Marriage Counselling Therapists in Vaughan, ON

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Eric Agbata
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MPH, PhD, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
Some methods I use include - Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational, Narrative, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology etc.
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Also, I have an MPH and Ph.D. in Public Health with more than 15 years of public health academic and research experience to help my clients overcome their anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, cognitive, behavioural and life difficulties. My top priority is to be culturally competent, help you attain self-growth, live your authentic life again, and enjoy optimum performance and results.
Some methods I use include - Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational, Narrative, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology etc.
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Also, I have an MPH and Ph.D. in Public Health with more than 15 years of public health academic and research experience to help my clients overcome their anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, cognitive, behavioural and life difficulties. My top priority is to be culturally competent, help you attain self-growth, live your authentic life again, and enjoy optimum performance and results.
(289) 319-0916 View (289) 319-0916
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Vaughan Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
(365) 800-5972 View (365) 800-5972
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Humaira Khurshid
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L  (Online Only)
Mind Wings specializes in the following services: • Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, marital concerns, fears, sleep concerns • Career counseling • Teenagers’ conflict resolution • Parental counseling for children with learning difficulties and developmental challenges • Anger management • PTSD.
I provide confidential, safe, self-empowering mental health services that promote dignity and respect for the individual. I have 22 years of experience in helping people navigate and overcome their life's challenges while fostering personal growth and resilience through psychotherapy and counselling services
Mind Wings specializes in the following services: • Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, marital concerns, fears, sleep concerns • Career counseling • Teenagers’ conflict resolution • Parental counseling for children with learning difficulties and developmental challenges • Anger management • PTSD.
I provide confidential, safe, self-empowering mental health services that promote dignity and respect for the individual. I have 22 years of experience in helping people navigate and overcome their life's challenges while fostering personal growth and resilience through psychotherapy and counselling services
(289) 806-5143 View (289) 806-5143
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Esther Lithwick
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4J  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try? Are you someone who suffers from anxiety, sadness and self-esteem issues? Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life? My mission is to help you identify your goals and needs, while instilling a feeling of safety, trust and understanding and to foster resilience and direction in the achievement of your goals.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try? Are you someone who suffers from anxiety, sadness and self-esteem issues? Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life? My mission is to help you identify your goals and needs, while instilling a feeling of safety, trust and understanding and to foster resilience and direction in the achievement of your goals.
(289) 207-6756 View (289) 207-6756
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Anastasiia Puzyrina
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
I have a Master's Degree in Psychology and am a professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience starting in Ukraine. I provide counseling services to couples and adolescents with relationship issues, such as conflicts, difficulties building and maintaining relationships, parenting, and marital and premarital fields.
I have a Master's Degree in Psychology and am a professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience starting in Ukraine. I provide counseling services to couples and adolescents with relationship issues, such as conflicts, difficulties building and maintaining relationships, parenting, and marital and premarital fields.
(647) 724-2082 View (647) 724-2082
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Rosen Couples Counselling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, RMFT
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
We specialize in marriage counselling and couple therapy. We understand the importance of your relationship. We have the knowledge and the skills to help you solve the issues and to give you answers you and your partner have been looking for. We dedicated our careers to helping couples reduce conflict, improve communication, resolve issues with anger, address extramarital affairs, help express emotions and feelings, and resolve sexual difficulties. Visit our website for information on common concerns couples have about counselling and suggestions on how to approach your partner if they are ambivalent about joining you.
We specialize in marriage counselling and couple therapy. We understand the importance of your relationship. We have the knowledge and the skills to help you solve the issues and to give you answers you and your partner have been looking for. We dedicated our careers to helping couples reduce conflict, improve communication, resolve issues with anger, address extramarital affairs, help express emotions and feelings, and resolve sexual difficulties. Visit our website for information on common concerns couples have about counselling and suggestions on how to approach your partner if they are ambivalent about joining you.
(647) 496-6530 View (647) 496-6530
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Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4L
She specializes in counselling for MVA/EAP/WSIB clients; family/parenting issues; pre-marital/marriage counselling; depression/anxiety; addictions; abuse; crisis/stress/anger management; self-esteem issues etc.
Talking with a trained listener helps alleviate emotional distress for good. Myrtle Pellew PhD is trained to listen and interact with you in a way that will assist you to get to the very root of your emotional concerns. You will be empowered to accomplish such things as, being able to face your difficulties; to develop effective communication and interpersonal skills; to assume responsibility for bringing about positive life changes; to enable you to make desirable choices; to work on mending broken relationships; to manage anger and aggression appropriately; to improve your self-esteem/image; and to receive inner healing.
She specializes in counselling for MVA/EAP/WSIB clients; family/parenting issues; pre-marital/marriage counselling; depression/anxiety; addictions; abuse; crisis/stress/anger management; self-esteem issues etc.
Talking with a trained listener helps alleviate emotional distress for good. Myrtle Pellew PhD is trained to listen and interact with you in a way that will assist you to get to the very root of your emotional concerns. You will be empowered to accomplish such things as, being able to face your difficulties; to develop effective communication and interpersonal skills; to assume responsibility for bringing about positive life changes; to enable you to make desirable choices; to work on mending broken relationships; to manage anger and aggression appropriately; to improve your self-esteem/image; and to receive inner healing.
(647) 371-5196 View (647) 371-5196
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Mary Marano
Counsellor, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
For many, therapy is sought out because of a crisis situation. It is difficult to live with feelings of anxiety, anger and despair. These feelings can affect your marriage, family, children and work life by creating conflict. It is my hope to restore a sense of calm during this time of self discovery and support you through life's challenges. I will offer you realistic, easy to use tools and strategies that can work to repair and enhance your relationships. Learn to set boundaries, repair and recover from infidelity, manage anger and build trust in a safe and compassionate environment.
For many, therapy is sought out because of a crisis situation. It is difficult to live with feelings of anxiety, anger and despair. These feelings can affect your marriage, family, children and work life by creating conflict. It is my hope to restore a sense of calm during this time of self discovery and support you through life's challenges. I will offer you realistic, easy to use tools and strategies that can work to repair and enhance your relationships. Learn to set boundaries, repair and recover from infidelity, manage anger and build trust in a safe and compassionate environment.
(855) 979-7719 View (855) 979-7719
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Nechama Drookman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEd, MA, RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4J  (Online Only)
You may recognize that something in your life is not aligned with your hopes and dreams. You may feel stuck and are struggling - you don't need to do this alone! I'm here to provide you with the guidance and clarity you seek. You may be experiencing depression, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, ineffective or damaging coping mechanisms such as substance misuse and other addictions, life-cycle crises such as divorce, empty nest, infertility, and marriage and/or parenting difficulties. Together we can uncover and understand the root causes that influence your circumstances and explore options for managing your presenting issues.
You may recognize that something in your life is not aligned with your hopes and dreams. You may feel stuck and are struggling - you don't need to do this alone! I'm here to provide you with the guidance and clarity you seek. You may be experiencing depression, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, ineffective or damaging coping mechanisms such as substance misuse and other addictions, life-cycle crises such as divorce, empty nest, infertility, and marriage and/or parenting difficulties. Together we can uncover and understand the root causes that influence your circumstances and explore options for managing your presenting issues.
(289) 216-8472 View (289) 216-8472
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Rana Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.
Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.
(647) 250-9869 View (647) 250-9869
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Mary Ventrella
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, MA, CYCP, RP
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4L
Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor. Support working with children, marriages & families from all stages. I have been in practice for over 33 years. The focus includes: building safety, healthy attachment and attunement, healing from trauma by using NUROFEEDBACK, EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING, decreasing anxiety, depression and OCD, family and marital issues and building self-confidence, emotional regulation, living mindfully with purpose, spirituality, supporting goals and aspirations, living in relational harmony and investing in fulfilling relationships and life goals.
Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor. Support working with children, marriages & families from all stages. I have been in practice for over 33 years. The focus includes: building safety, healthy attachment and attunement, healing from trauma by using NUROFEEDBACK, EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING, decreasing anxiety, depression and OCD, family and marital issues and building self-confidence, emotional regulation, living mindfully with purpose, spirituality, supporting goals and aspirations, living in relational harmony and investing in fulfilling relationships and life goals.
(647) 492-4016 View (647) 492-4016
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Brittney Rossi | Individuals | Couples | Weekends Available
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BEd, BASc
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4J  (Online Only)
If you're a Millennial trying to make it, I understand what it is like to be the new lost generation. The world of work, the realities of dating + marriage, financial pressures and societal + parental expectations can make life overwhelming. Goals and dreams may seem out of reach or even impossible. Do you feel that life is an uphill battle? Or maybe, you are just going through the motions of life, but there is a lack of meaning and joy? I'm here to listen and guide you through exploring your own inner conflicts, ways of being, identity and aspirations.
If you're a Millennial trying to make it, I understand what it is like to be the new lost generation. The world of work, the realities of dating + marriage, financial pressures and societal + parental expectations can make life overwhelming. Goals and dreams may seem out of reach or even impossible. Do you feel that life is an uphill battle? Or maybe, you are just going through the motions of life, but there is a lack of meaning and joy? I'm here to listen and guide you through exploring your own inner conflicts, ways of being, identity and aspirations.
(289) 301-8835 View (289) 301-8835
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Dawn Patricia Wilson
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4H  (Online Only)
e individual work with parent(s) or the children, parenting support and marital support.
While it is true that every life has its highs and lows, sometimes the lows are hard to manage and support may be needed to regain strength. I provide counselling for children and adults, both individually and within the context of the family. I work from a variety of theoretical perspectives including but not limited to CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems. My clients establish their own goals for therapy and I provide support in defining the objectives for meeting those goals. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives and I am there to facilitate the changes they desire.
e individual work with parent(s) or the children, parenting support and marital support.
While it is true that every life has its highs and lows, sometimes the lows are hard to manage and support may be needed to regain strength. I provide counselling for children and adults, both individually and within the context of the family. I work from a variety of theoretical perspectives including but not limited to CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems. My clients establish their own goals for therapy and I provide support in defining the objectives for meeting those goals. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives and I am there to facilitate the changes they desire.
(289) 302-8157 View (289) 302-8157
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Payal Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L6A  (Online Only)
You deserve to live a life that makes you feel empowered! However, often in life, there are times we get stuck and don’t know how to move forwards, how to cope with situations and in what direction to take one’s story. Not knowing what to do and how to do it can often make a person feel powerless, which can further lead to anxiety, depression, resentment, and isolation, hindering you from living a full life. I offer you a chance to take back control of the story of your life and write the narrative you want to write.
You deserve to live a life that makes you feel empowered! However, often in life, there are times we get stuck and don’t know how to move forwards, how to cope with situations and in what direction to take one’s story. Not knowing what to do and how to do it can often make a person feel powerless, which can further lead to anxiety, depression, resentment, and isolation, hindering you from living a full life. I offer you a chance to take back control of the story of your life and write the narrative you want to write.
(365) 298-0218 View (365) 298-0218
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Linda Thai
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K  (Online Only)
I would like to support you with your life challenges, stressors, depression and anxiety. I want to help you reach your goals effectively through warm and empathic interaction. I can provide a warm space if you are looking for a caring and empathic therapist. As an affirmative therapist, I also work with BIPOC and LGBTQ populations, with extensive training in couples work. I facilitate non-judgementally and can walk us through collaborative and effective approaches. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy. I want to understand your lived experiences.
I would like to support you with your life challenges, stressors, depression and anxiety. I want to help you reach your goals effectively through warm and empathic interaction. I can provide a warm space if you are looking for a caring and empathic therapist. As an affirmative therapist, I also work with BIPOC and LGBTQ populations, with extensive training in couples work. I facilitate non-judgementally and can walk us through collaborative and effective approaches. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy. I want to understand your lived experiences.
(289) 210-6037 View (289) 210-6037
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Melissa Tolman
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Its time to feel Empowered to Overcome Life's Challenges... If you are experiencing the hardships of life, exhaustive efforts to manage day to day stressors, difficulties in your relationships, or wanting to become more self-aware and whole, now is your time to overcome these challenges, and create positive lasting change. My focus is to provide compassionate, effective psychotherapy that will empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With a commitment to holistic approaches to mental health, I offer a range of clinical approaches and draw upon extensive experience to help you achieve lasting positive change.
Its time to feel Empowered to Overcome Life's Challenges... If you are experiencing the hardships of life, exhaustive efforts to manage day to day stressors, difficulties in your relationships, or wanting to become more self-aware and whole, now is your time to overcome these challenges, and create positive lasting change. My focus is to provide compassionate, effective psychotherapy that will empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With a commitment to holistic approaches to mental health, I offer a range of clinical approaches and draw upon extensive experience to help you achieve lasting positive change.
(289) 216-4504 View (289) 216-4504
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Debra Barran
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
****NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN VAUGHAN/MISSISSAUGA AND PHONE/VIDEO**** "I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become" -Carl Jung. If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life; therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and create a new future right now, as we work together to formulate small but consistent steps in the present. I believe that each person is unique and brings individualized strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. Together, we can reach your goals.
****NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN VAUGHAN/MISSISSAUGA AND PHONE/VIDEO**** "I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become" -Carl Jung. If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life; therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and create a new future right now, as we work together to formulate small but consistent steps in the present. I believe that each person is unique and brings individualized strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. Together, we can reach your goals.
(289) 512-2469 View (289) 512-2469
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Seagal Eben-Ezra
MA, Psyc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4J
I believe that each one of us is the sum of all the journeys we have taken and all the people we have met along the way. We navigate peaks and valleys, traveling up or downstream. At different junctures in our lives, we find ourselves in an ‘in-between’ not knowing which path to take. It is through my own journey and the ones I have taken with others that I have come to bear witness to the strength, courage, and wisdom we each have within us. In my work with individuals, couples, children and youth, I explore challenges, crisis, loss and struggle within the context of one’s interpersonal relationships.
I believe that each one of us is the sum of all the journeys we have taken and all the people we have met along the way. We navigate peaks and valleys, traveling up or downstream. At different junctures in our lives, we find ourselves in an ‘in-between’ not knowing which path to take. It is through my own journey and the ones I have taken with others that I have come to bear witness to the strength, courage, and wisdom we each have within us. In my work with individuals, couples, children and youth, I explore challenges, crisis, loss and struggle within the context of one’s interpersonal relationships.
(877) 260-2699 View (877) 260-2699
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Gabriela Arriola
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
(289) 207-6548 View (289) 207-6548
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Cassandra Fezzuoglio
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4L  (Online Only)
I chose to get into this work because I understand what it’s like to struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings and deal with conflict that feels unmanageable. When we don’t feel comfortable to express our emotions and don’t feel safe enough to express our desires, needs, limits, &/ or boundaries, it creates stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, which can lead to issues in our friendships, relationships, families and at work. I have a deep desire to support others who also long to leave behind their overwhelming thoughts and feelings for a life that is fulfilling, instead of just "manageable".
I chose to get into this work because I understand what it’s like to struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings and deal with conflict that feels unmanageable. When we don’t feel comfortable to express our emotions and don’t feel safe enough to express our desires, needs, limits, &/ or boundaries, it creates stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, which can lead to issues in our friendships, relationships, families and at work. I have a deep desire to support others who also long to leave behind their overwhelming thoughts and feelings for a life that is fulfilling, instead of just "manageable".
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.