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Eva Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
My name is Eva Miller. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been a therapist for over 16 years, helping kids, adults, and seniors with many kinds of challenges. My work with each person is unique. I assist clients with their specific situations and goals and we find solutions together. I help adolescents, adults, and seniors with many kinds of problems. My work with each person is unique. You may want help with mood, motivation, worry, or family stresses. I work with couples on relationship issues, parenting, and communication.
My name is Eva Miller. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been a therapist for over 16 years, helping kids, adults, and seniors with many kinds of challenges. My work with each person is unique. I assist clients with their specific situations and goals and we find solutions together. I help adolescents, adults, and seniors with many kinds of problems. My work with each person is unique. You may want help with mood, motivation, worry, or family stresses. I work with couples on relationship issues, parenting, and communication.
(408) 762-3169 View (408) 762-3169
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Ma Lourdes T Soliven
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95119  (Online Only)
Being a parent can be hard. Being a wife, husband, or partner can be hard. The truth is sometime, just existing, can be challenging. If you are struggling and need support along the way, I am here to help. I am part of a group practice that specializes in maternal mental health and paternal mental health, and multi-ethnic/intercultural/inter-racial families. I am originally from the Philippines and provide services in Tagalog and Filipino. I work with individuals and parents who have young children and or those with teenagers, as well as singles who are navigating dating and career. I offer individual therapy and couple therapy.
Being a parent can be hard. Being a wife, husband, or partner can be hard. The truth is sometime, just existing, can be challenging. If you are struggling and need support along the way, I am here to help. I am part of a group practice that specializes in maternal mental health and paternal mental health, and multi-ethnic/intercultural/inter-racial families. I am originally from the Philippines and provide services in Tagalog and Filipino. I work with individuals and parents who have young children and or those with teenagers, as well as singles who are navigating dating and career. I offer individual therapy and couple therapy.
(669) 268-3098 View (669) 268-3098
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R Marcia Vasconcellos
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95119
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over eight years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I provide individual, couples and family therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. My areas of expertise include Mood and Anxiety Disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, and PTSD), life transitions, parenting, relationship and acculturation issues. I offer an individualized approach which is always supportive and placed to the needs of the client.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over eight years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I provide individual, couples and family therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. My areas of expertise include Mood and Anxiety Disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, and PTSD), life transitions, parenting, relationship and acculturation issues. I offer an individualized approach which is always supportive and placed to the needs of the client.
(408) 706-7071 View (408) 706-7071
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Guillaume Marriage and Family Counseling of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95119  (Online Only)
We understand the stress of relationships and parenting especially during the early stages of life, relationship.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
We understand the stress of relationships and parenting especially during the early stages of life, relationship.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
(669) 202-2286 View (669) 202-2286
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Jennifer C Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, LMFT, C-IAYT, RYT 500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95138  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Helping people improve their relationship with themselves and others is a passion of mine.
My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.
Helping people improve their relationship with themselves and others is a passion of mine.
My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.
(562) 454-0709 View (562) 454-0709
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Estrella Ramirez-Robles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
Throughout my professional journey I have worked with children, teens and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, identity struggles, and who are overcoming any levels of trauma experienced in the past.
Hello, my name is Estrella Ramirez-Robles. I am an LA native who loves everything Dodgers, Lakers, and Chargers (yes still a Chargers fan even though Rams won the Super Bowl), and who does not shy away from trying new foods, exploring the world, and saying NO to things that will not make me happy. I am a coffee lover, professional dog snuggler, and someone who is an introvert at heart but an extrovert by profession.
Throughout my professional journey I have worked with children, teens and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, identity struggles, and who are overcoming any levels of trauma experienced in the past.
Hello, my name is Estrella Ramirez-Robles. I am an LA native who loves everything Dodgers, Lakers, and Chargers (yes still a Chargers fan even though Rams won the Super Bowl), and who does not shy away from trying new foods, exploring the world, and saying NO to things that will not make me happy. I am a coffee lover, professional dog snuggler, and someone who is an introvert at heart but an extrovert by profession.
(805) 515-3635 View (805) 515-3635
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Robyn Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
I tend to work more with women, but I also see couples.
Hi! I'm Robyn and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have over 30 years of experience using mindfulness and meditation practices, stress management, sleep management, and cognitive behavioral psychology. I work together with you to help you feel better and get what you want.
I tend to work more with women, but I also see couples.
Hi! I'm Robyn and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have over 30 years of experience using mindfulness and meditation practices, stress management, sleep management, and cognitive behavioral psychology. I work together with you to help you feel better and get what you want.
(619) 848-1225 View (619) 848-1225
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Kathleen Weldon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
Hello, I am Katie Weldon, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in San Diego, CA. My approach to therapy is eclectic and tailored to the needs of each client or couple. My areas of greatest clinical interest include survivors of prior trauma or abuse, military members and families, LGBTQIA2S+, disordered eating, couples therapy, grief counseling and life transitions. Couples, Veterans/Active-Duty Service Members or their Families, PTSD, Survivors of Abuse, LGBTQIA2S+ and Queer clients, eating disorders/Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Depression.
Hello, I am Katie Weldon, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in San Diego, CA. My approach to therapy is eclectic and tailored to the needs of each client or couple. My areas of greatest clinical interest include survivors of prior trauma or abuse, military members and families, LGBTQIA2S+, disordered eating, couples therapy, grief counseling and life transitions. Couples, Veterans/Active-Duty Service Members or their Families, PTSD, Survivors of Abuse, LGBTQIA2S+ and Queer clients, eating disorders/Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Depression.
(559) 314-6557 View (559) 314-6557
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Lisa LaMoreaux Bergfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
Hello, I am Lisa LaMoreaux Bergfeld LMFT. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them conquer their life's challenges. I am here to help you learn new ways to navigate your journey through life in a healthier and more productive way. During our initial session, I listen to my client's concerns and their reason for seeking therapy at this time. From there we set goals to create some positive change towards the client's goals. I welcome anyone who wants to better themselves and their relationships. I am here to help my clients restore brokenness in any relationship.
Hello, I am Lisa LaMoreaux Bergfeld LMFT. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them conquer their life's challenges. I am here to help you learn new ways to navigate your journey through life in a healthier and more productive way. During our initial session, I listen to my client's concerns and their reason for seeking therapy at this time. From there we set goals to create some positive change towards the client's goals. I welcome anyone who wants to better themselves and their relationships. I am here to help my clients restore brokenness in any relationship.
(424) 544-8749 View (424) 544-8749
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Silver Lake Psychology--San Jose location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(408) 869-1716 View (408) 869-1716
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Lakshmi Jaiprakash
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Lakshmi and my pronouns are she/her. As a member of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, I hope to support you on your journey of exploration and self-discovery by creating a therapeutic atmosphere of warmth, safety, and curiosity. I work with individuals, couples/partnerships, and families of every ability, age, gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation. My therapeutic style is eclectic, guided by your life goals and utilizing techniques that resonate with you. My practice is grounded in feminist, multicultural, anti-oppression, and anti-capitalist frameworks.
Hi, I'm Lakshmi and my pronouns are she/her. As a member of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, I hope to support you on your journey of exploration and self-discovery by creating a therapeutic atmosphere of warmth, safety, and curiosity. I work with individuals, couples/partnerships, and families of every ability, age, gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation. My therapeutic style is eclectic, guided by your life goals and utilizing techniques that resonate with you. My practice is grounded in feminist, multicultural, anti-oppression, and anti-capitalist frameworks.
(760) 274-0469 View (760) 274-0469
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Silver Lake Psychology--San Jose location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95138
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(408) 684-5583 View (408) 684-5583
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Keith McGowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, teen issues & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, teen issues & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
(818) 276-9832 View (818) 276-9832
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Suzanne Volkas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
For over 25 years I have enjoyed working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I am Suzanne Volkas, LMFT. I am here to help you overcome the obstacles that have kept you from living a satisfying and meaningful life. I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship can be the starting point, from which many life issues can be addressed and healed. I am insightful and gentle, yet firm and confrontative, when appropriate. I am encouraging, nurturing, and have a deep capacity for empathy. I am committed to your growth and the changes you want to make in your life. I welcome your thoughts and questions. Please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
For over 25 years I have enjoyed working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I am Suzanne Volkas, LMFT. I am here to help you overcome the obstacles that have kept you from living a satisfying and meaningful life. I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship can be the starting point, from which many life issues can be addressed and healed. I am insightful and gentle, yet firm and confrontative, when appropriate. I am encouraging, nurturing, and have a deep capacity for empathy. I am committed to your growth and the changes you want to make in your life. I welcome your thoughts and questions. Please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
(559) 530-8149 View (559) 530-8149
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Alejandra Mora Sanchez
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
I work with individuals and couples in an empathic and nonjudgmental environment.
My name is Dr. Alejandra Mora-Sanchez, I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles, California, working with individuals across the state through telehealth. I am a Hispanic female and provide therapy services fluently in both Spanish and English. I have experience working with individuals and couples dealing with depression, trauma, personal growth challenges, and relationship issues. I work with various treatment modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Emotionally Focused, in order to fit each client's needs.
I work with individuals and couples in an empathic and nonjudgmental environment.
My name is Dr. Alejandra Mora-Sanchez, I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles, California, working with individuals across the state through telehealth. I am a Hispanic female and provide therapy services fluently in both Spanish and English. I have experience working with individuals and couples dealing with depression, trauma, personal growth challenges, and relationship issues. I work with various treatment modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Emotionally Focused, in order to fit each client's needs.
(714) 503-8799 View (714) 503-8799
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Yasmin Akbari
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95138
My specialty areas include relationship challenges, identity development and esteem, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive and evidence-based therapy for adults 18 and older. I take an empathic, client-centered approach to meet each of my clients where they are at. Based on your identity, background, and needs, I prefer a collaborative, "tough love" approach to support you in your journey to create meaningful change and become the best version of yourself.
My specialty areas include relationship challenges, identity development and esteem, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive and evidence-based therapy for adults 18 and older. I take an empathic, client-centered approach to meet each of my clients where they are at. Based on your identity, background, and needs, I prefer a collaborative, "tough love" approach to support you in your journey to create meaningful change and become the best version of yourself.
(925) 966-3298 View (925) 966-3298
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Jody Pratt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95138
Welcome! My name is Jody Pratt and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. I typically work with individuals who report anxiety, depression or trauma. I also work with couples who are having difficulty resolving conflict, experienced trauma, or are struggling to connect. My approach to therapy is holistic and systemic . That means I see you as a human being with many dimensions who comes from a unique historical context and currently lives in a complex situation.
Welcome! My name is Jody Pratt and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. I typically work with individuals who report anxiety, depression or trauma. I also work with couples who are having difficulty resolving conflict, experienced trauma, or are struggling to connect. My approach to therapy is holistic and systemic . That means I see you as a human being with many dimensions who comes from a unique historical context and currently lives in a complex situation.
(657) 255-6437 View (657) 255-6437
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Eric Gardner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95111
Hello, I'm Dr. Eric Gardner, licensed psychologist. I specialize in helping people struggling with ADHD, anger, self esteem, family conflict, trauma, PTSD, and more. I use primarily cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic, and humanistic modalities. I have worked with patients across the human lifespan, which has always been important to me in my career. I can now say that I have discovered a human commonality that is essential to success in treatment and of extraordinary value to every person regardless of age or gender or development. I am here to help and share this perspective with you.
Hello, I'm Dr. Eric Gardner, licensed psychologist. I specialize in helping people struggling with ADHD, anger, self esteem, family conflict, trauma, PTSD, and more. I use primarily cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic, and humanistic modalities. I have worked with patients across the human lifespan, which has always been important to me in my career. I can now say that I have discovered a human commonality that is essential to success in treatment and of extraordinary value to every person regardless of age or gender or development. I am here to help and share this perspective with you.
(951) 457-6246 View (951) 457-6246
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Jenna Bethancourt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123
Hello, my name is Jenna Bethancourt. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I pride myself in meeting each client where they are at and working from that point to develop an integrative approach to therapy. I do not believe one size fits all and each client and circumstance are unique. Therefore, I utilize different approaches to meet the common goal. I work with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My communication style is very integrative. I will work closely with you in developing those goals, as this truly is your experience.
Hello, my name is Jenna Bethancourt. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I pride myself in meeting each client where they are at and working from that point to develop an integrative approach to therapy. I do not believe one size fits all and each client and circumstance are unique. Therefore, I utilize different approaches to meet the common goal. I work with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My communication style is very integrative. I will work closely with you in developing those goals, as this truly is your experience.
(747) 298-8302 View (747) 298-8302
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Amanda Madrid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA 95123  (Online Only)
My clinical practice includes everything from complex mental health diagnoses to people going through a difficult time. I use a person-centered, relational style, and my framework is based on a Psychodynamic approach with an emphasis on family systems.
My clinical practice includes everything from complex mental health diagnoses to people going through a difficult time. I use a person-centered, relational style, and my framework is based on a Psychodynamic approach with an emphasis on family systems.
(310) 361-0856 View (310) 361-0856

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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.