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Sarah Winkle Bologna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Transformational Choices is a community based professional service that provides a full range of life enhancing services, including mental health counseling for individuals, groups, families, children, and offers relationship, couples, and marriage therapies, life and wellness coaching and consultation.
Hello! We all experience struggle and difficult situations in life. I approach all who come into my office with acceptance, support and individually tailored sessions. We will work together to gain better understanding, set goals and work toward them. Therapy is a safe, judgement-free space for you and/or your family unit to work through hard times. It is a privilege and an honor for me to walk with you through such difficult and vulnerable moments. Please know that you are not alone and, together, we can move toward a better tomorrow.
Transformational Choices is a community based professional service that provides a full range of life enhancing services, including mental health counseling for individuals, groups, families, children, and offers relationship, couples, and marriage therapies, life and wellness coaching and consultation.
Hello! We all experience struggle and difficult situations in life. I approach all who come into my office with acceptance, support and individually tailored sessions. We will work together to gain better understanding, set goals and work toward them. Therapy is a safe, judgement-free space for you and/or your family unit to work through hard times. It is a privilege and an honor for me to walk with you through such difficult and vulnerable moments. Please know that you are not alone and, together, we can move toward a better tomorrow.
(734) 672-3442 View (734) 672-3442
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Michelle Carney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
With over 25 years of experience, I help clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, and address challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, and chronic pain. I work with individuals seeking new ways to create meaning and purpose in their lives, offering an open-minded, non-judgmental, and eclectic approach to therapy. If you're looking for therapy and support please contact me.
With over 25 years of experience, I help clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, and address challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, and chronic pain. I work with individuals seeking new ways to create meaning and purpose in their lives, offering an open-minded, non-judgmental, and eclectic approach to therapy. If you're looking for therapy and support please contact me.
(734) 361-2942 View (734) 361-2942
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Connally Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
All people deserve to live healthy, satisfying lives. Our intention is to help clients find ways to increase insight, clarity, balance, and meaning. We are passionate about the intersection between psychotherapy, research, and contemplative mindfulness with a goal of supporting clients on their journey to wellness and self-discovery. Connally Counseling is an agency committed to providing affirming care to LGBQIAA, Transgender folx, Queer-Identified, those exploring gender, sexuality, kink, polyamory and their families.
All people deserve to live healthy, satisfying lives. Our intention is to help clients find ways to increase insight, clarity, balance, and meaning. We are passionate about the intersection between psychotherapy, research, and contemplative mindfulness with a goal of supporting clients on their journey to wellness and self-discovery. Connally Counseling is an agency committed to providing affirming care to LGBQIAA, Transgender folx, Queer-Identified, those exploring gender, sexuality, kink, polyamory and their families.
(734) 985-2994 View (734) 985-2994
Photo of Stephanie Rosales, LMSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stephanie Rosales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Life is full of transitions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and desiring greater personal well-being. I treat individuals and couples with acceptance and respect. I approach treatment from a mindfulness perspective, based on client's personal situations, strengths and chosen goals. My style is warm, solution-focused, and supports the courageous decisions of people to explore who they are and who they want to become.
Life is full of transitions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and desiring greater personal well-being. I treat individuals and couples with acceptance and respect. I approach treatment from a mindfulness perspective, based on client's personal situations, strengths and chosen goals. My style is warm, solution-focused, and supports the courageous decisions of people to explore who they are and who they want to become.
(734) 707-1136 View (734) 707-1136
Photo of Rebecca Lynn Hurwitz - Rebecca L Hurwitz, MS, LMSW, MS, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rebecca L Hurwitz, MS, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
I have a masters degree in health psychology and a masters degree in social work. I am a licensed clinical social worker providing psychotherapy to young adults working through life transitions and adults with a variety of mental health and health concerns.
I have a masters degree in health psychology and a masters degree in social work. I am a licensed clinical social worker providing psychotherapy to young adults working through life transitions and adults with a variety of mental health and health concerns.
(734) 521-4046 View (734) 521-4046
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Ally Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105  (Online Only)
(248) 621-8383 View (248) 621-8383
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.