Truth-telling. Repair. Transformation.
Relational healing with structure, soul, and cultural depth.
At Growing Deeper in Love, we believe relationships are sacred spaces where healing, truth, and generational shifts can unfold. We don’t just help you communicate better—we help you reconnect to yourself and each other.
As a married couple and licensed clinicians, Ya’Ron and Stacee bring both lived experience and advanced clinical training into the room. Together, we offer you a grounded, culturally attuned path toward emotional intimacy, relational accountability, and mutual growth.
What Is Relational Life Therapy (RLT)?
Developed by Terry Real, RLT is bold, effective, and emotionally honest. It moves beyond surface-level conversations to:
• Identify and disrupt toxic patterns
• Cultivate emotional fluency and compassion
• Equip each partner with skills to speak truthfully, without blame or shame
We explore not only what’s happening between you, but what’s happening inside each of you—and how your individual stories shape the way you love.
It’s not about being right. It’s about being real—with yourself and each other.
We’re not neutral—we’re active, direct, and deeply compassionate.
As an RLT-trained husband-and-wife team, we create a safe yet structured space for relational truth-telling. You’ll benefit from:
✔ A balanced therapeutic presence—both masculine and feminine
✔ Culturally fluent insight—we see and hold your full identity
✔ Skills-based healing that extends beyond the therapy room
✔ Honest feedback, loving challenge, and unwavering support
We don’t sit back and nod. We help you work it through.
Couples therapy with us is ideal if you’re ready to:
Whether you’re early in your commitment, navigating a crisis, or seeking tune-up care for a long-term bond—this work meets you where you are.
Our therapy process is structured, personalized, and growth-oriented.
1. 90-Minute Intake Session
Explore your relationship history, current pain points, and goals.
2. Individual Sessions
Each partner dives into their personal story, attachment patterns, and relational blueprint.
3. Joint Sessions
Practice new ways of relating in real-time, guided by the RLT framework. 4. Between-Session Work
Reflection, reading, and practice to reinforce breakthroughs and new habits.
We don’t believe in passive listening or endless talking circles.
We believe in:
We believe intimacy is something you build—brick by honest brick.
If you’re ready to shift from emotional survival to soulful connection, we’re here to guide you—side by side, heart to heart.
Sessions are held virtually or in-person (Metro Atlanta).
Biweekly 90-minute sessions
$350 per session
Insurance not accepted.
Minimum 4-month commitment.
Communication is a cornerstone of healthy relationships. Couples therapy can provide tools and techniques to improve communication between partners, including active listening, expressing feelings and needs, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. This can lead to better understanding and connection between partners.
Emotional intimacy is crucial for building and maintaining a strong bond between partners. Couples therapy can help couples deepen their emotional intimacy by promoting emotional awareness, vulnerability, and empathy towards each other. This can lead to increased trust, closeness, and a more satisfying emotional connection.
Relationships inevitably face challenges and conflicts. Couples therapy can help partners develop effective problem-solving skills to tackle issues such as financial disagreements, parenting conflicts, and differences in values or priorities. Learning to navigate and resolve problems together can strengthen the relationship and build resilience.
Couples therapy can help individuals gain insights into their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the relationship. This increased self-awareness can lead to personal growth, improved self-regulation, and a better understanding of how their behavior impacts the relationship. It can also help individuals recognize and change unhelpful patterns or dynamics in the relationship.
Couples therapy is not only for couples in crisis, but it can also be beneficial as a preventive measure. Regular couple therapy sessions can help partners proactively address minor issues or potential sources of conflict before they escalate into more significant problems. This can help maintain a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
Major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, career changes, or relocation can impact a relationship. Couples therapy can provide support and guidance during these transitions, helping partners navigate the changes and adjust to new roles and responsibilities in a healthy and positive way.
Couples therapy can provide insight into the dynamics and patterns that may be contributing to relationship challenges. This can include exploring issues such as power imbalances, communication styles, attachment styles, and family of origin influences. Understanding these dynamics can help partners develop healthier ways of relating to each other.
A healthy and fulfilling romantic relationship can have a positive impact on overall well-being. Couples therapy can promote emotional, mental, and relational well-being by helping partners build a stronger and more satisfying relationship. This can lead to increased happiness, life satisfaction, and improved mental health.
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