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Anderson Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
Grief, trauma and systemic oppression have increasingly become visible and universal experiences affecting individuals, couples, families and communities. I began my career working with the survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals/families grappling with cancer and death. These experiences have informed my practice working with individuals, couples and families dealing with loss, grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, major life changes, chronic illness, abuse and relational distress.
Grief, trauma and systemic oppression have increasingly become visible and universal experiences affecting individuals, couples, families and communities. I began my career working with the survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals/families grappling with cancer and death. These experiences have informed my practice working with individuals, couples and families dealing with loss, grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, major life changes, chronic illness, abuse and relational distress.
(919) 823-6654 View (919) 823-6654
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Faith Horizon Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
I enjoy assisting individuals, couples, and families as they overcome life's challenges .
It has been pointed out to me by clients, colleagues, family and friends that they find it easy to talk to me. It is not uncommon for strangers to share there challenges and successes with me after a few words of casual conversation. If I were to list what I thought allows me to build rapport so easily, I would have to say that I believe it is because people are able to sense that I care about them genuinely. As a therapist, I care about seeing each one of my clients reach the goals that they set for themselves.
I enjoy assisting individuals, couples, and families as they overcome life's challenges .
It has been pointed out to me by clients, colleagues, family and friends that they find it easy to talk to me. It is not uncommon for strangers to share there challenges and successes with me after a few words of casual conversation. If I were to list what I thought allows me to build rapport so easily, I would have to say that I believe it is because people are able to sense that I care about them genuinely. As a therapist, I care about seeing each one of my clients reach the goals that they set for themselves.
(919) 364-6204 View (919) 364-6204
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Nakita Noël LCSW Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
I am a queer, Black, fully-licensed therapist (LCSW) with over 10 years of clinical experience. I’ve worked with individuals as they face a terminal diagnosis; with patients who have experienced losses in their relationships and livelihood due to mental illness or a chronic condition; with couples as they navigate role shifts, parenting, and caregiving of elder family members; with clients whose life experience of social marginalization have led to depression; and with those presenting to their primary care doctor for stomach pain and heart palpitations, only to learn that anxiety is the root cause.
I am a queer, Black, fully-licensed therapist (LCSW) with over 10 years of clinical experience. I’ve worked with individuals as they face a terminal diagnosis; with patients who have experienced losses in their relationships and livelihood due to mental illness or a chronic condition; with couples as they navigate role shifts, parenting, and caregiving of elder family members; with clients whose life experience of social marginalization have led to depression; and with those presenting to their primary care doctor for stomach pain and heart palpitations, only to learn that anxiety is the root cause.
(919) 367-1353 View (919) 367-1353
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InBloom Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
{{{{ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS }}}} Good therapy begins with a strong relationship between therapist and client, and I believe that creating this empathic connection is one of my greatest strengths. I provide a client-centered, strength-based, affirmative approach that is warm and welcoming — a safe space where clients can share, process, and experience their thoughts and emotions. I am committed to meeting clients where they would like to begin their journey, working collaboratively toward healing, acceptance, purpose, well-being, and fulfillment.
{{{{ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS }}}} Good therapy begins with a strong relationship between therapist and client, and I believe that creating this empathic connection is one of my greatest strengths. I provide a client-centered, strength-based, affirmative approach that is warm and welcoming — a safe space where clients can share, process, and experience their thoughts and emotions. I am committed to meeting clients where they would like to begin their journey, working collaboratively toward healing, acceptance, purpose, well-being, and fulfillment.
(919) 582-5999 View (919) 582-5999
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Waite Psychological & Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Psychological Associate, MA/CAS, LPA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
We specialize in psychological evaluations, individual therapy, and group therapy for Adults, Families, Couples, and Children.
Have you or your child been struggling with paying attention, meeting life/school goals, and/or making progress despite being in therapy or taking medication to manage symptoms? Are you looking for answers and recommendations that can help to improve your or your child's success in your relationships, work, home, and/or school? Are you an adult struggling with a transition in life or a parent who is seeking support managing the stressors of being a new parent or raising a child(ren)? We can help! At Waite PTS we are dedicated to helping you identify and achieve goals so that you can live your best life.
We specialize in psychological evaluations, individual therapy, and group therapy for Adults, Families, Couples, and Children.
Have you or your child been struggling with paying attention, meeting life/school goals, and/or making progress despite being in therapy or taking medication to manage symptoms? Are you looking for answers and recommendations that can help to improve your or your child's success in your relationships, work, home, and/or school? Are you an adult struggling with a transition in life or a parent who is seeking support managing the stressors of being a new parent or raising a child(ren)? We can help! At Waite PTS we are dedicated to helping you identify and achieve goals so that you can live your best life.
(919) 635-4326 View (919) 635-4326
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Purdy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
My passion is helping adolescents and partners who have relationship struggles.
Life can be daunting and stressful, and there are solutions. I believe it is within us all to become energized to lead happy, productive lives. Sometimes we need some extra support to reach our goals. My favorite part about being a psychotherapist is helping people realize their strengths and become empowered to lead healthy lives. This power is within all of us, and I can help you tap into it. I have a very broad background in the mental health field for the past 30 years. My practice gravitates toward helping people who are in relationship with people who have Narcissistic personality traits.
My passion is helping adolescents and partners who have relationship struggles.
Life can be daunting and stressful, and there are solutions. I believe it is within us all to become energized to lead happy, productive lives. Sometimes we need some extra support to reach our goals. My favorite part about being a psychotherapist is helping people realize their strengths and become empowered to lead healthy lives. This power is within all of us, and I can help you tap into it. I have a very broad background in the mental health field for the past 30 years. My practice gravitates toward helping people who are in relationship with people who have Narcissistic personality traits.
(571) 293-8458 View (571) 293-8458
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Deanna Pickett
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
Adults welcome for individual, couples or group work.
Our aim at Discover Therapy & Wellness, PLLC is to support you as you begin to explore and uncover your authentic self. It can be challenging enough to navigate through life with its various demands, from juggling family dynamics, achieving career goals, maintaining healthy friendships to keeping up with the latest social trends. Allow me to create a safe space for you to process the underlying issues that are at the origin of discontentment, regret and unhappiness. So, if you’re ready, let’s begin the process to discovering your better self!
Adults welcome for individual, couples or group work.
Our aim at Discover Therapy & Wellness, PLLC is to support you as you begin to explore and uncover your authentic self. It can be challenging enough to navigate through life with its various demands, from juggling family dynamics, achieving career goals, maintaining healthy friendships to keeping up with the latest social trends. Allow me to create a safe space for you to process the underlying issues that are at the origin of discontentment, regret and unhappiness. So, if you’re ready, let’s begin the process to discovering your better self!
(919) 842-5012 View (919) 842-5012
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Arwa Saleh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
Do you ever feel stuck, or that you have lost yourself along the way? Is it your first time seeking therapy or have you tried therapy in the past and continue to feel stuck? Are you having a hard time finding the right therapist? Let me help. I am focused on working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, Trauma, transitions, life evaluation, grief and loss, family conflicts, and relationship issues. I strive to create a safe and supportive space to allow all my clients to heal, grow, increase self-awareness, and be confident in their identity. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
Do you ever feel stuck, or that you have lost yourself along the way? Is it your first time seeking therapy or have you tried therapy in the past and continue to feel stuck? Are you having a hard time finding the right therapist? Let me help. I am focused on working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, Trauma, transitions, life evaluation, grief and loss, family conflicts, and relationship issues. I strive to create a safe and supportive space to allow all my clients to heal, grow, increase self-awareness, and be confident in their identity. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
(984) 214-7875 View (984) 214-7875
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DeJuan J. Lundy, Crossroads Therapeutic Services
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHCS , LCAS , CLC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
She enjoys working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Military Families, which consists of active duty, veterans and their families.
DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), and a Certified Life Coach (CLC) with over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations, ages as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Anger Management, Stress Management, and Mood Disorders.
She enjoys working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Military Families, which consists of active duty, veterans and their families.
DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), and a Certified Life Coach (CLC) with over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations, ages as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Anger Management, Stress Management, and Mood Disorders.
(919) 701-4816 View (919) 701-4816
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Charles Mitchell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LCAS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
Start. Restore. Heal. I would like to assist you with gaining control over your life through building positive coping strategies to help you address current psychosocial adaptations and poor coping skills. My focus will help you to reduce your mental health symptoms by developing healthy life choices, positive coping skills, and improved self image. I can assist you in building positive relationships and connections. I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families, seeking therapeutic support.
Start. Restore. Heal. I would like to assist you with gaining control over your life through building positive coping strategies to help you address current psychosocial adaptations and poor coping skills. My focus will help you to reduce your mental health symptoms by developing healthy life choices, positive coping skills, and improved self image. I can assist you in building positive relationships and connections. I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families, seeking therapeutic support.
(919) 551-6460 View (919) 551-6460
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Dr. Catherine Paquette
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
I provide evidence-based therapy to individuals and couples, with three primary areas of specialty: 1) substance use, 2) trauma, and 3) relationship difficulties. My goal is to help you nonjudgmentally understand how you developed patterns that are not working for you now, and to use evidence-based strategies that will help you build better patterns. I will help you feel safe and supported discussing sensitive topics while also giving you the structure and accountability needed to make meaningful changes. I use approaches that have been shown to be effective through research.
I provide evidence-based therapy to individuals and couples, with three primary areas of specialty: 1) substance use, 2) trauma, and 3) relationship difficulties. My goal is to help you nonjudgmentally understand how you developed patterns that are not working for you now, and to use evidence-based strategies that will help you build better patterns. I will help you feel safe and supported discussing sensitive topics while also giving you the structure and accountability needed to make meaningful changes. I use approaches that have been shown to be effective through research.
(984) 224-7714 View (984) 224-7714
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Crystal Waters
MS, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
As a supportive partner and accountability coach, I help clients stay focused, motivated, and committed to taking action toward their professional and personal goals.
Are you someone who is motivated to take ownership of your career development and committed to achieving your career goals? If so, our individualized holistic counseling approach helps clients succeed by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and goals. If you're seeking support with your career journey whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or facing challenges in your current job, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we can work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies to help you soar!
As a supportive partner and accountability coach, I help clients stay focused, motivated, and committed to taking action toward their professional and personal goals.
Are you someone who is motivated to take ownership of your career development and committed to achieving your career goals? If so, our individualized holistic counseling approach helps clients succeed by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and goals. If you're seeking support with your career journey whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or facing challenges in your current job, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we can work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies to help you soar!
(984) 400-8260 View (984) 400-8260
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As One Wellness PLLC Raleigh-Durham-Charlotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS, MBA, E-RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
Black Marriage Therapist. African-American Couples Counselor at As One helps disconnected couples who want to rekindle their relationship and experience heightened pleasure and intimacy. This makes everything in your life better, increases wealth and wellness. Like my clients, you deserve to experience fulfilling mind-body connection everyday. Let's bring fun and pleasure back to your relationship with the person you have committed to for life.
Black Marriage Therapist. African-American Couples Counselor at As One helps disconnected couples who want to rekindle their relationship and experience heightened pleasure and intimacy. This makes everything in your life better, increases wealth and wellness. Like my clients, you deserve to experience fulfilling mind-body connection everyday. Let's bring fun and pleasure back to your relationship with the person you have committed to for life.
(215) 532-1548 View (215) 532-1548
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De'Lisa M Hill
MA, LCMHCS, CTMH, CLA, TCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Compassion, warmth, and objectivity are what I offer to everyone that walks into my practice, physically or virtually. Clients are accepted for who they are while receiving encouragement to become self-aware, grow and thrive within their communities. My goal is to create a safe space for reviving the soul (mind, will, and emotions); rebuilding weakened and destroyed personal, family and social foundations; (revealing) putting into proper perspective life's challenges and using them effectively to advance, bringing about restoration of the total being.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Compassion, warmth, and objectivity are what I offer to everyone that walks into my practice, physically or virtually. Clients are accepted for who they are while receiving encouragement to become self-aware, grow and thrive within their communities. My goal is to create a safe space for reviving the soul (mind, will, and emotions); rebuilding weakened and destroyed personal, family and social foundations; (revealing) putting into proper perspective life's challenges and using them effectively to advance, bringing about restoration of the total being.
(910) 370-8674 View (910) 370-8674
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Samuel Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
My special interests include counseling adolescents, athletes, adults, families, and couples.
I believe that through our connection with each other, we can make meaning within life's decisions. I see life and its challenges from a holistic perspective, which involves the interplay of lived experience and response to the brokenness and wholeness in our physical, spiritual, mental, social, and environmental relationships. I have worked for nearly eight years as a counselor, providing programs and opportunities that engage people in understanding relationships, anxiety, fears, attaining self-confidence, spiritual healing, and how it impacts our life stories.
My special interests include counseling adolescents, athletes, adults, families, and couples.
I believe that through our connection with each other, we can make meaning within life's decisions. I see life and its challenges from a holistic perspective, which involves the interplay of lived experience and response to the brokenness and wholeness in our physical, spiritual, mental, social, and environmental relationships. I have worked for nearly eight years as a counselor, providing programs and opportunities that engage people in understanding relationships, anxiety, fears, attaining self-confidence, spiritual healing, and how it impacts our life stories.
(919) 849-3901 View (919) 849-3901
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Amy Laster
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
I want you to know that I'm not just a counselor; I'm a dedicated partner in your journey toward holistic well-being.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of North Carolina, having earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Since 2019, I have worked with individuals struggling with all types of eating disorders across numerous levels of care. and I provide individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, clinical supervision, and therapeutic meal support to clients of all ages. One of my goals is to grow awareness of inherent biases around categories such as body size and nutrition and break down the stigmas related to eating disorders and body image.
I want you to know that I'm not just a counselor; I'm a dedicated partner in your journey toward holistic well-being.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of North Carolina, having earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Since 2019, I have worked with individuals struggling with all types of eating disorders across numerous levels of care. and I provide individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, clinical supervision, and therapeutic meal support to clients of all ages. One of my goals is to grow awareness of inherent biases around categories such as body size and nutrition and break down the stigmas related to eating disorders and body image.
(919) 367-1147 View (919) 367-1147
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Jill D. Strickland
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
Our relationship with clients is one we take sincerely.
ACCEPTing new clients virtually/in-person. Life can be hard, extremely tough at times. Do you feel like life has become too overwhelming? We offer a welcoming and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to talk about any challenge that is getting in the way of improving the quality of your life. Together, we will discover how you can begin to enjoy life again! We have experience with children, adolescents, and young adults transitioning to adulthood, relationships, family and marriage.
Our relationship with clients is one we take sincerely.
ACCEPTing new clients virtually/in-person. Life can be hard, extremely tough at times. Do you feel like life has become too overwhelming? We offer a welcoming and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to talk about any challenge that is getting in the way of improving the quality of your life. Together, we will discover how you can begin to enjoy life again! We have experience with children, adolescents, and young adults transitioning to adulthood, relationships, family and marriage.
(919) 533-9977 View (919) 533-9977
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Research Triangle Counseling PLLC
NCC, LCMHCS, CSI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
We are all on a journey. Sometimes our path presents us with challenges that we find difficult to overcome without help. Do you feel stuck? Need to better understand negative patterns in your life? Are you having difficulty with an important relationship? The relationship you form with a therapist can help you navigate your path with strategies and tools to overcome life’s challenges. Our focus, in therapy, is to help you expand and strengthen your resources by learning effective coping strategies. We work with adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, anxiety, career transitions, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
We are all on a journey. Sometimes our path presents us with challenges that we find difficult to overcome without help. Do you feel stuck? Need to better understand negative patterns in your life? Are you having difficulty with an important relationship? The relationship you form with a therapist can help you navigate your path with strategies and tools to overcome life’s challenges. Our focus, in therapy, is to help you expand and strengthen your resources by learning effective coping strategies. We work with adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, anxiety, career transitions, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
(984) 207-1197 View (984) 207-1197
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Katelyn Swan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
I particularly enjoy working with adults and I can provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to clients ages 13 and up.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I graduated with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In addition to specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I am also interested in treating co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I particularly enjoy working with adults and I can provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to clients ages 13 and up.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I graduated with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In addition to specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I am also interested in treating co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
(919) 849-8506 View (919) 849-8506
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Dr. Shaenor Ishmael
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
Dr. Shaenor Ishmael is the owner and maternal mental health therapist for Inspired Counseling Center. She is a mental health advocate who loves helping women and couples navigate various life transitions. Inspired Counseling Center provides virtual mental health services specializing in maternal mental health. This includes counseling related to infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma and/or postpartum.
Dr. Shaenor Ishmael is the owner and maternal mental health therapist for Inspired Counseling Center. She is a mental health advocate who loves helping women and couples navigate various life transitions. Inspired Counseling Center provides virtual mental health services specializing in maternal mental health. This includes counseling related to infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma and/or postpartum.
(919) 443-6702 View (919) 443-6702
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.