity, and a willingness to show up.

Instead of guessing what your partner needs or hoping they will figure you out, you’ll both gain the tools and language to communicate clearly.


You’ll know how to ask for the love you need and how to meet your partner’s needs in ways that actually land.

No more guessing games or quiet resentment.
Just clarity, care, and confidence in how to love each other well.

Exhausted From

Going In Circles?

Most couples that reach out feel like they're falling apart, they’re drifting, and stuck in survival mode. They're talking without resolving anything.

Living like roommates instead of best friends and lovers.

They miss the spark, the laughter, the feeling of being chosen.

Loss of Intimacy

Critical & Arguing

Blaming & Defensive

Avoidance & Frustration

Do Any Of These Words

Feel Too Familiar?

Exhausted From Going In Circles?

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Loss of Intimacy

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Critical & Arguing

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Blaming & Defensive

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Avoidance & Frustration

  • “It feels like we’re stuck in the same cycle, and nothing ever really gets better.”

  • “We can’t bring up anything hard without it turning into a fight or shutdown.”

  • “We don’t feel like a team anymore.”

  • “It’s like we live together, but we’re emotionally miles apart.”

  • “We don’t talk about anything real anymore. It’s all just schedules, bills, and the kids.”

  • “I’m tired of feeling like the only one trying to fix things.”

  • “We’re not having fun or being intimate, we’re just surviving.”

  • “Every conversation turns into a blow-up… or we just avoid them entirely.”

And these issues are leading to sleepless nights, feeling alone or stuck in your relationship, even considering divorce.

I don’t want that for you. I've given hundreds of clients support and direction for healing and strengthening their relationships. My program will work for you too.

  • “It feels like we’re stuck in the same cycle, and nothing ever really gets better.”

  • “We can’t bring up anything hard without it turning into a fight or shutdown.”

  • “We don’t feel like a team anymore.”

  • “It’s like we live together, but we’re emotionally miles apart.”

  • “We don’t talk about anything real anymore. It’s all just schedules, bills, and the kids.”

  • “I’m tired of feeling like the only one trying to fix things.”

  • “We’re not having fun or being intimate, we’re just surviving.”

  • “Every conversation turns into a blow-up… or we just avoid them entirely.”

And these issues are leading to sleepless nights, feeling alone or stuck in your relationship, even considering divorce.

I don’t want that for you. I can help you. I've helped hundreds of clients to heal and strengthen their relationships.

Are you ready to make some changes?

Why Traditional Couples Therapy Isn’t Enough

Most talk therapy sessions feel like putting out fires. You rehash the same arguments. You leave without a plan.

There’s no real process… No tools to use between sessions… And not nearly enough structure to support you when life is already so busy.

I used to hate that.

Sitting with couples while we circled the same problems. Venting. Spinning our wheels. But never really getting anywhere. Turns out, most couples hate that too.

That’s why I use a different approach. One that’s structured and intentional, built around a clear framework with guided exercises and a step-by-step process. It’s designed to help you make real progress, even in the middle of a full and hectic life.

What To Expect In My Counseling Process?

My process is structured, focused, and results-driven because your time, energy, and relationship matter.

I work with couples who want to feel like a team again and are ready to take meaningful steps forward.

We begin with clarity through a thorough intake and three targeted relationship assessments that help us understand where things stand and what needs to change.

From there, we move intentionally through the RICH Relationship Framework.

This guides you in rebuilding trust, improving communication, deepening intimacy, and creating real connection that lasts.

What is the Rich Relationship Framework?

The RICH Relationship Framework is a clear framework to help couples grow in the four areas every healthy relationship needs:

Responsibility

Learning to own your impact without shame


Intentional Conversations: 

Communicating clearly, kindly, and with purpose


Care and Consideration:

Rebuilding trust and showing up differently


Have Fun:

Reconnecting through joy, laughter, and play

These are skills you will learn, practice, and apply together.

No one wants to feel emotionally bankrupt in their relationship. But many of us never learned what it means to be relationally wealthy.

This approach gives you the language, tools, and guidance to stop guessing and start growing. To build something steady, meaningful, and strong.

A rich relationship is not about being perfect. It is about showing up with clarity, care, and commitment.

And you do not have to figure it out on your own. I will walk with you, step by step.


Your Plan for Transforming Your Relationship

Step 1

Relationship

Assessment

Identify Root Problems

Clarify Each Others Feelings

Create Full Transparency

These three assessments and intake evaluation help us with knowing your starting point:

1. 3C's: Communication, Conflict, Connection

2. Relationship Risk Audit

3. How I Experience My Partner

4. 2-Hour Intake including joint time and individual check-ins so each of you has space to share.

Step 2

Counseling &

Therapy Process

Individual & Couple Sessions

At Home Relationship Exercises

Personalized To Each Partner

Feel confident in a process that considers each partners issues and a counseling plan with clear step.

I'll provide exercises for you two, since 1 hour every other week is not enough to really make changes.

Step 3

Transform Your Relationship

Resolve Old & New Conflicts

Improve Your Communication

Reignite Your Intimacy

Overcome your relationship challenges and recreate a loving partnership so you can grow to new levels together

Through consistent small steps you'll start to have the RICH relationship you deserve.

Why Traditional Couples Therapy Isn’t Enough

Most talk therapy sessions feel like putting out fires. You rehash the same arguments. You leave without a plan.

There’s no real process… No tools to use between sessions… And not nearly enough structure to support you when life is already so busy.

I used to hate that.

Sitting with couples while we circled the same problems. Venting. Spinning our wheels. But never really getting anywhere. Turns out, most couples hate that too.

That’s why I use a different approach. One that’s intentional, built around a clear framework with guided exercises and a step-by-step process. It’s designed to help you make real progress, even in the middle of a full and hectic life.

What To Expect In My Counseling Process?

My process is structured, focused, and results-driven because your time, energy, and relationship matter.

I work with couples who want to feel like a team again and are ready to take meaningful steps forward.

We begin with clarity through a thorough intake and three targeted relationship assessments that help us understand where things stand and what needs to change.

From there, we move intentionally through the RICH Relationship Framework.

This guides you in rebuilding trust, improving communication, deepening intimacy, and creating real connection that lasts.

What is the RICH Relationship Framework?

The RICH Relationship Framework is a clear framework to help couples grow in the four areas every healthy relationship needs:

Responsibility:

Learning to own your impact without shame


Intentional Conversations:

Communicating clearly, kindly, and with purpose


Care and Consideration:

Rebuilding trust and showing up differently


Have Fun

Reconnecting through joy, laughter, and play

These are skills you will learn, practice, and apply together.

No one wants to feel emotionally bankrupt in their relationship. But many of us never learned what it means to be relationally wealthy.

This approach gives you the language, tools, and guidance to stop guessing and start growing. To build something steady, meaningful, and strong.

A rich relationship is not about being perfect. It is about showing up with clarity, care, and commitment.

And you do not have to figure it out on your own. I will walk with you, step by step.

Step 1

Relationship

Assessments

Identify Root Problems

Clarify Each Others Feelings

Create Full Transparency

These three assessments & intake help us with knowing your starting point:

1. 3C's: Communication, Conflict, Connection

2. Relationship Risk Audit

3. How I Experience My Partner

4. 2-Hour Intake including joint time and individual check-ins so each of you has space to share.

Step 2

Counseling &

Therapy Process

Individual & Couple Sessions

At Home Relationship Exercises

Personalized To Each Partner

Feel confident in a process that considers each partners issues and a counseling plan with clear steps

Step 3

Transform Your Relationship

Resolve Old & New Conflicts

Improve Your Communication

Reignite Your Intimacy

Avoid divorce, overcome your relationship challenges and recreate a loving partnership so you can grow to new levels together

A Note From Mike

Hey, I’m really glad you’re here!

Reaching out says a lot. It means you haven’t given up. It means part of you still believes things could feel better. Stronger. More connected.

I’ve worked with couples facing everything from everyday disconnection to big, heavy stuff. I’ve also supported people through addiction, anxiety, and serious mental health challenges. It’s all part of the work I bring into the room.

What I offer is clear and focused. We don’t just talk about what went wrong that week. We get to the core of things. We build new skills. And we do it with care and a clear direction forward. We’ll talk through the hard stuff. But we’ll also learn how to lighten the mood. To ask better questions. To choose new habits. To remember how good it feels to be on the same page.

My job is to work myself out of a job. To help you both grow the kind of relationship you’re proud of. One that feels steady, honest, and worth showing up for.

Hold hands,don’t point fingers.
-Mike

Mike Evans, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Since 2014

More About My Therapy Plan

  • Clear starting point through relationship assessment and risk audit

  • Two hour intake where I meet with both of you and also some time to meet with each of you individually.

  • Homework of videos, exercises, and worksheets between sessions

  • Support, understanding, and hope as we make changes from behaviors and patterns that have been with us for years.

  • Track your growth and review progress

I look forward to working together to create a custom counseling plan to improve your relationship and marriage.

Mike Evans

A Note From Mike

Mike Evans, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Since 2014

Hey, I’m really glad you’re here!

Reaching out says a lot. It means you haven’t given up. It means part of you still believes things could feel better. Stronger. More connected.

I’ve worked with couples facing everything from everyday disconnection to big, heavy stuff. I’ve also supported people through addiction, anxiety, and serious mental health challenges. It’s all part of the work I bring into the room.

What I offer is clear and focused. We don’t just talk about what went wrong that week. We get to the core of things. We build new skills. And we do it with care and a clear direction forward. We’ll talk through the hard stuff. But we’ll also learn how to lighten the mood. To ask better questions. To choose new habits. To remember how good it feels to be on the same page.

My job is to work myself out of a job. To help you both grow the kind of relationship you’re proud of. One that feels steady, honest, and worth showing up for.

Hold hands, don’t point fingers.
-Mike

More About My

Therapy Plan

  • Clear starting point through relationship assessment and risk audit

  • Two hour intake where I meet with both of you and also some time to meet with each of you individually.

  • Homework of videos, exercises, and worksheets between sessions

  • Support, understanding, and hope as we make changes from behaviors and patterns that have been with us for years.

  • Track your growth and review progress

I look forward to working together to create a custom counseling plan to improve your relationship and marriage.

Mike Evans

Client Testimonials

How To Start Couples Counseling With Me?

Submit Your Info

Get to know each other and learn how my process works

Schedule Your Intro

Learn the root cause of your issues and find the right plan

Begin The Work

Talk, Heal, Practice, Reconnect

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Submit Your Info

Get to know each other and learn how my process works

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Schedule Your Intro

Learn the root cause of your issues and find the right plan

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Begin The Work

Talk, Heal, Practice, Reconnect

Where To Find Us

The Best Relationship & Marriage Therapist Near Me In Gainesville

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Address

1204 NW 69TH Terrace Suite B, Gainesville FL 32605

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Text Me

(352) 559-9878

Where To Find Us

The Best Relationship & Marriage Therapist Near Me In Gainesville

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Address

1204 NW 69TH Terrace Suite B, Gainesville FL 32605

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Text Me

(352) 559-9878

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About LCC:

Working with a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in marriage therapy, you will confidently connect, communicate, and deal with conflict. I will help you understand and address the pain of disconnection. I would hate for you to go through life in your relationship feeling alone and disconnected, when there was something that could have been done to help you two.

Are you interested in marriage counseling or relationship therapy in Gainesville?

Company Info:

Phone: (352) 559-9878

Email: mike@learningcurvecounseling.com

Address: 1204 NW 69TH Terrace Suite B, Gainesville FL 32605