EP 311: Connection is Key: Terri Burns-LMFTCCPS on Why Repair is Always Possible in Relationships

Everyone experiences relationship challenges, but not everyone knows where to turn for help. Meet Terry Burns, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and certified clinical partner specialist (CCPS) whose personal and professional journey offers hope to couples facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

After 28 years as a schoolteacher and experiencing her own marital difficulties, Terry made a bold decision at age 51 to pursue her longtime dream of becoming a counselor. "Time's going to pass anyway," she reflects, a philosophy that speaks to her practical approach to both career changes and relationship healing. This unique combination of classroom experience and lived relationship challenges informs her compassionate, effective therapy practice.

Terry specializes in helping couples navigate betrayal trauma, infidelity, and the addictions that create barriers between partners. With advanced training in Gottman Therapy and as a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, she brings specialized expertise that goes far beyond basic counseling credentials. Her core belief—"Connection is key. Repair is always possible"—guides her work with struggling couples. What's particularly powerful is her assertion that even one committed person can transform a marriage through changed behavior. "Addiction is the opposite of connection," Terry explains, highlighting how rebuilding genuine connection forms the foundation of relationship healing.

Whether you're facing relationship challenges or simply curious about the therapeutic process, Terry's insights offer valuable perspective on the power of repair and reconnection. Find Terry at Creative Couples and Counseling PLLC through her website, social media, or professional directories—because when it comes to relationship healing, having the right guide can make all the difference.