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Stephanie Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Kohler, WI 53044
I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.
I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.
(262) 205-6701 View (262) 205-6701
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Donna Schelfhout
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Donna has 25 years of experience working with teens & married couples. She is trained in EMDR & is very diverse in specialties. Her passion is seeing clients find their own internal strengths while desensitizing past trauma. She utilizes various modalities to empower clients to make great strides in the therapy process. Donna offers Christian counseling, & is well versed in Solutions Focused therapy. She offers marriage & family therapy, grief therapy, & behavioral therapy. She has taught parenting classes, provides psycho-education about diagnosis, & has trauma training. She comes from a military-family background.
Donna has 25 years of experience working with teens & married couples. She is trained in EMDR & is very diverse in specialties. Her passion is seeing clients find their own internal strengths while desensitizing past trauma. She utilizes various modalities to empower clients to make great strides in the therapy process. Donna offers Christian counseling, & is well versed in Solutions Focused therapy. She offers marriage & family therapy, grief therapy, & behavioral therapy. She has taught parenting classes, provides psycho-education about diagnosis, & has trauma training. She comes from a military-family background.
(262) 288-2446 View (262) 288-2446
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Life Point Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSE, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, WI 53073
Waitlist for new clients
We teach parenting, stress management, emotional regulation and relationship skills.
My agency works with clients of all ages to define their goals for therapy. We work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, teachers etc., to implement the most effective treatment possible. We have clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds, experience, and areas of expertise, including treatment for adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, parenting, relationship issues and child/teen issues. We offer psychological testing. We are partnered with ABC to provide Psychiatry services. Our goal is to help people heal and find their best path forward.
We teach parenting, stress management, emotional regulation and relationship skills.
My agency works with clients of all ages to define their goals for therapy. We work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, teachers etc., to implement the most effective treatment possible. We have clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds, experience, and areas of expertise, including treatment for adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, parenting, relationship issues and child/teen issues. We offer psychological testing. We are partnered with ABC to provide Psychiatry services. Our goal is to help people heal and find their best path forward.
(920) 482-6351 x104 View (920) 482-6351 x104
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Wendy Yurk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Sheboygan, WI 53081  (Online Only)
To help achieve the goals you have in mind, whether you wish to improve the quality of your life or better cope with life's difficulties, I offer many years of experience and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach. My orientation is wholistic-mind, body, and spirit-in order to help you with the areas in which you want to focus. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, especially those of cognitive-behavioral origin.
To help achieve the goals you have in mind, whether you wish to improve the quality of your life or better cope with life's difficulties, I offer many years of experience and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach. My orientation is wholistic-mind, body, and spirit-in order to help you with the areas in which you want to focus. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, especially those of cognitive-behavioral origin.
(920) 473-2175 View (920) 473-2175

Online Therapists

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Alex Luber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
I recently completed the Jungian Psychotherapist Program at the Jung Institute in Chicago as well as level 1 training in Gottman couples therapy.
I have always enjoyed getting to know the depths of what is going on inside of people. My favorite clients have been hurt and have kept masks on for a while. Their intuition tells them that coming to life means revealing their truth and becoming present with what's going on inside of them. My therapy is not designed to be a one size fits all and I appreciate those who are motivated to grow, even if they're not sure exactly the direction. I enjoy working with anyone overcoming trauma and anyone looking for a big permanent change in their life. I also provide supervision for therapists in training.
I recently completed the Jungian Psychotherapist Program at the Jung Institute in Chicago as well as level 1 training in Gottman couples therapy.
I have always enjoyed getting to know the depths of what is going on inside of people. My favorite clients have been hurt and have kept masks on for a while. Their intuition tells them that coming to life means revealing their truth and becoming present with what's going on inside of them. My therapy is not designed to be a one size fits all and I appreciate those who are motivated to grow, even if they're not sure exactly the direction. I enjoy working with anyone overcoming trauma and anyone looking for a big permanent change in their life. I also provide supervision for therapists in training.
(262) 584-4916 View (262) 584-4916
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David Robert Ordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, Psi Chi
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53097
For both you and your partner, we start with your parents' relationship.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness! We all want this. We all deserve this. Especially in our romantic relationships. So why do things go wrong? Lack of communication. The good news is, loving communication is a skill that can be learned. Even after years of feeling stuck. When couples learn to talk about issues in a loving way, their whole relationship improves. (Yes, even in the bedroom!) Here's what we'll cover in counseling: • How to bring up a problem that’s bothering you. • How to listen with an open heart. • How to make sure your partner feels heard. • How to come together to create solutions.
For both you and your partner, we start with your parents' relationship.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness! We all want this. We all deserve this. Especially in our romantic relationships. So why do things go wrong? Lack of communication. The good news is, loving communication is a skill that can be learned. Even after years of feeling stuck. When couples learn to talk about issues in a loving way, their whole relationship improves. (Yes, even in the bedroom!) Here's what we'll cover in counseling: • How to bring up a problem that’s bothering you. • How to listen with an open heart. • How to make sure your partner feels heard. • How to come together to create solutions.
(262) 228-2588 View (262) 228-2588
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Daniel W Bishop
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSAC
Verified Verified
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
One of my specialty areas includes relationship counseling including premarital, cohabitation, marital, parent-child, parent-parent, co-parenting.
Having extensive experience and clinical supervision with adolescent and adults in various health settings, I have come to appreciate the uniqueness of each person and the journey they are on to wellness. I am non-judgmental and don't feel it is necessary to shame or parent those I work with. In addition to being a psychologist, I am also a college professor, working with students pursuing master and doctorate degrees and a clinical supervisor. These unique perspective allows me to stay on the cutting edge of research and therapeutic approaches to a variety of issues. I am not a corporate or large for profit practice.
One of my specialty areas includes relationship counseling including premarital, cohabitation, marital, parent-child, parent-parent, co-parenting.
Having extensive experience and clinical supervision with adolescent and adults in various health settings, I have come to appreciate the uniqueness of each person and the journey they are on to wellness. I am non-judgmental and don't feel it is necessary to shame or parent those I work with. In addition to being a psychologist, I am also a college professor, working with students pursuing master and doctorate degrees and a clinical supervisor. These unique perspective allows me to stay on the cutting edge of research and therapeutic approaches to a variety of issues. I am not a corporate or large for profit practice.
(262) 214-6568 View (262) 214-6568
Photo of Alison Kravit, Psychologist in Sheboygan Falls, WI
Alison Kravit
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mequon, WI 53092
Waitlist for new clients
When it comes to Adult ADHD, I have a unique perspective of being married to an adult with ADHD - this gives me both the understanding of how someone with ADHD thinks, and how his/her partner lives! These experiences can help couples see that there is a way forward!.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Coach, with much of my practice revolving around Adult ADHD and the impact on relationships, school/work performance, and self-esteem. Practitioners frequently refer their patients to me for psychological evaluations in order to clarify diagnoses, understand possible barriers to progress in therapy, and provide insight into stress tolerance, interpersonal relatedness and self-esteem. I also work with adolescents, LGBTQ+ populations, and High Functioning Autism (Aspergers). I have done forensic evaluations in the areas of divorce/custody, sentence mitigation, and personal injury.
When it comes to Adult ADHD, I have a unique perspective of being married to an adult with ADHD - this gives me both the understanding of how someone with ADHD thinks, and how his/her partner lives! These experiences can help couples see that there is a way forward!.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Coach, with much of my practice revolving around Adult ADHD and the impact on relationships, school/work performance, and self-esteem. Practitioners frequently refer their patients to me for psychological evaluations in order to clarify diagnoses, understand possible barriers to progress in therapy, and provide insight into stress tolerance, interpersonal relatedness and self-esteem. I also work with adolescents, LGBTQ+ populations, and High Functioning Autism (Aspergers). I have done forensic evaluations in the areas of divorce/custody, sentence mitigation, and personal injury.
(262) 241-7778 View (262) 241-7778
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Gretchen Zagzebski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54914  (Online Only)
I value the power of the counseling relationship and encourage you to grow as an individual.
Throughout our lives we face many different changes that require us to transition. We navigate shifts in our relationships both within our families and outside of our families. We experience shifts in our careers, parenting, in loss and in love. With every new chapter, we process these changes and we move forward.
I value the power of the counseling relationship and encourage you to grow as an individual.
Throughout our lives we face many different changes that require us to transition. We navigate shifts in our relationships both within our families and outside of our families. We experience shifts in our careers, parenting, in loss and in love. With every new chapter, we process these changes and we move forward.
(920) 282-6219 View (920) 282-6219
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Courageous Healing PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFSW
Verified Verified
Monona, WI 53716  (Online Only)
I work with adult individuals that desire to explore their identities, after being impacted by a life transition and are experiencing financial stress. Some of my clients have experienced the following transitions: grief, becoming a parent, entering the professional field after college, retiring from their professional field, career transitions, entering the caregiver role for an aging parent and much more. My clients desire to explore their identities as they also experience increased anxiety, trauma or depressive symptoms. Others want to improve their relationship with money. Sessions price range from $100 (30min) -$165 (45min).
I work with adult individuals that desire to explore their identities, after being impacted by a life transition and are experiencing financial stress. Some of my clients have experienced the following transitions: grief, becoming a parent, entering the professional field after college, retiring from their professional field, career transitions, entering the caregiver role for an aging parent and much more. My clients desire to explore their identities as they also experience increased anxiety, trauma or depressive symptoms. Others want to improve their relationship with money. Sessions price range from $100 (30min) -$165 (45min).
(608) 909-6057 View (608) 909-6057
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Jennifer Laubenstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC-IT, CSAC
Verified Verified
West Bend, WI 53095
I work with individuals, couples and families by personalizing my approach based on my client’s needs and what will work for them based on their current situations and challenges.
I help individuals embrace life problems by looking at them from a fresh perspective and empower them to make choices that will help them achieve what they want out of life. I have been helping individuals overcome addiction, personal obstacles and life challenges since 2011 by using evidence-based interventions and empowering individuals to improve their lives and relationships. Whether you are challenged with anxiety...depression...or you just feel unfulfilled...I will meet you where you are at and help you find your life purpose and enjoy a sense of fulfillment and contentment.
I work with individuals, couples and families by personalizing my approach based on my client’s needs and what will work for them based on their current situations and challenges.
I help individuals embrace life problems by looking at them from a fresh perspective and empower them to make choices that will help them achieve what they want out of life. I have been helping individuals overcome addiction, personal obstacles and life challenges since 2011 by using evidence-based interventions and empowering individuals to improve their lives and relationships. Whether you are challenged with anxiety...depression...or you just feel unfulfilled...I will meet you where you are at and help you find your life purpose and enjoy a sense of fulfillment and contentment.
(262) 500-4948 View (262) 500-4948
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Joe Lunsford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Janesville, WI 53546  (Online Only)
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
(608) 413-3688 View (608) 413-3688
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Nick Kavelaris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53005
Creating a "new narrative" allows my clients the ability to live with more joy, purpose, relationship stability, and overall meaning in their life.
Each stage of life presents many challenges. Despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the capacity to make a change. Seeking and finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step to creating the life you desire. Whether you are looking for support in addressing your depressed mood, anxious thoughts, relationship issues, or facing life's many difficulties, we can create a plan for you to create change. I help my clients understand their current struggles, past narratives, and develop plan for a better life.
Creating a "new narrative" allows my clients the ability to live with more joy, purpose, relationship stability, and overall meaning in their life.
Each stage of life presents many challenges. Despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the capacity to make a change. Seeking and finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step to creating the life you desire. Whether you are looking for support in addressing your depressed mood, anxious thoughts, relationship issues, or facing life's many difficulties, we can create a plan for you to create change. I help my clients understand their current struggles, past narratives, and develop plan for a better life.
(262) 624-0619 View (262) 624-0619
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Chiara Simeone-Difrancesco
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Oshkosh, WI 54901  (Online Only)
Author of: "Schema Therapy (ST) with Couples", Wiley.
Specialty: 1) Marriage. Make it better: heal hurts; recover post affair(s); reconnect from drifting. Expertise in helping couples fall in love again. Often with children and careers spouses find they are not so connected ...sometimes with "bad behavior" trust becomes severely damaged or sexual issues...Hope and expert guidance are to be had... Personality rough edges can become smoother as persons learn how to connect. I work especially well with busy professionals who want better marriages. 2) INDIVIDUAL Therapy & Counseling, 33 years experience/training. Try a National Register Psychologist & see the difference!
Author of: "Schema Therapy (ST) with Couples", Wiley.
Specialty: 1) Marriage. Make it better: heal hurts; recover post affair(s); reconnect from drifting. Expertise in helping couples fall in love again. Often with children and careers spouses find they are not so connected ...sometimes with "bad behavior" trust becomes severely damaged or sexual issues...Hope and expert guidance are to be had... Personality rough edges can become smoother as persons learn how to connect. I work especially well with busy professionals who want better marriages. 2) INDIVIDUAL Therapy & Counseling, 33 years experience/training. Try a National Register Psychologist & see the difference!
(920) 633-3678 View (920) 633-3678
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Celebrate Marriage LLC
MA, MDR, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Neenah, WI 54956
Couples talk about their issues.
My passion is helping couples understand and resolve conflict. My specialty is communication, conflict resolution and anger management. I've been in marriage and family counseling for over 30 years. At Celebrate Marriage we provide solution-focused brief marriage counseling. By "brief" we mean 6 to 12, 60 - 75 minute sessions.
Couples talk about their issues.
My passion is helping couples understand and resolve conflict. My specialty is communication, conflict resolution and anger management. I've been in marriage and family counseling for over 30 years. At Celebrate Marriage we provide solution-focused brief marriage counseling. By "brief" we mean 6 to 12, 60 - 75 minute sessions.
(920) 376-9886 View (920) 376-9886
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Jacob Peters
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Hartland, WI 53029
For me, the first and most important thing I can possibly know about you is how you want to feel at the very end of our therapeutic relationship. You might wonder why that is so important to me, and the answer is as simple and complex as this: When you tell me where you want to go, I will invest energy and resources during our time together to make sure that we are moving towards that goal in each and every session. While we address your challenges, I will help you discover your strengths and dig in to find resources that you already have in your life. When you meet your goal, that's when I know I've done my best.
For me, the first and most important thing I can possibly know about you is how you want to feel at the very end of our therapeutic relationship. You might wonder why that is so important to me, and the answer is as simple and complex as this: When you tell me where you want to go, I will invest energy and resources during our time together to make sure that we are moving towards that goal in each and every session. While we address your challenges, I will help you discover your strengths and dig in to find resources that you already have in your life. When you meet your goal, that's when I know I've done my best.
(262) 233-2353 View (262) 233-2353
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Nina Pernecke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705  (Online Only)
Are you ready for peace? A hallmark of my work is the quickness of the process. What is possible for you? Discover your unshakable core, replacing anxiety, depression and self criticism. Practicing in IL and in WI, and coaching globally, I work with adults who experience panic, esteem, boundary, life, relationship, or performance challenges. Together, we discover how your experience impacts you and to turn it around through the use of powerful methods, which can include hypnosis therapy, and traditional counseling. These methods are also helpful with college students and in my Peaceful Power(tm) Program.
Are you ready for peace? A hallmark of my work is the quickness of the process. What is possible for you? Discover your unshakable core, replacing anxiety, depression and self criticism. Practicing in IL and in WI, and coaching globally, I work with adults who experience panic, esteem, boundary, life, relationship, or performance challenges. Together, we discover how your experience impacts you and to turn it around through the use of powerful methods, which can include hypnosis therapy, and traditional counseling. These methods are also helpful with college students and in my Peaceful Power(tm) Program.
(312) 626-3871 View (312) 626-3871
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Katrina C Davis-Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and although this is my specialty, I am trained to provide psychotherapy services for a variety of services including: grief, couples, family, individual, group, and marriage counseling. I have experience working with a multitude of different issues ranging from depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, trauma, career counseling, coaching, anger management, work-life issues/balance, etc. I feel that the client is the expert of their lives and my duty is to provide unbiased, and non-judgmental support. I offer a laid back approach in order to foster a peaceful therapeutic environment.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and although this is my specialty, I am trained to provide psychotherapy services for a variety of services including: grief, couples, family, individual, group, and marriage counseling. I have experience working with a multitude of different issues ranging from depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, trauma, career counseling, coaching, anger management, work-life issues/balance, etc. I feel that the client is the expert of their lives and my duty is to provide unbiased, and non-judgmental support. I offer a laid back approach in order to foster a peaceful therapeutic environment.
(414) 246-5663 View (414) 246-5663
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Sara R. van Koningsveld
Counselor, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202  (Online Only)
Life gets difficult. -Our distress may make us uncomfortable, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, sad and/or depressed. -Maybe we experienced a job loss, have to move, had a significant relationship end, or experienced a major shift, change, or transition in our life. -Really, we want to feel "better" and "happier", but how do we get there? Short-term counseling or coaching can help and sometimes we needed to address deeper issues and patterns through psychotherapy. Each of us is different, but maybe you found your way here because you are ready to let go, ready to grow, and ready for something new, different, and better for your life.
Life gets difficult. -Our distress may make us uncomfortable, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, sad and/or depressed. -Maybe we experienced a job loss, have to move, had a significant relationship end, or experienced a major shift, change, or transition in our life. -Really, we want to feel "better" and "happier", but how do we get there? Short-term counseling or coaching can help and sometimes we needed to address deeper issues and patterns through psychotherapy. Each of us is different, but maybe you found your way here because you are ready to let go, ready to grow, and ready for something new, different, and better for your life.
(323) 210-4786 View (323) 210-4786
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Renewal & Healing Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD(c), LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53005
By fostering a collaborative relationship built on trust and empathy, I guide my clients towards self-discovery and lasting change. My practice is not just about overcoming challenges, but about embracing growth and finding a harmonious balance in both personal and professional life. I integrate techniques from a variety of evidence-based practices, including the transformative power of EMDR.
By fostering a collaborative relationship built on trust and empathy, I guide my clients towards self-discovery and lasting change. My practice is not just about overcoming challenges, but about embracing growth and finding a harmonious balance in both personal and professional life. I integrate techniques from a variety of evidence-based practices, including the transformative power of EMDR.
(262) 599-6367 View (262) 599-6367

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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.