What is the Florida Relationship Institute

Welcome to the Florida Relationship Institute

At the Florida Relationship Institute, we have worked diligently to create a model for relationship change that is innovative and effective. How many times have you seen, or been, a couple that sits weekly on a couch, working through a difficult fight for one hour, simply to go home and have the same fight the following day?

We believe that the ineffectiveness of most couple therapies is rooted in the fact that traditional therapy, and indeed, many therapists, tend to the individuals, not the relationship itself.

That’s why we have used our experience and expertise to revolutionize relationship therapy and create programs that incite and compound change and encourage loving and healing dynamics. 

We believe, and know, that the Florida Relationship Institute works—and works quickly—because our programs are structured, personalized and led by a team that truly cares about the couples we serve.

STRUCTURE: 

In traditional therapy, insurance companies often only allow for one 50-minute session a week. Through our work as Marriage & Family Therapists, we found this to be woefully insufficient for the demands a relationship in distress requires. That’s why our sessions are always longer, and our program structure is designed to ensure the fastest change. We understand that when your partnership is on the line, rapid change is imperative. 

While that may seem intense, that is the point!

We want you to experience change quickly and deeply so you can leave the therapy office sooner and begin enjoying your newly revived relationship.

We meet couples for an immersive first experience to 'get the ball rolling' and ensure that change takes root. Some couples find this sufficient; others wish for a little more work. The latter often remain with us for a short time, where we continue to maximize on the momentum and compounding nature of relational change. 

INDIVIDUALIZATION:

It's no surprise that we believe each relationship is unique. Every relationship is composed of two unique individuals, with different pasts, personalities, dreams, sensitivities, desires and experiences. Therefore, it's impossible to genuinely help couples with a one-size-fits-all approach. So, we don’t even try that.  

While never standardized, our work is consistent in the fact that we seek to understand each relationship dynamic.

Rather than focusing on the singular fights, we want to know the pattern that underlies all of the fights; how those are related to the unique personalities and histories present in the relationship. Once a pattern is understood, then the pattern can be unraveled and reworked. We never wish to change personalities—that’s why you fell in love—but rather harness the potential each personality combination contains. 

EXPERTISE:

At the Florida Relationship Institute, we are a team of individuals who are highly trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. While this may seem obvious, you would be surprised to know that this is not always the industry standard. We also ensure that our team is skilled in various models that are beneficial to couples and families, so that we can meet you where you are and use what actually works for your relationship.

Marriage and Family Therapists are trained to see systems, rather than only individuals. That means we are constantly looking at the dynamics that surround relationships, rather than just validating and listening to the complaints people have.

Our work goes beyond basic advice and is rooted in a deep change in dynamics. Part of being a Marriage and Family Therapist is being willing to challenge the people in front of you. At the Florida Relationship Institute, you will never feel like you are lying on a couch talking to a void; we are here to challenge you in order to change your relationship.

PASSION:

We wholeheartedly believe that the beauty of life is found in the relationships we have with others. Family is our foundation, and the root of any family is a couple.

That’s why we created the Florida Relationship Institute—a space devoted to strengthening the bonds that matter most. When couples and families feel more connected, supported and understood, everything else in life has a stronger place to stand.