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Phyllis Agyapong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
I specialize in couples therapy and work with presenting problems like communication, conflict management, infidelity, premarital counseling, discernment counseling, and sex and intimacy issues.
Open for Online and In-Person Sessions- Hey there! My name is Phyllis and I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a level-2 certified Gottman Couples Therapist providing counseling for couples, adults, and families. I help clients improve communication, trust, and security in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe they are the expert on their lives. I focus on their strengths and help build upon them to overcome difficulties. I identify what is already working well for them and we build the skills that they can implement and use in their everyday lives.
I specialize in couples therapy and work with presenting problems like communication, conflict management, infidelity, premarital counseling, discernment counseling, and sex and intimacy issues.
Open for Online and In-Person Sessions- Hey there! My name is Phyllis and I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a level-2 certified Gottman Couples Therapist providing counseling for couples, adults, and families. I help clients improve communication, trust, and security in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe they are the expert on their lives. I focus on their strengths and help build upon them to overcome difficulties. I identify what is already working well for them and we build the skills that they can implement and use in their everyday lives.
(301) 690-9369 View (301) 690-9369
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Michelle L Chaney
Counselor, LCPC-S, CCTP, CGCS, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852  (Online Only)
We thrive from emotional connections and sometimes those connections become strained by misunderstandings or disconnected through loss and we are left feeling distraught. Learn to develop effective communication skills, embrace grief, identify ways to cope, build trusting relationships with your significant other and those you care about. After a painful relationship sometimes we become unsure of the next step. Want someone to understand painful past experiences, anxiety, depression or indecision and how this gets in the way of a life you want to live? Take a deep breath, take the next step and call. No need to wait any longer.
We thrive from emotional connections and sometimes those connections become strained by misunderstandings or disconnected through loss and we are left feeling distraught. Learn to develop effective communication skills, embrace grief, identify ways to cope, build trusting relationships with your significant other and those you care about. After a painful relationship sometimes we become unsure of the next step. Want someone to understand painful past experiences, anxiety, depression or indecision and how this gets in the way of a life you want to live? Take a deep breath, take the next step and call. No need to wait any longer.
(301) 327-2548 View (301) 327-2548
Photo of Yudi Benamou, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in North Bethesda, MD
Yudi Benamou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
I believe in the power of the genuine relationship developed between an individual and a therapist.
You have a life story. You have had challenges and struggles, and although you are doing your best, sometimes it just gets to be too much. You may be struggling in a way that stops you from functioning, you may want to live a more fulfilling life, or you may just want to get to know more about yourself. You want to find a deeper sense of contentment and fulfillment, and become more mindful of the world around you.
I believe in the power of the genuine relationship developed between an individual and a therapist.
You have a life story. You have had challenges and struggles, and although you are doing your best, sometimes it just gets to be too much. You may be struggling in a way that stops you from functioning, you may want to live a more fulfilling life, or you may just want to get to know more about yourself. You want to find a deeper sense of contentment and fulfillment, and become more mindful of the world around you.
(301) 396-7394 View (301) 396-7394
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Symone Colquitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852  (Online Only)
I take care to help clients in three primary areas: Stress and Trauma Therapy; Women's Issues, & Couples Counseling.
Over twenty years extensive experience with specialized evidence-based treatment strategies, I help clients in search of solutions to relationship difficulty, traumatic life events and challenging transitions. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, and want to work toward positive changes? My expertise in systemic relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families helps to identify negative patterns, incorporate helpful skills and gain relief from relationship distress. Safe support is given to those living with unprocessed complex trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness demands, grief/historic loss, relational distress.
I take care to help clients in three primary areas: Stress and Trauma Therapy; Women's Issues, & Couples Counseling.
Over twenty years extensive experience with specialized evidence-based treatment strategies, I help clients in search of solutions to relationship difficulty, traumatic life events and challenging transitions. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, and want to work toward positive changes? My expertise in systemic relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families helps to identify negative patterns, incorporate helpful skills and gain relief from relationship distress. Safe support is given to those living with unprocessed complex trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness demands, grief/historic loss, relational distress.
(240) 652-2723 View (240) 652-2723
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WellNest Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852  (Online Only)
When is anxiety normal and when is it time to get help? You can't turn off your brain at night? Are you avoiding situations that make you nervous? Do you not want to get out of bed and face the day? Are you feeling exhausted by all of the worry? These are signs that anxiety is taking over your life. But you already know that, right? I'm not telling you anything new. The thing about anxiety is that it does not go away on its own and so often people just turn to medication and find that they don't have the strategies to navigate anxiety.
When is anxiety normal and when is it time to get help? You can't turn off your brain at night? Are you avoiding situations that make you nervous? Do you not want to get out of bed and face the day? Are you feeling exhausted by all of the worry? These are signs that anxiety is taking over your life. But you already know that, right? I'm not telling you anything new. The thing about anxiety is that it does not go away on its own and so often people just turn to medication and find that they don't have the strategies to navigate anxiety.
(301) 250-1281 View (301) 250-1281

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Photo of Susanna Eve Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in North Bethesda, MD
Susanna Eve Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
I seek to help individuals, couples and families build stronger and healthier relationships. The family system is complex and dynamic. There are many configurations and possibilities. I will work as hard as you to help you identify and break out of destructive patterns. If you are ready to live your life fully authentically, with meaning and purpose, I would love to work with you to get there. I provide therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
I seek to help individuals, couples and families build stronger and healthier relationships. The family system is complex and dynamic. There are many configurations and possibilities. I will work as hard as you to help you identify and break out of destructive patterns. If you are ready to live your life fully authentically, with meaning and purpose, I would love to work with you to get there. I provide therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
(240) 209-9936 View (240) 209-9936
Photo of Vickye Hayter, Marriage & Family Therapist in North Bethesda, MD
Vickye Hayter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, RN, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
In working with families, couples, and individuals I offer a safe place to explore issues that are preventing them from moving forward.
Often we wait until we have exhausted every measure before we seek professional help. You can start on your journey to healing, reconciliation, peace, and joy today. I believe that in times of adversity and struggle, we have the greatest potential for growth. It is often hard to see clearly how the difficulties we face will lead to positive changes, so instead we lose our way and get stuck in places of frustration, despair, and resentment. The change process is a journey-sometimes long and at times short. It is a process that gives us the opportunity to discover new ways of approaching our circumstances.
In working with families, couples, and individuals I offer a safe place to explore issues that are preventing them from moving forward.
Often we wait until we have exhausted every measure before we seek professional help. You can start on your journey to healing, reconciliation, peace, and joy today. I believe that in times of adversity and struggle, we have the greatest potential for growth. It is often hard to see clearly how the difficulties we face will lead to positive changes, so instead we lose our way and get stuck in places of frustration, despair, and resentment. The change process is a journey-sometimes long and at times short. It is a process that gives us the opportunity to discover new ways of approaching our circumstances.
(301) 327-2320 View (301) 327-2320
Photo of Lisa M Joy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in North Bethesda, MD
Lisa M Joy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Lisa is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical & a board-approved clinical supervisor. With thirty years of eclectic clinical experience & eighteen years of behavioral health leadership experience, Lisa has helped a variety of people with diverse needs. This includes children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, parents, groups, communities, students, & professionals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, life changes, & workplace challenges. Empathy, compassion, trust, and unconditional regard are the foundation of the therapeutic relationship with Lisa.
Accepting New Clients! Lisa is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical & a board-approved clinical supervisor. With thirty years of eclectic clinical experience & eighteen years of behavioral health leadership experience, Lisa has helped a variety of people with diverse needs. This includes children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, parents, groups, communities, students, & professionals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, life changes, & workplace challenges. Empathy, compassion, trust, and unconditional regard are the foundation of the therapeutic relationship with Lisa.
(240) 734-2379 View (240) 734-2379
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Emily Farr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
For those seeking couples therapy, I use evidenced-based methods, including EFT and Gottman, to help you and your partner connect more deeply and communicate more effectively.
Invalidating experiences can teach us not to trust ourselves, which may result in feeling small, hopeless, and less than. I’m here to facilitate opportunities for you to access your inner wisdom and tap into your potential to grow and thrive. I use an interactive and engaging therapeutic process that moves beyond conventional talk therapy. Our work together is practical and collaborative: We build a safe and trusting environment so you can connect to your emotions from a place of confidence and clarity resulting in more fulfillment, ease of living, and healthy connection with yourself and others.
For those seeking couples therapy, I use evidenced-based methods, including EFT and Gottman, to help you and your partner connect more deeply and communicate more effectively.
Invalidating experiences can teach us not to trust ourselves, which may result in feeling small, hopeless, and less than. I’m here to facilitate opportunities for you to access your inner wisdom and tap into your potential to grow and thrive. I use an interactive and engaging therapeutic process that moves beyond conventional talk therapy. Our work together is practical and collaborative: We build a safe and trusting environment so you can connect to your emotions from a place of confidence and clarity resulting in more fulfillment, ease of living, and healthy connection with yourself and others.
(301) 701-2503 View (301) 701-2503
Photo of Erika L Bond, Marriage & Family Therapist in North Bethesda, MD
Erika L Bond
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
I have twenty years of experience of helping individuals and couples navigate from the abyss of stuckness, to the deeper connection of true partnership.
The number one regret of the dying is "I wish I had the courage to be authentically me". Our experience of giving and receiving love in childhood, is the position from which we all begin- and also where people can get stuck. If you have read this far, you feel the pull to invest in improving the quality of your life, and put energy into where you can productively stretch and grow. The most important work of our lifetime is discovering how to accept, and deeply love ourselves.
I have twenty years of experience of helping individuals and couples navigate from the abyss of stuckness, to the deeper connection of true partnership.
The number one regret of the dying is "I wish I had the courage to be authentically me". Our experience of giving and receiving love in childhood, is the position from which we all begin- and also where people can get stuck. If you have read this far, you feel the pull to invest in improving the quality of your life, and put energy into where you can productively stretch and grow. The most important work of our lifetime is discovering how to accept, and deeply love ourselves.
(301) 984-0322 View (301) 984-0322
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Ken Ovitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852  (Online Only)
I have over 25 years of experience providing individual, group, and couples therapy.
I am honored that my clients share their deepest secrets with me every day. I am grateful for the trust they place in me and I value their need for confidentiality. I make an effort to listen to my clients and hear what they say to learn what they need to grow. Every client is a person who is much greater than their problem behavior or diagnosis. While I have extensive training in treating trauma and sexual behavior problems, I also have experience and training in treating other mental health problems such as: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, ADHD, and chemical as well as process addictions.
I have over 25 years of experience providing individual, group, and couples therapy.
I am honored that my clients share their deepest secrets with me every day. I am grateful for the trust they place in me and I value their need for confidentiality. I make an effort to listen to my clients and hear what they say to learn what they need to grow. Every client is a person who is much greater than their problem behavior or diagnosis. While I have extensive training in treating trauma and sexual behavior problems, I also have experience and training in treating other mental health problems such as: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, ADHD, and chemical as well as process addictions.
(301) 381-4439 View (301) 381-4439
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Chelsea Lewis-Wilkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Chelsea Lewis-Wilkins a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Alpine Behavioral Health located in Maryland. I believe therapy is not only life changing but life saving. My goal is to provide individuals a safe place to share, heal, and ultimately thrive. I am here to create a comfortable and affirming environment where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. I blend empathy and expertise to help you navigate the challenges you're facing. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where we work together to explore your unique experiences.
Hi, I’m Chelsea Lewis-Wilkins a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Alpine Behavioral Health located in Maryland. I believe therapy is not only life changing but life saving. My goal is to provide individuals a safe place to share, heal, and ultimately thrive. I am here to create a comfortable and affirming environment where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. I blend empathy and expertise to help you navigate the challenges you're facing. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where we work together to explore your unique experiences.
(443) 241-2175 View (443) 241-2175
Photo of Janet B Connors, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in North Bethesda, MD
Janet B Connors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
If you are struggling with stress from anxiety, depression, thoughts, relationship issues and/or communication issues, I am ready to partner with you to explore the strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I am invested in reducing the stress in your life that may be limiting your potential to heal and thrive. With 25+ years of experience, I am a Stress Management Skills Educator, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Family Psychotherapist; I have advanced training in a lifestyle approach to health and wellbeing from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Stress reduction activities are among the most important skills to build into a lifestyle to maximize the body’s healing response. You will learn self-care techniques to promote relaxation and resilience and improve your quality of life.
If you are struggling with stress from anxiety, depression, thoughts, relationship issues and/or communication issues, I am ready to partner with you to explore the strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I am invested in reducing the stress in your life that may be limiting your potential to heal and thrive. With 25+ years of experience, I am a Stress Management Skills Educator, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Family Psychotherapist; I have advanced training in a lifestyle approach to health and wellbeing from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Stress reduction activities are among the most important skills to build into a lifestyle to maximize the body’s healing response. You will learn self-care techniques to promote relaxation and resilience and improve your quality of life.
(240) 213-4725 View (240) 213-4725
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Shea Pines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Shea Pines, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are you tired of just existing in life? My goal is to help you live in the present, making choices that align with your goals and values. I’ve worked with couples, young adults, teens and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, IPV (intimate partner violence), physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Let’s work together to get you the life you desire.
Hello! My name is Shea Pines, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are you tired of just existing in life? My goal is to help you live in the present, making choices that align with your goals and values. I’ve worked with couples, young adults, teens and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, IPV (intimate partner violence), physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Let’s work together to get you the life you desire.
(301) 234-7610 x38 View (301) 234-7610 x38
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The Mindful Heart LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
(240) 258-2870 View (240) 258-2870
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Jonah Green and Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
Ours is a highly regarded group of experienced, compassionate, skilled therapists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Washingtonian and Washington Parent magazines cited us as top therapists in the DMV area. We collaborate with our clients to address emotional, family, and relationship concerns. We welcome clients with various ethnic/racial/religious backgrounds, family structures (single parent, divorced, etc.), and sexual, gender, and developmental differences.
Ours is a highly regarded group of experienced, compassionate, skilled therapists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Washingtonian and Washington Parent magazines cited us as top therapists in the DMV area. We collaborate with our clients to address emotional, family, and relationship concerns. We welcome clients with various ethnic/racial/religious backgrounds, family structures (single parent, divorced, etc.), and sexual, gender, and developmental differences.
(240) 813-9203 View (240) 813-9203
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Mariel Farhi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Life is a journey and therapy works best a meeting fellow travelers on the road. We can walk together for a while and through our conversations create a warm, genuine, and engaged space where you can be curious, explore, and uncover insights that are already within you. I specialize in working with adult individuals, teens, and couples facing internal and external challenges that throw up roadblocks to living a whole, authentic life. I have a particular affinity for working with artists, activists, other healing professionals, and intercultural and premarital couples.
Life is a journey and therapy works best a meeting fellow travelers on the road. We can walk together for a while and through our conversations create a warm, genuine, and engaged space where you can be curious, explore, and uncover insights that are already within you. I specialize in working with adult individuals, teens, and couples facing internal and external challenges that throw up roadblocks to living a whole, authentic life. I have a particular affinity for working with artists, activists, other healing professionals, and intercultural and premarital couples.
(301) 825-9609 x44 View (301) 825-9609 x44
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Janice N. Vassallo, MA, LCPC, NCC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.
Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.
(240) 348-6049 View (240) 348-6049
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Rowan Blackmon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852  (Online Only)
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
(301) 517-9939 View (301) 517-9939
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Stuart Weinstein
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
When individuals experience anxiety, depression, stress, relational discord, substance abuse issues and trauma, they tend to seek a therapist they can trust, feel safe speaking with and a therapist they can relate to. As a therapist I can assure you that I bring personal experience, education, knowledge and most of all passion to your sessions with one main goal in mind: to have you live the life you hope to live. I bring my 27+ years of Yoga and Meditation to any therapy sessions you so desire. I incorporate mind-body interventions to assist clients in discovering their inner strengths as they align with mind, body and spirit.
When individuals experience anxiety, depression, stress, relational discord, substance abuse issues and trauma, they tend to seek a therapist they can trust, feel safe speaking with and a therapist they can relate to. As a therapist I can assure you that I bring personal experience, education, knowledge and most of all passion to your sessions with one main goal in mind: to have you live the life you hope to live. I bring my 27+ years of Yoga and Meditation to any therapy sessions you so desire. I incorporate mind-body interventions to assist clients in discovering their inner strengths as they align with mind, body and spirit.
(301) 478-8652 View (301) 478-8652

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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.