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David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
(323) 798-9774 View (323) 798-9774
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David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
(805) 420-7531 View (805) 420-7531

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Shir Shanun
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
טיפול הוא מתנה שאנחנו נותנים לעצמנו. הזדמנות לצמיחה אישית ויצירת שינוי בקשיים ובמערכות יחסים. כמטפלת ישראלית אני מביאה הבנה מיוחדת של התרבות הישראלית וההסתגלות לחיים בתרבות האמריקאית.
טיפול הוא מתנה שאנחנו נותנים לעצמנו. הזדמנות לצמיחה אישית ויצירת שינוי בקשיים ובמערכות יחסים. כמטפלת ישראלית אני מביאה הבנה מיוחדת של התרבות הישראלית וההסתגלות לחיים בתרבות האמריקאית.
(626) 376-4994 View (626) 376-4994
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Almog Shanun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I love working with individuals, couples and families.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
I love working with individuals, couples and families.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
(626) 239-1959 View (626) 239-1959
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David Ibrahim
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505
Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.
Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.
(323) 531-5725 View (323) 531-5725
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Rachel Bar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91607  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is about exploring transitions and losses. A loss of a relationship, a job, a lifestyle, a home, a friendship, or the loss of a dream or expectation. We dismiss some losses, not realizing their impact on our day to day life. We may suffer from anxiety or depression without understanding why they are present. Other losses, however, can be so traumatic that we lose our ability to heal from them. Moreover, we find ourselves repeating the same mistakes, not being able to transform ourselves and change our behavior, even when we realize that our reactions are unhelpful and self-destructive. We wonder whether life will be better.
Therapy is about exploring transitions and losses. A loss of a relationship, a job, a lifestyle, a home, a friendship, or the loss of a dream or expectation. We dismiss some losses, not realizing their impact on our day to day life. We may suffer from anxiety or depression without understanding why they are present. Other losses, however, can be so traumatic that we lose our ability to heal from them. Moreover, we find ourselves repeating the same mistakes, not being able to transform ourselves and change our behavior, even when we realize that our reactions are unhelpful and self-destructive. We wonder whether life will be better.
(818) 946-0229 View (818) 946-0229
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Shirley Eylor Asif
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91607
Feeling overwhelmed with life demands? Finding yourself stuck in unsatisfying relationships? Having difficulties with intimacy? Keep fighting with your spouse and children? you know what you need to do but can't motivate yourself to actually do it? In a safe environment, together we can start the process of change and acceptance. Striving towards a balanced life while promoting growth, changing or adjusting old patterns and habits to better suit your current life goals, and sparking the joy of life throughout this process.
Feeling overwhelmed with life demands? Finding yourself stuck in unsatisfying relationships? Having difficulties with intimacy? Keep fighting with your spouse and children? you know what you need to do but can't motivate yourself to actually do it? In a safe environment, together we can start the process of change and acceptance. Striving towards a balanced life while promoting growth, changing or adjusting old patterns and habits to better suit your current life goals, and sparking the joy of life throughout this process.
(310) 896-4694 View (310) 896-4694
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Alon Dina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91050
You know what it is like to feel lost, and you are now looking to find yourself. My experience is in working with clients who feel stuck, people who struggle to finding meaning and purpose in their lives. I have experience working with adults and teens at various stages in their lives but use my practice to cater the needs of each individual. My background in the arts, love of story, and other forms of insight that influence my treatment. You are the driver on our journey together, I am here to help us get through road blocks or help uncover what cannot be seen with the naked eye.
You know what it is like to feel lost, and you are now looking to find yourself. My experience is in working with clients who feel stuck, people who struggle to finding meaning and purpose in their lives. I have experience working with adults and teens at various stages in their lives but use my practice to cater the needs of each individual. My background in the arts, love of story, and other forms of insight that influence my treatment. You are the driver on our journey together, I am here to help us get through road blocks or help uncover what cannot be seen with the naked eye.
(213) 279-6560 View (213) 279-6560

Online Therapists

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Lilach Dior Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90044
אנשים רבים סובלים מהתקפים של חרדה. מי שחווה התקף חרדה זוכר אותו היטב. התקף חרדה הוא הפעלה פתאומית של פחד חריף, המתפתח במהירות ומגיע לשיאו בתוך דקות ספורות. האפיזודה מלווה בארבעה או יותר מהסימפטומים הבאים: דפיקות לב, הזעה, רעד, קוצר נשימה, תחושת מחנק, כאבים בחזה, בחילה, כאבי בטן או פרפרים ולעיתים סחרחורת או תחושה של עילפון
אנשים רבים סובלים מהתקפים של חרדה. מי שחווה התקף חרדה זוכר אותו היטב. התקף חרדה הוא הפעלה פתאומית של פחד חריף, המתפתח במהירות ומגיע לשיאו בתוך דקות ספורות. האפיזודה מלווה בארבעה או יותר מהסימפטומים הבאים: דפיקות לב, הזעה, רעד, קוצר נשימה, תחושת מחנק, כאבים בחזה, בחילה, כאבי בטן או פרפרים ולעיתים סחרחורת או תחושה של עילפון
(619) 320-4647 View (619) 320-4647
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Elizabeth Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Over years in private practice I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for a range of issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal, career, and life transitions.
When choosing a therapist, experience matters. As a seasoned psychotherapist, scholar, and consultant with substantial training, I know there is no set formula for you and your situation. My holistic approach includes attention to your unique circumstance and goals including emotional, spiritual, and psychological health from a mind, body, spirit, perspective. There is no substitute for working with a professional who is fully attentive and present to what you are bringing to the experience, whom you can trust in helping you meet your goals and enhance your life quality.
Over years in private practice I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for a range of issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal, career, and life transitions.
When choosing a therapist, experience matters. As a seasoned psychotherapist, scholar, and consultant with substantial training, I know there is no set formula for you and your situation. My holistic approach includes attention to your unique circumstance and goals including emotional, spiritual, and psychological health from a mind, body, spirit, perspective. There is no substitute for working with a professional who is fully attentive and present to what you are bringing to the experience, whom you can trust in helping you meet your goals and enhance your life quality.
(661) 247-0168 View (661) 247-0168
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Sharon Feigenbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I have significant experience with adolescents, adults, couples and families in resolving emotional and relationship problems, such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
I have significant experience with adolescents, adults, couples and families in resolving emotional and relationship problems, such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
(310) 601-8097 View (310) 601-8097
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Santa Clarita Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
(661) 441-3124 View (661) 441-3124
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Allie Levy-Akoka
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I am privileged to be able to work with individuals, couples, and families who come from diverse cultural background.
While talking about your feelings with friends and family may be comforting, that may not completely tackle your emotional needs and complications. Seeing a professional therapist can help to alleviate your emotional distress from difficult situations. My mission is to provide support and space for healing while counseling you and your family in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
I am privileged to be able to work with individuals, couples, and families who come from diverse cultural background.
While talking about your feelings with friends and family may be comforting, that may not completely tackle your emotional needs and complications. Seeing a professional therapist can help to alleviate your emotional distress from difficult situations. My mission is to provide support and space for healing while counseling you and your family in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
(747) 322-4398 View (747) 322-4398
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Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, AMFT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92503
Here at Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc. we work with individuals dealing with everyday life stressors, individuals discovering their sense of identity, and with various discomforts such as depression, anxiety, relational, and family issues. Let us help improve the community one relationship at a time. We are inclusive and serve a variety of cultures, religions and communities. Each therapist approach is to meet the client where they are at in an open, non-judgmental, quality environment.
Here at Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc. we work with individuals dealing with everyday life stressors, individuals discovering their sense of identity, and with various discomforts such as depression, anxiety, relational, and family issues. Let us help improve the community one relationship at a time. We are inclusive and serve a variety of cultures, religions and communities. Each therapist approach is to meet the client where they are at in an open, non-judgmental, quality environment.
(951) 356-9932 View (951) 356-9932
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Dr. Roxanne Cherry
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
For 33+ years adults, couples, teens/kids, and families have successfully improved self-awareness, communication, and relationship skills.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to a solution and a life you love. I'd be happy to help you or your loved ones discover and practice more effective ways to experience and express. You'll learn to honor yourself, live your truth, and enjoy fulfilling relationships. Of course, making that happen requires your commitment and effort. I'll provide safe, non-judgmental listening and proven tools; you bring willingness and commitment to inquire, experiment and practice. As an expert in human behavior, I am a gender-affirming advocate for LGBTQ+ people and families. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth, in-person or by phone.
For 33+ years adults, couples, teens/kids, and families have successfully improved self-awareness, communication, and relationship skills.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to a solution and a life you love. I'd be happy to help you or your loved ones discover and practice more effective ways to experience and express. You'll learn to honor yourself, live your truth, and enjoy fulfilling relationships. Of course, making that happen requires your commitment and effort. I'll provide safe, non-judgmental listening and proven tools; you bring willingness and commitment to inquire, experiment and practice. As an expert in human behavior, I am a gender-affirming advocate for LGBTQ+ people and families. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth, in-person or by phone.
(949) 228-2844 View (949) 228-2844
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Shirin Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
My specialities include holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy, relationship communication and intimacy building.
I’m a psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is modern holistic psychotherapy. I have sought out and learned the latest neuroscience informed therapies. And have been trained by the world’s top holistic practitioners, life coaches, and mindfulness experts. Though I can’t claim to have invented any of these techniques, I have combined them in my own unique way and am sharing it with people so they can win. When people win, it’s helping the community win. To me that is what it is all about.
My specialities include holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy, relationship communication and intimacy building.
I’m a psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is modern holistic psychotherapy. I have sought out and learned the latest neuroscience informed therapies. And have been trained by the world’s top holistic practitioners, life coaches, and mindfulness experts. Though I can’t claim to have invented any of these techniques, I have combined them in my own unique way and am sharing it with people so they can win. When people win, it’s helping the community win. To me that is what it is all about.
(424) 342-5545 View (424) 342-5545
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Fay Alon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling, etc.
My name is Fay Alon and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been practicing for over 20 years. I'm able to connect, understand and empathize with mostly anyone. I'm caring, compassionate, direct and non-judgmental. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the UCLA Student Psychological Services. My post-doctoral fellowship was at Harbor UCLA-Medical Center. I worked for eight years as a psychologist at UCLA. I have been in private practice in Santa Monica, Woodland Hills and now in Calabasas. Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling, etc.
My name is Fay Alon and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been practicing for over 20 years. I'm able to connect, understand and empathize with mostly anyone. I'm caring, compassionate, direct and non-judgmental. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the UCLA Student Psychological Services. My post-doctoral fellowship was at Harbor UCLA-Medical Center. I worked for eight years as a psychologist at UCLA. I have been in private practice in Santa Monica, Woodland Hills and now in Calabasas. Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
(818) 614-9391 View (818) 614-9391
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Sharon Tsabag-Arbel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
When searching for a provider, it is important to find someone who is effective in achieving your therapy goals. I want to work with you to overcome your challenges and reach your goals. I handle each client as an individual based on their particular needs, objectives, and presenting issues. I provide counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. My main areas of specialization are autism, ADHD, behavioral problems, parenting, testing and evaluations, child therapy, and trauma. However, I have expertise in many other areas as well.
When searching for a provider, it is important to find someone who is effective in achieving your therapy goals. I want to work with you to overcome your challenges and reach your goals. I handle each client as an individual based on their particular needs, objectives, and presenting issues. I provide counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. My main areas of specialization are autism, ADHD, behavioral problems, parenting, testing and evaluations, child therapy, and trauma. However, I have expertise in many other areas as well.
(818) 824-6875 View (818) 824-6875
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Nina R. Sessler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Like any relationship, a good fit with your therapist is the foundation for getting started. In an atmosphere of safety and support, I’ll help you understand yourself in new ways, empowering you to change areas of your life that once felt stuck or overwhelming. Together, we’ll navigate these challenges while also being curious about the patterns and deeper meanings beneath the surface.
Like any relationship, a good fit with your therapist is the foundation for getting started. In an atmosphere of safety and support, I’ll help you understand yourself in new ways, empowering you to change areas of your life that once felt stuck or overwhelming. Together, we’ll navigate these challenges while also being curious about the patterns and deeper meanings beneath the surface.
(323) 673-3955 View (323) 673-3955
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Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Based in Beverly Hills, Integrative Psychotherapy Group’s experienced therapists provide insightful therapy to work through our clients’ concerns and guide meaningful change. We believe that therapy helps provide relief and self-awareness for those who feel overwhelmed or have trouble finding the root of their problems. Meaningful therapy depends on the powerful interpersonal relationship between the client and clinician, which is one of the many reasons why we work together to create a profound and significant connection.
Based in Beverly Hills, Integrative Psychotherapy Group’s experienced therapists provide insightful therapy to work through our clients’ concerns and guide meaningful change. We believe that therapy helps provide relief and self-awareness for those who feel overwhelmed or have trouble finding the root of their problems. Meaningful therapy depends on the powerful interpersonal relationship between the client and clinician, which is one of the many reasons why we work together to create a profound and significant connection.
(310) 461-4393 View (310) 461-4393
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.