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Cheri Coats
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27661  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may be interested in finding happiness, be recovering from a loss, having difficulties in your relationship, trying to heal old wounds or just want to learn to handle difficult emotions.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are going through transition/change, need extra support, or are dealing with on-going struggles. I see therapy as collaborative between therapist and client. I strive to get to know clients on an individual level including your strengths, challenges, goals, and beliefs. My goal is to help you identify aspects of your life that you would like to change and help you to use the strengths you already possess to reach your life goals. I find that clients appreciate that I am compassionate but direct.
You may be interested in finding happiness, be recovering from a loss, having difficulties in your relationship, trying to heal old wounds or just want to learn to handle difficult emotions.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are going through transition/change, need extra support, or are dealing with on-going struggles. I see therapy as collaborative between therapist and client. I strive to get to know clients on an individual level including your strengths, challenges, goals, and beliefs. My goal is to help you identify aspects of your life that you would like to change and help you to use the strengths you already possess to reach your life goals. I find that clients appreciate that I am compassionate but direct.
(919) 694-6889 View (919) 694-6889
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Kimberly B Lilly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615  (Online Only)
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
You matter! Your needs. Your thoughts. Your pain. It matters! Your growth. Your feelings. Your healing: they all matter! You need a space to talk about it. A space to be seen, heard and understood. If you want a space where the importance of your Christian faith also matters, then now is the time and this is the place!
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
You matter! Your needs. Your thoughts. Your pain. It matters! Your growth. Your feelings. Your healing: they all matter! You need a space to talk about it. A space to be seen, heard and understood. If you want a space where the importance of your Christian faith also matters, then now is the time and this is the place!
(984) 538-9698 View (984) 538-9698
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Barry Ray Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
I believe the best aspect about therapy is the ability to create a meaningful therapeutic relationship with another built on trust and open honesty. Further, clients are able to be their authentic selves during that time without fear of judgment or stigma. A therapist can notice values or beliefs that have not been seen, and challenge one to grow beyond measure. In therapy and the time together, it is the moment when you can work to feel more control of your lives, thoughts, and feelings. It’s the moment where you can give yourself permission to do what is best for you. In therapy it is your time breakout and break through.
I believe the best aspect about therapy is the ability to create a meaningful therapeutic relationship with another built on trust and open honesty. Further, clients are able to be their authentic selves during that time without fear of judgment or stigma. A therapist can notice values or beliefs that have not been seen, and challenge one to grow beyond measure. In therapy and the time together, it is the moment when you can work to feel more control of your lives, thoughts, and feelings. It’s the moment where you can give yourself permission to do what is best for you. In therapy it is your time breakout and break through.
(919) 899-1071 View (919) 899-1071
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Dale S Sheffield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervis, PhD, MEd, LCMHCS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
My focus is Trauma, Addiction, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief & Mourning, Life Decisions, Post Traumatic Stress, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self Injurious Behaviors, Suicidal Thoughts, & Trichotillomania (hair pulling).
I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, "Affirmative Parenting." It is available as an ebook and paperback version on Amazon. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, positive environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored and understood. I want to help people achieve problem resolution through personal and emotional growth. I have used this approach in a variety of mental health settings and, presently, in my private practice. Please visit my website for more details at www.drdalesheffield.com. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
My focus is Trauma, Addiction, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief & Mourning, Life Decisions, Post Traumatic Stress, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self Injurious Behaviors, Suicidal Thoughts, & Trichotillomania (hair pulling).
I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, "Affirmative Parenting." It is available as an ebook and paperback version on Amazon. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, positive environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored and understood. I want to help people achieve problem resolution through personal and emotional growth. I have used this approach in a variety of mental health settings and, presently, in my private practice. Please visit my website for more details at www.drdalesheffield.com. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
(919) 913-8311 View (919) 913-8311
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Lys Lin
Counselor, LCMCHA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614  (Online Only)
I work with adult and adolescent clients focusing on a variety of presenting concerns including bicultural identity, divorce, domestic violence, childhood trauma, life transitions, and perinatal/pregnancy/postpartum matters. I am passionate about exploring gender roles and expectations. I love to serve, share common experiences, and celebrate culture and identity with fellow members of the AAPI community and speak Mandarin. I work with couples and families to hold space for the specific difficulties of intercultural relationships.
I work with adult and adolescent clients focusing on a variety of presenting concerns including bicultural identity, divorce, domestic violence, childhood trauma, life transitions, and perinatal/pregnancy/postpartum matters. I am passionate about exploring gender roles and expectations. I love to serve, share common experiences, and celebrate culture and identity with fellow members of the AAPI community and speak Mandarin. I work with couples and families to hold space for the specific difficulties of intercultural relationships.
(919) 343-9619 View (919) 343-9619
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Krystle Moxley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27606  (Online Only)
You are the expert in your life, and I respect your expertise and look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you! I offer therapeutic services to address many complicated areas of a person's life.
Are you ready to work through a traumatic event or looking to try EMDR? Perhaps you need to process through a loss or a new life transition? There are so many reasons people seek out therapy. Please do not hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you may have. My approach to therapy is to create a space where you feel free from judgment and can work alongside your therapist to reach the goals you set. My therapy approach is direct yet compassionate. As a clinician who provides telehealth, I have the privilege of seeing clients who live across the entirety of North Carolina.
You are the expert in your life, and I respect your expertise and look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you! I offer therapeutic services to address many complicated areas of a person's life.
Are you ready to work through a traumatic event or looking to try EMDR? Perhaps you need to process through a loss or a new life transition? There are so many reasons people seek out therapy. Please do not hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you may have. My approach to therapy is to create a space where you feel free from judgment and can work alongside your therapist to reach the goals you set. My therapy approach is direct yet compassionate. As a clinician who provides telehealth, I have the privilege of seeing clients who live across the entirety of North Carolina.
(910) 841-1586 View (910) 841-1586
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Brittany Coker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA , MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I care deeply about working to empower my clients to live healthier, happier lives. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping my clients increase their self-esteem, work through identity issues, conquer anxiety and challenges of existentialism, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and heal past traumas. You can book a session with me directly here: yourjourneythrough.clientsecure.me
I care deeply about working to empower my clients to live healthier, happier lives. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping my clients increase their self-esteem, work through identity issues, conquer anxiety and challenges of existentialism, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and heal past traumas. You can book a session with me directly here: yourjourneythrough.clientsecure.me
(984) 305-2060 View (984) 305-2060
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Sarah Stevens Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27605
I believe that every human is shaped by an interplay of factors that come from within and without the person. That is to say that the power of therapy comes from a deeper understanding of the forces inside and out that shape a person into a unique individual. I also find that the center of psychotherapy is the relationship--the relationship with those in one’s life, the relationship with the therapist, and the relationship with oneself. Whether you are seeking therapy to find a deeper purpose in your life, or you are experiencing life’s challenges in the form of pain, anxiety, depression, loss, or conflict, I am here to help.
I believe that every human is shaped by an interplay of factors that come from within and without the person. That is to say that the power of therapy comes from a deeper understanding of the forces inside and out that shape a person into a unique individual. I also find that the center of psychotherapy is the relationship--the relationship with those in one’s life, the relationship with the therapist, and the relationship with oneself. Whether you are seeking therapy to find a deeper purpose in your life, or you are experiencing life’s challenges in the form of pain, anxiety, depression, loss, or conflict, I am here to help.
(919) 343-0676 View (919) 343-0676
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Valerie Copeland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I am experienced with adolescents, disabled veterans, homeless individuals and families, developmentally disabled adults, Individuals, Couples, Teens,Children, and Families of trauma. Treatment includes Group Home settings, Residential Treatment Facilities, In-Patient, homeless shelters, and in the family home I am a certified a Trauma Specialist, I've received training in Gambling addiction, and have completed several hours in Transactional Analysis/Re-decision Therapy at the South East Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I have been trained in Sexual Offender Treatment and Assessment with upcoming Certification 2016. I have expertise in grief and loss, launching, and communication improvement within the family structure.
I am experienced with adolescents, disabled veterans, homeless individuals and families, developmentally disabled adults, Individuals, Couples, Teens,Children, and Families of trauma. Treatment includes Group Home settings, Residential Treatment Facilities, In-Patient, homeless shelters, and in the family home I am a certified a Trauma Specialist, I've received training in Gambling addiction, and have completed several hours in Transactional Analysis/Re-decision Therapy at the South East Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I have been trained in Sexual Offender Treatment and Assessment with upcoming Certification 2016. I have expertise in grief and loss, launching, and communication improvement within the family structure.
(919) 535-4883 View (919) 535-4883
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Finding Enough, Eve Cribbs, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Clients struggling in their relationship with food, body and exercise and who also motivated to find relief make my ideal client.
Do you obsess about food, dieting, body image and exercise? Are you feeling ashamed and depressed despite your attempts to stop this behavior? If you can relate, help is available. I have been working with adults who have eating disorders, anxiety and depression for over 30 years and would love to work with you. If you are motivated and have had enough of your struggle with food, body and exercise then getting to the heart of the problem with my help will surely bring about the changes you are looking for.
Clients struggling in their relationship with food, body and exercise and who also motivated to find relief make my ideal client.
Do you obsess about food, dieting, body image and exercise? Are you feeling ashamed and depressed despite your attempts to stop this behavior? If you can relate, help is available. I have been working with adults who have eating disorders, anxiety and depression for over 30 years and would love to work with you. If you are motivated and have had enough of your struggle with food, body and exercise then getting to the heart of the problem with my help will surely bring about the changes you are looking for.
(919) 299-0251 View (919) 299-0251
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Richaunda Carr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with families, couples, and individuals ages 18 and up.
Hello !My name is Richaunda.I am a proud Social Worker and Therapist. I have been asked many times, why did I choose this profession.My answer is simply, “It has to be in your heart”.Life is a beautiful thing. However, life will also present challenges.I have experience with multiple diagnosis and settings to include, but not limited to, in patient treatment , outpatient treatment, and community based treatment. I use several models during my professional interactions, while catering to the needs of the individual or individuals during their session.
I enjoy working with families, couples, and individuals ages 18 and up.
Hello !My name is Richaunda.I am a proud Social Worker and Therapist. I have been asked many times, why did I choose this profession.My answer is simply, “It has to be in your heart”.Life is a beautiful thing. However, life will also present challenges.I have experience with multiple diagnosis and settings to include, but not limited to, in patient treatment , outpatient treatment, and community based treatment. I use several models during my professional interactions, while catering to the needs of the individual or individuals during their session.
(919) 584-9740 View (919) 584-9740
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Community Counseling, Education, & Research Ctr
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27695  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC) of the NC State Counselor Education Program provides short-term and affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. CCERC is only offering Distance Counseling at this time Counseling at CCERC focuses on healthy personal, emotional, social, and career development. The CCERC mission is to provide world-class community counseling and develop counselors and supervisors for multicultural and The CCERC vision is to be a national model for world class, multicultural, and social justice-counseling, supervision, education, training, research, and advocacy.
The Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC) of the NC State Counselor Education Program provides short-term and affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. CCERC is only offering Distance Counseling at this time Counseling at CCERC focuses on healthy personal, emotional, social, and career development. The CCERC mission is to provide world-class community counseling and develop counselors and supervisors for multicultural and The CCERC vision is to be a national model for world class, multicultural, and social justice-counseling, supervision, education, training, research, and advocacy.
(919) 890-0078 View (919) 890-0078
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Meredith Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617
My ideal clients are individuals or couples that are seeking to understand themselves better and implement strategies to continue to live more meaningful and fulfilled lives. I have additional training in eating disorders and can support clients with body image, disordered eating, emotional eating, and improving their relationship with their body and food. I also enjoy working with couples that may benefit from increased communication or emotional and physical intimacy.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples that are seeking to understand themselves better and implement strategies to continue to live more meaningful and fulfilled lives. I have additional training in eating disorders and can support clients with body image, disordered eating, emotional eating, and improving their relationship with their body and food. I also enjoy working with couples that may benefit from increased communication or emotional and physical intimacy.
(984) 689-9753 View (984) 689-9753
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Tierra Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Through a strengths-based approach, Tierra has worked to support children, teens, adults, and couples with managing stress and navigating the challenges that are impacting their daily life.
Tierra Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-A with over 6 years of experience working with individuals, families, and children who have experienced trauma. Tierra is a North Carolina Central University graduate earning both her Bachelor's and Master’s in social work. Tierra is also a Licensed School Social Worker. Tierra is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Services.
Through a strengths-based approach, Tierra has worked to support children, teens, adults, and couples with managing stress and navigating the challenges that are impacting their daily life.
Tierra Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-A with over 6 years of experience working with individuals, families, and children who have experienced trauma. Tierra is a North Carolina Central University graduate earning both her Bachelor's and Master’s in social work. Tierra is also a Licensed School Social Worker. Tierra is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Services.
(919) 551-3566 View (919) 551-3566
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Hallie Barnhill
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages.
Are you feeling lost and unsure where to start? Are you living in the past and want help processing in order to begin healing? Are you unsatisfied and having difficulty with the relationships in your life? Are you undergoing a life transition and struggling to cope with the changes? Are you having a hard time loving yourself? Are you struggling to develop a positive body image? I am here to collaboratively work through whatever challenges you may be facing by providing the space and support for you to heal and grow. Whatever you may be going through - change is possible.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages.
Are you feeling lost and unsure where to start? Are you living in the past and want help processing in order to begin healing? Are you unsatisfied and having difficulty with the relationships in your life? Are you undergoing a life transition and struggling to cope with the changes? Are you having a hard time loving yourself? Are you struggling to develop a positive body image? I am here to collaboratively work through whatever challenges you may be facing by providing the space and support for you to heal and grow. Whatever you may be going through - change is possible.
(919) 739-3148 View (919) 739-3148
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Caitlin Paez
Counselor, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
I have gained clinical experience with working alongside adults who would like to address concerns of mental health symptoms, family/relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, grief and overall life transitions.
I have gained clinical experience with working alongside adults who would like to address concerns of mental health symptoms, family/relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, grief and overall life transitions.
(984) 228-2655 View (984) 228-2655
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Chronic Hope Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615  (Online Only)
We offer individual, couples, family, play therapy and group counseling that all focus around overcoming pain personally or with loved ones.
We have interns for sliding scale sessions, play therapy for children and everything in-between! If you are feeling overwhelmed. anxious, isolated, lonely or simply want to learn how to live your best life with your pain Chronic Hope is the place to be. We offer counseling services for those with chronic pain and illness. Your pain/illness effects everything you do, so it needs to be taken into every consideration as you heal. We can help you learn to live beyond you pain by getting you in your best place mentally. All of our clinicians and interns have personal experience with pain creating a unique, empathetic experience.
We offer individual, couples, family, play therapy and group counseling that all focus around overcoming pain personally or with loved ones.
We have interns for sliding scale sessions, play therapy for children and everything in-between! If you are feeling overwhelmed. anxious, isolated, lonely or simply want to learn how to live your best life with your pain Chronic Hope is the place to be. We offer counseling services for those with chronic pain and illness. Your pain/illness effects everything you do, so it needs to be taken into every consideration as you heal. We can help you learn to live beyond you pain by getting you in your best place mentally. All of our clinicians and interns have personal experience with pain creating a unique, empathetic experience.
(919) 626-3303 View (919) 626-3303
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Salona Lutchminarain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Waitlist for new clients
If you feel the need to unpack, let go and heal from old hurt and pain, relief from relationship stress, or are just curious about how therapy can help you, please feel free to reach out.
Choosing the right therapist is a very personal and important decision. It is crucial that client and therapist have the means to form a strong and trusting therapeutic alliance in order to do deep and meaningful work together, I strive to achieve that with every client I work with. My specialty lies in working through unresolved trauma. Using skills + a strong intuition, I will help guide you through your healing process as you come to terms with events and lay them to rest. I draw from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and am non pathologizing.
If you feel the need to unpack, let go and heal from old hurt and pain, relief from relationship stress, or are just curious about how therapy can help you, please feel free to reach out.
Choosing the right therapist is a very personal and important decision. It is crucial that client and therapist have the means to form a strong and trusting therapeutic alliance in order to do deep and meaningful work together, I strive to achieve that with every client I work with. My specialty lies in working through unresolved trauma. Using skills + a strong intuition, I will help guide you through your healing process as you come to terms with events and lay them to rest. I draw from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and am non pathologizing.
(919) 343-5530 View (919) 343-5530
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Jennifer Brigman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/EdS, BSN, LCMHC, RN
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Hello and welcome! I'm a licensed mental health counselor and registered nurse with over 17 years of experience helping people and couples (ages 18-103) navigate the complexities of their lives. I have advanced training in multiple and diverse relationship trauma treatment modalities, including somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, family systems, CPT, parts and shadow work, and EMDR.
Hello and welcome! I'm a licensed mental health counselor and registered nurse with over 17 years of experience helping people and couples (ages 18-103) navigate the complexities of their lives. I have advanced training in multiple and diverse relationship trauma treatment modalities, including somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, family systems, CPT, parts and shadow work, and EMDR.
(984) 265-8522 View (984) 265-8522
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Barbara G Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Couples work involves learning to communicate constructively & productively.
Doing it yourself, does not mean doing it alone, it means bringing in the resources that will assist you. I invite you to let me be your resource. During 20+ years of experience as a therapist, I have assisted hundreds of individuals and couples in making the changes and choices needed to create and sustain more fulfilling lives and more joyful, peaceful intimate relationships. I offer insightful, supportive, and interactive therapy blended with resourceful, practical suggestions that can help you heal life's hurts, like yourself more, adjust to life's transitions, and develop improved communication skills and relationships.
Couples work involves learning to communicate constructively & productively.
Doing it yourself, does not mean doing it alone, it means bringing in the resources that will assist you. I invite you to let me be your resource. During 20+ years of experience as a therapist, I have assisted hundreds of individuals and couples in making the changes and choices needed to create and sustain more fulfilling lives and more joyful, peaceful intimate relationships. I offer insightful, supportive, and interactive therapy blended with resourceful, practical suggestions that can help you heal life's hurts, like yourself more, adjust to life's transitions, and develop improved communication skills and relationships.
(919) 794-6825 x1 View (919) 794-6825 x1
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.