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Candace Clarke
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C
I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, relational approach to therapy, and prioritize openness and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging and appreciating the uniqueness of individual circumstances, I employ an individual approach to practice. I am a trauma informed, and strengths focused clinician, working from an anti-oppressive framework, who believes an effective therapeutic relationship is one of the greatest vehicles for change. Each individual is the expert of their own life, and therefore sessions are client focused and client paced.
I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, relational approach to therapy, and prioritize openness and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging and appreciating the uniqueness of individual circumstances, I employ an individual approach to practice. I am a trauma informed, and strengths focused clinician, working from an anti-oppressive framework, who believes an effective therapeutic relationship is one of the greatest vehicles for change. Each individual is the expert of their own life, and therefore sessions are client focused and client paced.
(709) 700-3063 View (709) 700-3063
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Tracey Sexton Chapman
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
In my work with clients, I adopt a compassion-based and solution-focused approach to help individuals, couples, and families work through issues that are affecting their mental and physical health and relationships with others while focusing on decreasing their stress and negativity so that they experience more balance, peace, contentment, and joy.
Are you struggling in this crazy world? Do you feel anxious, sad, frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and/or tired of it all? Do you feel lost and alone, that no one understands you, that you are fighting your struggles alone? Is it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to do things that you once enjoyed? Are you constantly embroiled in conflict with others? Do you wish things were better, that you felt better, that the pain, sadness, and conflict would go away and be replaced with happiness, peace, contentment, and joy?
In my work with clients, I adopt a compassion-based and solution-focused approach to help individuals, couples, and families work through issues that are affecting their mental and physical health and relationships with others while focusing on decreasing their stress and negativity so that they experience more balance, peace, contentment, and joy.
Are you struggling in this crazy world? Do you feel anxious, sad, frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and/or tired of it all? Do you feel lost and alone, that no one understands you, that you are fighting your struggles alone? Is it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to do things that you once enjoyed? Are you constantly embroiled in conflict with others? Do you wish things were better, that you felt better, that the pain, sadness, and conflict would go away and be replaced with happiness, peace, contentment, and joy?
(709) 702-6225 View (709) 702-6225
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Repose Wellness Collective
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Our SLPs, OTs, and counsellors work with all ages and offer EMDR, Couples, Play Therapy, Equine Assisted Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Groups, etc!.
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
Our SLPs, OTs, and counsellors work with all ages and offer EMDR, Couples, Play Therapy, Equine Assisted Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Groups, etc!.
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
(709) 400-6273 View (709) 400-6273
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Kara Pinksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and nearly 20 years experience offering therapy to individuals, couples and families. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. It can create feelings of anxiety or shame, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental, collaborative experience, where you can comfortably uncover and confront the obstacles preventing you from living the life you deserve. My goal is to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed, queer positive, gender affirming, respectful space that is inclusive to all.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and nearly 20 years experience offering therapy to individuals, couples and families. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. It can create feelings of anxiety or shame, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental, collaborative experience, where you can comfortably uncover and confront the obstacles preventing you from living the life you deserve. My goal is to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed, queer positive, gender affirming, respectful space that is inclusive to all.
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Laura Parsons
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, DCP(c), CCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
(709) 910-5405 View (709) 910-5405
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Tryphena Gabriel (Psychotherapy For You Newfounland)
Counsellor, CCPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1G  (Online Only)
My name is Tryphena Gabriel and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Educator. I have worked with children and adolescents with behaviour, emotional and intellectual difficulties in and out of the school setting for over 21 years. I have also counselled many individuals, couples, and minority and indigenous populations for many years helping them find their voice and worth while building strategies to improve and build self capacity and self love to assist clients reach their goals. I have training in many areas including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, ODD, Autism, trauma, relationship issues and other
My name is Tryphena Gabriel and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Educator. I have worked with children and adolescents with behaviour, emotional and intellectual difficulties in and out of the school setting for over 21 years. I have also counselled many individuals, couples, and minority and indigenous populations for many years helping them find their voice and worth while building strategies to improve and build self capacity and self love to assist clients reach their goals. I have training in many areas including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, ODD, Autism, trauma, relationship issues and other
(709) 701-2633 View (709) 701-2633
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Oakwood Counselling - Ali Burke MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Waitlist for new clients
If the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress or relationship difficulties have become overwhelming, therapy can help. I am a seasoned therapist with over 14 years experience working with individuals, families and couples. My primary focus is providing you with a safe, confidential and validating space to explore and make sense of what is getting in the way of your wellness, as well as providing concrete tools and strategies that will help you to increase your resilience and move forward in the direction you choose. We will work together to determine which therapeutic interventions are the best fit for you.
If the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress or relationship difficulties have become overwhelming, therapy can help. I am a seasoned therapist with over 14 years experience working with individuals, families and couples. My primary focus is providing you with a safe, confidential and validating space to explore and make sense of what is getting in the way of your wellness, as well as providing concrete tools and strategies that will help you to increase your resilience and move forward in the direction you choose. We will work together to determine which therapeutic interventions are the best fit for you.
(519) 803-6999 View (519) 803-6999
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Lee Park
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , BAHons, RCT-C21
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
For couples, families I use EFT-C, Emotion Focused Therapy assisting couples for closer bonding.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, and a clear understanding of a combined therapy approach, tools, techniques.
For couples, families I use EFT-C, Emotion Focused Therapy assisting couples for closer bonding.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, and a clear understanding of a combined therapy approach, tools, techniques.
(514) 746-4673 View (514) 746-4673
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Simon Sherry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C
Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy are available online and in-person.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy are available online and in-person.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
(902) 904-5582 View (902) 904-5582
Photo of Maggie Dawson, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in St John's, NL
Maggie Dawson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MA, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
At times, we all need support to navigate the challenges and difficulties we face in our lives. My counselling approach is rooted in the belief that understanding our experiences, our story, and ourselves can be a transformative journey towards greater self-acceptance and hope for the future. I recognize that our challenges are often a reflection of what we have been through in the past, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As we gain perspective and compassion for ourselves, we are empowered to develop healthier coping strategies, heal from past wounds, and embark on a path towards personal growth and fulfillment.
At times, we all need support to navigate the challenges and difficulties we face in our lives. My counselling approach is rooted in the belief that understanding our experiences, our story, and ourselves can be a transformative journey towards greater self-acceptance and hope for the future. I recognize that our challenges are often a reflection of what we have been through in the past, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As we gain perspective and compassion for ourselves, we are empowered to develop healthier coping strategies, heal from past wounds, and embark on a path towards personal growth and fulfillment.
(709) 501-5823 View (709) 501-5823
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Tranquil Tides
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
Welcome to Tranquil Tides! A safe, judgement-free space where you can slow down and focus on what matters most to you. We are a group of registered social workers who have a wide variety of experience, education, and interests. We offer evening and weekend appointments as we understand how busy life can be. Whether you have taken part in therapy before, or this is your first time, we can provide an environment that offers you care and empathy while you work towards your goals.
Welcome to Tranquil Tides! A safe, judgement-free space where you can slow down and focus on what matters most to you. We are a group of registered social workers who have a wide variety of experience, education, and interests. We offer evening and weekend appointments as we understand how busy life can be. Whether you have taken part in therapy before, or this is your first time, we can provide an environment that offers you care and empathy while you work towards your goals.
(709) 200-0250 View (709) 200-0250
Photo of Patti Broadfoot - Inner Sojourn, Registered Social Worker in St John's, NL
Patti Broadfoot - Inner Sojourn
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, navigating through the complexities of loss, or grappling with the uncertainties of life transitions? Perhaps you're facing the profound challenges of serious illness, battling anxiety, or experiencing burnout from the pressures of daily life. Amid these struggles, you're seeking understanding, support, and guidance to navigate these difficult times. You're searching for a safe space to express your emotions, confront your fears, and rebuild a sense of hope and resilience. You want to heal, grow, and find meaning amidst the pain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, navigating through the complexities of loss, or grappling with the uncertainties of life transitions? Perhaps you're facing the profound challenges of serious illness, battling anxiety, or experiencing burnout from the pressures of daily life. Amid these struggles, you're seeking understanding, support, and guidance to navigate these difficult times. You're searching for a safe space to express your emotions, confront your fears, and rebuild a sense of hope and resilience. You want to heal, grow, and find meaning amidst the pain.
(709) 701-0686 View (709) 701-0686
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Coastal Health NL
Counsellor, PhD, MEd, RDT, CCC
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
(709) 400-8664 View (709) 400-8664
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ADHD Solutions - ADHD Coaching
MScOT, BA
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C  (Online Only)
I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
(709) 910-6820 View (709) 910-6820
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Priority Health Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1E  (Online Only)
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.
(709) 700-0535 View (709) 700-0535
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Becky Fleming
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Finding a trusted person to support you in therapy can be a big step- and an overwhelming one! I'm so glad you're curious about how counselling can help. My diverse training and experience makes me a great fit in supporting people across the lifespan in areas such as relationships (intimate, familial, friendships, and even dome), neurodivergence, burnout/compassion fatigue, substance use/other dependencies, and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. These concerns are a little snapshot of my specialties, but I'm comfortable and ready to talk you through anything you're going through- together, we can find solutions.
Finding a trusted person to support you in therapy can be a big step- and an overwhelming one! I'm so glad you're curious about how counselling can help. My diverse training and experience makes me a great fit in supporting people across the lifespan in areas such as relationships (intimate, familial, friendships, and even dome), neurodivergence, burnout/compassion fatigue, substance use/other dependencies, and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. These concerns are a little snapshot of my specialties, but I'm comfortable and ready to talk you through anything you're going through- together, we can find solutions.
(709) 309-0072 View (709) 309-0072
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Lesley Vaters
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1E
Lesley has spent the last 18 years working with adults and children in a number of capacities including counselling, social development and child behavioral modification.
Lesley has spent the last 18 years working with adults and children in a number of capacities including counselling, social development and child behavioral modification.
(709) 704-6606 View (709) 704-6606
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Erin Hefford
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
I have a passion for being active. Following this passion, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology. I have had the privilege of working with student-athletes, providing mental training for athletes and coaches, and coaching gymnastics across the US and Canada. I have used these experiences during my sessions with weekend warriors, athletes, coaches, and even those who hate sport. As I worked with these individuals, I saw the challenges they faced also affected their families. This prompted me to continue my education to add a focus on Marriage and Family therapy.
I have a passion for being active. Following this passion, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology. I have had the privilege of working with student-athletes, providing mental training for athletes and coaches, and coaching gymnastics across the US and Canada. I have used these experiences during my sessions with weekend warriors, athletes, coaches, and even those who hate sport. As I worked with these individuals, I saw the challenges they faced also affected their families. This prompted me to continue my education to add a focus on Marriage and Family therapy.
(778) 743-3120 View (778) 743-3120
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Inspiring Solutions Counselling Services
Counsellor, BEd, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
Everyone needs additional support at times. Life can become tangled with mixed emotions and underlying thoughts or beliefs. There may be unexpected obstacles, challenges and changes in your life causing you to feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, or you may not identify with how you are feeling, but you have noticed that your mood and behaviours have changed. You may not be aware of the physical and/or social impact this may be having on your life. Together we can identify your inner strengths and develop additional strategies and tools to not only help you cope, but to support you and help you grow.
Everyone needs additional support at times. Life can become tangled with mixed emotions and underlying thoughts or beliefs. There may be unexpected obstacles, challenges and changes in your life causing you to feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, or you may not identify with how you are feeling, but you have noticed that your mood and behaviours have changed. You may not be aware of the physical and/or social impact this may be having on your life. Together we can identify your inner strengths and develop additional strategies and tools to not only help you cope, but to support you and help you grow.
(709) 400-5407 View (709) 400-5407
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Geniene Revells-Sheehan
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1H
By searching for a Therapist, you have just made a very courageous decision. I want to commend you for that! My name is Geniene (she/her) and I have been in the Social Work profession for 18 years. In that time, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I pride myself on being an authentic, genuine person. I strive to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for each and every client. I have experience working with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, guilt, shame, addictions and trauma. I have a special interest in working with the Neurodiverse population.
By searching for a Therapist, you have just made a very courageous decision. I want to commend you for that! My name is Geniene (she/her) and I have been in the Social Work profession for 18 years. In that time, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I pride myself on being an authentic, genuine person. I strive to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for each and every client. I have experience working with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, guilt, shame, addictions and trauma. I have a special interest in working with the Neurodiverse population.
(709) 705-6013 View (709) 705-6013

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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.