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Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
(310) 362-5485 View (310) 362-5485
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Yahaira Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with depression, relationship difficulties or just need a safe space to process your feelings with life transitions reach out and let's set up a time to meet and connect and see how I can assist you in your process.
I am committed to helping individuals learn how to develop healthier relationships with others, increase self-esteem, and work through past traumas that continue to resurface in their current relationships. My approach to therapy is strength based, solution focused, and trauma informed.
If you are struggling with depression, relationship difficulties or just need a safe space to process your feelings with life transitions reach out and let's set up a time to meet and connect and see how I can assist you in your process.
I am committed to helping individuals learn how to develop healthier relationships with others, increase self-esteem, and work through past traumas that continue to resurface in their current relationships. My approach to therapy is strength based, solution focused, and trauma informed.
(424) 347-6717 View (424) 347-6717
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Brittney Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
I also help my couples and families to discover their internal parts and help conflicting parts to de-escalate, and utilize new skills to meet one another where they are.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I also help my couples and families to discover their internal parts and help conflicting parts to de-escalate, and utilize new skills to meet one another where they are.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
(213) 398-6792 View (213) 398-6792
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Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
I also specialize in couples therapy.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
I also specialize in couples therapy.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
(626) 726-3591 View (626) 726-3591
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Adrian de Leon Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
(424) 358-4130 View (424) 358-4130
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Dr. Laura Tejada
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
If you are doing your absolute best to cope with what is in front of you but still feel like you are coming up short for yourself and/or your loved ones, contact me and let's talk! My office is a place where it's okay to not be okay, and crazy as it may sound, I truly believe you are doing better than you think. Diverse individuals and non-traditional couples and families are welcome in my office. I have a soft spot for made and chosen families, such as grandparents raising grandparents, LGBTQIA+ families, and kinship care or foster/adoptive families, and couples who are struggling to balance family and partnered relationship.
If you are doing your absolute best to cope with what is in front of you but still feel like you are coming up short for yourself and/or your loved ones, contact me and let's talk! My office is a place where it's okay to not be okay, and crazy as it may sound, I truly believe you are doing better than you think. Diverse individuals and non-traditional couples and families are welcome in my office. I have a soft spot for made and chosen families, such as grandparents raising grandparents, LGBTQIA+ families, and kinship care or foster/adoptive families, and couples who are struggling to balance family and partnered relationship.
(872) 231-3693 View (872) 231-3693
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Sergio Ibanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I am Sergio Ibanez, LCSW. My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5 +) using client-center approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc.). I am bilingual, English and Spanish. My client focus is ages 5 years and up. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
I am Sergio Ibanez, LCSW. My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5 +) using client-center approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc.). I am bilingual, English and Spanish. My client focus is ages 5 years and up. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
(323) 776-1626 View (323) 776-1626
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Libby's Place, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90503  (Online Only)
Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.
Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.
(323) 766-6721 View (323) 766-6721
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Sara Truitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I also specialize in work with adolescents and college students as well as couples.
In the last psychotherapy session I had with a client who suffered from an eating disorder that I had worked with for three years I asked her why she chose me. She had interviewed seven other psychotherapists before making a decision. "It was George," she replied. George is my black lab mix with winsome eyes and a loving spirit. Her answer surprised me. But what it illustrates is the complexity of therapy and the mystery of what sustains the healing process. Digging inside through dreams as a way of connecting with the unconscious is another pathway to healing. B
I also specialize in work with adolescents and college students as well as couples.
In the last psychotherapy session I had with a client who suffered from an eating disorder that I had worked with for three years I asked her why she chose me. She had interviewed seven other psychotherapists before making a decision. "It was George," she replied. George is my black lab mix with winsome eyes and a loving spirit. Her answer surprised me. But what it illustrates is the complexity of therapy and the mystery of what sustains the healing process. Digging inside through dreams as a way of connecting with the unconscious is another pathway to healing. B
(909) 787-1534 View (909) 787-1534
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Dorise Hebenstreit
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.
(818) 390-9779 View (818) 390-9779
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Jose Luna
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91405
I also specialize in therapy that focuses on the relationship between the child and parents.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
I also specialize in therapy that focuses on the relationship between the child and parents.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
(323) 843-9193 View (323) 843-9193
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Soraya Wilder
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Walnut, CA 91789
Additionally, I offer parenting coaching and support for navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
Hello, I'm Soraya Wilder, LPCC, Licensed Therapist, a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With many years of experience in counseling and a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, cultivate self-awareness, and achieve positive change. I work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, couples, teens, and families. I specialize in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, grief and loss, etc.
Additionally, I offer parenting coaching and support for navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
Hello, I'm Soraya Wilder, LPCC, Licensed Therapist, a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With many years of experience in counseling and a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, cultivate self-awareness, and achieve positive change. I work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, couples, teens, and families. I specialize in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, grief and loss, etc.
(909) 550-5018 View (909) 550-5018
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Ann Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
(818) 230-4431 View (818) 230-4431
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Mary N Parker
Counselor, MS, LPCC, ABD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90746  (Online Only)
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
(310) 987-4161 View (310) 987-4161
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Anton Yanagisawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I hope to be of support for your next journey in understanding yourself better and your relationship to others.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and substance abuse. I have provided therapy in various settings: public mental health, family agencies, hospitals, school systems, and in private practice. I have worked with a wide range of severity of problems and challenges. These experiences provided me with ways to relate to my clients, regardless of circumstance or background, in a way where they can be heard and understood and provided a treatment that is meaningful to them.
I hope to be of support for your next journey in understanding yourself better and your relationship to others.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and substance abuse. I have provided therapy in various settings: public mental health, family agencies, hospitals, school systems, and in private practice. I have worked with a wide range of severity of problems and challenges. These experiences provided me with ways to relate to my clients, regardless of circumstance or background, in a way where they can be heard and understood and provided a treatment that is meaningful to them.
(310) 742-8456 View (310) 742-8456
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Tawnya Janine Farve
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents treating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, learning disabilities, life transitions, trauma, and communication issues.
Have you found yourself struggling in your relationship with God and/or with others? Do you feel like you have hit a roadblock? No matter how hard you try, the pain keeps you from doing the right thing. You feel stuck and need help moving forward... beyond the hinderances, beyond the barriers. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for you to process through your pain. I will raise questions and offer coping techniques where needed. You will learn problem-solving skills, gain insight on how to have a healthier perspective toward issues, and may find your symptoms from past traumas alleviated.
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents treating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, learning disabilities, life transitions, trauma, and communication issues.
Have you found yourself struggling in your relationship with God and/or with others? Do you feel like you have hit a roadblock? No matter how hard you try, the pain keeps you from doing the right thing. You feel stuck and need help moving forward... beyond the hinderances, beyond the barriers. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for you to process through your pain. I will raise questions and offer coping techniques where needed. You will learn problem-solving skills, gain insight on how to have a healthier perspective toward issues, and may find your symptoms from past traumas alleviated.
(747) 203-0771 View (747) 203-0771
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Sandra Hart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hello and welcome! You have likely been reading a lot of therapist profiles, so I invite you to stop and take a few deep breaths. Ok, let's begin. I have been working as a therapist for over 20 years supporting individuals and families with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gender identity, sexual health, pregnancy and beyond. Relationships are where healing happens. I offer a variety of relationship approaches including attachment theory, narrative theory, queer theory, mindfulness, CBT and DBT. Each of these approaches emphasizes compassion, curiosity, lived experience, and diving into self-love.
Hello and welcome! You have likely been reading a lot of therapist profiles, so I invite you to stop and take a few deep breaths. Ok, let's begin. I have been working as a therapist for over 20 years supporting individuals and families with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gender identity, sexual health, pregnancy and beyond. Relationships are where healing happens. I offer a variety of relationship approaches including attachment theory, narrative theory, queer theory, mindfulness, CBT and DBT. Each of these approaches emphasizes compassion, curiosity, lived experience, and diving into self-love.
(310) 356-9218 View (310) 356-9218
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Rita Ulate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90015  (Online Only)
The relationship with your therapist is so important and pivotal for progress to be made, so I make it my priority to always create an environment of validation, understanding, and warmth to all no matter what.
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of professional work experience providing therapy in a variety of settings including non-profits, schools, and private practice. Within these settings, I have worked with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of trauma and abuse. I use a trauma informed and evidenced-based approach(i.e. Strength-based, Attachment Focused, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to not only work with clients to address their current symptoms and behaviors, but also guide them to identify the core underlying needs driving them.
The relationship with your therapist is so important and pivotal for progress to be made, so I make it my priority to always create an environment of validation, understanding, and warmth to all no matter what.
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of professional work experience providing therapy in a variety of settings including non-profits, schools, and private practice. Within these settings, I have worked with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of trauma and abuse. I use a trauma informed and evidenced-based approach(i.e. Strength-based, Attachment Focused, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to not only work with clients to address their current symptoms and behaviors, but also guide them to identify the core underlying needs driving them.
(213) 786-3968 View (213) 786-3968
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Cathy Trenary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91405
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families in various capacities.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families in various capacities.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
(323) 395-5372 View (323) 395-5372
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Pooja Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Pooja and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies in helping people understand themselves better and leading them to better health. In my practice I’ve had the privilege to help children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a variety of issues such as: day-to-day stress and burnout, mood and anxiety-related concerns, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My commitment involves helping people develop effective coping skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and help build healthier relationships.
Hi! My name is Pooja and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies in helping people understand themselves better and leading them to better health. In my practice I’ve had the privilege to help children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a variety of issues such as: day-to-day stress and burnout, mood and anxiety-related concerns, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My commitment involves helping people develop effective coping skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and help build healthier relationships.
(626) 727-7386 View (626) 727-7386

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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.