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Deanna Eileen Wiltse
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW
Verified Verified
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
I believe that in order to work together successfully, we need to have a solid trust in the therapeutic relationship.
I want to help people from all walks of life to take on their challenges and learn more about who they are. I want to help people be the best version of themselves and reach self-actualization to ensure that all of their human needs are met.
I believe that in order to work together successfully, we need to have a solid trust in the therapeutic relationship.
I want to help people from all walks of life to take on their challenges and learn more about who they are. I want to help people be the best version of themselves and reach self-actualization to ensure that all of their human needs are met.
(586) 800-8846 View (586) 800-8846
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Edward Werdene
Counselor, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
I have worked with individuals that deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your life right now? I want to help you through this difficult or transitional period in your life, so that you can shine brighter and be the best you that you can be. Life can be difficult. My passion is to walk with my clients through the ups and downs of the day, and help guide them through their unique journey so that they can become the best versions of themselves. My goal is to establish a friendly and welcoming space for each person that seeks support.
I have worked with individuals that deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your life right now? I want to help you through this difficult or transitional period in your life, so that you can shine brighter and be the best you that you can be. Life can be difficult. My passion is to walk with my clients through the ups and downs of the day, and help guide them through their unique journey so that they can become the best versions of themselves. My goal is to establish a friendly and welcoming space for each person that seeks support.
(586) 300-4828 View (586) 300-4828
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.