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Lutheran Family Service
Counselor, LMHC, LISW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
Lutheran Family Service (LFS) counselors approach marriage counseling with a sense of hope.
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
Lutheran Family Service (LFS) counselors approach marriage counseling with a sense of hope.
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concerns, or chronic mental illness.
(515) 329-3162 View (515) 329-3162
Sarah Kosiba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51106
Thank-you for taking the first steps in finding help. You or a loved one may be hurting from unhealed trauma, unhealthy communication patterns, anger, shame and regret. There is hope through the therapy process where adults, adolescents, families, and couples can develop the skills they need to heal themselves, to grow, and to thrive. My work is evidence-based, creative and unique. It is grounded in behavioral change, family systems, narrative, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and grief.
Thank-you for taking the first steps in finding help. You or a loved one may be hurting from unhealed trauma, unhealthy communication patterns, anger, shame and regret. There is hope through the therapy process where adults, adolescents, families, and couples can develop the skills they need to heal themselves, to grow, and to thrive. My work is evidence-based, creative and unique. It is grounded in behavioral change, family systems, narrative, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and grief.
(712) 624-7685 View (712) 624-7685
Photo of Sarah Kay Kosiba, Marriage & Family Therapist in 51106, IA
Sarah Kay Kosiba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux City, IA 51106
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
Happy to offer online therapy and remote EMDR. My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which has been shown to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief. Through the therapy process adults, families, and children can find a safe place to develop the skills they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive. My goal is to make each session unique to the needs of each person so they can build upon what already makes them happy.
(712) 717-0477 View (712) 717-0477
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Carmen Hoogers
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51106
Carmen is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who is just simply a people person. This is evidenced by her being able to work with people of all ages and walks of life. She has experience with a broad range of clientele using evidence-based therapy. She treats Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Couples Therapy, as well as an array of mood and behavior disorders. She also combines that treatment with parenting skills to engage the whole family.
Carmen is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who is just simply a people person. This is evidenced by her being able to work with people of all ages and walks of life. She has experience with a broad range of clientele using evidence-based therapy. She treats Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Couples Therapy, as well as an array of mood and behavior disorders. She also combines that treatment with parenting skills to engage the whole family.
(712) 217-3838 View (712) 217-3838

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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.