What is LDS couples therapy and how is it different from regular marriage counseling?

LDS couples therapy integrates an understanding of Latter-day Saint culture, temple covenants, and gospel frameworks into evidence-based couples counseling. Unlike general marriage therapy, LDS marriage counseling with Daniel Burgess specifically addresses how faith, church teachings, and LDS cultural expectations shape your relationship - without judgment toward any position on the faith spectrum.

Does LDS marriage counseling work for couples with different levels of faith?

Yes. Daniel specializes in working with mixed-faith couples - where one partner is actively LDS, one is questioning or leaving, or both are navigating different spiritual paths. LDS marriage counseling is designed to honor every person's faith journey without pushing anyone toward or away from the church.

Do you offer online LDS couples therapy?

Yes. Daniel offers online LDS couples therapy via secure video sessions for couples throughout Utah and other states. Online LDS marriage counseling provides the same quality of care as in-person therapy - with the added flexibility of meeting from home, which many couples find reduces barriers to starting.

What issues does LDS couples therapy address?

LDS couples therapy commonly addresses sexual intimacy challenges, pornography concerns, sexless marriage, faith transitions, mixed-faith relationship strain, communication breakdowns, purity culture trauma, and the impact of church teachings on sexuality and marriage. Daniel's approach is non-shaming, research-informed, and respectful of your beliefs.

How is LDS marriage counseling different from seeing a bishop or ward leader?

While a bishop provides spiritual guidance and ecclesiastical support, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) offers clinical training in relationship dynamics, trauma, sexual health, and evidence-based interventions. LDS marriage counseling with Daniel is confidential, clinically structured, and specifically designed to work on relationship patterns - not just spiritual concerns. Both forms of support can be complementary.

How do I start LDS couples therapy with Daniel Burgess?

Click Book a Free Consultation to schedule your first session. Daniel offers a brief initial call to answer your questions and make sure LDS couples therapy is the right fit. Sessions are available online throughout Utah and by telehealth in other states. You can also reach the office at admin@ascent.clinic.

LDS Couples Therapy & LDS Marriage Counseling

Are you and your spouse struggling to connect—across faith differences, intimacy issues, or years of unresolved conflict? LDS couples therapy with Daniel Burgess, LMFT offers a space where your faith matters and your relationship can heal.

Whether you’re a believing Latter-day Saint couple navigating temple covenant pressures, a mixed-faith couple trying to find common ground, or partners dealing with sexual intimacy challenges, LDS marriage counseling can help you build the authentic partnership you both want.

With 15+ years of clinical experience specializing in LDS couples therapy, Daniel brings deep knowledge of gospel frameworks, LDS culture, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches—without judgment, and without pushing you in any direction.

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Common Questions About LDS Couples Therapy & LDS Marriage Counseling

LDS couples therapy integrates an understanding of Latter-day Saint culture, temple covenants, and gospel frameworks into evidence-based couples counseling. Unlike general marriage therapy, LDS marriage counseling with Daniel Burgess specifically addresses how faith, church teachings, and LDS cultural expectations shape your relationship—without judgment toward any position on the faith spectrum.
Yes. Daniel specializes in working with mixed-faith couples—where one partner is actively LDS, one is questioning or leaving, or both are navigating different spiritual paths. LDS marriage counseling is designed to honor every person’s faith journey without pushing anyone toward or away from the church.
Yes. Daniel offers online LDS couples therapy via secure video sessions for couples throughout Utah and other states. Online LDS marriage counseling provides the same quality of care as in-person therapy—with the added flexibility of meeting from home, which many couples find reduces barriers to starting.
LDS couples therapy commonly addresses sexual intimacy challenges, pornography concerns, sexless marriage, faith transitions, mixed-faith relationship strain, communication breakdowns, purity culture trauma, and the impact of church teachings on sexuality and marriage. Daniel’s approach is non-shaming, research-informed, and respectful of your beliefs.
While a bishop provides spiritual guidance and ecclesiastical support, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) offers clinical training in relationship dynamics, trauma, sexual health, and evidence-based interventions. LDS marriage counseling with Daniel is confidential, clinically structured, and specifically designed to work on relationship patterns—not just spiritual concerns. Both forms of support can be complementary.
Click “Book a Free Consultation” above to schedule your first session. Daniel offers a brief initial call to answer your questions and make sure LDS couples therapy is the right fit. Sessions are available online throughout Utah and by telehealth in other states. You can also reach the office at admin@ascent.clinic.