Couples Counseling Therapists in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA

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David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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) 366-3016 View (323) 366-3016
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Kristin Herbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
My goal is to co-create a collaborative, trusting relationship so that together, we can identify what is most important and necessary for you.
Therapy can be a dynamic, interactive process of deepening your connection with yourself and others, exploring your identity, and redefining your life’s purpose. I am committed to supporting people who have decided to look inward, which can be a fascinating, challenging, and rewarding ongoing experience. I work with individuals and couples as they navigate transitions, consider life choices, search for meaning, process relational trauma, and learn to communicate more deeply. Many of my clients identify as highly sensitive and/or are impacted by neurodiversity (ND individuals, ND/NT couples, and parents of ND kids/teens).
My goal is to co-create a collaborative, trusting relationship so that together, we can identify what is most important and necessary for you.
Therapy can be a dynamic, interactive process of deepening your connection with yourself and others, exploring your identity, and redefining your life’s purpose. I am committed to supporting people who have decided to look inward, which can be a fascinating, challenging, and rewarding ongoing experience. I work with individuals and couples as they navigate transitions, consider life choices, search for meaning, process relational trauma, and learn to communicate more deeply. Many of my clients identify as highly sensitive and/or are impacted by neurodiversity (ND individuals, ND/NT couples, and parents of ND kids/teens).
(213) 212-5829 View (213) 212-5829
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Tabitha Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I help individuals, couples, and families to manage life’s struggles.
Are you tired of living each day on an emotional roller coaster, not knowing how you'll feel from one moment to the next? Do you wonder if you’re living your best Christian and/or spiritual life. Has life become so stressful that you wonder how you'll make it to the next day? Do you feel sad, tired, and anxious often? Are you giving yourself grace and embracing your spiritual beliefs to live your best life. Just know that you are not alone. Healing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is the first step. Living and healing from the inside out is a journey of healing from old wounds. It’s a choice and takes practice.
I help individuals, couples, and families to manage life’s struggles.
Are you tired of living each day on an emotional roller coaster, not knowing how you'll feel from one moment to the next? Do you wonder if you’re living your best Christian and/or spiritual life. Has life become so stressful that you wonder how you'll make it to the next day? Do you feel sad, tired, and anxious often? Are you giving yourself grace and embracing your spiritual beliefs to live your best life. Just know that you are not alone. Healing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is the first step. Living and healing from the inside out is a journey of healing from old wounds. It’s a choice and takes practice.
(323) 366-4042 View (323) 366-4042
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Kavita Patil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
You're questioning friendships, feel depressed or anxious, endure family dysfunctional patterns and relationship conflict.
There's a desire to express helpless and repressed feelings. You need help sorting out the confusion and alleviating the fears. Tired of holding in your feelings, you want your side to be heard. Yet there's a part of you that's afraid. Afraid of all the judgment. These fears have kept you small and voiceless, striving to do it "right." It's worked at times, at getting what you want, but has it, really? You're now sick and tired, feeling alone, and darned if you do or darned if you don't. Aligning with your core values has become important. Striving to break free from who you think you should be is becoming what you're seeking.
You're questioning friendships, feel depressed or anxious, endure family dysfunctional patterns and relationship conflict.
There's a desire to express helpless and repressed feelings. You need help sorting out the confusion and alleviating the fears. Tired of holding in your feelings, you want your side to be heard. Yet there's a part of you that's afraid. Afraid of all the judgment. These fears have kept you small and voiceless, striving to do it "right." It's worked at times, at getting what you want, but has it, really? You're now sick and tired, feeling alone, and darned if you do or darned if you don't. Aligning with your core values has become important. Striving to break free from who you think you should be is becoming what you're seeking.
(424) 340-5592 View (424) 340-5592
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Nicole Gabbay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90024  (Online Only)
Your relationship with your therapist is like no other relationship. My focus is to help you get to the root cause of your struggles. I find that healthy relationships are the key to psychological, physical, and spiritual health. I provide awareness into your behaviors, and the ability to see the underlying issues of why you're unsatisfied with your life. If you're having difficulty regulating your emotions when it comes to romantic relationships, or feel that you find yourself in the same relationship again and again, then you have come to the right place. I will help you get to the core of these issues
Your relationship with your therapist is like no other relationship. My focus is to help you get to the root cause of your struggles. I find that healthy relationships are the key to psychological, physical, and spiritual health. I provide awareness into your behaviors, and the ability to see the underlying issues of why you're unsatisfied with your life. If you're having difficulty regulating your emotions when it comes to romantic relationships, or feel that you find yourself in the same relationship again and again, then you have come to the right place. I will help you get to the core of these issues
(323) 968-5791 View (323) 968-5791
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Dr. Albert Bonfil
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
If you're seeking a warm, collaborative, and effective therapeutic relationship, I invite you to explore whether my approach aligns with your needs.
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or attention-related challenges? I’m a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the research-based treatment of choice for quickly and effectively treating depression, anxiety, and related problems. If you're in search of a personalized and collaborative therapeutic journey, I'm here to help you. My commitment as a psychologist is to understand your unique needs and collaborate with you to provide you with the most effective therapy science has to offer.
If you're seeking a warm, collaborative, and effective therapeutic relationship, I invite you to explore whether my approach aligns with your needs.
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or attention-related challenges? I’m a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the research-based treatment of choice for quickly and effectively treating depression, anxiety, and related problems. If you're in search of a personalized and collaborative therapeutic journey, I'm here to help you. My commitment as a psychologist is to understand your unique needs and collaborate with you to provide you with the most effective therapy science has to offer.
(424) 688-9247 x1 View (424) 688-9247 x1
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Dr. James Chavers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I help with adjustment concerns, grief and loss, family issues, mood issues, and relationships. I use various modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Incorporating Humanistic philosophies in my work, every person deserves love and respect and is an expert in their life. My purpose as a therapist is to support, suggest, and succor as needed. Openness, curiosity, and acceptance inform my multicultural approach. Away from work, I have been blessed with other passions to enrich my life. I have traversed the globe with my spouse.
I help with adjustment concerns, grief and loss, family issues, mood issues, and relationships. I use various modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Incorporating Humanistic philosophies in my work, every person deserves love and respect and is an expert in their life. My purpose as a therapist is to support, suggest, and succor as needed. Openness, curiosity, and acceptance inform my multicultural approach. Away from work, I have been blessed with other passions to enrich my life. I have traversed the globe with my spouse.
(424) 346-9868 View (424) 346-9868
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Naomi Buckley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
You had imagined your life unfolding in this uniquely wonderful way; having a career that fulfilled you and you were excited about, a strong and committed relationship and a great group of friends who supported you and you share exciting experiences with. Now it feels like some areas are just ok and other seem to not be working at all. It also seems like others lives are going great when you look at social media. You feel stuck. Uncertain of the next move or even how to get back to a place of feeling confident and empowered.
You had imagined your life unfolding in this uniquely wonderful way; having a career that fulfilled you and you were excited about, a strong and committed relationship and a great group of friends who supported you and you share exciting experiences with. Now it feels like some areas are just ok and other seem to not be working at all. It also seems like others lives are going great when you look at social media. You feel stuck. Uncertain of the next move or even how to get back to a place of feeling confident and empowered.
(323) 472-4998 View (323) 472-4998
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Tanya Gill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I help bicultural individuals, couples, & families sort through current and past struggles to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Therapy is successful when you have a therapist who understands you AND knows how to help you. I work with men and women navigating relationships, anxiety/depression, major life transitions, and family conflicts, all while trying to integrate two very different cultures – the one we’re born into and the one we’re living in. As a South Asian woman and a therapist for over 7 years, I understand how culture plays a huge role in our unique challenges and expectations.
I help bicultural individuals, couples, & families sort through current and past struggles to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Therapy is successful when you have a therapist who understands you AND knows how to help you. I work with men and women navigating relationships, anxiety/depression, major life transitions, and family conflicts, all while trying to integrate two very different cultures – the one we’re born into and the one we’re living in. As a South Asian woman and a therapist for over 7 years, I understand how culture plays a huge role in our unique challenges and expectations.
(424) 304-0684 View (424) 304-0684
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Judy Mclaughlin-Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEU, Teach, Retreat
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am in Private Practice, as a psychotherapist, in Westwood, California. Additionally, I teach Continuing Education Courses to Licensed Marriage, Family Therapists and Licensed Social Workers. In my Private Practice, I provide: Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, and Marital Counseling. I also teach Continuing Education Courses. Groups for Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder for men and women are available as per schedule. Attachment Regulation Theory is key.
I am in Private Practice, as a psychotherapist, in Westwood, California. Additionally, I teach Continuing Education Courses to Licensed Marriage, Family Therapists and Licensed Social Workers. In my Private Practice, I provide: Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, and Marital Counseling. I also teach Continuing Education Courses. Groups for Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder for men and women are available as per schedule. Attachment Regulation Theory is key.
(310) 692-9680 View (310) 692-9680
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Antonia Cardona
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Are you feeling lost or stuck in a rut? Have you noticed that you often feel angry, guilty, or bitter and it's affecting your relationship with others? Or perhaps you feel ill equipped at managing your emotions and/or conflicts that arise with others. There are so many messages and beliefs being thrown at us on a constant basis, whether it's from others or ourselves, that can make us feel overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, or disingenuous. These feelings can often be debilitating and can sabotage our life and our relationships with others. Perhaps you're ready to feel more confident and want to start taking charge of your life.
Are you feeling lost or stuck in a rut? Have you noticed that you often feel angry, guilty, or bitter and it's affecting your relationship with others? Or perhaps you feel ill equipped at managing your emotions and/or conflicts that arise with others. There are so many messages and beliefs being thrown at us on a constant basis, whether it's from others or ourselves, that can make us feel overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, or disingenuous. These feelings can often be debilitating and can sabotage our life and our relationships with others. Perhaps you're ready to feel more confident and want to start taking charge of your life.
(310) 773-0288 View (310) 773-0288
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Center for Healthy Sex
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Sex addiction or relationship problems? Lies, sexless marriage, shame? Recover your sexual health at the Center For Healthy Sex in West L.A. Expert psychotherapy for couples, individuals, partners and groups for all sexual issues.
Sex addiction or relationship problems? Lies, sexless marriage, shame? Recover your sexual health at the Center For Healthy Sex in West L.A. Expert psychotherapy for couples, individuals, partners and groups for all sexual issues.
(310) 843-9902 View (310) 843-9902
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Kaley Leshem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I help clients develop self-compassion and empower them to create meaningful lives informed by their values. I am passionate about supporting my clients through overwhelming moments including difficult life transitions, relationship conflicts, and career struggles. I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image, and depression and anxiety. I often work with individuals who are feeling lost or suffering from low self-esteem and perfectionism. I am also fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
I help clients develop self-compassion and empower them to create meaningful lives informed by their values. I am passionate about supporting my clients through overwhelming moments including difficult life transitions, relationship conflicts, and career struggles. I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image, and depression and anxiety. I often work with individuals who are feeling lost or suffering from low self-esteem and perfectionism. I am also fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
(424) 391-8546 View (424) 391-8546
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Alexandria Holcomb
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work with clients to address relationship and intimacy issues, navigate sexual identities, consensual non-monogamy, sex/porn compulsive behaviors, and sexual dysfunctions.
Navigating challenges around sex involves more than what happens between the sheets. Sex is a topic that is often met with secrecy, embarrassment, or shame and is shaped by cultural norms and societal expectations. These influences can impact our perception of what's deemed acceptable or “normal”. When issues arise, the fear of judgment often keeps us silent, trapped in a state of quiet desperation rather than seeking help. I am committed to creating a secure and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their sexuality, reshape it according to their desires, and affirm their true selves.
I work with clients to address relationship and intimacy issues, navigate sexual identities, consensual non-monogamy, sex/porn compulsive behaviors, and sexual dysfunctions.
Navigating challenges around sex involves more than what happens between the sheets. Sex is a topic that is often met with secrecy, embarrassment, or shame and is shaped by cultural norms and societal expectations. These influences can impact our perception of what's deemed acceptable or “normal”. When issues arise, the fear of judgment often keeps us silent, trapped in a state of quiet desperation rather than seeking help. I am committed to creating a secure and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their sexuality, reshape it according to their desires, and affirm their true selves.
(310) 807-2634 View (310) 807-2634
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Randi Grafman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am an experienced and dedicated therapist and have been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years. I specialize in working with individuals, adolescents, and couples - people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship / communication issues, recovery issues, life transitions, women's issues, grief and loss, and recovery from trauma.
I am an experienced and dedicated therapist and have been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years. I specialize in working with individuals, adolescents, and couples - people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship / communication issues, recovery issues, life transitions, women's issues, grief and loss, and recovery from trauma.
(310) 773-5159 View (310) 773-5159
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Kristine H Johnson Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Welcome! Are you willing to change the patterns that are causing you pain, stress and dissatisfaction? We all have behavior developed in our early years that influence our relationships, our work, our sense of self. My approach is to identify and help you become aware of the blocks that are holding you back and guide you through the many transitions and challenges you face on a daily basis. I offer you hope for a future without these hindrances. I work to create a safe, compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and emotions, emphasizing the healing nature of our therapist-client relationship.
Welcome! Are you willing to change the patterns that are causing you pain, stress and dissatisfaction? We all have behavior developed in our early years that influence our relationships, our work, our sense of self. My approach is to identify and help you become aware of the blocks that are holding you back and guide you through the many transitions and challenges you face on a daily basis. I offer you hope for a future without these hindrances. I work to create a safe, compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and emotions, emphasizing the healing nature of our therapist-client relationship.
(424) 279-4929 View (424) 279-4929
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Keith Battista
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you feel stuck or uncertain about what's troubling you? Are relationship issues or stress impacting your well-being? You're not alone. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, offering a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and support. I'm also passionate about guiding couples to thriving relationships, offering personalized support and evidence-based guidance to overcome obstacles and reignite the spark. With a deep understanding of relationship dynamics, I'm committed to helping you cultivate effective communication, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy together.
Do you feel stuck or uncertain about what's troubling you? Are relationship issues or stress impacting your well-being? You're not alone. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, offering a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and support. I'm also passionate about guiding couples to thriving relationships, offering personalized support and evidence-based guidance to overcome obstacles and reignite the spark. With a deep understanding of relationship dynamics, I'm committed to helping you cultivate effective communication, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy together.
(424) 677-0711 View (424) 677-0711
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David Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
I practice Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) with couples, using our emotions to heal relationships.
If you're feeling lost amidst life's challenges, craving deeper relationships and personal fulfillment, I'm here to support you. If you're a couple seeking to enhance communication and strengthen bonds by meeting attachment needs, let's journey together toward deeper understanding and connection. With a compassionate and tailored approach developed over many years of practice and intensive training, I'll help you navigate life's complexities and foster meaningful relationships.
I practice Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) with couples, using our emotions to heal relationships.
If you're feeling lost amidst life's challenges, craving deeper relationships and personal fulfillment, I'm here to support you. If you're a couple seeking to enhance communication and strengthen bonds by meeting attachment needs, let's journey together toward deeper understanding and connection. With a compassionate and tailored approach developed over many years of practice and intensive training, I'll help you navigate life's complexities and foster meaningful relationships.
(424) 370-2421 View (424) 370-2421
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Brittany Aliado
Marriage & Family Therapist, Psy D
Verified Verified
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90049  (Online Only)
Among the populations I serve are heterosexual and LGBTQI individuals, families, and couples.
I provide a safe and secure environment to explore experiences, gain insight and awareness to reach your goals. I believe that we all possess the necessary tools to overcome the challenges, difficulties, or changes in our lives. Often we struggle to find the tools we need in challenging times. I can assist you in recognizing and creating your tools in order for you to be successful in your life’s journey.
Among the populations I serve are heterosexual and LGBTQI individuals, families, and couples.
I provide a safe and secure environment to explore experiences, gain insight and awareness to reach your goals. I believe that we all possess the necessary tools to overcome the challenges, difficulties, or changes in our lives. Often we struggle to find the tools we need in challenging times. I can assist you in recognizing and creating your tools in order for you to be successful in your life’s journey.
(424) 363-9335 View (424) 363-9335
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Gabriella Azzam
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Is a lack of intimacy or stress in your relationship causing you to feel disconnected as a couple? Do you have a hard time feeling heard and seen in your partnership? Are you worried that you’re no longer on the same page about the goals, values, and visions you once shared together? Has one, or maybe even both, of you been unfaithful in your relationship? Sometimes life has a way of getting between us and our partners, leading us to turn away from—instead of towards—one another. Common obstacles like career stress, parenting, and significant life transitions can take up a lot of space in our lives without ample room to connect.
Is a lack of intimacy or stress in your relationship causing you to feel disconnected as a couple? Do you have a hard time feeling heard and seen in your partnership? Are you worried that you’re no longer on the same page about the goals, values, and visions you once shared together? Has one, or maybe even both, of you been unfaithful in your relationship? Sometimes life has a way of getting between us and our partners, leading us to turn away from—instead of towards—one another. Common obstacles like career stress, parenting, and significant life transitions can take up a lot of space in our lives without ample room to connect.
(424) 349-5416 View (424) 349-5416

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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.