Couples Counseling Therapists in Boylston, MA

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Heather Guaragna
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boylston, MA 01505
With compassion, patience, and a sense of humor, I will take my time building a trusting, therapeutic relationship, which I believe is at the foundation of empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives and discover or re-discover their internal resilience.
Sometimes it can be hard to see life's hurdles as an opportunity to understand ourselves better, yet life is full of these painful, frustrating and uncomfortable experiences. Sometimes they are traumatic. Sometimes next steps are unclear or you've lost your voice and maybe you feel frozen or overwhelmed or uncertain. You want to speak up for yourself. You want to start moving through life again.
With compassion, patience, and a sense of humor, I will take my time building a trusting, therapeutic relationship, which I believe is at the foundation of empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives and discover or re-discover their internal resilience.
Sometimes it can be hard to see life's hurdles as an opportunity to understand ourselves better, yet life is full of these painful, frustrating and uncomfortable experiences. Sometimes they are traumatic. Sometimes next steps are unclear or you've lost your voice and maybe you feel frozen or overwhelmed or uncertain. You want to speak up for yourself. You want to start moving through life again.
(774) 208-0637 View (774) 208-0637
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Career and Life Direction Coach
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Boylston, MA 01505  (Online Only)
A spiritual director, holistic counselor and professional, possessing a post master's degree certification as a holistic counselor, I view the guiding process as a collaborative relationship while honoring the client's inherent capacity for healing, wholeness and purpose.
I can help you achieve your potential despite your challenges! After an initial consultation and appropriate occupational preference assessments, we look together for those professional options where your values, interests and abilities You have the capacity to be and do more than you’ve ever imagined in your life and in your career. With my support and experienced direction, you can cultivate your core talents and your unique calling. Individual coaching is ideal if you are in career transition, seeking career counseling, or ready for life coaching to reexamine your personal direction or spiritual care at any stage and any age.
A spiritual director, holistic counselor and professional, possessing a post master's degree certification as a holistic counselor, I view the guiding process as a collaborative relationship while honoring the client's inherent capacity for healing, wholeness and purpose.
I can help you achieve your potential despite your challenges! After an initial consultation and appropriate occupational preference assessments, we look together for those professional options where your values, interests and abilities You have the capacity to be and do more than you’ve ever imagined in your life and in your career. With my support and experienced direction, you can cultivate your core talents and your unique calling. Individual coaching is ideal if you are in career transition, seeking career counseling, or ready for life coaching to reexamine your personal direction or spiritual care at any stage and any age.
(508) 591-8586 View (508) 591-8586
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Henry Agri
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boylston, MA 01505
When you are struggling, you can feel alone and desperate for answers or just someone to understand what you are going through. As a therapist, I am uniquely attuned to my client's needs through active, empathic listening and non-judgmental validation. I pride myself on my ability to put my client's at ease and build strong alliances through my attentive, intuitive and engaging nature. Indeed this helps me connect with client's on a level necessary for open communications, safe vulnerability and trust. This is at the core of what is required to move past mental health challenges and heal in a natural and genuine way.
When you are struggling, you can feel alone and desperate for answers or just someone to understand what you are going through. As a therapist, I am uniquely attuned to my client's needs through active, empathic listening and non-judgmental validation. I pride myself on my ability to put my client's at ease and build strong alliances through my attentive, intuitive and engaging nature. Indeed this helps me connect with client's on a level necessary for open communications, safe vulnerability and trust. This is at the core of what is required to move past mental health challenges and heal in a natural and genuine way.
(508) 501-6200 View (508) 501-6200
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Melissa Sansone
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boylston, MA 01505  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty coping with life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, are you up at night not sleeping, worrying, stressed or depressed? Counseling can provide the support that helps you to navigate life's challenges. I believe that we each have it in us to work through our experiences however sometimes with the help of another person we can foster that growth. I believe each person’s individual's experience is unique and that providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment fosters the process of healing, change and personal growth.
Are you having difficulty coping with life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, are you up at night not sleeping, worrying, stressed or depressed? Counseling can provide the support that helps you to navigate life's challenges. I believe that we each have it in us to work through our experiences however sometimes with the help of another person we can foster that growth. I believe each person’s individual's experience is unique and that providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment fosters the process of healing, change and personal growth.
(774) 332-6304 View (774) 332-6304

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Ashley N Papineau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01601
My focus is on developing a therapeutic relationship that can hold and honor the goals and work that will be done together.
Ideal clients include those who are interested in making changes in their lives, and are open to having people support them in making changes. Although I have a background in primarily working with adult and adolescent female identified individuals, I am open to working with various social identities and on a variety of goals. My specific background includes; domestic violence, sexual assault, child and adult trauma. Additionally, I have a background in working with individuals in crisis and or with either new or chronic mental health challenges.
My focus is on developing a therapeutic relationship that can hold and honor the goals and work that will be done together.
Ideal clients include those who are interested in making changes in their lives, and are open to having people support them in making changes. Although I have a background in primarily working with adult and adolescent female identified individuals, I am open to working with various social identities and on a variety of goals. My specific background includes; domestic violence, sexual assault, child and adult trauma. Additionally, I have a background in working with individuals in crisis and or with either new or chronic mental health challenges.
(413) 216-6457 View (413) 216-6457
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Vijay Dalal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752  (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.
(508) 557-2093 View (508) 557-2093
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Mary Lippoth, M.A., LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
I work with children ages 5+, adolescents and adults/couples.
Welcome and thank you for reading further. Since even prior to the Pandemic, it seems life has become much more stressful for children, adolescents and adults but mental health awareness has improved. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety/social anxiety, AD(H)D, OCD, depression, significant loss/bereavement, have experienced trauma, feeling pressure to be perfect, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or in general feeling you've lost perspective of where you want to or are supposed to be at this point in your life, I would like to be of assistance. I have been successfully treating all of these conditions and more.
I work with children ages 5+, adolescents and adults/couples.
Welcome and thank you for reading further. Since even prior to the Pandemic, it seems life has become much more stressful for children, adolescents and adults but mental health awareness has improved. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety/social anxiety, AD(H)D, OCD, depression, significant loss/bereavement, have experienced trauma, feeling pressure to be perfect, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or in general feeling you've lost perspective of where you want to or are supposed to be at this point in your life, I would like to be of assistance. I have been successfully treating all of these conditions and more.
(508) 923-7062 View (508) 923-7062
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Rowen Beaudoin-Colegrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583  (Online Only)
In my practice, I work with young children (0-12) teenagers, young adults, and adults, specializing in family systems and intimate partner work, especially with LGBTQ families.
I am a queer and transmasculine identified family therapist licensed in MA. I am most passionate about family systems work, having trained at the University of Massachusetts in marriage and family therapy. I support people best when approaching treatment through the lens of the systems they are a part of. I believe that people do not exist in a bubble. The interactions that we have with others influence the ways we move through the world. I work with people on understanding these interactions in unique ways to better serve their futures.
In my practice, I work with young children (0-12) teenagers, young adults, and adults, specializing in family systems and intimate partner work, especially with LGBTQ families.
I am a queer and transmasculine identified family therapist licensed in MA. I am most passionate about family systems work, having trained at the University of Massachusetts in marriage and family therapy. I support people best when approaching treatment through the lens of the systems they are a part of. I believe that people do not exist in a bubble. The interactions that we have with others influence the ways we move through the world. I work with people on understanding these interactions in unique ways to better serve their futures.
(508) 501-8979 View (508) 501-8979
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RAI Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shrewsbury, MA 01545  (Online Only)
We use a collaborative approach and focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, two factors that are important in promoting growth in treatment.
We have openings for virtual/video sessions! RAI Counseling Services LLC has a team of counselors from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about helping others. We believe in taking brave steps toward healing, living and growth. If you're experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts, prolonged sadness and depression, distress due to traumatic experiences, grief, mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions/stressors or you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illnesses, we are here for you!
We use a collaborative approach and focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, two factors that are important in promoting growth in treatment.
We have openings for virtual/video sessions! RAI Counseling Services LLC has a team of counselors from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about helping others. We believe in taking brave steps toward healing, living and growth. If you're experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts, prolonged sadness and depression, distress due to traumatic experiences, grief, mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions/stressors or you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illnesses, we are here for you!
(508) 714-7110 View (508) 714-7110
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Tara Ammersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CMIP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01602  (Online Only)
I have over 13 years experience in providing therapy services, working with individuals and couples from all walks of life.
Whatever the path may be that brought you here, I am ready to listen with an open mind. Whether you are struggling with discontentment in your life, relationships, transitioning careers, seeking balance, or looking to better manage everyday stress, I am here to guide you through the process. Collaboratively, we will work towards balance with your individualized goals as our priority. In today's world especially, meeting virtually via Telehealth can provide a safe, secure, and convenient method to meet the needs of your busy and demanding daily life.
I have over 13 years experience in providing therapy services, working with individuals and couples from all walks of life.
Whatever the path may be that brought you here, I am ready to listen with an open mind. Whether you are struggling with discontentment in your life, relationships, transitioning careers, seeking balance, or looking to better manage everyday stress, I am here to guide you through the process. Collaboratively, we will work towards balance with your individualized goals as our priority. In today's world especially, meeting virtually via Telehealth can provide a safe, secure, and convenient method to meet the needs of your busy and demanding daily life.
(508) 731-8805 View (508) 731-8805
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Caroline Flowers Tomekowou
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01609  (Online Only)
As your therapist, my primary goal is what's best for YOU, based on YOUR goals, and Your needs. I work primarily with individuals and couples struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, and post-partum complications. If you have been struggling to conceive, feeling anxious while pregnant, worried about your pending delivery/birth, had a difficult experience in the hospital or recovering from birth related injuries, or possibly looking to increase intimacy after a baby or a loss. I utilize different clinical approaches to support all clients on their path to wellness.
As your therapist, my primary goal is what's best for YOU, based on YOUR goals, and Your needs. I work primarily with individuals and couples struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, and post-partum complications. If you have been struggling to conceive, feeling anxious while pregnant, worried about your pending delivery/birth, had a difficult experience in the hospital or recovering from birth related injuries, or possibly looking to increase intimacy after a baby or a loss. I utilize different clinical approaches to support all clients on their path to wellness.
(508) 503-6244 View (508) 503-6244
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Brittany Ford Petty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, IINHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01609
Waitlist for new clients
It is with gratitude that I hold space for you. The therapeutic relationship is an important tool used to build a solid and trusting relationship with yourself, the world around you, and the people within it. I work with humans who may be struggling to cope with life's unpredictable and impermanent nature, with life transitions, anxiety, grief, trauma, and other forms of emotional pain. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore patterns of thinking and living that have hindered your growth and prevented you from engaging wholeheartedly in your life.
It is with gratitude that I hold space for you. The therapeutic relationship is an important tool used to build a solid and trusting relationship with yourself, the world around you, and the people within it. I work with humans who may be struggling to cope with life's unpredictable and impermanent nature, with life transitions, anxiety, grief, trauma, and other forms of emotional pain. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore patterns of thinking and living that have hindered your growth and prevented you from engaging wholeheartedly in your life.
(508) 978-6170 View (508) 978-6170
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Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01608
Are you finding yourself in unproductive patterns within your life or within your relationship? Are struggling to have a satisfying sex life? I find that unhealed wounds and thought processes can keep people stuck. This may prevent you from being able to engage in ways you would prefer. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.
Are you finding yourself in unproductive patterns within your life or within your relationship? Are struggling to have a satisfying sex life? I find that unhealed wounds and thought processes can keep people stuck. This may prevent you from being able to engage in ways you would prefer. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.
(617) 934-5088 View (617) 934-5088
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Anna Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holden, MA 01520
I have had experience supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, major mental illness, complex trauma, anxiety and depression.
I enjoy working with individuals of all genders and identities, families and groups on accepting and overcoming obstacles to their fulfillment. My approach is process-oriented, warm, and empathetic, grounded in an attachment-focused perspective. I believe each client is the expert of their experience and the therapeutic relationship is a critical tool for healing and growth. I approach sessions from a place of compassion to increase clients' abilities to create this for themselves.
I have had experience supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, major mental illness, complex trauma, anxiety and depression.
I enjoy working with individuals of all genders and identities, families and groups on accepting and overcoming obstacles to their fulfillment. My approach is process-oriented, warm, and empathetic, grounded in an attachment-focused perspective. I believe each client is the expert of their experience and the therapeutic relationship is a critical tool for healing and growth. I approach sessions from a place of compassion to increase clients' abilities to create this for themselves.
(508) 290-6487 View (508) 290-6487
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Kelley Wood, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01601  (Online Only)
Building a therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively with a dedicated clinician can be both empowering and healing.
I am Social Worker (LICSW) who earned my Master’s in Social Work at the University of New Hampshire. I work with adolescents, young adults and families who are impacted by anxiety, depression, family conflict, school issues, grief and trauma. I have worked in both residential and outpatient settings.
Building a therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively with a dedicated clinician can be both empowering and healing.
I am Social Worker (LICSW) who earned my Master’s in Social Work at the University of New Hampshire. I work with adolescents, young adults and families who are impacted by anxiety, depression, family conflict, school issues, grief and trauma. I have worked in both residential and outpatient settings.
(978) 622-5154 View (978) 622-5154
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Dr. Jennifer Schmoll Rapkin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sterling, MA 01564  (Online Only)
Men, women, and couples who seek relief from anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict find me to be of assistance. People I treat tend to be highly functioning with regard to family, employment, and community. For many, however, the appearance of success is not consistent with their degree of emotional suffering. The pressures and stress of money, work, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. Since each person's suffering is unique, my approach is tailored to each individual or couple I see. My skills and energy help create an atmosphere of trust and hope so positive change can occur.
Men, women, and couples who seek relief from anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict find me to be of assistance. People I treat tend to be highly functioning with regard to family, employment, and community. For many, however, the appearance of success is not consistent with their degree of emotional suffering. The pressures and stress of money, work, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. Since each person's suffering is unique, my approach is tailored to each individual or couple I see. My skills and energy help create an atmosphere of trust and hope so positive change can occur.
(508) 213-8179 View (508) 213-8179
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Sexual Health and Healing LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LADC-I, CSCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01601  (Online Only)
We offer a sex positive approach to helping people with many sexual and relationship issues. We provide services for those with sexual dysfunction (problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, pain) and sexual compulsivity/infidelity. We utilize a trauma lens and support the relationship structure it may exist in. We support issues related desire, arousal, and orgasm. We help couples with desire discrepancies. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to offer guidance and education. They are kind, compassionate, empathic, and use humor to build a connection with you so they can walk beside you on your path.
We offer a sex positive approach to helping people with many sexual and relationship issues. We provide services for those with sexual dysfunction (problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, pain) and sexual compulsivity/infidelity. We utilize a trauma lens and support the relationship structure it may exist in. We support issues related desire, arousal, and orgasm. We help couples with desire discrepancies. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to offer guidance and education. They are kind, compassionate, empathic, and use humor to build a connection with you so they can walk beside you on your path.
(781) 676-3468 View (781) 676-3468
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Benjamin Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01604  (Online Only)
I work well with couples and relationship issues, parenting, identity struggles, trauma, and loss and grief.
The goal of my practice is to help people build the kind of lives and relationships they most long for, to be the kind of person they aspire to be. I take people wherever they're at, with whatever issues they're dealing with, and we move at your pace. You can learn more about me at www.bfoxcounseling.com.
I work well with couples and relationship issues, parenting, identity struggles, trauma, and loss and grief.
The goal of my practice is to help people build the kind of lives and relationships they most long for, to be the kind of person they aspire to be. I take people wherever they're at, with whatever issues they're dealing with, and we move at your pace. You can learn more about me at www.bfoxcounseling.com.
(508) 684-5047 View (508) 684-5047
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Aaron A. Hoffman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01609
I help individals, couples, and families become mindful of how to feel safe and secure in their relationships by systematically teaching people how to feel like their being listened to.
I provide comfortable, compenent, confidential counseling. My ideal client is willing to engage in a holistic process which creates an awareness of how their physical, emotional, and spiritual health impacts their well being and their relationships on a daily basis. I strive to help develop a sense of understanding which facilates an experience of acceptance and personal growth. Personal growth where individuals learn how to quiet negativity by cultivating hope and optimism.
I help individals, couples, and families become mindful of how to feel safe and secure in their relationships by systematically teaching people how to feel like their being listened to.
I provide comfortable, compenent, confidential counseling. My ideal client is willing to engage in a holistic process which creates an awareness of how their physical, emotional, and spiritual health impacts their well being and their relationships on a daily basis. I strive to help develop a sense of understanding which facilates an experience of acceptance and personal growth. Personal growth where individuals learn how to quiet negativity by cultivating hope and optimism.
(508) 719-8433 View (508) 719-8433
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Peter Corbett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01601
I'm also happy to continue my private practice with individuals and couples.
I'm excited to announce I've transitioned 75% of my work to serve as the Clinical Director of The Center for Healing Journeys (wneketamine.com), the first Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) clinic in western New England. KAP is a powerful effective new treatment using the only legal, by-prescription psychedelic. 20 years of research has proven ketamine to be safe in the clinic, and brings robust recovery from neuro-rigidified disorders such as intractable Depression, OCD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, and ruminative anxiety disorder: 70-80% success with most disorders and 85%+ combined with therapy. Clinic website: wneketamine.com
I'm also happy to continue my private practice with individuals and couples.
I'm excited to announce I've transitioned 75% of my work to serve as the Clinical Director of The Center for Healing Journeys (wneketamine.com), the first Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) clinic in western New England. KAP is a powerful effective new treatment using the only legal, by-prescription psychedelic. 20 years of research has proven ketamine to be safe in the clinic, and brings robust recovery from neuro-rigidified disorders such as intractable Depression, OCD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, and ruminative anxiety disorder: 70-80% success with most disorders and 85%+ combined with therapy. Clinic website: wneketamine.com
(413) 579-6185 View (413) 579-6185

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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.