Heart and Meaning Psychotherapy & Coaching
Dr. Sasha Raskin, LPC. Couples Therapy and Family Therapy & Coaching in Boulder, CO and Online
You're probably here because something that was such a big part of your life has now reached its ending point. You truly gave it your best shot. Despite the good parts of your journey together, you and your partner know in your hearts that the romantic chapter of your relationship has come to a close. Still, you're wondering: How do we do this right?
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I'm Dr. Sasha Raskin, LPC, and I can help you uncouple in way that you'll be truly proud, if the relationship did indeed came to an end.
I provide couples therapy , couples intensives, and family therapy in person in my office in Boulder or via video online counseling (depending on the clients' preference), drawing from over ten years of clinical experience. In the past, besides my work with clients, I've also been training the next generation of psychotherapists as an Adjunct Faculty at Naropa University.
You might be feeling confused, lost, scared—perhaps even ashamed or guilty. Maybe you're holding onto a belief that ending the relationship is a failure. But deep down, there's a knowing that it’s time to let go.
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And yet… what if the ending of your romantic relationship could be just as meaningful, beautiful, kind, and respectful as the beginning?
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What if this ending held as much—if not more—potential for growth, healing, and learning than your time together as a couple?
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What if the way your romantic relationship ends becomes the foundation for how your next one begins?
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What if this ending—even if it includes divorce—doesn’t have to be chaotic, expensive, or combative?
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What if this person, who once was your intimate partner, could become a lifelong friend and trusted ally—with time, care, and mutual support?
What if you could consciously nurture a new kind of connection, for the sake of yourself, your children, your community, and your shared history?
What if you could avoid unnecessary hurt and pain?
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What if you could grieve together?
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What if all the time, love, and energy you’ve invested in this relationship doesn’t have to be lost—but rather carried forward into a new form?
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What if you could gain all the clarity you need to be fully on board with your decision?
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I’ve supported many couples through this process—and I’ve walked this path in my own life. I still have deep, loving, caring friendships with previous partners. It’s not only possible—it can be a powerful, liberating experience.
Who This Is For
Conscious Uncoupling is for couples who have made the heartfelt decision to separate and want to do so with kindness, respect, and intention. If you and your partner are navigating the emotional, logistical, and relational complexities of ending a relationship—and you want to do it in a healthy, grounded, and collaborative way—this process is for you.
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Whether you have children or not, are married or not, straight or queer, if you're committed to separating in a way that honors what you've built while gently letting it go, this work can support you.
With one of my mentors Stan Tatkin, the founder of PACT couples therapy and the author of groundbreaking books such as "Wired for Love"
What You're Experiencing
You may be feeling:
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Overwhelmed by the emotional, logistical, and financial challenges ahead.
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Worried about how this will impact your kids, your families, your social circles.
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Afraid of falling into cycles of blame, resentment, or guilt.
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Confused about how to communicate clearly and respectfully.
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Longing to preserve what was good and still find a way to move forward.
You may be delaying the hard conversations because deep down you fear that separation inevitably leads to conflict, division, and unbearable grief.
But here's what I've seen again and again:
In reality, separation doesn’t have to be a battleground. The pain you're feeling is real—but it doesn't need to be destructive. Much of the suffering couples experience during separation comes not from the ending itself, but from unprocessed
Who This Is For
Conscious Uncoupling is for couples who have made the heartfelt decision to separate and want to do so with kindness, respect, and intention.
If you and your partner are navigating the emotional, logistical, and relational complexities of ending a relationship—and you want to do it in a healthy, grounded, and collaborative way—this process is for you.
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Whether you have children or not, are married or not, straight or queer, if you're committed to separating in a way that honors what you've built while gently letting it go, this work can support you.
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With support, your separation can become a rite of passage—one that honors the past and opens the door to your next chapter.
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How Conscious Uncoupling Therapy Can Help
Conscious Uncoupling therapy provides a structured, supportive space for you and your partner to:
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Gain the clarity you need to fully align with the decision to separate.
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Process the emotions that are naturally arising—together and individually.
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Learn respectful communication strategies, even in hard conversations.
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Navigate co-parenting dynamics with compassion and consistency.
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Set mutual agreements that reflect your shared values.
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Create boundaries that support healing and healthy closure.
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Honor your relationship—not just as it ends, but for all it has given you.
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As a couples therapist and someone who has personally gone through this journey with grace and care, I offer both professional expertise and heartfelt, lived wisdom. I know what’s possible on the other side of an intentional uncoupling—and I’m here to walk that path with you.
What You Can Expect
Through this process, couples often:
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Feel emotionally grounded and more connected to their inner truth.
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Experience a respectful, loving transition into a new phase of relationship—sometimes as co-parents, sometimes as friends.
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Avoid unnecessary legal fees and emotional fallout.
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Grieve with intention, finding healing in shared reflection.
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Create closure and meaning around the life they’ve shared.
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Step into the next phase of their lives with clarity, peace, and confidence.
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Many of my clients have created post-relationship dynamics that are surprisingly warm, cooperative, and enduring. One client recently shared, “I guess we just needed permission and space to finally have this conversation.”
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What This Therapy Isn’t
This is not legal counsel or financial advice.
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It is a safe, structured, and deeply supportive space for navigating the emotional and relational journey of uncoupling. Think of it as your emotional and psychological anchor through a time of big change.
Take the Next Step
If you and your partner both feel ready to explore Conscious Uncoupling, I would be honored to support you. Let’s create a transition that is grounded, respectful, and meaningful.
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Schedule a consultation today, and take the first step toward a kind and thoughtful separation.
To better help the couples I work with, I was trained in the major modalities of couples therapy (and if the founders were still alive and teaching, I have sought them out to train with them directly):
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Gottman Couples Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Brief Strategic Therapy
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Structural Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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PACT
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Sex Therapy
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and more
With my mentors Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the biggest researchers in couples therapy, the founders of Gottman couples therapy, and the bestselling authors of books such "The 7 principles for making marriage work"