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Jere Webber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CNPL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Do you and your spouse feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has infidelity entered the relationship and now you're at a crossroads? Are you checked out but your partner wants to keep trying? Are you caring for a loved one and feel you are losing yourself? Are you both feeling the weight of high-profile positions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adults and couples in these very situations. I commit to join your journey as you seek peace, hope, understanding, and connection. I am of the Christian faith and will honor your beliefs. I offer pre-marital counseling and discernment counseling as well.
Do you and your spouse feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has infidelity entered the relationship and now you're at a crossroads? Are you checked out but your partner wants to keep trying? Are you caring for a loved one and feel you are losing yourself? Are you both feeling the weight of high-profile positions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adults and couples in these very situations. I commit to join your journey as you seek peace, hope, understanding, and connection. I am of the Christian faith and will honor your beliefs. I offer pre-marital counseling and discernment counseling as well.
(806) 853-5350 View (806) 853-5350
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Maricela Salazar, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613  (Online Only)
In my practice, I specialize in individual and couples therapy.
You’ve taken an important step towards your own healing. I view the therapeutic process as a partnership, with you leading the effort. My approach is relational and collaborative, honoring your pace and autonomy in therapy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can gain a better understanding about how these situations influence our lives. This understanding allows you to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
In my practice, I specialize in individual and couples therapy.
You’ve taken an important step towards your own healing. I view the therapeutic process as a partnership, with you leading the effort. My approach is relational and collaborative, honoring your pace and autonomy in therapy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can gain a better understanding about how these situations influence our lives. This understanding allows you to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
(512) 668-6185 View (512) 668-6185
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Leah Walter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613  (Online Only)
I help individuals struggling to find joy and satisfaction in life who may be lacking support from loved ones, feeling isolated from a community, and pressured to live a standard lifestyle. I do this by exploring your relationship with others and yourself and unpacking societal pressures and internalized barriers holding you back from authenticity and fulfillment. I believe everyone has the right to live a fulfilling and rewarding life. My values are rooted in authenticity, freedom, and respect. These values have driven my practice and work with my clients.
I help individuals struggling to find joy and satisfaction in life who may be lacking support from loved ones, feeling isolated from a community, and pressured to live a standard lifestyle. I do this by exploring your relationship with others and yourself and unpacking societal pressures and internalized barriers holding you back from authenticity and fulfillment. I believe everyone has the right to live a fulfilling and rewarding life. My values are rooted in authenticity, freedom, and respect. These values have driven my practice and work with my clients.
(512) 601-5794 View (512) 601-5794
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Brittany Hudnall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Waitlist for new clients
Brittany Hudnall is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to culturally aware and inclusive care. She earned her Master of Social Work at Texas State University and her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at the University of Colorado and Colorado Springs. Brittany has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples in various settings. Brittany enjoys working with a variety of clients from those who are looking to work on anxiety and depression to those who have suffered from complex trauma resulting in lifelong pain and dissociation.
Brittany Hudnall is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to culturally aware and inclusive care. She earned her Master of Social Work at Texas State University and her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at the University of Colorado and Colorado Springs. Brittany has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples in various settings. Brittany enjoys working with a variety of clients from those who are looking to work on anxiety and depression to those who have suffered from complex trauma resulting in lifelong pain and dissociation.
(512) 768-4422 View (512) 768-4422
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Nancy Alderman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613  (Online Only)
What brings you to here? Feeling depressed, anxious or stressed? Has your job become difficult for you to manage? Has your relationship hit a critical roadblock? Health issues? Need help navigating your next steps? Let me help you figure out your next steps. I strive to create a safe place in my practice where my clients feel comfortable and optimistic for the future. Give me a call or text and we will explore whether I am a good fit.
What brings you to here? Feeling depressed, anxious or stressed? Has your job become difficult for you to manage? Has your relationship hit a critical roadblock? Health issues? Need help navigating your next steps? Let me help you figure out your next steps. I strive to create a safe place in my practice where my clients feel comfortable and optimistic for the future. Give me a call or text and we will explore whether I am a good fit.
(737) 530-9147 View (737) 530-9147
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Debra Everett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Deb Everett is a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist with over 20 years experience working with adults and children, couples, families and small groups. My primary focus is to help you feel better about yourself or your current circumstances. I practice using an eclectic approach to meet you where you are and discovering which modalities of therapy work best for you and your individual situation. I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, acute trauma, children and teen mental health. I am also well versed in working with individuals, couples and families in difficult situations.
Deb Everett is a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist with over 20 years experience working with adults and children, couples, families and small groups. My primary focus is to help you feel better about yourself or your current circumstances. I practice using an eclectic approach to meet you where you are and discovering which modalities of therapy work best for you and your individual situation. I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, acute trauma, children and teen mental health. I am also well versed in working with individuals, couples and families in difficult situations.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Seyma Calihman, LCSW, LMFT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613  (Online Only)
I treat stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, feelings of worthless-ness, fear of failure/success, anger and grief, including pet loss.
Being heard and feeling deeply understood matters. Some of us have waited our whole lives to be received with intelligent compassion. When it happens, we know it – we can sense it viscerally. It helps us begin to make sense of our histories, our thoughts and feelings, of inevitable changes and life challenges, of successes and failures. I strive to create such an environment, to listen carefully with my mind and my heart to what is said and to what may still be unsayable. I strive to help you heal old emotional wounds of many kinds and create lasting changes for a better future.
I treat stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, feelings of worthless-ness, fear of failure/success, anger and grief, including pet loss.
Being heard and feeling deeply understood matters. Some of us have waited our whole lives to be received with intelligent compassion. When it happens, we know it – we can sense it viscerally. It helps us begin to make sense of our histories, our thoughts and feelings, of inevitable changes and life challenges, of successes and failures. I strive to create such an environment, to listen carefully with my mind and my heart to what is said and to what may still be unsayable. I strive to help you heal old emotional wounds of many kinds and create lasting changes for a better future.
(512) 649-3306 View (512) 649-3306
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Melissa A Emmerth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My practice includes helping people dealing with traumatic experiences, family conflict, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem problems, grief and loss, relationship difficulty, life changes and transitions.
There are times in all of our lives when struggles arise. As a therapist, I will support you through your struggles and help you reach your goals. I understand the feeling of being hopeless and wanting things to be different, but not knowing how to get there. Therapy is a useful means for self-growth and it can provide you with a chance to reflect and find answers to help you create a more fulfilling life. In therapy, we will talk about how your experiences, thoughts, feelings, actions, and relationships affect you and your life. Together we will identify areas where you feel stuck and find new positive ways of responding.
My practice includes helping people dealing with traumatic experiences, family conflict, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem problems, grief and loss, relationship difficulty, life changes and transitions.
There are times in all of our lives when struggles arise. As a therapist, I will support you through your struggles and help you reach your goals. I understand the feeling of being hopeless and wanting things to be different, but not knowing how to get there. Therapy is a useful means for self-growth and it can provide you with a chance to reflect and find answers to help you create a more fulfilling life. In therapy, we will talk about how your experiences, thoughts, feelings, actions, and relationships affect you and your life. Together we will identify areas where you feel stuck and find new positive ways of responding.
(512) 572-9559 View (512) 572-9559
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Joy Lawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
I believe in a strong, therapeutic relationship as the foundation of successful counseling.
Are you the parent of a teen or adult struggling with addiction, an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Are you finding it difficult to maneuver through what your role may be in this journey? I have walked in your shoes and understand your feelings of helplessness and hope. I want to collaborate with you by providing support, education and understanding of these disorders, setting appropriate boundaries, and healthy self-care. If you are the teen or adult who is struggling with these complex issues; I can provide empathy and solution focused treatment to motivate you for change.
I believe in a strong, therapeutic relationship as the foundation of successful counseling.
Are you the parent of a teen or adult struggling with addiction, an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Are you finding it difficult to maneuver through what your role may be in this journey? I have walked in your shoes and understand your feelings of helplessness and hope. I want to collaborate with you by providing support, education and understanding of these disorders, setting appropriate boundaries, and healthy self-care. If you are the teen or adult who is struggling with these complex issues; I can provide empathy and solution focused treatment to motivate you for change.
(469) 507-2916 View (469) 507-2916
Photo of Ragan J Vitanuova, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cedar Park, TX
Ragan J Vitanuova
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Do you find yourself sitting amongst the ashes of charred dreams seeking ways to find meaning in the mess? Do you feel hopeless, or helpless, triggered from past harm? Do you have the nagging sensation there is more goodness to be found in life? These negative experiences do not have to prevent you from living with delight, freedom and pleasure. Together, we can reframe your story through a counseling relationship. I believe sitting with another person to explore their story, and their perceptions related to those stories, can redeem broken places, restore vitality, and reveal hope for the future. You can experience healing.
Do you find yourself sitting amongst the ashes of charred dreams seeking ways to find meaning in the mess? Do you feel hopeless, or helpless, triggered from past harm? Do you have the nagging sensation there is more goodness to be found in life? These negative experiences do not have to prevent you from living with delight, freedom and pleasure. Together, we can reframe your story through a counseling relationship. I believe sitting with another person to explore their story, and their perceptions related to those stories, can redeem broken places, restore vitality, and reveal hope for the future. You can experience healing.
(512) 710-2078 View (512) 710-2078
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Samantha Dienno
LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Now providing telehealth services for clients in Washington! Many struggle with shame, envy, and the “what ifs” that cause stress in our day to day lives. We feel pressure from the internet to “have more, be more, do more.” We can dismantle those beliefs, build ourselves back up, and be kinder to ourselves. I do my best work with men, individuals, and couples looking for a direct, "down to earth" style that helps create a comfortable space to discuss your therapy goals. My couples work includes learning to regulate emotions, respond with compassion, and understand your partner's needs and desires.
Now providing telehealth services for clients in Washington! Many struggle with shame, envy, and the “what ifs” that cause stress in our day to day lives. We feel pressure from the internet to “have more, be more, do more.” We can dismantle those beliefs, build ourselves back up, and be kinder to ourselves. I do my best work with men, individuals, and couples looking for a direct, "down to earth" style that helps create a comfortable space to discuss your therapy goals. My couples work includes learning to regulate emotions, respond with compassion, and understand your partner's needs and desires.
(512) 886-6526 View (512) 886-6526
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Rhonda L Mack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Military Veteran? Active duty military member, transitioning to a civilian? Spouse of Veteran or active duty military member? I am an Army Veteran with over 15 years experience in managing PTSD, MST, Anxiety, Depression and reentry issues related to criminal convictions. I specialize in providing mental health services to active duty military members and/or their spouse and/or family members, veterans and/or veteran spouse and/or family members.
Military Veteran? Active duty military member, transitioning to a civilian? Spouse of Veteran or active duty military member? I am an Army Veteran with over 15 years experience in managing PTSD, MST, Anxiety, Depression and reentry issues related to criminal convictions. I specialize in providing mental health services to active duty military members and/or their spouse and/or family members, veterans and/or veteran spouse and/or family members.
(512) 982-0205 View (512) 982-0205
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Joann Martillotti-Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My clients’ success has made space for you! Move from stuck to empowered! If you want to change - your relationships, your relationship to alcohol/drugs/food/sex/social media, your anxiety or depression, the way you react under stress - then call me today. You can have the life you desire and deserve. I want to help you develop new tools and resources to be who you want to be, get the relationships you want, and reach exceptional goals. You don't have to go it alone. Let's work together to break through! Now offering several therapy packages - Enhancing Sobriety, Transforming Relationships, and Breaking Free of Trauma. Call today!
My clients’ success has made space for you! Move from stuck to empowered! If you want to change - your relationships, your relationship to alcohol/drugs/food/sex/social media, your anxiety or depression, the way you react under stress - then call me today. You can have the life you desire and deserve. I want to help you develop new tools and resources to be who you want to be, get the relationships you want, and reach exceptional goals. You don't have to go it alone. Let's work together to break through! Now offering several therapy packages - Enhancing Sobriety, Transforming Relationships, and Breaking Free of Trauma. Call today!
(512) 355-7320 View (512) 355-7320
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Catherine Dilger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613  (Online Only)
You can learn new ways to interact that leave everyone feeling loved and fulfilled in the relationship.
Howdy! I am happy you’re here. I hope to help you identify what’s getting in the way of what you want for yourself, and support you in removing those barriers. If you struggle with relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, thoughts of suicide, overwhelming emotions, low self-esteem, self-harm, perfectionism and/or people-pleasing, or the impact of past trauma, there's hope that your life can feel different. Our past experiences shape our present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That influence is sometimes helpful and sometimes not.
You can learn new ways to interact that leave everyone feeling loved and fulfilled in the relationship.
Howdy! I am happy you’re here. I hope to help you identify what’s getting in the way of what you want for yourself, and support you in removing those barriers. If you struggle with relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, thoughts of suicide, overwhelming emotions, low self-esteem, self-harm, perfectionism and/or people-pleasing, or the impact of past trauma, there's hope that your life can feel different. Our past experiences shape our present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That influence is sometimes helpful and sometimes not.
(512) 213-4917 View (512) 213-4917
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Sara Gormley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
I am deeply passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to promote attunement & secure attachment.
I believe in the healing power of relationships because humans are innately wired for connection. Relationships, past experiences, and cultural contexts interact to shape our worldview and sense of self. In our work together, I aim to integrate these parts of you in order to help achieve your goals. My clients are often stuck in old patterns that were once adaptive, but are no longer serving them. I honor clients' inner wisdom to free them to find new ways of connecting to themselves and others within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create an environment of warmth and compassion where clients feel understood.
I am deeply passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to promote attunement & secure attachment.
I believe in the healing power of relationships because humans are innately wired for connection. Relationships, past experiences, and cultural contexts interact to shape our worldview and sense of self. In our work together, I aim to integrate these parts of you in order to help achieve your goals. My clients are often stuck in old patterns that were once adaptive, but are no longer serving them. I honor clients' inner wisdom to free them to find new ways of connecting to themselves and others within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create an environment of warmth and compassion where clients feel understood.
(737) 265-7655 View (737) 265-7655
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Acelli Crippen-Kok
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Working through anxiety, stress or a broken relationship looks differently for all of us.
Do you feel like you're losing your grip on everything within your grasp? Is it getting harder and harder to regulate your emotions? Are you ready to rebuild after a failed relationship? If any of these resonate with you, reach out today. I'm passionate about helping teens and adults live a full life. I believe that humans are fully capable of learning and growing, even amidst hardship. Behavior is the process by which we communicate and try to get our needs met. Whether that need is basic, physical or emotional, I love helping others gain fulfillment by challenging ineffective behaviors or beliefs that bog us down.
Working through anxiety, stress or a broken relationship looks differently for all of us.
Do you feel like you're losing your grip on everything within your grasp? Is it getting harder and harder to regulate your emotions? Are you ready to rebuild after a failed relationship? If any of these resonate with you, reach out today. I'm passionate about helping teens and adults live a full life. I believe that humans are fully capable of learning and growing, even amidst hardship. Behavior is the process by which we communicate and try to get our needs met. Whether that need is basic, physical or emotional, I love helping others gain fulfillment by challenging ineffective behaviors or beliefs that bog us down.
(512) 793-7737 View (512) 793-7737
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Nurture Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
We specialize in work with children, adolescents, families and couples. Family and other supportive relationships are vital to a sense of safety and well-being, and we will work closely with you to create an environment that will nurture optimal growth and development, both individually and in the context of important relationships. We work to make sense of your experiences and set attainable goals for a more satisfying and fulfilling future.
We specialize in work with children, adolescents, families and couples. Family and other supportive relationships are vital to a sense of safety and well-being, and we will work closely with you to create an environment that will nurture optimal growth and development, both individually and in the context of important relationships. We work to make sense of your experiences and set attainable goals for a more satisfying and fulfilling future.
(737) 259-6819 View (737) 259-6819
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Ashley Loeffel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
In our sessions, you can expect a huge emphasis on building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship as well as humor and empathetic listening.
Are you looking for someone to support you on your journey towards improving your mental health? Life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I have provided counseling in many different settings, including an eating disorder clinic, a residential treatment center for adolescents in the foster care system, a treatment center for adults with substance use disorder and a center for survivors of torture, working with refugees and asylum seekers.
In our sessions, you can expect a huge emphasis on building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship as well as humor and empathetic listening.
Are you looking for someone to support you on your journey towards improving your mental health? Life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I have provided counseling in many different settings, including an eating disorder clinic, a residential treatment center for adolescents in the foster care system, a treatment center for adults with substance use disorder and a center for survivors of torture, working with refugees and asylum seekers.
(512) 886-9417 View (512) 886-9417
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David Garrison
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
I see a variety of people about relationships (including couples), anxiety (panic, phobias, obsessive thinking, stress), depression, sudden trauma, alcohol/substances recovery and other problems.
Thanks for taking time to view my information. I try to be what I would look for in a psychologist: someone who is tactful, cares about the person, and responds with both knowledge and compassion. You will find me to be interactive. I will not sit silently or simply reflect what you just said. I will let you know my perceptions and discuss research, making suggestions on ways to feel better. I tend to focus both on your emotions and your thoughts. You will do most of the talking, but you will get a genuine reaction from me.
I see a variety of people about relationships (including couples), anxiety (panic, phobias, obsessive thinking, stress), depression, sudden trauma, alcohol/substances recovery and other problems.
Thanks for taking time to view my information. I try to be what I would look for in a psychologist: someone who is tactful, cares about the person, and responds with both knowledge and compassion. You will find me to be interactive. I will not sit silently or simply reflect what you just said. I will let you know my perceptions and discuss research, making suggestions on ways to feel better. I tend to focus both on your emotions and your thoughts. You will do most of the talking, but you will get a genuine reaction from me.
(512) 649-0271 View (512) 649-0271
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From Spark to Fire Counseling and Supervision PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Sometimes all it takes to make a change is the courage to take the first step. We offer Individual and Couples Therapy in and around the Austin area. Each session is provided in a safe and secure environment to share on a long or short-term basis depending on the client. We value and demonstrate open-mindedness for all walks of life and possess vast experience with many different issues and diagnoses. We believe that together we can design a step-by-step, cost-effective plan for you to achieve optimum ongoing happiness, satisfaction, and productivity in life.
Sometimes all it takes to make a change is the courage to take the first step. We offer Individual and Couples Therapy in and around the Austin area. Each session is provided in a safe and secure environment to share on a long or short-term basis depending on the client. We value and demonstrate open-mindedness for all walks of life and possess vast experience with many different issues and diagnoses. We believe that together we can design a step-by-step, cost-effective plan for you to achieve optimum ongoing happiness, satisfaction, and productivity in life.
(737) 204-8658 View (737) 204-8658
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.