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Arlene B. Englander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, PA
Verified Verified
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
If you're looking for a therapist who'll do more than just listen, who will give you feedback and work with you to help you feel better and make your life better, I may be right for you. In more than twenty years, since training at Columbia University, I've helped thousands of people successfully overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, compulsive overeating, grief, and move on to live full, rewarding lives. All my best wishes to you, whoever you choose, Arlene
If you're looking for a therapist who'll do more than just listen, who will give you feedback and work with you to help you feel better and make your life better, I may be right for you. In more than twenty years, since training at Columbia University, I've helped thousands of people successfully overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, compulsive overeating, grief, and move on to live full, rewarding lives. All my best wishes to you, whoever you choose, Arlene
(561) 629-1578 View (561) 629-1578

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Huschai Nau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
J'offre de nombreux services, notamment aux individus, familles et couples.
Cherchez-vous un changement mais ne savez pas par où commencer? Je suis ici pour vous aider à découvrir votre vérité du plus profond de vous-même. Par une approche collaborative, je soutiendrai le processus de découverte de qui vous êtes vraiment. Je vous rappellerai votre vérité et vous aiderai à établir des objectifs et vous poserai des questions qui vous amèneront à explorer des solutions. Je vais vous aider à explorer le récit en cours qui a soutenu vos choix de vie. Si vous souhaitez changer ce récit, je vous guiderai pour évaluer les faits pour vous aider à découvrir et à soutenir un nouveau récit.
J'offre de nombreux services, notamment aux individus, familles et couples.
Cherchez-vous un changement mais ne savez pas par où commencer? Je suis ici pour vous aider à découvrir votre vérité du plus profond de vous-même. Par une approche collaborative, je soutiendrai le processus de découverte de qui vous êtes vraiment. Je vous rappellerai votre vérité et vous aiderai à établir des objectifs et vous poserai des questions qui vous amèneront à explorer des solutions. Je vais vous aider à explorer le récit en cours qui a soutenu vos choix de vie. Si vous souhaitez changer ce récit, je vous guiderai pour évaluer les faits pour vous aider à découvrir et à soutenir un nouveau récit.
(561) 269-8001 View (561) 269-8001
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Shirley Gilbert
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jupiter, FL 33458
With 20 years of experience in the counseling profession, Shirley Gilbert provides a compassionate and supportive approach with her clients based on their individual needs. She believes in everyone's potential to self-actualize and live a happy life. She especially enjoys working with teens, families experiencing divorce, couples, and women's issues. Shirley is a Therapist in the Jupiter Community Counseling group, www.JupiterCommunityCounseling.com.
With 20 years of experience in the counseling profession, Shirley Gilbert provides a compassionate and supportive approach with her clients based on their individual needs. She believes in everyone's potential to self-actualize and live a happy life. She especially enjoys working with teens, families experiencing divorce, couples, and women's issues. Shirley is a Therapist in the Jupiter Community Counseling group, www.JupiterCommunityCounseling.com.
(561) 220-7382 View (561) 220-7382
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Elisa Lederer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship problems or a sense of dread about your future? Are painful traumatic experiences from the past continuing to trigger and trouble you? People often feel very alone with their problems. Feelings of shame, hopelessness, and fears of being judged, or that no one will truly understand, can keep people from getting the help they need. Through our work together, you will learn practical skills that calm those intense triggers, diminish the harsh negative self-talk, and conquer those self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship problems or a sense of dread about your future? Are painful traumatic experiences from the past continuing to trigger and trouble you? People often feel very alone with their problems. Feelings of shame, hopelessness, and fears of being judged, or that no one will truly understand, can keep people from getting the help they need. Through our work together, you will learn practical skills that calm those intense triggers, diminish the harsh negative self-talk, and conquer those self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.
(475) 253-5428 View (475) 253-5428
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Jamie Turndorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Jupiter, FL 33458
Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but still feel stuck. Maybe you're lonely and can't find the right relationship or your relationship is breaking your heart. Maybe you want a closer connection with your kids, friends or family. Or perhaps you just aren't happy at work. If you're ready to transform your life, call me and let's begin the journey. It's my mission to help you end the pain, find internal peace, let go of patterns that aren't working for you, experience more joyous relationships, and have more success at work.
Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but still feel stuck. Maybe you're lonely and can't find the right relationship or your relationship is breaking your heart. Maybe you want a closer connection with your kids, friends or family. Or perhaps you just aren't happy at work. If you're ready to transform your life, call me and let's begin the journey. It's my mission to help you end the pain, find internal peace, let go of patterns that aren't working for you, experience more joyous relationships, and have more success at work.
(845) 391-0512 View (845) 391-0512
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Altagracia Y. Andre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist fluent in French and Creole who works with individuals, couples and families seeking changes to overcome challenges in their lives. As someone who focuses on the therapeutic alliance as the basis for change, I believe therapy is a collaborative process and have been a fanatic of client centered work and feedback. I am committed to supporting my clients through their journey of self discovery, healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist fluent in French and Creole who works with individuals, couples and families seeking changes to overcome challenges in their lives. As someone who focuses on the therapeutic alliance as the basis for change, I believe therapy is a collaborative process and have been a fanatic of client centered work and feedback. I am committed to supporting my clients through their journey of self discovery, healing and growth.
(561) 223-1066 View (561) 223-1066
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Center for Trauma Counseling, Inc.
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403
Services provided are individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy.
Have you been thinking about seeing a therapist to ease emotional distress? Our therapists at Center for Trauma Counseling can help you overcome any obstacles to seeking help, meet your goals, and start your journey to emotional healing today. We work with young children, families, adolescents, and adults. We tailor our treatment approach to meet our clients' individual needs. We believe that by providing a safe compassionate space and effective tools, clients can resolve problems and find answers. We have highly qualified professionals including registered Play Therapists and Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)therapists on staff.
Services provided are individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy.
Have you been thinking about seeing a therapist to ease emotional distress? Our therapists at Center for Trauma Counseling can help you overcome any obstacles to seeking help, meet your goals, and start your journey to emotional healing today. We work with young children, families, adolescents, and adults. We tailor our treatment approach to meet our clients' individual needs. We believe that by providing a safe compassionate space and effective tools, clients can resolve problems and find answers. We have highly qualified professionals including registered Play Therapists and Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)therapists on staff.
(561) 666-9037 View (561) 666-9037
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Tina Goodin
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Palm Beach, FL 33480
In a warm, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere I offer short and long term psychotherapy to resolve issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, serious illness, addictions, eating disorders, work issues, trauma, sexual disorders, OCD, ADD, and self esteem issues.
Are you looking for exceptional therapy? Are you finding it difficult to call? It is sometimes not easy to take the first step toward beginning therapy. For some it is about having thought they could do it themselves, for others they think it is a sign of weakness, and yet others sometimes worry about using therapy as a crutch. Then there are those who can hardly wait to begin, perhaps begin again, with a new and different therapist, eager to enter the journey of self discovery and self improvement. All this is normal. Either way, you will feel understood and cared for.
In a warm, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere I offer short and long term psychotherapy to resolve issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, serious illness, addictions, eating disorders, work issues, trauma, sexual disorders, OCD, ADD, and self esteem issues.
Are you looking for exceptional therapy? Are you finding it difficult to call? It is sometimes not easy to take the first step toward beginning therapy. For some it is about having thought they could do it themselves, for others they think it is a sign of weakness, and yet others sometimes worry about using therapy as a crutch. Then there are those who can hardly wait to begin, perhaps begin again, with a new and different therapist, eager to enter the journey of self discovery and self improvement. All this is normal. Either way, you will feel understood and cared for.
(561) 459-8153 View (561) 459-8153
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Deborah Beriro
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
I became a therapist with the goal of helping my clients self actualize in order to lead healthier, serene and joy filled lives. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever but instead give you the tools you need to be able to feel at peace and in love with your best life. I believe the relationship we have with ourselves and the filter we view the world through are key components that determine our happiness and satisfaction with ourselves, our lives. Once healing begins, the inevitable development of self worth and self esteem allows us to self actualize, feel at peace and live our lives to the fullest.
I became a therapist with the goal of helping my clients self actualize in order to lead healthier, serene and joy filled lives. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever but instead give you the tools you need to be able to feel at peace and in love with your best life. I believe the relationship we have with ourselves and the filter we view the world through are key components that determine our happiness and satisfaction with ourselves, our lives. Once healing begins, the inevitable development of self worth and self esteem allows us to self actualize, feel at peace and live our lives to the fullest.
(561) 701-8022 View (561) 701-8022
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Rose Serenity Wellness Center Inc.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Jupiter, FL 33477
Picture a life where relationship challenges dissolve, and where anger and resentment are replaced by compassion and genuine connection.
Every day, you and your partner seem to drift further apart. It’s happened so slowly that you barely even realized it. Unspoken frustrations became lingering resentments that gradually destabilized the entire foundation of your relationship. After years of disloyalty, you can no longer trust each other. When you try to talk about how you’re feeling, it feels like your words go unheard, echoing in an empty chamber. Every attempt at finding some solution has come up short, and your interventions feel as useless as placing a Band-Aid on a broken limb. You know that something needs to change, but you’re out of ideas. It feels hopeless.
Picture a life where relationship challenges dissolve, and where anger and resentment are replaced by compassion and genuine connection.
Every day, you and your partner seem to drift further apart. It’s happened so slowly that you barely even realized it. Unspoken frustrations became lingering resentments that gradually destabilized the entire foundation of your relationship. After years of disloyalty, you can no longer trust each other. When you try to talk about how you’re feeling, it feels like your words go unheard, echoing in an empty chamber. Every attempt at finding some solution has come up short, and your interventions feel as useless as placing a Band-Aid on a broken limb. You know that something needs to change, but you’re out of ideas. It feels hopeless.
(786) 581-8486 View (786) 581-8486
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Francelise Kacy-Cornwall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Are you seeking a more fulfilling life with specific goals such as managing anxiety attacks, improving communication with others, or overcoming past trauma? My goal is for my clients to find peace and joy, and a sense of control over their emotional well-being. Therefore, I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space for validation, support, and the tools to navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity and purpose.
Are you seeking a more fulfilling life with specific goals such as managing anxiety attacks, improving communication with others, or overcoming past trauma? My goal is for my clients to find peace and joy, and a sense of control over their emotional well-being. Therefore, I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space for validation, support, and the tools to navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity and purpose.
(561) 269-0709 View (561) 269-0709
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Cassandre Francois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jupiter, FL 33458
Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.
Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.
(772) 238-7083 View (772) 238-7083
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Memory Testing Ctr/Eileen Messing and Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, PA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
With offices in both Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, we offer both therapy and neuropsychological testing services. Our team works with children through adults, and offers services in English, Spanish and French. Our Educational testing services specialize in academic assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other Learning Disabilities. Memory testing services are offered in both English and Spanish, and are designed to evaluate people for potential diagnoses of dementia, brain injury, or other cognitive disorders. We evaluate individuals who have concern regarding the possibility of Alzheimer's disease.
With offices in both Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, we offer both therapy and neuropsychological testing services. Our team works with children through adults, and offers services in English, Spanish and French. Our Educational testing services specialize in academic assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other Learning Disabilities. Memory testing services are offered in both English and Spanish, and are designed to evaluate people for potential diagnoses of dementia, brain injury, or other cognitive disorders. We evaluate individuals who have concern regarding the possibility of Alzheimer's disease.
(561) 536-3337 View (561) 536-3337
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Cassandre Francois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.
Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.
(561) 356-8353 View (561) 356-8353
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Francelise Kacy-Cornwall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jupiter, FL 33458
Are you seeking a more fulfilling life with specific goals such as managing anxiety attacks, improving communication with others, or overcoming past trauma? My goal is for my clients to find peace and joy, and a sense of control over their emotional well-being. Therefore, I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space for validation, support, and the tools to navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity and purpose.
Are you seeking a more fulfilling life with specific goals such as managing anxiety attacks, improving communication with others, or overcoming past trauma? My goal is for my clients to find peace and joy, and a sense of control over their emotional well-being. Therefore, I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space for validation, support, and the tools to navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity and purpose.
(772) 209-3555 View (772) 209-3555

Online Therapists

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Renewal Counseling Practice, LLC
Counselor, MAMFT, LMHC, CIC-CSp, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boynton Beach, FL 33437  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Je peux vous aider à faire face aux crises dans les relations de couple, interpersonnelles, familiales et avec soi-même; à un traumatisme; aux problèmes personnels en essayant de découvrir votre but dans la vie; aux changements autour de vous; à trouver un sens à votre vie en recherchant le vrai bonheur; à résoudre les conflits; à vivre sans le stress, l'anxiété et la dépression; à accroître la confiance en soi et la capacité de gérer les tensions et les personnes difficiles; à traiter des problèmes du passé, comme les abus, problèmes de famille d'origine/culture/foi; et à construire un plan de vie plus productif et efficace.
Je peux vous aider à faire face aux crises dans les relations de couple, interpersonnelles, familiales et avec soi-même; à un traumatisme; aux problèmes personnels en essayant de découvrir votre but dans la vie; aux changements autour de vous; à trouver un sens à votre vie en recherchant le vrai bonheur; à résoudre les conflits; à vivre sans le stress, l'anxiété et la dépression; à accroître la confiance en soi et la capacité de gérer les tensions et les personnes difficiles; à traiter des problèmes du passé, comme les abus, problèmes de famille d'origine/culture/foi; et à construire un plan de vie plus productif et efficace.
(561) 678-5039 View (561) 678-5039
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Renata M S Teixeira Da Silva
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126
Elle a fait des formations en thérapie par le jeu, psychothérapie de l'adolescent et travaille avec les couples et les parents pour améliorer la communication dans la vie commune.
Renata est psychothérapeute/psychanalyste multiculturelle, pratiquant en anglais / français / portugais / espagnol. Elle travaille avec des enfants, adolescents et adultes. Ses formations en psychanalyse ont été faites dans divers pays. Renata a travaillé dans les écoles de Miami-Dade, traitant les étudiants et leurs familles. Elle a également de l'expérience avec les individus présentant des addictions, dépression et anxiété.
Elle a fait des formations en thérapie par le jeu, psychothérapie de l'adolescent et travaille avec les couples et les parents pour améliorer la communication dans la vie commune.
Renata est psychothérapeute/psychanalyste multiculturelle, pratiquant en anglais / français / portugais / espagnol. Elle travaille avec des enfants, adolescents et adultes. Ses formations en psychanalyse ont été faites dans divers pays. Renata a travaillé dans les écoles de Miami-Dade, traitant les étudiants et leurs familles. Elle a également de l'expérience avec les individus présentant des addictions, dépression et anxiété.
(754) 399-1562 View (754) 399-1562
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Rachelle Jean- Felix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wellington, FL 33414
Offering individual therapy for adults, children and adolescent, family therapy, and couples counseling.
Licensed psychotherapist with years of experience in the field working with adults, children, and families. Received my graduate degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York in 1998. Licensed in Florida since 2004. Committed to providing culturally competent services in a compassionate and caring manner to adults, children, families, and couples. Helping people meet their academic, professional, and/or personal goals while maintaining dignity and self determination is my mission. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help alleviate and resolve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, trauma, and family issues.
Offering individual therapy for adults, children and adolescent, family therapy, and couples counseling.
Licensed psychotherapist with years of experience in the field working with adults, children, and families. Received my graduate degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York in 1998. Licensed in Florida since 2004. Committed to providing culturally competent services in a compassionate and caring manner to adults, children, families, and couples. Helping people meet their academic, professional, and/or personal goals while maintaining dignity and self determination is my mission. I use a variety of treatment modalities to help alleviate and resolve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, trauma, and family issues.
(561) 926-6099 View (561) 926-6099
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Monika Kreinberg
Counselor, PhD, LMHC , LMFT, CCTP, CST
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33134
The hardest part about therapy is finding a therapist. My goal is to make this process as easy as possible. As the only multi-licensed counselor in the state of Florida that speaks five languages fluently including English.Spanish, French, Italian and German, I understand that everyone is different, yet goes through similar issues. I have experience working with adults, couples, adolescents with problems including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma,intimacy issues, LGBT related issues, behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder and couple therapy including sexual issues. I am a Board Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EMDR specialist.
The hardest part about therapy is finding a therapist. My goal is to make this process as easy as possible. As the only multi-licensed counselor in the state of Florida that speaks five languages fluently including English.Spanish, French, Italian and German, I understand that everyone is different, yet goes through similar issues. I have experience working with adults, couples, adolescents with problems including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma,intimacy issues, LGBT related issues, behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder and couple therapy including sexual issues. I am a Board Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EMDR specialist.
(786) 581-7793 View (786) 581-7793
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Linda H. Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aventura, FL 33160
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who need help with different issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, fears, insomnia, substance abuse, weight management, divorce, grief and loss, problems with self-esteem, pain management, pre and post operative anxiety and recovery, emotional and physical traumas, etc.
Imagine waking up with a sense of hope and relief because you feel in control of your life. I have been teaching patients how to understand and take control of their problems and symptoms since 1981, using a variety of techniques to achieve mental and emotional health. In addition to being in private practice, I have also worked in psychiatric and medical settings. One of my goals as your therapist will be to quickly identify the issues and the repetitive patterns that exist for you. After initial assessment, I will teach you how to manage your thoughts, feelings and reactions.
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who need help with different issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, fears, insomnia, substance abuse, weight management, divorce, grief and loss, problems with self-esteem, pain management, pre and post operative anxiety and recovery, emotional and physical traumas, etc.
Imagine waking up with a sense of hope and relief because you feel in control of your life. I have been teaching patients how to understand and take control of their problems and symptoms since 1981, using a variety of techniques to achieve mental and emotional health. In addition to being in private practice, I have also worked in psychiatric and medical settings. One of my goals as your therapist will be to quickly identify the issues and the repetitive patterns that exist for you. After initial assessment, I will teach you how to manage your thoughts, feelings and reactions.
(305) 651-1731 View (305) 651-1731

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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.