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Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
(714) 654-1570 View (714) 654-1570
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Ebtesam Girgis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Psy D
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
I work with couples to help them learn communication skills and solving conflicts.
Are you going through tough time, feeling stressed out and get overwhelmed easily? do you suffer from anxiety and depression? do you feel that life is just too hard to handle right now? Are you struggling in your relationships? do you feel like you can't get over the painful memories and hurt from your past trauma and abuse? These are common feelings and you are not alone. I'm here for you and would love to come along side of you in your journey of healing to have a better and fulfilling life. I provide unconditional acceptance, genuine compassion, and a safe haven for you to tell your story without being judged.
I work with couples to help them learn communication skills and solving conflicts.
Are you going through tough time, feeling stressed out and get overwhelmed easily? do you suffer from anxiety and depression? do you feel that life is just too hard to handle right now? Are you struggling in your relationships? do you feel like you can't get over the painful memories and hurt from your past trauma and abuse? These are common feelings and you are not alone. I'm here for you and would love to come along side of you in your journey of healing to have a better and fulfilling life. I provide unconditional acceptance, genuine compassion, and a safe haven for you to tell your story without being judged.
(714) 392-7935 View (714) 392-7935
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(562) 268-1303 View (562) 268-1303
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Heather Gramme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Hello. My name is Heather Gramme. It is nice to meet you. I have been working as a licensed clinical social worker since 2014. My license number in CA is, LCSW86925. I also hold LCSW licensure in Florida and Idaho. I use a very eclectic approach as my therapeutic style to meet the very unique needs of each individual client that I have the privilege of working with. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with children as young as 8, and clients in their 80's.
Hello. My name is Heather Gramme. It is nice to meet you. I have been working as a licensed clinical social worker since 2014. My license number in CA is, LCSW86925. I also hold LCSW licensure in Florida and Idaho. I use a very eclectic approach as my therapeutic style to meet the very unique needs of each individual client that I have the privilege of working with. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with children as young as 8, and clients in their 80's.
(562) 573-9174 View (562) 573-9174
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Nikita Mahbubani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
I have found a strong connection and demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse adults, families and couples facing various life challenges, recent adjustments, and social pressures, which may often take the form of anxiety, depression, grief, significant stressors or traumatic events.
Hello! My name is Nikita Mahbubani, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I provide therapy services to clients statewide through telehealth. My practice involves working with adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, family conflict, neurodivergence, and trauma. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I have found a strong connection and demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse adults, families and couples facing various life challenges, recent adjustments, and social pressures, which may often take the form of anxiety, depression, grief, significant stressors or traumatic events.
Hello! My name is Nikita Mahbubani, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I provide therapy services to clients statewide through telehealth. My practice involves working with adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, family conflict, neurodivergence, and trauma. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
(657) 571-7388 View (657) 571-7388
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Peter Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Hello. I'm Peter L. Hoffman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles. For over a decade, I have maintained a strength-based, person-centered practice open to individuals and couples. I have an eclectic approach that meets you where you are, and I work collaboratively and with deep empathy. I am LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based, and hope that together we can move beyond indecision, insecurity, inertia and fear to capture the essence of who you want to be.
Hello. I'm Peter L. Hoffman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles. For over a decade, I have maintained a strength-based, person-centered practice open to individuals and couples. I have an eclectic approach that meets you where you are, and I work collaboratively and with deep empathy. I am LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based, and hope that together we can move beyond indecision, insecurity, inertia and fear to capture the essence of who you want to be.
(562) 379-6405 View (562) 379-6405
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Sonya Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
I use motivational interviewing to develop our working relationship and to build a plan to meet your goals.
Hello! My name is Sonya Adams, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My focus areas include; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I believe you are the expert on your experiences, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I enjoy helping clients develop their goals for therapy and then meet those goals. I have previously worked with high-acuity clients; many of these clients were challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Suicidal thoughts (ideation).
I use motivational interviewing to develop our working relationship and to build a plan to meet your goals.
Hello! My name is Sonya Adams, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My focus areas include; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I believe you are the expert on your experiences, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I enjoy helping clients develop their goals for therapy and then meet those goals. I have previously worked with high-acuity clients; many of these clients were challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Suicidal thoughts (ideation).
(714) 252-4749 View (714) 252-4749
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Omyda Hernandez
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
(714) 909-1429 View (714) 909-1429
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Hannah Patrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer individual, family, and couples therapy with a collaborative, client-centered, and non-judgmental approach.
My name is Hannah Patrick and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Diego providing therapeutic services via telehealth. Over the last decade, I have focused on providing evidence-based treatment approaches for adolescents and adults as well as with couples and families. In my practice, I work with individuals ranging from adolescents to adults to treat mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. As well as a focus on family and couples therapy to improve my client's relationships and satisfaction.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer individual, family, and couples therapy with a collaborative, client-centered, and non-judgmental approach.
My name is Hannah Patrick and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Diego providing therapeutic services via telehealth. Over the last decade, I have focused on providing evidence-based treatment approaches for adolescents and adults as well as with couples and families. In my practice, I work with individuals ranging from adolescents to adults to treat mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. As well as a focus on family and couples therapy to improve my client's relationships and satisfaction.
(714) 364-2548 View (714) 364-2548
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Sydney Haynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
I work with many different clients across a variety of settings, I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety as well as trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, grief, coping skills, family conflict, relationship issues, sexual abuse, and addiction.
Hello, my name is Sydney Haynes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I tend to take an integrative approach to therapy which means I take elements from different therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to your individual needs. I work with most client populations and have a broad area of practice. I want to work with you to find out what you need to live your best life, let's start this journey together!
I work with many different clients across a variety of settings, I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety as well as trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, grief, coping skills, family conflict, relationship issues, sexual abuse, and addiction.
Hello, my name is Sydney Haynes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I tend to take an integrative approach to therapy which means I take elements from different therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to your individual needs. I work with most client populations and have a broad area of practice. I want to work with you to find out what you need to live your best life, let's start this journey together!
(714) 451-4910 View (714) 451-4910
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Maria Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.
Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.
(707) 405-7495 View (707) 405-7495
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Marie Hamrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Hello, I'm Marie Hamrick, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Bernardino County and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with the elderly, adults, and couples and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and Gottman Couple's Therapy, to help my clients to progress and feel better.
Hello, I'm Marie Hamrick, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Bernardino County and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with the elderly, adults, and couples and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and Gottman Couple's Therapy, to help my clients to progress and feel better.
(530) 489-5880 View (530) 489-5880
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Alaina Bigger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
I am licensed in California & Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I am licensed in California & Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
(619) 313-5549 View (619) 313-5549
Photo of Dennis Le, Marriage & Family Therapist in Huntington Beach, CA
Dennis Le
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I specialize in working with teens and adults individually and with families/couples to help with identity challenges, neurodivergence, anxiety, mild depression, trauma, and cultural diversity based on the context of your life.
Hello, I am glad you are seeking support during this time. I see therapy as an honor to be a guest in your life and hope that we can share stories of resilience and strengths to help guide you to where you want to be in your life.
I specialize in working with teens and adults individually and with families/couples to help with identity challenges, neurodivergence, anxiety, mild depression, trauma, and cultural diversity based on the context of your life.
Hello, I am glad you are seeking support during this time. I see therapy as an honor to be a guest in your life and hope that we can share stories of resilience and strengths to help guide you to where you want to be in your life.
(951) 338-8580 View (951) 338-8580
Photo of Bart Lee Ross Ph.D., Psychologist in Huntington Beach, CA
Bart Lee Ross Ph.D.
Psychologist, EMDR
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
I've been a practicing clinician for over 40-years and continue to find my work both exciting and challenging. I offer a comfortable space for clients to reflect on themselves and learn new ways of living and working towards health and personal progress. We will work collaboratively to assure the right pace, methods and progress are achieved. I work effectively with individuals, couples, families and groups. I am at ease with most people regardless of gender, age, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation as well other unique factors you bring to the session.
I've been a practicing clinician for over 40-years and continue to find my work both exciting and challenging. I offer a comfortable space for clients to reflect on themselves and learn new ways of living and working towards health and personal progress. We will work collaboratively to assure the right pace, methods and progress are achieved. I work effectively with individuals, couples, families and groups. I am at ease with most people regardless of gender, age, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation as well other unique factors you bring to the session.
(518) 808-3320 View (518) 808-3320
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Alexandra Bozick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, life transition, anxiety and depression.
Do you find yourself needing help with life stressors that are more challenging than you can handle? Are you ready to make changes in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I provide a safe environment to address life’s challenges and uncover the best version of yourself. In working together, I will help you gain insight and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life while achieving your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, life transition, anxiety and depression.
Do you find yourself needing help with life stressors that are more challenging than you can handle? Are you ready to make changes in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I provide a safe environment to address life’s challenges and uncover the best version of yourself. In working together, I will help you gain insight and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life while achieving your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to a more fulfilling life.
(714) 415-2634 View (714) 415-2634
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Seraphina Geiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
My name is Seraphina Geiter, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Ojai, CA & offering Telehealth therapy statewide. I work with college students, adults, and couples, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and substance abuse recovery.
My name is Seraphina Geiter, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Ojai, CA & offering Telehealth therapy statewide. I work with college students, adults, and couples, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and substance abuse recovery.
(805) 749-5388 View (805) 749-5388
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Dominique Furukawa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I have worked with adults, couples, teens, and families.
Are you facing a major life transition or struggle? Are you seeking guidance that aligns with your unique beliefs? At Sparrow Counseling I specialize in providing professional, holistic, and compassionate therapy to serve people just like you. I work with people who are interested in exploring how your beliefs and values influence your thoughts and decisions while helping you develop coping strategies and tools for life’s challenges. You deserve to have support as you navigate life’s seasons, grow in self-compassion and resilience, and ultimately cultivate a confident sense of direction.
I have worked with adults, couples, teens, and families.
Are you facing a major life transition or struggle? Are you seeking guidance that aligns with your unique beliefs? At Sparrow Counseling I specialize in providing professional, holistic, and compassionate therapy to serve people just like you. I work with people who are interested in exploring how your beliefs and values influence your thoughts and decisions while helping you develop coping strategies and tools for life’s challenges. You deserve to have support as you navigate life’s seasons, grow in self-compassion and resilience, and ultimately cultivate a confident sense of direction.
(760) 492-7902 View (760) 492-7902
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Miriam DeBerry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (Online Only)
I work directly to motivate individual adults and couples to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and conflicts.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of California and Missouri. I served for over 17 years in assisting individual adults and couples from various phases of their lives to gain clarity, perspective, and resolution. My integrative therapeutic approaches using solution-focus, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, systemic, client-centered, and acceptance & commitment interventions helped my clients create healthier life choices for a positive present and future. With an open heart, mind, and soul, I will support you into the next stages of your life.
I work directly to motivate individual adults and couples to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and conflicts.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of California and Missouri. I served for over 17 years in assisting individual adults and couples from various phases of their lives to gain clarity, perspective, and resolution. My integrative therapeutic approaches using solution-focus, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, systemic, client-centered, and acceptance & commitment interventions helped my clients create healthier life choices for a positive present and future. With an open heart, mind, and soul, I will support you into the next stages of your life.
(323) 701-0371 View (323) 701-0371
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Alan Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
I have typically worked with clients in the areas of grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, self-care, coping with life changes, anger management, workplace issues, racial injustice, relationship problems, marriage and family problems, and self-esteem.
My name is Alan Wong, and I am an LCSW having experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I am a certified therapist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy as certified by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies. I am also a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and am available to provide Christian-based counseling. I have experience working with a wide age range of clients (both children and adults). I also have experience working with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
I have typically worked with clients in the areas of grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, self-care, coping with life changes, anger management, workplace issues, racial injustice, relationship problems, marriage and family problems, and self-esteem.
My name is Alan Wong, and I am an LCSW having experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I am a certified therapist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy as certified by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies. I am also a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and am available to provide Christian-based counseling. I have experience working with a wide age range of clients (both children and adults). I also have experience working with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
(949) 558-2405 View (949) 558-2405

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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.