Couples Counseling Psychiatrists in Riverdale, NY

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Adena Chaviva Blickstein
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463
My name is Dr. Blickstein. I am a child/adolescent psychiatrist and the Founder of Teal Dragon Healing, LLC. We focus on healing conflict within families through our Family Reunification Programs. In our programs with offer comprehensive Family Evaluations, medication management and Attunement Training. If you feel uncomfortable with your parenting style or feel that your parenting is the source of your child's distress and seek to improve and become a more resilient and grounded parent, then please reach out. Our approach sees the entire family as needing support when a child is suffering from mental illness.
My name is Dr. Blickstein. I am a child/adolescent psychiatrist and the Founder of Teal Dragon Healing, LLC. We focus on healing conflict within families through our Family Reunification Programs. In our programs with offer comprehensive Family Evaluations, medication management and Attunement Training. If you feel uncomfortable with your parenting style or feel that your parenting is the source of your child's distress and seek to improve and become a more resilient and grounded parent, then please reach out. Our approach sees the entire family as needing support when a child is suffering from mental illness.
(475) 447-1946 View (475) 447-1946

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Eva Levy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Westchester, NY 10461
I treat children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, or couples sessions.
I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Westchester, New York. My practice is guided by warmth and compassion to further my understanding of my patients. I utilize my training in various psychotherapy modalities and psychopharmacology to craft a personalized treatment plan, as patients may benefit from therapy, medications, or a combination of both.
I treat children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, or couples sessions.
I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Westchester, New York. My practice is guided by warmth and compassion to further my understanding of my patients. I utilize my training in various psychotherapy modalities and psychopharmacology to craft a personalized treatment plan, as patients may benefit from therapy, medications, or a combination of both.
(914) 996-2956 View (914) 996-2956
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Rebecca M Gibbons
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CAGS, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
I specialize in offering personalized services to individuals who are dealing with immediate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. My focus is on providing individualized support, utilizing dynamic psychotherapy and integrative mental health care to address any complex issues. My ultimate goal is to assist clients in achieving wellness by leveraging my expertise and fostering a strong therapeutic relationship. I am committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards improved well-being and mental health.
I specialize in offering personalized services to individuals who are dealing with immediate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. My focus is on providing individualized support, utilizing dynamic psychotherapy and integrative mental health care to address any complex issues. My ultimate goal is to assist clients in achieving wellness by leveraging my expertise and fostering a strong therapeutic relationship. I am committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards improved well-being and mental health.
(914) 306-9072 View (914) 306-9072
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Remi's Room, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, NE-BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10032  (Online Only)
Let Remi's Room partner with you in achieving your best life.
As individuals, we are very much influenced by what our eyes have seen, our ears have heard, and what our hearts have felt. With over 25 years of healthcare experience in various clinical settings I understand the need for care that is individualized, delivered with cultural competence and designed to empower. I am a provider who understands stress, coping and the beauty of transformation.
Let Remi's Room partner with you in achieving your best life.
As individuals, we are very much influenced by what our eyes have seen, our ears have heard, and what our hearts have felt. With over 25 years of healthcare experience in various clinical settings I understand the need for care that is individualized, delivered with cultural competence and designed to empower. I am a provider who understands stress, coping and the beauty of transformation.
(609) 757-9016 View (609) 757-9016
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Neil Krishan Aggarwal
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10020
My broad education - medical school at Case, cultural psychiatry at Harvard, residency training at Yale - has helped me understand that people need help throughout life. I treat adults ages 18 and over with a wide range of problems, including anxiety and depression. I can work with you to make sense of tough transitions like grief, relationship issues, balancing family roles, divorce, not meeting expectations at work or school, and medical illnesses. As former advisor to Yale's University Chaplain, I know how people who are suffering search for hope. I teach and supervise psychotherapy at Columbia where I am a full professor.
My broad education - medical school at Case, cultural psychiatry at Harvard, residency training at Yale - has helped me understand that people need help throughout life. I treat adults ages 18 and over with a wide range of problems, including anxiety and depression. I can work with you to make sense of tough transitions like grief, relationship issues, balancing family roles, divorce, not meeting expectations at work or school, and medical illnesses. As former advisor to Yale's University Chaplain, I know how people who are suffering search for hope. I teach and supervise psychotherapy at Columbia where I am a full professor.
(917) 746-8687 View (917) 746-8687
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Adam N Raff, M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
I treat adults and adolescents with a wide array of emotional and psychological concerns, such as depression, anxiety, concentration problems, emotional dysregulation, and bipolar disorder. I also help individuals struggling with relationship or work issues, low self-esteem, anger/irritability, sleep troubles, and questions of meaning and purpose. A thorough and comprehensive psychiatric consultation demands that my patient and I do our best to understand all the potential reasons for their presentation for help. I focus on an alliance that supports an interaction of mutual involvement rather than a traditional paternalistic or authoritarian hierarchy in the doctor-patient relationship.
I treat adults and adolescents with a wide array of emotional and psychological concerns, such as depression, anxiety, concentration problems, emotional dysregulation, and bipolar disorder. I also help individuals struggling with relationship or work issues, low self-esteem, anger/irritability, sleep troubles, and questions of meaning and purpose. A thorough and comprehensive psychiatric consultation demands that my patient and I do our best to understand all the potential reasons for their presentation for help. I focus on an alliance that supports an interaction of mutual involvement rather than a traditional paternalistic or authoritarian hierarchy in the doctor-patient relationship.
(917) 791-6643 View (917) 791-6643
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William Nguyen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I also specialize in working with children and adolescents of all ages, treating disruptive behaviors and other behavioral challenges, academic difficulties and relationship issues with peers and family members.
I am a board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. My virtual private practice is a friendly, comfortable and safe space where one can come get help for a wide range of psychological struggles and emotional issues. I have a genuine desire to understand each individual and listen with an empathic, nonjudgmental and warm approach. I provide personalized, evidence-based treatments, incorporating psychotherapy and the judicious use of medications to alleviate symptoms to restore you back to emotional wellness.
I also specialize in working with children and adolescents of all ages, treating disruptive behaviors and other behavioral challenges, academic difficulties and relationship issues with peers and family members.
I am a board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. My virtual private practice is a friendly, comfortable and safe space where one can come get help for a wide range of psychological struggles and emotional issues. I have a genuine desire to understand each individual and listen with an empathic, nonjudgmental and warm approach. I provide personalized, evidence-based treatments, incorporating psychotherapy and the judicious use of medications to alleviate symptoms to restore you back to emotional wellness.
(646) 647-3297 View (646) 647-3297
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Stephen Snyder
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023
If you're struggling with a sex or relationship problem, if sex seems to be more worrisome than pleasurable, or if you simply have an intuition that you and the person next to you in bed might be able to get more out of lovemaking, let's discuss setting up a consultation.
I'm an MD sex and relationship therapist in Manhattan, Associate Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, a frequent guest on national media, and the author of the new book "Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship" (St Martin's Press, 2018). Unlike most sex therapists, I'm also an M.D. --- which can be important since sexuality is on the border between the mind and the body.
If you're struggling with a sex or relationship problem, if sex seems to be more worrisome than pleasurable, or if you simply have an intuition that you and the person next to you in bed might be able to get more out of lovemaking, let's discuss setting up a consultation.
I'm an MD sex and relationship therapist in Manhattan, Associate Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, a frequent guest on national media, and the author of the new book "Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship" (St Martin's Press, 2018). Unlike most sex therapists, I'm also an M.D. --- which can be important since sexuality is on the border between the mind and the body.
(646) 600-5183 View (646) 600-5183
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Ajay Marken
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10021
He works to address depression, anxiety, athletic performance/experiences, ADHD, persistent fears/concerns, relationship difficulties, and other contributors to distress.
Dr. Marken is a Columbia- and Cornell-trained, board-certified adult and child/adolescent psychiatrist. He was on faculty at Harvard Medical School and is now on faculty at New York University. Dr. Marken predominantly provides psychotherapy and/or medication management. He has a patient-centered approach that provides thorough and individualized care for your particular needs. As a physician, Dr. Marken focuses on the interaction between the biological, the psychological, and the environmental contributors to mental health. He is a member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry and works with athletes at all levels.
He works to address depression, anxiety, athletic performance/experiences, ADHD, persistent fears/concerns, relationship difficulties, and other contributors to distress.
Dr. Marken is a Columbia- and Cornell-trained, board-certified adult and child/adolescent psychiatrist. He was on faculty at Harvard Medical School and is now on faculty at New York University. Dr. Marken predominantly provides psychotherapy and/or medication management. He has a patient-centered approach that provides thorough and individualized care for your particular needs. As a physician, Dr. Marken focuses on the interaction between the biological, the psychological, and the environmental contributors to mental health. He is a member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry and works with athletes at all levels.
(646) 798-7837 View (646) 798-7837
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Jennifer L Kraker
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Kraker, M.D., M.S., is a Columbia and Cornell educated psychiatrist who helps people who are experiencing arduous circumstances—such as relationship stress, family strain, career frustrations, worry, life transitions and times of crisis—live their most meaningful life. I'm often described by my patients as a compassionate doctor who "gets it," and I treat all psychiatric disorders including addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive psychiatry, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. While I do not take insurance directly, I will work with you to maximize reimbursement through your insurance provider
Jennifer Kraker, M.D., M.S., is a Columbia and Cornell educated psychiatrist who helps people who are experiencing arduous circumstances—such as relationship stress, family strain, career frustrations, worry, life transitions and times of crisis—live their most meaningful life. I'm often described by my patients as a compassionate doctor who "gets it," and I treat all psychiatric disorders including addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive psychiatry, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. While I do not take insurance directly, I will work with you to maximize reimbursement through your insurance provider
(646) 350-3740 View (646) 350-3740
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Ann Green
Psychiatric Nurse, NP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10036
Get help with: Relationship, family and intimacy issues, depression or suicidal feelings, stress, anxiety, panic, or feeling out of control, LGBTQ support, loneliness and social skills, past or present trauma, employment and career development, school or academic conflict.
We all face difficult or painful life situations. Depression or anxiety may overwhelm us. Yet “knowing what’s wrong” often isn’t enough. Perhaps this is one of those moments for you or your family. You're emotional state is impacting your work, your relationships, your life! Yet, even in the midst of this turmoil, you know that more is possible. You’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to take on the challenges in your life . You’re ready to grow and go after what you want. Most of all, you’re ready to become the person you want to be! I want to help you get there.
Get help with: Relationship, family and intimacy issues, depression or suicidal feelings, stress, anxiety, panic, or feeling out of control, LGBTQ support, loneliness and social skills, past or present trauma, employment and career development, school or academic conflict.
We all face difficult or painful life situations. Depression or anxiety may overwhelm us. Yet “knowing what’s wrong” often isn’t enough. Perhaps this is one of those moments for you or your family. You're emotional state is impacting your work, your relationships, your life! Yet, even in the midst of this turmoil, you know that more is possible. You’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to take on the challenges in your life . You’re ready to grow and go after what you want. Most of all, you’re ready to become the person you want to be! I want to help you get there.
(646) 832-2707 View (646) 832-2707
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Zorica Filipovic-Jewell
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10036
I believe in a collaborative relationship with my patients, based on mutual respect and trust.
I have a strong commitment to the well-being of my patients. My goal is to enable them to move on and maintain optimum quality of life, by providing support and a cutting edge, evidence-based care. After a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and assessing individual's goals, together we discuss findings and recommendations and create strategy with a specific treatment plan. I work with individuals experiencing wide range of psychiatric issues, such as anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. I enjoy working with patients of all ethnicities/religions/sexual orientations/identities.
I believe in a collaborative relationship with my patients, based on mutual respect and trust.
I have a strong commitment to the well-being of my patients. My goal is to enable them to move on and maintain optimum quality of life, by providing support and a cutting edge, evidence-based care. After a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and assessing individual's goals, together we discuss findings and recommendations and create strategy with a specific treatment plan. I work with individuals experiencing wide range of psychiatric issues, such as anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. I enjoy working with patients of all ethnicities/religions/sexual orientations/identities.
(646) 859-4451 View (646) 859-4451
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Lauren Hanna
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am psychodynamically oriented, providing holistic care (including psychotherapy). I view our relationship as one of equals in which we work together to understand you better. I incorporate creativity and draw wisdom from spiritual practices to cope with stress. I incorporate cultural humility into care (concerns related to race, ethnicity, and gender).
I am psychodynamically oriented, providing holistic care (including psychotherapy). I view our relationship as one of equals in which we work together to understand you better. I incorporate creativity and draw wisdom from spiritual practices to cope with stress. I incorporate cultural humility into care (concerns related to race, ethnicity, and gender).
(516) 690-7133 View (516) 690-7133
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Louisa J. Steinberg
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships, at work, or with your family? Do you feel like there is a block in your life that you come up against time and time again? In my practice, I use an individualized, empathic, collaborative approach to the treatment of the whole person within the context of their life and circumstances. Psychiatry is a unique specialty that requires us to not only treat organic illnesses of the brain, but also of the mind. I offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication management, several types of psychotherapy, and family/ couples therapy. I offer in-person and remote visits.
Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships, at work, or with your family? Do you feel like there is a block in your life that you come up against time and time again? In my practice, I use an individualized, empathic, collaborative approach to the treatment of the whole person within the context of their life and circumstances. Psychiatry is a unique specialty that requires us to not only treat organic illnesses of the brain, but also of the mind. I offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication management, several types of psychotherapy, and family/ couples therapy. I offer in-person and remote visits.
(929) 367-8828 View (929) 367-8828
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Drew Bianchi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023
I am a therapist first and foremost. I am also a Mt Sinai and NYU-trained psychiatrist, and can prescribe medication when appropriate. I have over 10 years experience working with children (tweens and up) and adults (individuals and couples).
I am a therapist first and foremost. I am also a Mt Sinai and NYU-trained psychiatrist, and can prescribe medication when appropriate. I have over 10 years experience working with children (tweens and up) and adults (individuals and couples).
(646) 759-1265 View (646) 759-1265
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Antonia L Baum, MD
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024  (Online Only)
I treat individuals —and couples and families—at all ages and stages of life: athletes, students, Professionals including physicians and attorneys, those pondering retirement or already at that stage.
Dr. Baum has a general adolescent and adult psychotherapy and medication management practice. I treat the “whole” patient, and have visits of sufficient length to know my patients thoroughly. I also focus attention on any ongoing medical problems. I encourage and incorporate exercise into treatment. I aspire to create an atmosphere that feels natural; if a patient prefers, we might have a walking session. When not practicing remotely, I have a therapy dog in my office. We can schedule a consultation to ascertain what your needs are, to establish a treatment plan, and to see whether I am a good fit for your ongoing treatment.
I treat individuals —and couples and families—at all ages and stages of life: athletes, students, Professionals including physicians and attorneys, those pondering retirement or already at that stage.
Dr. Baum has a general adolescent and adult psychotherapy and medication management practice. I treat the “whole” patient, and have visits of sufficient length to know my patients thoroughly. I also focus attention on any ongoing medical problems. I encourage and incorporate exercise into treatment. I aspire to create an atmosphere that feels natural; if a patient prefers, we might have a walking session. When not practicing remotely, I have a therapy dog in my office. We can schedule a consultation to ascertain what your needs are, to establish a treatment plan, and to see whether I am a good fit for your ongoing treatment.
(301) 651-9229 View (301) 651-9229
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Jarrod A. Marks, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10029  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified psychiatrist. As a physician, I diagnose and treat a wide range of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I also work with people who are suffering in life from issues such as relationship or career concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, or identity issues. I will help you to know yourself better so you can experience life more fully.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist. As a physician, I diagnose and treat a wide range of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I also work with people who are suffering in life from issues such as relationship or career concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, or identity issues. I will help you to know yourself better so you can experience life more fully.
(315) 365-5586 View (315) 365-5586
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Henry L McCurtis
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10025
I am a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, with a specialty in addiction psychiatry with an integrative psychiatry practice based on a diagnostic assessment and treatment guided by biological, psychological, social, and behavioral paradigms. I have a developmental orientation toward understanding human behavior. I have a special interest in attachment styles and their implications in interpersonal conflict in families and couples. I have a keen interest in the phase of life problems resulting in the major transitions in development such as the passage from adolescents to young adulthood, marriage, divorce, mid life adjustments, retirement, and grief and bereavement.
I am a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, with a specialty in addiction psychiatry with an integrative psychiatry practice based on a diagnostic assessment and treatment guided by biological, psychological, social, and behavioral paradigms. I have a developmental orientation toward understanding human behavior. I have a special interest in attachment styles and their implications in interpersonal conflict in families and couples. I have a keen interest in the phase of life problems resulting in the major transitions in development such as the passage from adolescents to young adulthood, marriage, divorce, mid life adjustments, retirement, and grief and bereavement.
(646) 606-2965 View (646) 606-2965
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Menekse Alpay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025  (Online Only)
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
(914) 342-7750 View (914) 342-7750
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Jeffrey P Kahn
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Jeffrey P. Kahn, MD is a Columbia trained psychiatrist and Full Cornell Professor in Westchester (Scarsdale) and on the Upper West Side. He offers thoughtful psychotherapy, careful medication, and thorough evaluation. This empathic approach helps with relationship, work and career issues - and with anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Thorough evaluation includes attentive listening, detailed history, emotional understanding, clear diagnoses, and best options. Mostly an office psychiatrist, he has studied, written, spoken, and taught on many topics. More then ten years a Top Doctor (New York Magazine, Castle-Connolly Medical).
Jeffrey P. Kahn, MD is a Columbia trained psychiatrist and Full Cornell Professor in Westchester (Scarsdale) and on the Upper West Side. He offers thoughtful psychotherapy, careful medication, and thorough evaluation. This empathic approach helps with relationship, work and career issues - and with anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Thorough evaluation includes attentive listening, detailed history, emotional understanding, clear diagnoses, and best options. Mostly an office psychiatrist, he has studied, written, spoken, and taught on many topics. More then ten years a Top Doctor (New York Magazine, Castle-Connolly Medical).
(914) 610-7316 View (914) 610-7316

Couples Counseling Psychiatrists

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.