Couples Counseling Therapists in 05401

Photo of Maya Kunigis, Counselor in 05401, VT
Maya Kunigis
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I value working collaboratively with my clients in a patient, authentic, and empathic manner to help empower individuals to find ways to more effectively navigate and cope with the challenges and stressors in their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples from a wide variety of racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. I've worked in crisis intervention with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, as well as with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, low self-esteem, substance use issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQ concerns.
I value working collaboratively with my clients in a patient, authentic, and empathic manner to help empower individuals to find ways to more effectively navigate and cope with the challenges and stressors in their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples from a wide variety of racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. I've worked in crisis intervention with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, as well as with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, low self-esteem, substance use issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQ concerns.
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Photo of Kirsten Lesch, Marriage & Family Therapist in 05401, VT
Kirsten Lesch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I'm here for individuals, couples, and families ready to dive into a genuine and healthful journey of change.
It's your life. It's important. Figuring things out for yourself doesn't mean you must do it alone. Therapy helps reconnect to fundamentals, grow from pain, and cultivate wellness. Your therapist is your partner on the journey. We help you build pathways, forge deeper connections, build relationships, and live authentically. We tune into the core of the matter and acknowledge the impacts of your history and society.
I'm here for individuals, couples, and families ready to dive into a genuine and healthful journey of change.
It's your life. It's important. Figuring things out for yourself doesn't mean you must do it alone. Therapy helps reconnect to fundamentals, grow from pain, and cultivate wellness. Your therapist is your partner on the journey. We help you build pathways, forge deeper connections, build relationships, and live authentically. We tune into the core of the matter and acknowledge the impacts of your history and society.
(802) 210-3802 View (802) 210-3802
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Hollis Easter
Registered Psychotherapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Over those years, I've found that the right personal fit—a feeling of connection—is crucial for creating a safe relationship where real growth and transformation are possible.
I'd like to help support you. I often work with people who are entering new life stages: having kids, changing jobs, finishing school, getting married, leaving relationships, or learning to set boundaries. I believe that therapy should feel encouraging, equip you with the skills and confidence you need, and support you in being yourself—whatever that means for you. Maybe you’re feeling worn down by some old struggles and are ready to move on from them. Maybe you’re trying to get used to a whole new set of challenges. Maybe you’re feeling totally lost in the woods. I’d like to help you find your way through.
Over those years, I've found that the right personal fit—a feeling of connection—is crucial for creating a safe relationship where real growth and transformation are possible.
I'd like to help support you. I often work with people who are entering new life stages: having kids, changing jobs, finishing school, getting married, leaving relationships, or learning to set boundaries. I believe that therapy should feel encouraging, equip you with the skills and confidence you need, and support you in being yourself—whatever that means for you. Maybe you’re feeling worn down by some old struggles and are ready to move on from them. Maybe you’re trying to get used to a whole new set of challenges. Maybe you’re feeling totally lost in the woods. I’d like to help you find your way through.
(802) 392-0892 View (802) 392-0892
Photo of Sarah E. Sears, Counselor in 05401, VT
Sarah E. Sears
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
A strong sense of curiosity and compassion guides Sarah's work. Her experience with individuals and couples spans many areas, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), life transitions, and grief. She primarily works with adults, professionals, and couples tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.
A strong sense of curiosity and compassion guides Sarah's work. Her experience with individuals and couples spans many areas, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), life transitions, and grief. She primarily works with adults, professionals, and couples tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.
(802) 348-2315 View (802) 348-2315
Photo of Brigid Sullivan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 05401, VT
Brigid Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Brigid helps individuals/couples/families heal and repair past trauma, which leads to a more connected relationship.
Experienced and Compassionate: Brigid’s approach to therapy is based on understanding each individual/couple/family needs, and then helping to form goals and strategies for facing challenges. Brigid approaches each person through the lens of their unique experience, specializing in assisting individuals with relationship problems, parenting challenges, blended family issues, depression, anxiety, chronic and acute medical conditions, grief, loss, trauma, substance use, caregiver/helping professionals, active duty military members and their families, relationship issues, life stage transitions, and identity formation and development.
Brigid helps individuals/couples/families heal and repair past trauma, which leads to a more connected relationship.
Experienced and Compassionate: Brigid’s approach to therapy is based on understanding each individual/couple/family needs, and then helping to form goals and strategies for facing challenges. Brigid approaches each person through the lens of their unique experience, specializing in assisting individuals with relationship problems, parenting challenges, blended family issues, depression, anxiety, chronic and acute medical conditions, grief, loss, trauma, substance use, caregiver/helping professionals, active duty military members and their families, relationship issues, life stage transitions, and identity formation and development.
(802) 347-9031 View (802) 347-9031
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Chaya Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Currently the bulk of my practice is relationship focused counseling; where two people join in counseling sessions together. I am taking on clients who are at any stage of a relationship/partnership who are jointly seeking any of the following; solutions to strengthen and improve the quality of their relationship, build positive relationship skills, resolve conflict, recover from relationship specific trauma, and build long- lasting relationship opportunities. In addition to couples, I do have a few spots for individuals who may be interested in working through relationship conflict and challenge.
Currently the bulk of my practice is relationship focused counseling; where two people join in counseling sessions together. I am taking on clients who are at any stage of a relationship/partnership who are jointly seeking any of the following; solutions to strengthen and improve the quality of their relationship, build positive relationship skills, resolve conflict, recover from relationship specific trauma, and build long- lasting relationship opportunities. In addition to couples, I do have a few spots for individuals who may be interested in working through relationship conflict and challenge.
(802) 424-8770 View (802) 424-8770
Photo of Lisa Rose Pisani, Counselor in 05401, VT
Lisa Rose Pisani
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
A medical diagnoses or loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. I specialize in clients and their families navigating cancer or other medical illnesses, end-of-life, or grief. I incorporate spirituality when appropriate. I also work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from societal oppression, and women’s issues. My aim is to help clients traverse challenges, discover healthy solutions, develop resilience, build coping skills, and experience inner peace. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to help them reach their full potential. Please email me detailing your counseling needs.
A medical diagnoses or loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. I specialize in clients and their families navigating cancer or other medical illnesses, end-of-life, or grief. I incorporate spirituality when appropriate. I also work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from societal oppression, and women’s issues. My aim is to help clients traverse challenges, discover healthy solutions, develop resilience, build coping skills, and experience inner peace. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to help them reach their full potential. Please email me detailing your counseling needs.
(802) 923-3886 View (802) 923-3886
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Christopher Hills
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, relationship dynamics and family’s of of all ages to assist in restoring the presence of joy and peace.
The path of healing varies pertaining to each individual. One thing that remains the same for all is that this pathway resides within you. There exists a magical world full of wonder beyond what most have allowed themselves to perceive. The key to unlocking that world resides within the healing itself. Great magnificence awaits any individual when they devote themselves upon the journey home to their own heart. I am here to assist you to move through old painful patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you. I am happy to be of assistance along your journey of healing so that you can restore your passion and live a life of joy.
I work with individuals, relationship dynamics and family’s of of all ages to assist in restoring the presence of joy and peace.
The path of healing varies pertaining to each individual. One thing that remains the same for all is that this pathway resides within you. There exists a magical world full of wonder beyond what most have allowed themselves to perceive. The key to unlocking that world resides within the healing itself. Great magnificence awaits any individual when they devote themselves upon the journey home to their own heart. I am here to assist you to move through old painful patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you. I am happy to be of assistance along your journey of healing so that you can restore your passion and live a life of joy.
(802) 659-3659 View (802) 659-3659
Photo of Julia Howe, Counselor in 05401, VT
Julia Howe
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're struggling in your relationship or simply wanting to fine-tune communication, managing individual anxiety, navigating grief, or feeling overwhelmed by challenges, I encourage you to take this step of enlisting the support of someone who is invested in helping you walk your path toward wellbeing.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human condition, but it doesn't mean that we need to move through it alone. Irvin Yalom, an American Existential Psychiatrist, describes the therapist and client as "fellow travelers." This resonates with me, as I believe that a collaborative approach and the steadily cultivated care and trust in the therapeutic relationship can fuel meaningful growth and change on individual and relational levels. Then, by shining the light of curiosity on one's inner landscape, an awareness of relationship themes, habitual behaviors, and thought patterns begins to surface. This awareness is the key to change.
Whether you're struggling in your relationship or simply wanting to fine-tune communication, managing individual anxiety, navigating grief, or feeling overwhelmed by challenges, I encourage you to take this step of enlisting the support of someone who is invested in helping you walk your path toward wellbeing.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human condition, but it doesn't mean that we need to move through it alone. Irvin Yalom, an American Existential Psychiatrist, describes the therapist and client as "fellow travelers." This resonates with me, as I believe that a collaborative approach and the steadily cultivated care and trust in the therapeutic relationship can fuel meaningful growth and change on individual and relational levels. Then, by shining the light of curiosity on one's inner landscape, an awareness of relationship themes, habitual behaviors, and thought patterns begins to surface. This awareness is the key to change.
(802) 489-7624 View (802) 489-7624
Photo of Therapy For Mamas Couples Dominique Couture-Sherman Trained Gottman Level 2, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 05401, VT
Therapy For Mamas Couples Dominique Couture-Sherman Trained Gottman Level 2
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Welcome! My practice focuses on supporting new Mom’s, parents, couples and individuals navigating the dating world. I’m also trained and certified in grief and loss and have experience supporting people moving through neonatal, newborn or child loss, loss of a parent, spouse, life partner or pet. I also have some experience in treating those moving through a diagnosis of prolonged grief. In addition, I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples with ADHD and especially navigating ADHD within a relationship and I enjoy supporting folks around navigating the complexities of open and polyamorous relationships.
Welcome! My practice focuses on supporting new Mom’s, parents, couples and individuals navigating the dating world. I’m also trained and certified in grief and loss and have experience supporting people moving through neonatal, newborn or child loss, loss of a parent, spouse, life partner or pet. I also have some experience in treating those moving through a diagnosis of prolonged grief. In addition, I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples with ADHD and especially navigating ADHD within a relationship and I enjoy supporting folks around navigating the complexities of open and polyamorous relationships.
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Photo of Milton J Marasch, Psychologist in 05401, VT
Milton J Marasch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
For more information, you can access my professional website by clicking on the "website" button below my photo on the left. In summary, I am a licensed psychologist-doctorate who has been providing psychological services to adults and older adults since 1992. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/bereavement, life transition difficulties, relationship, and physical health problems. Psychological testing services (personality or cognitive/capacity testing) are offered as well. Providing services for all genders, faiths, and orientations.
For more information, you can access my professional website by clicking on the "website" button below my photo on the left. In summary, I am a licensed psychologist-doctorate who has been providing psychological services to adults and older adults since 1992. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief/bereavement, life transition difficulties, relationship, and physical health problems. Psychological testing services (personality or cognitive/capacity testing) are offered as well. Providing services for all genders, faiths, and orientations.
(802) 560-4845 View (802) 560-4845
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MAG Consulting Service LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Hello there! My name is Dr. Michell Greenidge and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of psychotherapy experience. I have worked with many populations including the military. Clients I have worked with have had a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, career challenges, substance abuse, PTSD and a range of personality disorders. I have also assisted people who experienced child and adulthood sexual trauma. My counseling style is adaptive and interactive. I make it a point to adjust to the client I am serving in order to provide the best care possible.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Michell Greenidge and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of psychotherapy experience. I have worked with many populations including the military. Clients I have worked with have had a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, career challenges, substance abuse, PTSD and a range of personality disorders. I have also assisted people who experienced child and adulthood sexual trauma. My counseling style is adaptive and interactive. I make it a point to adjust to the client I am serving in order to provide the best care possible.
(802) 526-6770 View (802) 526-6770
Photo of Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops in 05401, VT
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
(802) 523-2163 View (802) 523-2163
Photo of Jonathan Ayers, Counselor in 05401, VT
Jonathan Ayers
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I greatly appreciate this creative way to keep the therapy relationship alive, especially with so many other support means closing down.
www.flourishvt.com Providing person-centered psychotherapy to adults working toward emotional wellness and walking through difficult seasons of life. I believe that good listening ("Helping someone to tell their story") is the most effective tool we have for healing hurt. Using your regular feedback, we are able to tailor our work together to utilize a counseling approach that fits well for you.
I greatly appreciate this creative way to keep the therapy relationship alive, especially with so many other support means closing down.
www.flourishvt.com Providing person-centered psychotherapy to adults working toward emotional wellness and walking through difficult seasons of life. I believe that good listening ("Helping someone to tell their story") is the most effective tool we have for healing hurt. Using your regular feedback, we are able to tailor our work together to utilize a counseling approach that fits well for you.
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Photo of Gordon W Petersen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 05401, VT
Gordon W Petersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address personal, emotional, marital and relationship issues.
For the time being I am working virtually using a telemedicine portal. So far it as been working out well!! Focusing on self and on family history can provide insights to meaningful change. Knowledge of who you are enables you to redirect anxiety and think differently about others in your family and larger social system. Challenges can become opportunities.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address personal, emotional, marital and relationship issues.
For the time being I am working virtually using a telemedicine portal. So far it as been working out well!! Focusing on self and on family history can provide insights to meaningful change. Knowledge of who you are enables you to redirect anxiety and think differently about others in your family and larger social system. Challenges can become opportunities.
(833) 268-8290 x2 View (833) 268-8290 x2
Photo of Heather Parker, Counselor in 05401, VT
Heather Parker
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Experiential strategies encourage a congruence of mind, body and spirit in the present moment for supervisees, individuals, couples, groups, and supervision groups.
Providing Supervision to Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Certified Consultant, Internal Family Systems Psychotherapist. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with oneself can then expand the way in which we connect and relate to others. Therapeutic style is interactive, while encouraging the client's inner consciousness to guide the process. Use of somatic, parts work, and strength-based modalities that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward health.
Experiential strategies encourage a congruence of mind, body and spirit in the present moment for supervisees, individuals, couples, groups, and supervision groups.
Providing Supervision to Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Certified Consultant, Internal Family Systems Psychotherapist. The development of a gentle curiosity of one's internal experience becomes the basis for compassion and authentic expression. This contemplative relationship with oneself can then expand the way in which we connect and relate to others. Therapeutic style is interactive, while encouraging the client's inner consciousness to guide the process. Use of somatic, parts work, and strength-based modalities that view individuals as having an innate propensity toward health.
(802) 276-4191 View (802) 276-4191
Photo of India Hammerslough in 05401, VT
India Hammerslough
LCMHT, CMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I work with adults and young adults experiencing stress, apathy, life transitions, a first diagnosis, ADHD, or relationship stress.
I approach counseling with the understanding that we are biologically wired for connection. For many people mental health is compromised as our need for connection and meaning in our environment conflicts with cultural imperatives of independence and productivity. I view symptoms of distress as acts of resistance, not individual failings. For many, these acts of resistance result from injuries of marginalization and disconnection. I support clients to explore this resistance in the context of their current environment (friends, family, community). I work with clients from a place of empowerment, not pathology.
I work with adults and young adults experiencing stress, apathy, life transitions, a first diagnosis, ADHD, or relationship stress.
I approach counseling with the understanding that we are biologically wired for connection. For many people mental health is compromised as our need for connection and meaning in our environment conflicts with cultural imperatives of independence and productivity. I view symptoms of distress as acts of resistance, not individual failings. For many, these acts of resistance result from injuries of marginalization and disconnection. I support clients to explore this resistance in the context of their current environment (friends, family, community). I work with clients from a place of empowerment, not pathology.
(802) 200-2316 View (802) 200-2316
Photo of Valerie Racine, Counselor in 05401, VT
Valerie Racine
Counselor, MEd, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
If you found yourself here, I imagine you’ve been feeling worried, sad and maybe even lonely. I imagine you’ve been struggling with how to solve a problem or a theme that continues to show up in your life. You know that something needs to change, but you aren’t sure what that is quite yet. I can imagine you’ve been attempting to make this problem go away or to solve it, but it hasn’t worked so you found yourself exploring resources to help you figure this out. Often folks are wanting something different from their relationship, or their work, or both and would like a non-biased person to process these concerns with.
If you found yourself here, I imagine you’ve been feeling worried, sad and maybe even lonely. I imagine you’ve been struggling with how to solve a problem or a theme that continues to show up in your life. You know that something needs to change, but you aren’t sure what that is quite yet. I can imagine you’ve been attempting to make this problem go away or to solve it, but it hasn’t worked so you found yourself exploring resources to help you figure this out. Often folks are wanting something different from their relationship, or their work, or both and would like a non-biased person to process these concerns with.
(802) 724-4492 View (802) 724-4492
Photo of Robert Schicker in 05401, VT
Robert Schicker
MS
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I work with any person(s) experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Life is full of challenge, hardship, transition, and unknown. Together we create a space for you to explore and address the challenges in your life and where change and healing are possible. Using mindfulness, attachment, somatics, and trauma informed practices that focus on a body, nervous system, mind perspective I will assist you in making the changes you want in life so you can begin taking the steps toward safe healing. You will be supported to understand your needs, create and set healthy boundaries, and develop effective communications skills to improve your relationships which lead to improved self worth and self esteem.
I work with any person(s) experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Life is full of challenge, hardship, transition, and unknown. Together we create a space for you to explore and address the challenges in your life and where change and healing are possible. Using mindfulness, attachment, somatics, and trauma informed practices that focus on a body, nervous system, mind perspective I will assist you in making the changes you want in life so you can begin taking the steps toward safe healing. You will be supported to understand your needs, create and set healthy boundaries, and develop effective communications skills to improve your relationships which lead to improved self worth and self esteem.
(802) 391-4328 View (802) 391-4328
Photo of Michael P Schaal, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 05401, VT
Michael P Schaal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy and am skilled in working with couples I have had special training in sexology and work with couples and individuals on intimacy issues, both emotional and sexual.
I assist and support individuals and couples to live from the deepest places, to make meaning in their lives, and to improve functioning within self, and between self and others. I offer possibility. I have been in the private practice of psychotherapy since 1977. Clients sometimes come to me when therapy with other therapists has not worked. I am willing to go as deeply as you are within the safety of clear ethical boundaries. I value difference and work to hold and accept and work with differences, whether they be personal, sexual, racial or cultural.
I enjoy and am skilled in working with couples I have had special training in sexology and work with couples and individuals on intimacy issues, both emotional and sexual.
I assist and support individuals and couples to live from the deepest places, to make meaning in their lives, and to improve functioning within self, and between self and others. I offer possibility. I have been in the private practice of psychotherapy since 1977. Clients sometimes come to me when therapy with other therapists has not worked. I am willing to go as deeply as you are within the safety of clear ethical boundaries. I value difference and work to hold and accept and work with differences, whether they be personal, sexual, racial or cultural.
(802) 868-1148 x2 View (802) 868-1148 x2
Couples Counseling Therapists

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.