Photo of Jodyan Gaynor, Counselor in 05401, VT
Jodyan Gaynor
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
My name is Jodyan Gaynor, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician in the state of Vermont. I work with adults and couples experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, workplace difficulties and major life transitions. Even positive events can create stressful experiences. I believe our history and cultures is a significant part of who we are and am careful to include this in the experiences of how we approach healing and emotional wellbeing.
My name is Jodyan Gaynor, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician in the state of Vermont. I work with adults and couples experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, workplace difficulties and major life transitions. Even positive events can create stressful experiences. I believe our history and cultures is a significant part of who we are and am careful to include this in the experiences of how we approach healing and emotional wellbeing.
(802) 724-4389 View (802) 724-4389
Photo of Kathleen Walls, Counselor in 05401, VT
Kathleen Walls
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
I invite you to reach out via e-mail (for a faster response) to schedule a session to see if a therapeutic relationship between us would work for you.
Welcome! I believe that it is possible for you to find emotional balance, wherever you are in your journey. Your needs and emotional well being will be the guiding force in our work together, whether you are negotiating challenging situational stressors, or wanting to understanding persistent sadness that seems to have no source. Maybe you are feeling stuck, grieving, dealing with addiction, or feeling disconnected. Together we can work toward putting you in the driver's seat of your own life.
I invite you to reach out via e-mail (for a faster response) to schedule a session to see if a therapeutic relationship between us would work for you.
Welcome! I believe that it is possible for you to find emotional balance, wherever you are in your journey. Your needs and emotional well being will be the guiding force in our work together, whether you are negotiating challenging situational stressors, or wanting to understanding persistent sadness that seems to have no source. Maybe you are feeling stuck, grieving, dealing with addiction, or feeling disconnected. Together we can work toward putting you in the driver's seat of your own life.
(802) 520-2779 View (802) 520-2779
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Associates in Couples Counseling
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
We are a husband-and-wife team focused on couples counseling. Our down-to-earth style usually helps couples quickly feel comfortable. Our approach is simple, direct and interactive. Our theoretical approach and style tends to be accessible, direct, and practical. We focus on the present day changes our clients' want in their relationships â;" and we orient our discussions towards these desired changes. We give plenty of feedback, suggestions, and ideas for homework.
We are a husband-and-wife team focused on couples counseling. Our down-to-earth style usually helps couples quickly feel comfortable. Our approach is simple, direct and interactive. Our theoretical approach and style tends to be accessible, direct, and practical. We focus on the present day changes our clients' want in their relationships â;" and we orient our discussions towards these desired changes. We give plenty of feedback, suggestions, and ideas for homework.
(802) 518-0962 View (802) 518-0962
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 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 Linda Wackerman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 05401, VT
Linda Wackerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families on relationship issues.
I collaborate with my clients to work on what is important to them, integrating my knowledge and clinical experience to guide the process. I believe that everyone has problems at times, and that these can prevent us from having the relationships and lives we desire. I see therapy as a dialogue and am active and direct in the process. I will partner with you to change old patterns and to draw out your strengths. Most people say I have a genuine, down to earth manner which makes it possible to feel safe and speak openly.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families on relationship issues.
I collaborate with my clients to work on what is important to them, integrating my knowledge and clinical experience to guide the process. I believe that everyone has problems at times, and that these can prevent us from having the relationships and lives we desire. I see therapy as a dialogue and am active and direct in the process. I will partner with you to change old patterns and to draw out your strengths. Most people say I have a genuine, down to earth manner which makes it possible to feel safe and speak openly.
(802) 277-3211 View (802) 277-3211
Photo of India Hammerslough, Registered Psychotherapist in 05401, VT
India Hammerslough
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults and young adults experiencing stress, apathy, life transitions, a first diagnosis, ADHD, or relationship stress.
Waitlist only- 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.
Waitlist only- 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 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
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 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
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Dr. Jimmy G Bridges
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
Hello folks! I'm Jimmy. I'm a gender-queer polyamorous therapist. I work with couples, queer identified folks, and clients in alternative relationship structures. I am trauma-informed and neuro-diverse affirming. All services are telehealth. I only accept out-of-pocket payment. I do not take insurance, but I can provide superbills for clients wanting to use out-of-network benefits.
Hello folks! I'm Jimmy. I'm a gender-queer polyamorous therapist. I work with couples, queer identified folks, and clients in alternative relationship structures. I am trauma-informed and neuro-diverse affirming. All services are telehealth. I only accept out-of-pocket payment. I do not take insurance, but I can provide superbills for clients wanting to use out-of-network benefits.
(802) 327-8459 View (802) 327-8459
Photo of Hollis Easter, Registered Psychotherapist in 05401, VT
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
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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 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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Aimee I. Gaffney
Psychologist, MACP, SEP
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I have practiced for over 30 years . My desire is to help you live vitally and to maintain a deeper sense of self and connection to others in order to live your life purposefully. Understanding symptoms like depression, anxiety and fear is a core part of the work; transforming them into agency, self mastery and compassion is the purpose. I work with adult relationship issues; health and medical issues that impinge a sense of stability and safety; help with aging parents or ill family members.
I have practiced for over 30 years . My desire is to help you live vitally and to maintain a deeper sense of self and connection to others in order to live your life purposefully. Understanding symptoms like depression, anxiety and fear is a core part of the work; transforming them into agency, self mastery and compassion is the purpose. I work with adult relationship issues; health and medical issues that impinge a sense of stability and safety; help with aging parents or ill family members.
(802) 779-0595 View (802) 779-0595
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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
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Well Roots Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
If you find yourself worrying all the time, if your relationship isn't going the way you imagined, if you're struggling on your fertility journey, or if you're a new mom feeling really bad, know you're not alone.
Offering ONLINE sessions. It’s hard to be a woman! We feel like all the pressure is on us. We keep trying so hard to do it perfectly, but life still isn’t going the way we planned. We have the pressure of career, fertility, parenting, romantic relationships, time for a social life. There's all of that and then we notice the past we’ve been running from creeping up on us. It can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. And is anyone talking about how hard getting pregnant can be? It's supposed to just happen easily, but month after month the pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. It feels like our bodies are failing us.
If you find yourself worrying all the time, if your relationship isn't going the way you imagined, if you're struggling on your fertility journey, or if you're a new mom feeling really bad, know you're not alone.
Offering ONLINE sessions. It’s hard to be a woman! We feel like all the pressure is on us. We keep trying so hard to do it perfectly, but life still isn’t going the way we planned. We have the pressure of career, fertility, parenting, romantic relationships, time for a social life. There's all of that and then we notice the past we’ve been running from creeping up on us. It can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. And is anyone talking about how hard getting pregnant can be? It's supposed to just happen easily, but month after month the pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. It feels like our bodies are failing us.
(802) 210-1499 View (802) 210-1499
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
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Maggie Montelli
MA
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
My clinical areas of expertise include: attachment and complex trauma, disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as relationship challenges for individuals and couples.
Hi there, I'm Maggie and I am glad you're here. As a therapist, I value the whole person and work to honor your personal story, the identities you hold, and your unique experiences. My practice is an interactive collaboration that welcomes you to explore and deepen your sense of awareness and connection to your mind, body and emotions.
My clinical areas of expertise include: attachment and complex trauma, disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as relationship challenges for individuals and couples.
Hi there, I'm Maggie and I am glad you're here. As a therapist, I value the whole person and work to honor your personal story, the identities you hold, and your unique experiences. My practice is an interactive collaboration that welcomes you to explore and deepen your sense of awareness and connection to your mind, body and emotions.
(802) 335-3851 View (802) 335-3851
Photo of Joseph D Cusumano, PhD, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in 05401, VT
Joseph D Cusumano, PhD
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCHMC, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
I have qualified to administer the Gottman Relationship Checkup, and work with couples through the Gottman Method of therapy.
The ideal clients I am reaching out to are interested in participating in teletherapy, either individually or as couples. Due to a number of breaking developments, I have decided to convert my long-running practice to online therapy. I have professional counseling licenses in Vermont, MIssouri, and Illinois. I work from Missouri. Furthermore, I am seeking clients who prefer to work outside of the insurance system. I am rebooting my practice to offer high-qualify and affordable therapy. If you are interested, all you would need is Skype or Zoom (both are free downloads). I am offering 45 minute sessions for $90.
I have qualified to administer the Gottman Relationship Checkup, and work with couples through the Gottman Method of therapy.
The ideal clients I am reaching out to are interested in participating in teletherapy, either individually or as couples. Due to a number of breaking developments, I have decided to convert my long-running practice to online therapy. I have professional counseling licenses in Vermont, MIssouri, and Illinois. I work from Missouri. Furthermore, I am seeking clients who prefer to work outside of the insurance system. I am rebooting my practice to offer high-qualify and affordable therapy. If you are interested, all you would need is Skype or Zoom (both are free downloads). I am offering 45 minute sessions for $90.
(802) 625-6060 View (802) 625-6060
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.