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Rodriguez-Ramos Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHP, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10458
I do provide services to couples or families.
Estamos aqui para ayudar. Our approach in working with clients is based on our clinical training and experiences. We provide unconditional positive regard. We don’t judge our clients, we give advice and guidance from the heart and with love. We believe in kindness and ability to change. People deserve peace of mind, hope and self empowerment. All problems can be solved and we all have the opportunity to improve our lives to reach happiness and harmony. Trabajamos juntos para superar problemas. Todos tenemos el potencial de cambiar todos merecemos Paz y Algeria en nuestra vida. Estamos Aqui para ayudarte con amor y sin jusgar.
I do provide services to couples or families.
Estamos aqui para ayudar. Our approach in working with clients is based on our clinical training and experiences. We provide unconditional positive regard. We don’t judge our clients, we give advice and guidance from the heart and with love. We believe in kindness and ability to change. People deserve peace of mind, hope and self empowerment. All problems can be solved and we all have the opportunity to improve our lives to reach happiness and harmony. Trabajamos juntos para superar problemas. Todos tenemos el potencial de cambiar todos merecemos Paz y Algeria en nuestra vida. Estamos Aqui para ayudarte con amor y sin jusgar.
(347) 650-2724 View (347) 650-2724
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Ebony Deloris Woney
LMHC
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10475  (Online Only)
I use a unique blend of CBT, Motivational interviewing, solution focused, reality based to individuals,couples and families.
My ideal clients are women who may be struggling with their emotions and anxiety. They are looking to change their mindset about somethings in their life, or looking to gain a new perspective on the things that are currently going on. They are open and honest about the things that they want and ready to put the work in to go after what they want for their future!
I use a unique blend of CBT, Motivational interviewing, solution focused, reality based to individuals,couples and families.
My ideal clients are women who may be struggling with their emotions and anxiety. They are looking to change their mindset about somethings in their life, or looking to gain a new perspective on the things that are currently going on. They are open and honest about the things that they want and ready to put the work in to go after what they want for their future!
(929) 383-7085 View (929) 383-7085
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Hannah Barbash
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals, couples and families understand their current circumstances in order to make changes that will have lasting, positive effects. Among the issues with which I have experience and success are depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationships. I also have extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing learning, social, emotional and biologically driven issues.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals, couples and families understand their current circumstances in order to make changes that will have lasting, positive effects. Among the issues with which I have experience and success are depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationships. I also have extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing learning, social, emotional and biologically driven issues.
(914) 825-4113 View (914) 825-4113
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Kristina Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10472
I am a Licensed bilingual Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals on achieving their goals while living a healthier life and future. Most of my career, I have helped individuals surpass anxiety and depression through meditation, guided imagery and mindfulness. I also work with families/ couples in reconnecting, managing anger management, I have great experience working with the youth in behavior modification/ conflict resolution. I have taken an integrative approach to healing by utilizing more traditional forms of treatment and I am spiritually minded in my approach as well.
I am a Licensed bilingual Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals on achieving their goals while living a healthier life and future. Most of my career, I have helped individuals surpass anxiety and depression through meditation, guided imagery and mindfulness. I also work with families/ couples in reconnecting, managing anger management, I have great experience working with the youth in behavior modification/ conflict resolution. I have taken an integrative approach to healing by utilizing more traditional forms of treatment and I am spiritually minded in my approach as well.
(914) 313-8989 View (914) 313-8989
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Whitley V Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10460  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself doubting your ability? Are you and your family/partner interested in building healthier ways to communicate? Are you ready to heal from the things that you have been afraid to talk about? James Baldwin once said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." This quote is the essence of therapy, facing difficult obstacles and experiences in hopes with exploration and work things will change.
Do you find yourself doubting your ability? Are you and your family/partner interested in building healthier ways to communicate? Are you ready to heal from the things that you have been afraid to talk about? James Baldwin once said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." This quote is the essence of therapy, facing difficult obstacles and experiences in hopes with exploration and work things will change.
(718) 550-3415 View (718) 550-3415
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Eglys Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10461  (Online Only)
In my private practice, I address a variety of emotional conditions including depression, anxiety, stress work-related and relationship issues in a compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental environment.
"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want". We all have the answer to what we need to do in our lives; my mission is to help you reconnect with the core of who you are and honor your needs and desires. I am a bilingual Spanish/English psychotherapist providing treatment for people looking for support and self-understanding when experiencing challenging periods in their lives.
In my private practice, I address a variety of emotional conditions including depression, anxiety, stress work-related and relationship issues in a compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental environment.
"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want". We all have the answer to what we need to do in our lives; my mission is to help you reconnect with the core of who you are and honor your needs and desires. I am a bilingual Spanish/English psychotherapist providing treatment for people looking for support and self-understanding when experiencing challenging periods in their lives.
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Lixandra Tapia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10463  (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship, and life changes.
Feeling overwhelmed by unpredictable circumstances? Navigating through life’s challenges can be daunting, causing feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, self-doubt, and miscommunication with those around us, leading to development of maladaptive behaviors to cope. These unhealthy behaviors could affect our thoughts, feelings, attachment to others, and who we want to be. If you are an individual, couple or family and are recognizing the need to make changes, you will find a safe, supportive non-judgmental environment, together through the therapeutic process growth can be achieved and nurtured.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship, and life changes.
Feeling overwhelmed by unpredictable circumstances? Navigating through life’s challenges can be daunting, causing feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, self-doubt, and miscommunication with those around us, leading to development of maladaptive behaviors to cope. These unhealthy behaviors could affect our thoughts, feelings, attachment to others, and who we want to be. If you are an individual, couple or family and are recognizing the need to make changes, you will find a safe, supportive non-judgmental environment, together through the therapeutic process growth can be achieved and nurtured.
(929) 346-4554 View (929) 346-4554
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Juan Perez
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10467
Marriage-counseling, individual therapy, Cognitive Challenging, Cognitive Refocusing, Cognitive Reframing, Communication Skills, Compliance Issues, DBT, Exploration of Coping Patterns, Exploration of Emotions, Exploration of Relationship Patterns, Guided Imagery, Interactive Feedback, Interpersonal Resolutions, Mindfulness Training, Preventative Services.
I am a New York State licensed latino social worker with a graduate degree from Fordham University. As a psychotherapist i have over five years of experience working with documented/undocumented immigrant families, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, Bipolar I &II, Schizophrenia, ODD and Depression with individuals with an age range of 3 to 83 years of age. I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy to meet individuals and families where they are at. I provide a judgement free zone approach to all issues while incorporating evidence based practices and techniques such as Cognitive behavior therapy, DBT and mindfulness meditation.
Marriage-counseling, individual therapy, Cognitive Challenging, Cognitive Refocusing, Cognitive Reframing, Communication Skills, Compliance Issues, DBT, Exploration of Coping Patterns, Exploration of Emotions, Exploration of Relationship Patterns, Guided Imagery, Interactive Feedback, Interpersonal Resolutions, Mindfulness Training, Preventative Services.
I am a New York State licensed latino social worker with a graduate degree from Fordham University. As a psychotherapist i have over five years of experience working with documented/undocumented immigrant families, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, Bipolar I &II, Schizophrenia, ODD and Depression with individuals with an age range of 3 to 83 years of age. I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy to meet individuals and families where they are at. I provide a judgement free zone approach to all issues while incorporating evidence based practices and techniques such as Cognitive behavior therapy, DBT and mindfulness meditation.
(646) 681-3867 View (646) 681-3867
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Milagros Maria Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10462
I can offer individual, premarital, family and couples counseling.
I specialize in cultural and gender specific issues, particularly with women of color and the special obstacles they face due to the fact that many are not taught to date. This is a very important skill that leads to relationship stability and happiness. On the other hand men face obstacles regarding their challenges of staying faithful and oftentimes blame "biology" and their mates for this instead of getting to the core of the problem and the anxiety they feel when contemplating commitment and monogamy.
I can offer individual, premarital, family and couples counseling.
I specialize in cultural and gender specific issues, particularly with women of color and the special obstacles they face due to the fact that many are not taught to date. This is a very important skill that leads to relationship stability and happiness. On the other hand men face obstacles regarding their challenges of staying faithful and oftentimes blame "biology" and their mates for this instead of getting to the core of the problem and the anxiety they feel when contemplating commitment and monogamy.
(845) 839-4030 View (845) 839-4030
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Adonai Shabazz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10456
I specialize in working with individuals and couples of colors helping with depression, anxiety, maladaptive family dynamics, overcoming trauma, colorism, impacts of racism, uprooting cultural disparities, relationship challenges, and regular life challenges. I have a direct approach as well as value rapport building to empower my clients to adjust their thoughts feelings and behaviors. I hold clients accountable to their goals and expectations they set for themselves.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples of colors helping with depression, anxiety, maladaptive family dynamics, overcoming trauma, colorism, impacts of racism, uprooting cultural disparities, relationship challenges, and regular life challenges. I have a direct approach as well as value rapport building to empower my clients to adjust their thoughts feelings and behaviors. I hold clients accountable to their goals and expectations they set for themselves.
(646) 960-3398 View (646) 960-3398
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Dr. Sharifa Armorer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ND
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10466  (Online Only)
I provide treatment to individuals, groups, families and couples helping them identify issues related to their past and present mental health & wellbeing.
Mind, Body, Spirit equals Alignment. My Mission is to Treat, Educate, and Inspire people to understand; their internal power to heal & care for themselves and to improve Work/Life Balance. I completed my Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, and for two decades have worked with children & families to provide goal-oriented results, helping individuals to identify & resolve challenges related to everyday stress. I am a solution focused and goal-oriented partner. The only thing between you and success is YOU!
I provide treatment to individuals, groups, families and couples helping them identify issues related to their past and present mental health & wellbeing.
Mind, Body, Spirit equals Alignment. My Mission is to Treat, Educate, and Inspire people to understand; their internal power to heal & care for themselves and to improve Work/Life Balance. I completed my Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, and for two decades have worked with children & families to provide goal-oriented results, helping individuals to identify & resolve challenges related to everyday stress. I am a solution focused and goal-oriented partner. The only thing between you and success is YOU!
(347) 650-3299 View (347) 650-3299
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Leslie Robert Blumgold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
The success of treatment is grounded in the professional relationship, which I am highly successful in achieving.
I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am also supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic, as well as emerging from this crisis. I have extensive experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA+, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, and life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent engagement skills and outcomes. In field for 20 years. Providing in/out of home counseling, as well as telehealth services. I am a highly supportive, working with and towards your unique goals.
The success of treatment is grounded in the professional relationship, which I am highly successful in achieving.
I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am also supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic, as well as emerging from this crisis. I have extensive experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA+, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, and life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent engagement skills and outcomes. In field for 20 years. Providing in/out of home counseling, as well as telehealth services. I am a highly supportive, working with and towards your unique goals.
(646) 496-2032 View (646) 496-2032
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Luis A Lopez
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10451
As a counselor, I have learned to work with people of all different walks of life. I have understood the importance of the helping profession and have equipped myself with skills to assist my patients in overcoming their concerns. I have worked with individuals dealing with addiction, DWI/DUI, anxiety, depression, bipolar, family conflicts, and relationship conflicts. Also, I have worked with adolescents and individuals involved with ACS. If you are in need of counseling services, we can meet at my office or a mutual location, feel free to request an appointment via my website: www.newopportunitycs.org.
As a counselor, I have learned to work with people of all different walks of life. I have understood the importance of the helping profession and have equipped myself with skills to assist my patients in overcoming their concerns. I have worked with individuals dealing with addiction, DWI/DUI, anxiety, depression, bipolar, family conflicts, and relationship conflicts. Also, I have worked with adolescents and individuals involved with ACS. If you are in need of counseling services, we can meet at my office or a mutual location, feel free to request an appointment via my website: www.newopportunitycs.org.
(917) 746-1998 View (917) 746-1998
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Julia Contreras
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10465  (Online Only)
Hello, I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience helping individuals, couples, and families. I use evidence-based approaches to assist my clients explore, process, and discuss life stressors, family issues, trauma, grief and loss, relationship problems, and mental disorders that affect their daily functioning. I assist clients with creating goals to improve their mental health and wellness, manage life stressors, and strengthen relationships, etc. while providing empowerment and encouragement throughout the healing process. I understand seeking assistance can be difficult. However, the benefits could be life changing!
Hello, I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience helping individuals, couples, and families. I use evidence-based approaches to assist my clients explore, process, and discuss life stressors, family issues, trauma, grief and loss, relationship problems, and mental disorders that affect their daily functioning. I assist clients with creating goals to improve their mental health and wellness, manage life stressors, and strengthen relationships, etc. while providing empowerment and encouragement throughout the healing process. I understand seeking assistance can be difficult. However, the benefits could be life changing!
(929) 362-5214 View (929) 362-5214
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Ashley Arnold
Counselor
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10467
I believe that having a healthy and strong therapeutic relationship is a vital part to the therapeutic process.
Hello all! My name is Ashley Arnold and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have my bachelors degree in Music Therapy and my masters degree from Molloy College in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I use a client centered approach and believe that my client’s should be an active part of determining their goals for therapy. I have post graduate training in trauma focused therapy, addiction therapy, and multicultural approaches to therapy. I typically work with clients 13 years and older. I have worked with clients with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, ADHD and relationship issues.
I believe that having a healthy and strong therapeutic relationship is a vital part to the therapeutic process.
Hello all! My name is Ashley Arnold and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have my bachelors degree in Music Therapy and my masters degree from Molloy College in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I use a client centered approach and believe that my client’s should be an active part of determining their goals for therapy. I have post graduate training in trauma focused therapy, addiction therapy, and multicultural approaches to therapy. I typically work with clients 13 years and older. I have worked with clients with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, ADHD and relationship issues.
(347) 682-2831 View (347) 682-2831
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Footprints Mental Health Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10475
We work with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement, BPD, autism, ADHD, addiction, sexual abuse, DV, medical illnesses, relationship problems, LGTBQ+, adjustment disorders and forensic cases.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
We work with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement, BPD, autism, ADHD, addiction, sexual abuse, DV, medical illnesses, relationship problems, LGTBQ+, adjustment disorders and forensic cases.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295
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Heather Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10466  (Online Only)
I specialize in providing a full range of clinical services; individual, teenage, family, and couples therapy.
Hiya! I am a New York State Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Qualified Social Worker in the United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience. I recently moved back to the USA after living and working in the United Kingdom. I have experience with civilian and military families, including vulnerable children, adolescents, and adults. Most recently, I began providing psychotherapy to the soldiers in Hawaii. I also provide consultation and training through my limited company.
I specialize in providing a full range of clinical services; individual, teenage, family, and couples therapy.
Hiya! I am a New York State Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Qualified Social Worker in the United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience. I recently moved back to the USA after living and working in the United Kingdom. I have experience with civilian and military families, including vulnerable children, adolescents, and adults. Most recently, I began providing psychotherapy to the soldiers in Hawaii. I also provide consultation and training through my limited company.
(240) 873-2721 View (240) 873-2721
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Carlos Bravo-Gogny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
I has been trained as a psychologist, anthropologist and social worker. Upon coming to NY I've been invested in working in different places and agencies. I've been exposed to most types of emotional/psychological symptoms and conditions that I was comfortable to treat. My main focus is psychological trauma and recovery. I also treat mood disorders, anxiety related disorders among others. I work with families, dyads, children, adults or couples as an Infant Mental Health Provider. Treating Panic Disorders and phobias have been effective as well. Life is worthy, let's find ways to enjoy it.
I has been trained as a psychologist, anthropologist and social worker. Upon coming to NY I've been invested in working in different places and agencies. I've been exposed to most types of emotional/psychological symptoms and conditions that I was comfortable to treat. My main focus is psychological trauma and recovery. I also treat mood disorders, anxiety related disorders among others. I work with families, dyads, children, adults or couples as an Infant Mental Health Provider. Treating Panic Disorders and phobias have been effective as well. Life is worthy, let's find ways to enjoy it.
(347) 662-2734 View (347) 662-2734
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NYC Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10463
When you find yourself struggling in life it can be hard to know where or who to turn to. We are a team of highly experienced, genuinely compassionate, holistically trained professional psychotherapists who want to help you navigate the difficulties you face in life. If you are an individual, couple or a family, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues or perhaps you are looking to make a change or find more fulfillment in life, we can help you.
When you find yourself struggling in life it can be hard to know where or who to turn to. We are a team of highly experienced, genuinely compassionate, holistically trained professional psychotherapists who want to help you navigate the difficulties you face in life. If you are an individual, couple or a family, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues or perhaps you are looking to make a change or find more fulfillment in life, we can help you.
(646) 362-4936 View (646) 362-4936
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Carol Judy Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10463
I'm an Imago Relationship therapist and faculty member, trained by Dr.
Do you sometimes wonder how the closeness and caring you once had with your partner could change so dramatically into hurt, resentment, anger and feelings of total disconnection? I will help you and your partner find your way back to connection.
I'm an Imago Relationship therapist and faculty member, trained by Dr.
Do you sometimes wonder how the closeness and caring you once had with your partner could change so dramatically into hurt, resentment, anger and feelings of total disconnection? I will help you and your partner find your way back to connection.
(929) 242-6327 View (929) 242-6327
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.