Couples counseling in Madison, and the surrounding area.
Reconnect, Heal, or Part With Care — Together
One conversation at a time.
2002 Atwood Avenue, Suite 209, Madison, WI, 53704
Are you and your partner feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure about your future together? Whether you want to deepen your connection, heal from past hurts, explore your sexual intimacy, or end your relationship with compassion, I’m here to support you. At Madison Couples Counseling, I offer a safe, affirming space for every stage of your relationship journey.
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Dedication and Expertise
Madison Couples Counseling provides dedicated support and unparalleled expertise for partners looking to strengthen their relationships. As a part of the MKE Couples Counseling family of couples counseling practices, which has been serving the Milwaukee area since 2022, we bring the same trust and commitment to our new Madison location.
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Sex Therapy
As a trained sex therapist, I help couples navigate desire differences, sexual pain, shame, and communication about intimacy. Whether you want to reignite passion, heal sexual wounds, or explore new territory together, I offer a judgment-free space.
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Ending Relationships with Care
Not every couple chooses to stay together—and that’s okay. I help partners end their relationship as amicably and compassionately as possible, honoring your history and supporting you both in your next chapter.
No Wait-List: When you’re ready to start, so am I.
Sam Troemel, LMFT (She/They)
Find Fulfillment, Passion, and Love in Your Relationship
Hi, I’m Sam Troemel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and sex therapist. I work with couples to untangle the tender, complex, and often unspoken parts of sex, intimacy, and connection—especially when shame, silence, or stuck patterns have gotten in the way.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ couples, trans and nonbinary partners, and those in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships. Whatever your structure or identity, I offer a space where you can show up fully as yourselves and build a relationship that feels safe, strong, and secure.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, I help couples break free from painful cycles and create a relationship where you can turn toward each other with confidence, knowing you have each other’s back. Together, we’ll explore how to transform your relationship into a secure base—from which each of you can grow and thrive—and a safe haven, offering comfort and connection in times of distress.
If you’re longing to deepen your bond, I’m here to help you build something resilient, connected, and real, one conversation at a time.
Outside the therapy room, I’m usually tending to my chickens 🐓 or hanging out with my pets.
I’m so glad to be here and excited to work with you.
With a hands-on approach that encourages communication, collaboration, and cooperation between you and your partner, you can immediately:
✔ Enhance Communication with guided, meaningful conversations
✔ Deepen Connection using assessments backed by 50 years of research
✔ Resolve Disagreements with practical tools you can start using today
✔ Grow Together with a deeper understanding of one another
✔ Feel like Partners and brighten your relationships one conversation at a time
Services
Premarital Counseling
Begin your marriage on the right foot with tailored premarital counseling.
Sex Therapy
I work with partners who are experiencing sexual dysfunction, stigmas or troubles that affect their daily lives.
Relationship Therapy
I help couples discover underlying feelings so they can better understand each other’s needs and desires and enhance emotional intimacy by fostering a secure, supportive bond.
When conflicts arise, I guide couples in navigating them with empathy, transforming challenges into opportunities for deeper connection.
Discernment Counseling
A short-term, focused process tailored for partners who are considering divorce, separation, or ending their relationship but are not completely sure it’s the best path forward.
Non-Monogamous Relationships
I also specialize in working with partners in non-monogamous relationships cultivate strong connections, disrupt harmful patterns, and communicate more effectively
What’s the first step?
No phone tag, no back and forth, just book a short Zoom call with me so I can learn more about you and your relationship (all partners seeking counseling should be a part of this call).
Do you have in-person availability?
Yes, only the initial call is virtual, after that you can come to our office at 2002 Atwood Avenue. We can also do a combination of in-person and virtual to meet your needs.
What are counseling sessions like?
The first few sessions involve understanding the history of your relationship, getting more information about the concerns you have, and meeting with each partner individually. After that, sessions focus on helping you interact and relate with your partner in new and different ways that help you connect and feel more emotionally intimate, safe, and secure.
How often and how long will we meet?
While each relationship has unique needs, the majority of people meet with me weekly, or once every other week. The duration of work is flexible, with the goal being that you put into practice the skills and methods that we are using in session. There is no set number of sessions or session limit.