Anita Maximin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
I have over thirty years of clinical experience treating adults, adolescents and children, using individual, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, older adult issues, end of life, women's health and weight management, then I can help you on your journey to wellness. If you have medical/health concerns, I can help you manage any psychological factors that may be contributing to difficulty with your health. Our mind and bodies are connected - let me help you manage your overall wellness!
I have over thirty years of clinical experience treating adults, adolescents and children, using individual, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, older adult issues, end of life, women's health and weight management, then I can help you on your journey to wellness. If you have medical/health concerns, I can help you manage any psychological factors that may be contributing to difficulty with your health. Our mind and bodies are connected - let me help you manage your overall wellness!
(440) 754-7237 View (440) 754-7237
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Ellen F Casper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Our clients are diverse, and range in age from 0 to 110. We serve all populations and a wide range of personal, couples, and family problems. Our practice is focussed upon each individual client's needs. We emphasize matching the client concerns with the specialty and expertise of one of our highly trained therapists. Client satisfaction and responsive service is our goal. We have high visibility in our community, are respected, well-known, long-established, and with high integrity.
Our clients are diverse, and range in age from 0 to 110. We serve all populations and a wide range of personal, couples, and family problems. Our practice is focussed upon each individual client's needs. We emphasize matching the client concerns with the specialty and expertise of one of our highly trained therapists. Client satisfaction and responsive service is our goal. We have high visibility in our community, are respected, well-known, long-established, and with high integrity.
(216) 365-8728 View (216) 365-8728
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Theresa Brixius
Counselor, LPCC-S, CMIP
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Waitlist for new clients
Healing often begins when clients and therapists collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes. While change can often be an intimidating process, with the right support, individuals seeking counseling should feel empowered to capitalize on their strengths to improve their quality of life. My clients are individuals living with challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorders and other issues who are looking to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Healing often begins when clients and therapists collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes. While change can often be an intimidating process, with the right support, individuals seeking counseling should feel empowered to capitalize on their strengths to improve their quality of life. My clients are individuals living with challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorders and other issues who are looking to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
(216) 510-9494 View (216) 510-9494
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.