Couples Counseling Therapists in Garfield Heights, OH

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The Clarity Couch
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garfield Heights, OH 44125  (Online Only)
We have openings for you to begin a trusting and safe relationship with a therapist today.
The Clarity Couch is a private counseling practice based in Cleveland, Ohio. We specialize in providing care for Black folx, Folx of Color and we enjoy working with clients of all different backgrounds. Our goal is for you to have a safe space to talk through your concerns, learn new coping strategies and manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression and past trauma. Our goal extends beyond individual therapy sessions; we aim to educate the community on important topics like mental health, self-love, and fostering healthy relationships.
We have openings for you to begin a trusting and safe relationship with a therapist today.
The Clarity Couch is a private counseling practice based in Cleveland, Ohio. We specialize in providing care for Black folx, Folx of Color and we enjoy working with clients of all different backgrounds. Our goal is for you to have a safe space to talk through your concerns, learn new coping strategies and manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression and past trauma. Our goal extends beyond individual therapy sessions; we aim to educate the community on important topics like mental health, self-love, and fostering healthy relationships.
(216) 750-3163 View (216) 750-3163
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Marilyn Marcey Wise
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LICDC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garfield Heights, OH 44105
I also have extensive training in couples counseling, meditation/mindfulness training and stress reduction.
Are you looking for a counselor with which you can feel comfortable and be yourself without being judged or evaluated? Are you looking for an honest interactive conversational experience that will be proactive, motivational and move you forward in your life ? I give you as my client compassion, honesty, respect, and unconditional positive regard. After twenty four years as a therapist I have enjoyed witnessing my clients transform their lives, freeing themselves from self destructive patterns of thinking and behaviors and recreating a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I use an eclectic approach which is individualized and highly effective.
I also have extensive training in couples counseling, meditation/mindfulness training and stress reduction.
Are you looking for a counselor with which you can feel comfortable and be yourself without being judged or evaluated? Are you looking for an honest interactive conversational experience that will be proactive, motivational and move you forward in your life ? I give you as my client compassion, honesty, respect, and unconditional positive regard. After twenty four years as a therapist I have enjoyed witnessing my clients transform their lives, freeing themselves from self destructive patterns of thinking and behaviors and recreating a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I use an eclectic approach which is individualized and highly effective.
(440) 536-3244 View (440) 536-3244
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BF Empowerment Center
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Garfield Heights, OH 44125  (Online Only)
BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeling stuck and do not know where to turn. We will help you lighten the burden. We do not judge you because our goal is to help you accomplish your goals whatever they may be. You'll be able to face new challenges with greater confidence.
BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeling stuck and do not know where to turn. We will help you lighten the burden. We do not judge you because our goal is to help you accomplish your goals whatever they may be. You'll be able to face new challenges with greater confidence.
(330) 427-4921 View (330) 427-4921
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Caritas Treatment Wellness Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LCDC II
Verified Verified
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
I am a firm believer that ever person has the ability to enter and maintain sobriety. I have been sober for 12+ years and at one point questioned my own abilities to stay sober. I was introduced to counseling because of my own experiences and questions which developed into an intrinsic purpose to maintain my sobriety. I have a personal history that lends to helping others leave the life of active addiction and gain the tools to be sober and fulfilled. Active addiction or recovery presents difficulties which have a solution, I’m here to help in the solution.
I am a firm believer that ever person has the ability to enter and maintain sobriety. I have been sober for 12+ years and at one point questioned my own abilities to stay sober. I was introduced to counseling because of my own experiences and questions which developed into an intrinsic purpose to maintain my sobriety. I have a personal history that lends to helping others leave the life of active addiction and gain the tools to be sober and fulfilled. Active addiction or recovery presents difficulties which have a solution, I’m here to help in the solution.
(216) 633-1334 View (216) 633-1334
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Janice Stenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Garfield Heights, OH 44125  (Online Only)
As Navy Veteran and a Licensed Social Worker, with over ten years of experience specializing in mental health, substance abuse, and trauma therapy, my goal in helping you is twofold: to achieve insight into what you need to grow and develop the skills to attain it. If you feel anxious, depressed, or you’ve been living with unresolved trauma or grieving a loss, I want to help you overcome these barriers interfering with your success and happiness. Regardless of where you currently are on your journey, I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction in your life.
As Navy Veteran and a Licensed Social Worker, with over ten years of experience specializing in mental health, substance abuse, and trauma therapy, my goal in helping you is twofold: to achieve insight into what you need to grow and develop the skills to attain it. If you feel anxious, depressed, or you’ve been living with unresolved trauma or grieving a loss, I want to help you overcome these barriers interfering with your success and happiness. Regardless of where you currently are on your journey, I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction in your life.
(937) 828-5166 View (937) 828-5166
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Lamplight Counseling Services LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garfield Heights, OH 44128
Depression, Anger, and Frustration can creep up on us without warning. No matter what the challenge, our licensed clinicians can help you gain an understanding of what is happening and implement coping skills to help you feel back in control. Our clients come to us with challenges, including Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Work difficulties, Family Concerns, and Substance Abuse Difficulties. We desire to see each person's goals achieved in a way that helps foster both growth and self-confidence.
Depression, Anger, and Frustration can creep up on us without warning. No matter what the challenge, our licensed clinicians can help you gain an understanding of what is happening and implement coping skills to help you feel back in control. Our clients come to us with challenges, including Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Work difficulties, Family Concerns, and Substance Abuse Difficulties. We desire to see each person's goals achieved in a way that helps foster both growth and self-confidence.
(216) 279-5494 View (216) 279-5494

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Whitney McSparran
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
She has worked in many mental health settings including outpatient, community behavioral health, and residential treatment settings, but her passion is providing individual and couples counseling.
Whitney McSparran is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with young adults, adults, women, and LGBTQIA+ folks coping with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, educational challenges, occupational problems, gender and sexuality-related issues, and the stress of everyday life. Whitney received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and is licensed in both Ohio and Pennsylvania.
She has worked in many mental health settings including outpatient, community behavioral health, and residential treatment settings, but her passion is providing individual and couples counseling.
Whitney McSparran is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with young adults, adults, women, and LGBTQIA+ folks coping with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, educational challenges, occupational problems, gender and sexuality-related issues, and the stress of everyday life. Whitney received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and is licensed in both Ohio and Pennsylvania.
(216) 626-7634 View (216) 626-7634
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Tesa Gregoire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
I am here to provide guidance and techniques to help you reconnect with your partner(s) on a different level, get to know yourself and love your body, and I will walk beside you as you transition from victim to survivor.
Let’s talk about sex! Yes, the 3-letter word that has been a source of pleasure, pain, control, guilt, shame & more. Talking about sex need not be difficult. Our bodies, sexuality, and choices should be celebrated, not designed to make us feel ashamed. Whether you have a partner(s) or are flying solo, understand therapy is not just about sex. It is about learning how to regulate emotions and reframe thinking, to start. Imagine being able to shed the cloak of low self-esteem and walk in confidence. Imagine learning how to cope with the challenges life throws at us. Imagine meeting someone who can assist you with your concerns.
I am here to provide guidance and techniques to help you reconnect with your partner(s) on a different level, get to know yourself and love your body, and I will walk beside you as you transition from victim to survivor.
Let’s talk about sex! Yes, the 3-letter word that has been a source of pleasure, pain, control, guilt, shame & more. Talking about sex need not be difficult. Our bodies, sexuality, and choices should be celebrated, not designed to make us feel ashamed. Whether you have a partner(s) or are flying solo, understand therapy is not just about sex. It is about learning how to regulate emotions and reframe thinking, to start. Imagine being able to shed the cloak of low self-esteem and walk in confidence. Imagine learning how to cope with the challenges life throws at us. Imagine meeting someone who can assist you with your concerns.
(216) 279-9058 View (216) 279-9058
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Tracy Dawn- Tree Of Life Therapy
MSW, LISW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44105  (Online Only)
Specialties include working with those with Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and Marital & Couples Counseling.
Whether you are looking for help with goal setting or would like an informed perspective because you are feeling stuck,I can help. ​ Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, relationship issues, anger, addictions, and self-esteem issues? Positive change and happiness are possible!  I am accepting Ohio patients. I am currently accepting Anthem or Medicaid, as well as self-pay.
Specialties include working with those with Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and Marital & Couples Counseling.
Whether you are looking for help with goal setting or would like an informed perspective because you are feeling stuck,I can help. ​ Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, relationship issues, anger, addictions, and self-esteem issues? Positive change and happiness are possible!  I am accepting Ohio patients. I am currently accepting Anthem or Medicaid, as well as self-pay.
(330) 449-4306 View (330) 449-4306
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Ellen Hartson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Maple Heights, OH 44137
I am a relationship expert with over 30 years of experience helping individuals & couples achieve greater levels of happiness and intimacy in their relationships. Your life history affects the way you love and I will teach you how to 'rewrite' your story using powerful thought changing techniques that actually 'rewire' your brain. You will learn how to develop healthy boundaries by staying in YOUR BUSINESS and stop fixing your partner. You will learn how to eliminate destructive patterns in relationships The result will be an amazing relationship with yourself first and with your partner!
I am a relationship expert with over 30 years of experience helping individuals & couples achieve greater levels of happiness and intimacy in their relationships. Your life history affects the way you love and I will teach you how to 'rewrite' your story using powerful thought changing techniques that actually 'rewire' your brain. You will learn how to develop healthy boundaries by staying in YOUR BUSINESS and stop fixing your partner. You will learn how to eliminate destructive patterns in relationships The result will be an amazing relationship with yourself first and with your partner!
(440) 374-8136 View (440) 374-8136
Elizabeth Bach-Van Valkenburgh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford Heights, OH 44128
My clinical and consulting focus is relationship and divorce coaching, healing trauma and developmental issues across the life span.
My practice specializes in working with adults who are moving through transition; who need support and information to assist them in doing so in a successful, satisfying manner. My clinical focus is on trauma, relationships/couples, the change process across the life span, and divorce.
My clinical and consulting focus is relationship and divorce coaching, healing trauma and developmental issues across the life span.
My practice specializes in working with adults who are moving through transition; who need support and information to assist them in doing so in a successful, satisfying manner. My clinical focus is on trauma, relationships/couples, the change process across the life span, and divorce.
(440) 565-2459 View (440) 565-2459
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Rachel M. Croce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shaker Heights, OH 44120  (Online Only)
When working with couples and families I pull from some of the most current evidence-based treatments such as Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy and The Gottman Method.
I am an Independently Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works with couples, families, and individuals in therapeutic settings to assess, diagnose and treat trauma, infidelity, divorce, anxiety, relational hurts, depression, parent/child dysfunctions, grief and loss, life transitions, and other mental health symptoms.
When working with couples and families I pull from some of the most current evidence-based treatments such as Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy and The Gottman Method.
I am an Independently Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works with couples, families, and individuals in therapeutic settings to assess, diagnose and treat trauma, infidelity, divorce, anxiety, relational hurts, depression, parent/child dysfunctions, grief and loss, life transitions, and other mental health symptoms.
(440) 226-0257 View (440) 226-0257
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Warm Embrace Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Whatever brings you to therapy, know that it is my goal to partner with you and support you as you work toward healing, growth and wellness to sustain a healthy life with meaning and purpose.
Breathe, this is just a chapter, not your whole story. We all have things that we may struggle with from time to time, and it is important to find a professional that you can relate to when you need help. I enjoy helping people work through the difficulties of life, with a warm and non-judgmental attitude. My approach to therapy is laid-back and down to earth. Your sessions with me will very much be directed by you. What's hindering you? depression, stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem? Do these issues leave you feeling impaired? Just Know, how you deal with the valley can have a lasting effect well after the storm has passed.
Whatever brings you to therapy, know that it is my goal to partner with you and support you as you work toward healing, growth and wellness to sustain a healthy life with meaning and purpose.
Breathe, this is just a chapter, not your whole story. We all have things that we may struggle with from time to time, and it is important to find a professional that you can relate to when you need help. I enjoy helping people work through the difficulties of life, with a warm and non-judgmental attitude. My approach to therapy is laid-back and down to earth. Your sessions with me will very much be directed by you. What's hindering you? depression, stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem? Do these issues leave you feeling impaired? Just Know, how you deal with the valley can have a lasting effect well after the storm has passed.
(216) 238-0153 View (216) 238-0153
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Maudisa Meroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
Navigating everything from depression and anxiety to relationship and intimacy issues, crisis and loss to major life transitions.
Live your truth. Follow your bliss. Do you. Sounds simple, right? Except that, all too often, we convince ourselves that who we are is not enough, that what we want is undeserved. So we stifle our talents, ignore our truth and deny our deepest desires. Before we know it, we’re living someone else’s life, satisfying everyone’s expectations but our own. All to earn the love and acceptance we don’t feel worthy of otherwise. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Navigating everything from depression and anxiety to relationship and intimacy issues, crisis and loss to major life transitions.
Live your truth. Follow your bliss. Do you. Sounds simple, right? Except that, all too often, we convince ourselves that who we are is not enough, that what we want is undeserved. So we stifle our talents, ignore our truth and deny our deepest desires. Before we know it, we’re living someone else’s life, satisfying everyone’s expectations but our own. All to earn the love and acceptance we don’t feel worthy of otherwise. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Iris Lynn Bailey
Counselor, M-Div, MA, PCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44120
Many of us struggle with family conflict, marriage and relationship issues. Perhaps you are single parenting, and your job, responsibilities at home, and conflict with your children seem overwhelming; maybe pain from your past prevents you from moving into your future. I assist families in working-through the circumstances in which we often find ourselves. My specialty is family relationship-building. I work with adults, families and children. An often asked question: "How can I help my family when it's such a struggle to address my own concerns?" I'd like to assist with the important emotional decisions and changes in your life.
Many of us struggle with family conflict, marriage and relationship issues. Perhaps you are single parenting, and your job, responsibilities at home, and conflict with your children seem overwhelming; maybe pain from your past prevents you from moving into your future. I assist families in working-through the circumstances in which we often find ourselves. My specialty is family relationship-building. I work with adults, families and children. An often asked question: "How can I help my family when it's such a struggle to address my own concerns?" I'd like to assist with the important emotional decisions and changes in your life.
(216) 502-4674 View (216) 502-4674
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Scott A. Soeder
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
I have worked with clients dealing with family conflict, career struggles, gender identity and sexual orientation issues, couples wanting better communication skills, college students adjusting to their new environment, trauma, life transitions and much more! No matter who you are, your race, background, gender or sexual orientation, you are welcome here.
Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual appointments! If you are struggling with feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing life transitions that are leaving you unsettled, my philosophy of counseling is to collaboratively work with you, in a supportive and affirming environment, to achieve your best self as guided by your goals and hopes for your life.
I have worked with clients dealing with family conflict, career struggles, gender identity and sexual orientation issues, couples wanting better communication skills, college students adjusting to their new environment, trauma, life transitions and much more! No matter who you are, your race, background, gender or sexual orientation, you are welcome here.
Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual appointments! If you are struggling with feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing life transitions that are leaving you unsettled, my philosophy of counseling is to collaboratively work with you, in a supportive and affirming environment, to achieve your best self as guided by your goals and hopes for your life.
(216) 208-7208 View (216) 208-7208
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Mitchell L Wax
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44105
I have been working for a number of years as a couples therapist dealing with marriage, divorce, and other relationship issues.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
I have been working for a number of years as a couples therapist dealing with marriage, divorce, and other relationship issues.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
(216) 342-3533 View (216) 342-3533
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Kelvette Beacham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
This was a rough year. You are anxious, depressed, stressed, burned out, and just plain tired. Getting out of bed and going to work takes all your energy. Relationships are a mess or nonexistent. You feel stuck and it doesn’t seem like things can get any better. Every thought you have is negative and then you start thinking about the past and all that stuff. Next thing you know another year has gone by and things haven’t changed. You want to feel better. You want to make changes in your life. You want better relationships. You want to be the best version of yourself, but something is in the way.
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
This was a rough year. You are anxious, depressed, stressed, burned out, and just plain tired. Getting out of bed and going to work takes all your energy. Relationships are a mess or nonexistent. You feel stuck and it doesn’t seem like things can get any better. Every thought you have is negative and then you start thinking about the past and all that stuff. Next thing you know another year has gone by and things haven’t changed. You want to feel better. You want to make changes in your life. You want better relationships. You want to be the best version of yourself, but something is in the way.
(216) 242-4564 View (216) 242-4564
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Rosanna O Zavarella
Psychologist, PhD, BCC
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
I believe we have the innate ability to heal ourselves, whether the issue is fear, anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication problems, chronic illness, or even a major life transition. Whether it is emotional / psychological / relationship, I view these as a call for change, growth and development. My approach with my clients is through a partnership and collaboration that fosters a healing journey, new skills, and a plan for wellness and self development. As a life coach, my specialty areas are: individuals experiencing major life transitions, promoting health and wellness, and recovery from childhood trauma.
I believe we have the innate ability to heal ourselves, whether the issue is fear, anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication problems, chronic illness, or even a major life transition. Whether it is emotional / psychological / relationship, I view these as a call for change, growth and development. My approach with my clients is through a partnership and collaboration that fosters a healing journey, new skills, and a plan for wellness and self development. As a life coach, my specialty areas are: individuals experiencing major life transitions, promoting health and wellness, and recovery from childhood trauma.
(216) 245-3763 View (216) 245-3763
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Bonnie F Munguia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44120
I also encourage couples counseling.
Mindfulness with sincere work towards change will allow us to grow and develop into the human beings we are created to be. None of us are perfect...we are human beings affected by the winds of the world and the people that we come into contact with, if only for a moment. As well as those decisions we make...the bad ones and the good ones. As a therapist I will do the best I can to encourage you the Client to be mindful of the process of change. And it is a process!
I also encourage couples counseling.
Mindfulness with sincere work towards change will allow us to grow and develop into the human beings we are created to be. None of us are perfect...we are human beings affected by the winds of the world and the people that we come into contact with, if only for a moment. As well as those decisions we make...the bad ones and the good ones. As a therapist I will do the best I can to encourage you the Client to be mindful of the process of change. And it is a process!
(440) 557-3802 View (440) 557-3802

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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.