1030 N Center Parkway Suite 101, Kennewick, WA

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Couples Counseling

in Kennewick

Expert couples therapy designed to help partners communicate, heal, and thrive together.

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Does This Sound Familiar?

"We keep having the same argument."

"We feel more like roommates."

"We don't communicate well anymore."

Arguing couple in need of couples counseling

Disconnected couple in need of couples therapy

A couple that has become disconnected and disinterested in one another and need professional therapy to rekindle their relationship

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

Cre8tive Thinking office space in Kennewick, WA

Safe, Compassionate Space

We offer a safe space where you can feel free to open up and explore the issues holding you back without fear of judgement or ridicule. True healing and growth requires an honest assesment of yourself. We provide not only the space but the tools to help you accomplish that.

Cynthia Marquez provides counseling to a patient at Cre8tive Thinking in Kennewick, WA

Solution-Focused Therapy

We're not in the business of getting you connected to permanent therapy. Cre8tive Thinking aims to get at the root of your issues to help you find true solutions. Whether it's personal issues like anxiety or depression or obstacles that are blocking your relationship, our goal is to help you find the solutions so you can move forward with greater peace and joy.

Christian Truth

Biblical truths are timeless, which is why we apply them to our therapy. What was true yesterday remains true today, regardless of the circumstances we find in our modern culture. If you're seeking assistance from a Christian perspective, Cre8tive Thinking tailors a plan for you that will help you grow and thrive as you embrace your faith.

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.

ABOUT US

Couples Counseling

Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and understand the patterns shaping their relationship.

COUPLES THERAPY

PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING

MARRIAGE COUNSELING

Family Counseling

Improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family and between members.

FAMILY THERAPY

ANXIETY ISSUES

TEEN COUNSELING

Individual Counseling

Explore personal challenges, strengthen self-awareness, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating.

IDENTIFY PATTERNS

BUILD COPING STRATEGIES

CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGES

Group Counseling

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.