Couples Counselling Therapists in Mississauga, ON

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Kate Twigger
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Hi there, I’m Kate, thanks for visiting! Taking the first step to connect with someone about your struggles can be challenging. I have over 13 years of clinical experience and my approach focuses on strengthening relationships whether that be with yourself, your significant other, your child, or among families. I believe hearing other people’s stories is a privilege and I do so with empathy and non-judgement. My areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma, new parenthood, child and youth mental health, relationship issues, and difficulties with emotion regulation.
Hi there, I’m Kate, thanks for visiting! Taking the first step to connect with someone about your struggles can be challenging. I have over 13 years of clinical experience and my approach focuses on strengthening relationships whether that be with yourself, your significant other, your child, or among families. I believe hearing other people’s stories is a privilege and I do so with empathy and non-judgement. My areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma, new parenthood, child and youth mental health, relationship issues, and difficulties with emotion regulation.
(289) 514-5912 View (289) 514-5912
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Margaret Guzowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, DTATI, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
High quality therapy for today’s hard world and challenges. Expert solutions to anxiety, conflict, anger-management, couples, parenting and family problems. Focus: men, women and 2SLGBTQI+. Also helping kids, teens, adults with loss, depression and other life challenges. I am here to help clients be your best, to learn and to be happy. To achieve more balance in your life and relationships. Twenty five years of experience, a senior clinician and supervisor. Classically trained, and practicing modern techniques; client-centered, CBT and post-modern approaches; narrative therapy and compassion focused mindfulness. CRPO certified.
High quality therapy for today’s hard world and challenges. Expert solutions to anxiety, conflict, anger-management, couples, parenting and family problems. Focus: men, women and 2SLGBTQI+. Also helping kids, teens, adults with loss, depression and other life challenges. I am here to help clients be your best, to learn and to be happy. To achieve more balance in your life and relationships. Twenty five years of experience, a senior clinician and supervisor. Classically trained, and practicing modern techniques; client-centered, CBT and post-modern approaches; narrative therapy and compassion focused mindfulness. CRPO certified.
(289) 952-2640 View (289) 952-2640
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Shine Music and Therapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5J
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
(289) 677-1552 View (289) 677-1552
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Tavneet Sandhu
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Hi there! I’m Tavneet, a Registered Psychotherapist who offers in-person, video and phone counselling at Relationship Therapy Centre in Mississauga. I hold experience in supporting individuals (8 years old and up) and couples. I view therapy as a collaborative approach where we work together to best support you and the relationships in your life. I hope to create an environment that is safe, non-judgemental, and empathetic for you to share in. In our work together, you will come to find my approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, consideration, and collaboration.
Hi there! I’m Tavneet, a Registered Psychotherapist who offers in-person, video and phone counselling at Relationship Therapy Centre in Mississauga. I hold experience in supporting individuals (8 years old and up) and couples. I view therapy as a collaborative approach where we work together to best support you and the relationships in your life. I hope to create an environment that is safe, non-judgemental, and empathetic for you to share in. In our work together, you will come to find my approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, consideration, and collaboration.
(289) 236-9876 x710 View (289) 236-9876 x710
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Dina Dawod
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.
I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.
(289) 302-7374 View (289) 302-7374
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Linh Pham
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M  (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples experiencing challenges related to anxiety & depression, stress, relationship issues and cultural identity.
Everyone gets stuck at some point in life. Sometimes the weight of life challenges can become overwhelming. We start to experience negative feelings such as uncertainty about where we are headed and become overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, which can cause us to be disconnected from ourselves and others. Maybe we cannot pinpoint the problem, but something feels "off." If you have a similar experience, please reach out. In our work together, I will provide you with a safe, accepting space to discover your inner strengths and resources. Together, we will explore your emotions and deepen your understanding of your inner world .
I work with individuals and couples experiencing challenges related to anxiety & depression, stress, relationship issues and cultural identity.
Everyone gets stuck at some point in life. Sometimes the weight of life challenges can become overwhelming. We start to experience negative feelings such as uncertainty about where we are headed and become overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, which can cause us to be disconnected from ourselves and others. Maybe we cannot pinpoint the problem, but something feels "off." If you have a similar experience, please reach out. In our work together, I will provide you with a safe, accepting space to discover your inner strengths and resources. Together, we will explore your emotions and deepen your understanding of your inner world .
(289) 272-7447 View (289) 272-7447
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Nancy Tabiri
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 207-6381 View (289) 207-6381
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Geer Harvey
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 809-7074 View (289) 809-7074
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Mahwish Faiyaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MS, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
I use a partnership approach where I work collaboratively with my clients to customize the therapeutic journey to your individual needs. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being while also providing professional development through career counselling. I have experience working with youth, adults, couples and families.
I use a partnership approach where I work collaboratively with my clients to customize the therapeutic journey to your individual needs. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their mental and emotional well-being while also providing professional development through career counselling. I have experience working with youth, adults, couples and families.
(289) 312-1360 View (289) 312-1360
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Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(289) 210-5106 View (289) 210-5106
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Agalya Gonsalves - Couples Individual And Family Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5V  (Online Only)
If you feel like you were once a happy couple, but now don’t want to be alone with each other. You can’t solve a disagreement respectfully. You’re always arguing. Maybe you’re overwhelmed trying to balance a relationship, parenting, family and in-laws. ⁣⁣
If you feel like you were once a happy couple, but now don’t want to be alone with each other. You can’t solve a disagreement respectfully. You’re always arguing. Maybe you’re overwhelmed trying to balance a relationship, parenting, family and in-laws. ⁣⁣
(289) 204-0477 View (289) 204-0477
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Katherine Ridolfo, Unstuck Mental Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G  (Online Only)
I can help you explore and get rid of anxiety, depression, trauma / PTSD, intimate relationship issues, sadness, anger, guilt, addiction issues, and disturbing memories.
Life is in full session and can be overwhelming at times! As we journey through it, it is not uncommon to experience anxiety, depression, stress and trauma along the way. This can unravel our lives in dramatic ways affecting not only us but all of our relationships and hold us back from achieving happy and fulfilling lives. I am passionate about bringing hope, healing and life balance to you using a client centered, collaborative, strengths based approach. Let me walk your path with you to help lift the weight of life's struggles and help you to overcome the obstacles that may be holding you back.
I can help you explore and get rid of anxiety, depression, trauma / PTSD, intimate relationship issues, sadness, anger, guilt, addiction issues, and disturbing memories.
Life is in full session and can be overwhelming at times! As we journey through it, it is not uncommon to experience anxiety, depression, stress and trauma along the way. This can unravel our lives in dramatic ways affecting not only us but all of our relationships and hold us back from achieving happy and fulfilling lives. I am passionate about bringing hope, healing and life balance to you using a client centered, collaborative, strengths based approach. Let me walk your path with you to help lift the weight of life's struggles and help you to overcome the obstacles that may be holding you back.
(289) 273-9881 View (289) 273-9881
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Cardene Chambers
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4T  (Online Only)
Do you want support with achieving your personal goals or managing life's changes? Are you depressed or anxious or dealing with a traumatic experience? Are you questioning whether or not it is possible to build your self- confidence, maintain healthy relationships or reach your highest potential? I say you do have the power to effect change in your life and with the right support, your goals can be achieved. I am committed to supporting individuals with managing various life challenges and transitions, family and relationship issues, identity issues and parent-child conflicts.
Do you want support with achieving your personal goals or managing life's changes? Are you depressed or anxious or dealing with a traumatic experience? Are you questioning whether or not it is possible to build your self- confidence, maintain healthy relationships or reach your highest potential? I say you do have the power to effect change in your life and with the right support, your goals can be achieved. I am committed to supporting individuals with managing various life challenges and transitions, family and relationship issues, identity issues and parent-child conflicts.
(289) 270-8779 View (289) 270-8779
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Healing From Within
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5V  (Online Only)
As a parent coach, couples counselor, and Individual, Child, and Family Therapist, I will help you to better understand negative interactional patterns that keep you stuck. Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed when parenting and facing discipline challenges, or engaged in couples conflict? Together we deal with feelings of inadequacy, grief and loss, anger, frustration and aloness. We all need to feel safe, loved, and validated about self and others. Awareness and freedom from negative reactive patterns leads to feelings of peace, purpose, and growth. A life worth living begins with change from within.
As a parent coach, couples counselor, and Individual, Child, and Family Therapist, I will help you to better understand negative interactional patterns that keep you stuck. Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed when parenting and facing discipline challenges, or engaged in couples conflict? Together we deal with feelings of inadequacy, grief and loss, anger, frustration and aloness. We all need to feel safe, loved, and validated about self and others. Awareness and freedom from negative reactive patterns leads to feelings of peace, purpose, and growth. A life worth living begins with change from within.
(289) 302-7368 View (289) 302-7368
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Umair Ausaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCPA, RCC, CCF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
I have a warm and compassionate approach in treating my clients and believe that client-therapist alliance based on trust is an integral part of therapy. I provide a safe non-judgmental space to help my clients explore their thoughts and feelings. I recognize vulnerability and focus on overcoming mental health challenges through a collaborative process using an empathetic approach. I am registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Coach Practitioner with more than 8 years in coaching individuals, couples and groups.I hold three Masters Degrees with most recent one in Counselling Psychology.
I have a warm and compassionate approach in treating my clients and believe that client-therapist alliance based on trust is an integral part of therapy. I provide a safe non-judgmental space to help my clients explore their thoughts and feelings. I recognize vulnerability and focus on overcoming mental health challenges through a collaborative process using an empathetic approach. I am registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Coach Practitioner with more than 8 years in coaching individuals, couples and groups.I hold three Masters Degrees with most recent one in Counselling Psychology.
(289) 312-4982 View (289) 312-4982
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Thal Mohammed
Counsellor, BES, MA, EngLit, Psych
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G
It takes courage to ask for help! So you have been grappling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or emptiness. Our modern world does not help us understand what it means to be human. We become overwhelmed by relationship challenges and moral dilemmas, feeling lost and lacking meaning. Most of my clients (including couples) are interested in exploring the more profound questions in life. I can offer you a neutral, receptive space to explore your consciousness and the felt-sense experience in your body using a trauma-informed and whole-person approach. The implications of trauma are immense: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
It takes courage to ask for help! So you have been grappling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or emptiness. Our modern world does not help us understand what it means to be human. We become overwhelmed by relationship challenges and moral dilemmas, feeling lost and lacking meaning. Most of my clients (including couples) are interested in exploring the more profound questions in life. I can offer you a neutral, receptive space to explore your consciousness and the felt-sense experience in your body using a trauma-informed and whole-person approach. The implications of trauma are immense: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
(289) 805-6708 View (289) 805-6708
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Natasha Huff - Social Worker - Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
We all exist in relationship to others, but sometime we need to work on ourselves first and gain perspective of our own behaviour and thoughts.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; Divorce/Separation, Trauma, Grief, OCD, ADHD, BPD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Family Conflict, and Eating Disorders I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy. Success in a relationship does not mean there is no conflict, it means that conflict is handled in a respectful manner and individuals feel heard.
We all exist in relationship to others, but sometime we need to work on ourselves first and gain perspective of our own behaviour and thoughts.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; Divorce/Separation, Trauma, Grief, OCD, ADHD, BPD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Family Conflict, and Eating Disorders I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy. Success in a relationship does not mean there is no conflict, it means that conflict is handled in a respectful manner and individuals feel heard.
(416) 985-0925 View (416) 985-0925
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Lia Colosimo
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5R
I believe that my most important therapy tool is the relationship between myself and my clients.
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is such a wonderful step in ensuring your wellness. Navigating our emotional health can be hard. Thank you for trusting me with yours. During our work together, we will explore how we are shaped by our early experiences and how our emotions guide us to better understand ourselves. We won’t be learning quick strategies to coping, conflict resolution or emotion management, but instead we will slow down and work to uncover the underlying patterns that drive our perceptions of the world, our relationships with others, and our relationship with ourselves.
I believe that my most important therapy tool is the relationship between myself and my clients.
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is such a wonderful step in ensuring your wellness. Navigating our emotional health can be hard. Thank you for trusting me with yours. During our work together, we will explore how we are shaped by our early experiences and how our emotions guide us to better understand ourselves. We won’t be learning quick strategies to coping, conflict resolution or emotion management, but instead we will slow down and work to uncover the underlying patterns that drive our perceptions of the world, our relationships with others, and our relationship with ourselves.
(289) 301-7543 View (289) 301-7543
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Mariola Malasinski
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5B
Daytime appointments are available online for individuals and couples. I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I am a certified couples therapist in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It is my privilege to assist clients who are curious and motivated about change. If you are at a crossroads – whether that is a “mid life crisis”, or want to save your marriage or re-vision who you are in various facets of your life - I am here to help. I can assist you to enter on a spiritual path, to invite more love and closeness into your relationships and help you decrease anxiety and depression.
Daytime appointments are available online for individuals and couples. I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I am a certified couples therapist in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It is my privilege to assist clients who are curious and motivated about change. If you are at a crossroads – whether that is a “mid life crisis”, or want to save your marriage or re-vision who you are in various facets of your life - I am here to help. I can assist you to enter on a spiritual path, to invite more love and closeness into your relationships and help you decrease anxiety and depression.
(289) 805-3717 View (289) 805-3717
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Tharsika Tharmasrirajah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HonsBA, MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
(289) 278-8789 View (289) 278-8789

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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.