Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Nari Jeter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32308
I specialize working with couples in premarital education, counseling for relationship stresses/crises (conflict, communication problems, infidelity, intimacy issues, etc.
I want you to feel healthy and confident in approaching the many challenges in life. Whether it be to overcome a minor stress or major crisis, or you are just looking to make a change in your life, therapy is intended to provide the safe environment to "try on" new ways of doing things. No issue is too big or too small, and any individual, couple, or family seeking help is welcome. I specialize in couples therapy (premarital, marital, conflict/communication issues, separation/divorce, infidelity) and working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression.
I specialize working with couples in premarital education, counseling for relationship stresses/crises (conflict, communication problems, infidelity, intimacy issues, etc.
I want you to feel healthy and confident in approaching the many challenges in life. Whether it be to overcome a minor stress or major crisis, or you are just looking to make a change in your life, therapy is intended to provide the safe environment to "try on" new ways of doing things. No issue is too big or too small, and any individual, couple, or family seeking help is welcome. I specialize in couples therapy (premarital, marital, conflict/communication issues, separation/divorce, infidelity) and working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression.
Online Therapists
Mike Tubtim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404 (Online Only)
I also work well with relationship issues.
A sense of healing, empowerment, control, and newly found self-confidence are amongst the best feelings that we can experience in life. Stressors, trauma, toxicity, and confusion can take all of those things away from us. We are all capable of losing a sense of hope, meaning, and regulation. We can feel angry, sad, bitter, and lost and sometimes not know exactly why. I do believe everyone has the potential to conquer their demons and if you're in a position where you are ready for change and long term recovery then I would like to be there to support that feeling and offer guidance towards a better life.
I also work well with relationship issues.
A sense of healing, empowerment, control, and newly found self-confidence are amongst the best feelings that we can experience in life. Stressors, trauma, toxicity, and confusion can take all of those things away from us. We are all capable of losing a sense of hope, meaning, and regulation. We can feel angry, sad, bitter, and lost and sometimes not know exactly why. I do believe everyone has the potential to conquer their demons and if you're in a position where you are ready for change and long term recovery then I would like to be there to support that feeling and offer guidance towards a better life.
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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.