Marriage Counseling Therapists in 79423

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Brink Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
I am accepting clients and am ready to help you improve your life or marriage.
I specialize in marriage, trauma, and addiction counseling. I help couples with communication, conflict resolution, building trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. I am also trained specifically to help couples where trauma or betrayal has occurred in the relationship or in their past and how that affects marriages. I help with past trauma by processing in a SAFE environment, achieve emotional healing, coping strategies, and reduce symptoms. This can improve everyday functioning and prevent re-traumatization. I am trained to help clients take steps to achieve life long sobriety through honesty, support, and understanding.
I am accepting clients and am ready to help you improve your life or marriage.
I specialize in marriage, trauma, and addiction counseling. I help couples with communication, conflict resolution, building trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. I am also trained specifically to help couples where trauma or betrayal has occurred in the relationship or in their past and how that affects marriages. I help with past trauma by processing in a SAFE environment, achieve emotional healing, coping strategies, and reduce symptoms. This can improve everyday functioning and prevent re-traumatization. I am trained to help clients take steps to achieve life long sobriety through honesty, support, and understanding.
(806) 203-6052 View (806) 203-6052
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Dr. Mark A White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, CPTT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I specialize in helping individuals and relationships reconcile, recover, and prosper after infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, marital conflict, and parenting problems.
Searching for hope and healing from compulsive sexual behavior, experiencing the trauma of betrayal and infidelity, or relationship distress? Effective, lasting, long-term recovery requires expert guidance. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist. Individually, are you experiencing anxiety or depression in your specific context? With a focus on your context, experience, and emotion, I specialize in deconstructing your presenting issues to clarify specific problems that you desire to change or respond to. I offer telehealth services by secure video conferencing and phone.
I specialize in helping individuals and relationships reconcile, recover, and prosper after infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, marital conflict, and parenting problems.
Searching for hope and healing from compulsive sexual behavior, experiencing the trauma of betrayal and infidelity, or relationship distress? Effective, lasting, long-term recovery requires expert guidance. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist. Individually, are you experiencing anxiety or depression in your specific context? With a focus on your context, experience, and emotion, I specialize in deconstructing your presenting issues to clarify specific problems that you desire to change or respond to. I offer telehealth services by secure video conferencing and phone.
(806) 878-9550 View (806) 878-9550
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Michelle L Melvin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Accepting New Clients! Now taking insurance. Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor here in the Lubbock area. Some of the therapies that I use are CBT and EMDR. Are you feeling disappointed with your life or your relationships? Do you often feel stuck, exhausted, overwhelmed and not sure what to do to make it better? Is your child suffering from anxiety and/or depression? Do you feel like your marriage/family is falling apart? Perhaps you are feeling impatient, over-whelmed, disengaged, or unmotivated.
Accepting New Clients! Now taking insurance. Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor here in the Lubbock area. Some of the therapies that I use are CBT and EMDR. Are you feeling disappointed with your life or your relationships? Do you often feel stuck, exhausted, overwhelmed and not sure what to do to make it better? Is your child suffering from anxiety and/or depression? Do you feel like your marriage/family is falling apart? Perhaps you are feeling impatient, over-whelmed, disengaged, or unmotivated.
(806) 545-8136 View (806) 545-8136
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Gordon Jones
Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
I am a faith-based counselor, which means that I invite clients to integrate their faith into the counseling process. I help clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, couples issues, relationship issues, pre- marital counseling, and life-span issues.
I am a faith-based counselor, which means that I invite clients to integrate their faith into the counseling process. I help clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, couples issues, relationship issues, pre- marital counseling, and life-span issues.
(806) 731-4922 View (806) 731-4922
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Taylor Davies
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
I feel at home assisting people with marital issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulty adjusting to life change.
There are seasons in life that require a little extra work to get through in a healthy way. My goal is to assist you in these times, respecting the fact that God has placed you in charge of your own life. My goal is to make sure that counseling does not linger on. Instead, counseling should last only as long as you need.
I feel at home assisting people with marital issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulty adjusting to life change.
There are seasons in life that require a little extra work to get through in a healthy way. My goal is to assist you in these times, respecting the fact that God has placed you in charge of your own life. My goal is to make sure that counseling does not linger on. Instead, counseling should last only as long as you need.
(806) 615-2616 View (806) 615-2616
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Dr. Mark White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, CPTT-S, LSOTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I specialize in helping individuals and relationships reconcile, recover, and prosper after infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, marital conflict, and parenting problems.
Searching for hope and healing from experiencing the trauma of betrayal, infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, or relationship distress? Lasting, long-term recovery requires expert guidance. Individually, are you experiencing anxiety or depression? With a focus on your context, experience, and emotion, I specialize in deconstructing your presenting issues to clarify specific problems that you desire to change or respond to. I offer services by video conferencing, phone, and in-person. With similarly qualified colleagues, we offer collaborating therapists for each partner and for the relationship.
I specialize in helping individuals and relationships reconcile, recover, and prosper after infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, marital conflict, and parenting problems.
Searching for hope and healing from experiencing the trauma of betrayal, infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, or relationship distress? Lasting, long-term recovery requires expert guidance. Individually, are you experiencing anxiety or depression? With a focus on your context, experience, and emotion, I specialize in deconstructing your presenting issues to clarify specific problems that you desire to change or respond to. I offer services by video conferencing, phone, and in-person. With similarly qualified colleagues, we offer collaborating therapists for each partner and for the relationship.
(806) 553-2618 View (806) 553-2618
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Heather Austin-Robillard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMFTS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I have a masters degree and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
If you or your family are struggling with issues like substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, or relationship conflicts (infidelity, communication problems, etc.), therapy can be a great way to deal with those struggles. Most people struggle without support for longer than is helpful. People have the innate skills to cope and bounce back from their struggles. My goal as a therapist is to provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify and grow the tools to work on those struggles.
I have a masters degree and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
If you or your family are struggling with issues like substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, or relationship conflicts (infidelity, communication problems, etc.), therapy can be a great way to deal with those struggles. Most people struggle without support for longer than is helpful. People have the innate skills to cope and bounce back from their struggles. My goal as a therapist is to provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify and grow the tools to work on those struggles.
(214) 743-4122 View (214) 743-4122
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The Springs Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Our group of therapists specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and marital issues, infidelity, suicidal ideation, and more.
We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.
Our group of therapists specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and marital issues, infidelity, suicidal ideation, and more.
We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.
(806) 591-3582 View (806) 591-3582
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Malia Scott, RE-Wilding Relationships PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I have advanced trained in Couples/Sex Therapy, attachment theory, neurobiology, RLT, Imago, IFS, Gottman, PACT, ADHD, Prepare/Enrich pre- marital counseling , Discernment therapy, Infidelity/Affair recovery, Narcissistic abuse education & Recovery.
You're stuck in an anxious-avoidant cycle in your relationship. You want to work toward more SECURE attachment with yourself and in your relationship. You're wanting to spice things up in your sex life. You're struggling with desire discrepancy with sex/intimacy. You’re struggle with sexual dysfunction or out of control sexual behavior. You’re wanting to explore consensual non-monogamy, BDSM or kink. You’re on the last straw with your relationship & are on the brink-of-divorce. You’re discovered an infidelity - or are having an affair. You’re contemplating getting married and want to do pre-marial counseling.
I have advanced trained in Couples/Sex Therapy, attachment theory, neurobiology, RLT, Imago, IFS, Gottman, PACT, ADHD, Prepare/Enrich pre- marital counseling , Discernment therapy, Infidelity/Affair recovery, Narcissistic abuse education & Recovery.
You're stuck in an anxious-avoidant cycle in your relationship. You want to work toward more SECURE attachment with yourself and in your relationship. You're wanting to spice things up in your sex life. You're struggling with desire discrepancy with sex/intimacy. You’re struggle with sexual dysfunction or out of control sexual behavior. You’re wanting to explore consensual non-monogamy, BDSM or kink. You’re on the last straw with your relationship & are on the brink-of-divorce. You’re discovered an infidelity - or are having an affair. You’re contemplating getting married and want to do pre-marial counseling.
(806) 464-4644 View (806) 464-4644
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HealingChoice Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, BC-TMH, EMDR
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Simply, we want to help you make your marriage work.
As a Texas based practice, we are passionate about helping people overcome problems they view as getting in the way of life's pleasures. We enjoy working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families using a variety of therapeutic approaches. Our work with clients is determined by the problem brought to the session and the goals you want my help accomplishing. If you need some assistance with strengthening your relationships, managing your depression, anxiety, trauma, or help with other therapeutic needs. Give me a call or visit my website to learn more!
Simply, we want to help you make your marriage work.
As a Texas based practice, we are passionate about helping people overcome problems they view as getting in the way of life's pleasures. We enjoy working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families using a variety of therapeutic approaches. Our work with clients is determined by the problem brought to the session and the goals you want my help accomplishing. If you need some assistance with strengthening your relationships, managing your depression, anxiety, trauma, or help with other therapeutic needs. Give me a call or visit my website to learn more!
(806) 478-0240 View (806) 478-0240
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lubbock
Counselor
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(855) 524-5193 View (855) 524-5193
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Doug Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Associate Professor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families facing a variety of issues. I work from a strength based relational perspective and have helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, child behavior problems, family/couple communication, grief, and other mental health concerns.
EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Associate Professor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families facing a variety of issues. I work from a strength based relational perspective and have helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, child behavior problems, family/couple communication, grief, and other mental health concerns.
(806) 482-1712 View (806) 482-1712
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Rachel Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Self-love and compassion are foundational to our well-being and you are as deserving of love and kindness as anyone else. As a therapist, I help clients to navigate through places in their lives where they encounter challenges or feel overwhelmed. Using empathy and maintaining a non-judgmental stance, I create a safe-haven where clients can discover their own resilience, enabling them to address and overcome obstacles that block them from a vibrant and fulfilling life. My perspective on therapy is this: Healing is not forgetting or ignoring past pain, but from gaining insight from it.
Self-love and compassion are foundational to our well-being and you are as deserving of love and kindness as anyone else. As a therapist, I help clients to navigate through places in their lives where they encounter challenges or feel overwhelmed. Using empathy and maintaining a non-judgmental stance, I create a safe-haven where clients can discover their own resilience, enabling them to address and overcome obstacles that block them from a vibrant and fulfilling life. My perspective on therapy is this: Healing is not forgetting or ignoring past pain, but from gaining insight from it.
(806) 835-6182 View (806) 835-6182
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Keith M Rivers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
My goal is to create a supportive and safe environment where clients can freely explore the things in their life that are inhibiting them from personal growth and happiness. I believe therapy can help people find hope, healing, and answers. Together we will identify the issue(s), develop a treatment plan, and set guidelines to reach solutions to achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will guide you to find solutions to help overcome issues that hold you back from becoming the person you want to be and live life to your fullest extent.
My goal is to create a supportive and safe environment where clients can freely explore the things in their life that are inhibiting them from personal growth and happiness. I believe therapy can help people find hope, healing, and answers. Together we will identify the issue(s), develop a treatment plan, and set guidelines to reach solutions to achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will guide you to find solutions to help overcome issues that hold you back from becoming the person you want to be and live life to your fullest extent.
(806) 621-8422 View (806) 621-8422
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Bethany Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Ruin is the road to transformation. I believe experiences shape who we are and embarking on a different experience in a therapy setting can alter your experiences outside of the office. My ideal client is seeking being seen, their light and dark parts and held as worthy for all of them. They want growth and change. They are seeking to build self-compassion and understanding within themselves and for others. I have a passion for working with all individuals, couples and families. I am Gottman Method Level 2 trained, EMDR, TFCBT, TBRI, TCTSY (yoga), etc. I support the queer community unapologetically.
Ruin is the road to transformation. I believe experiences shape who we are and embarking on a different experience in a therapy setting can alter your experiences outside of the office. My ideal client is seeking being seen, their light and dark parts and held as worthy for all of them. They want growth and change. They are seeking to build self-compassion and understanding within themselves and for others. I have a passion for working with all individuals, couples and families. I am Gottman Method Level 2 trained, EMDR, TFCBT, TBRI, TCTSY (yoga), etc. I support the queer community unapologetically.
(806) 429-4545 View (806) 429-4545
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Karen Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I believe that through counseling we can find value in ourselves, our adverse experiences, our mistakes, and even in the thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share. We all reach a point in our life where we need change. I believe that in finding the value in all things and through self-discovery, we can promote change and begin to step into the life we wish to live.
I believe that through counseling we can find value in ourselves, our adverse experiences, our mistakes, and even in the thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share. We all reach a point in our life where we need change. I believe that in finding the value in all things and through self-discovery, we can promote change and begin to step into the life we wish to live.
(806) 450-5100 View (806) 450-5100
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Kathryn Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Do you feel like the challenges around you are interfering with your life? Maybe a relationship hurdle. Self-esteem, body issues, or an eating disorder. All that pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting can bring. Are you struggling to communicate with your partner or children? Challenged by a new diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and do not know where to turn? Maybe you are new to adulthood and feel that you do not know how to navigate your day-to-day life.
Do you feel like the challenges around you are interfering with your life? Maybe a relationship hurdle. Self-esteem, body issues, or an eating disorder. All that pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting can bring. Are you struggling to communicate with your partner or children? Challenged by a new diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and do not know where to turn? Maybe you are new to adulthood and feel that you do not know how to navigate your day-to-day life.
(806) 606-0366 View (806) 606-0366
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Juliana Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Navigating the demands of life and relationships can be exhausting. There is nothing wrong with needing someone to lend an ear or show you compassion. I believe voicing your hidden struggles is often the first step to recovery. To facilitate this growth, I center genuine and empathetic connection that allows a comfortable space for healing and change.
Navigating the demands of life and relationships can be exhausting. There is nothing wrong with needing someone to lend an ear or show you compassion. I believe voicing your hidden struggles is often the first step to recovery. To facilitate this growth, I center genuine and empathetic connection that allows a comfortable space for healing and change.
(806) 203-7426 View (806) 203-7426
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Stefani Sheen
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Do you want to start prioritizing your well-being? Do you feel the debilitating stigma of addiction in your family? Understanding patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving allows us to make intentional changes. Therapy can give you the tools to modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and guide you to resilience. I am also passionate about working with family members who feel powerless, and heartbroken while their loved one battles addiction. The effects on the family are profound. I provide a non-judgmental place to process those feelings.
Do you want to start prioritizing your well-being? Do you feel the debilitating stigma of addiction in your family? Understanding patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving allows us to make intentional changes. Therapy can give you the tools to modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and guide you to resilience. I am also passionate about working with family members who feel powerless, and heartbroken while their loved one battles addiction. The effects on the family are profound. I provide a non-judgmental place to process those feelings.
(806) 304-0719 View (806) 304-0719
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Sarah Fuhrmeister Lpc Associate -Supervised By Dr. Katye Galloway Lpc-S
LPC Intern, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423  (Online Only)
Another day underway... Went to bed exhausted, woke up the same way. Spent an hour last night staring at the ceiling…drift off and bam, time to wake up. Living the dream...not. More like another frickin' long day...spent 20 minutes (you didn't have) searching for your keys. Driving to work, everyone's out to piss you off with their driving. Cut off twice, honked at, and the person tapping their brakes 100 times pushed you over the edge. 15-hour work shifts draining what little energy you have. Mind's all over the place. Overwhelmed and stuck. On your 4th argument of the week with your partner, it’s only Wednesday.
Another day underway... Went to bed exhausted, woke up the same way. Spent an hour last night staring at the ceiling…drift off and bam, time to wake up. Living the dream...not. More like another frickin' long day...spent 20 minutes (you didn't have) searching for your keys. Driving to work, everyone's out to piss you off with their driving. Cut off twice, honked at, and the person tapping their brakes 100 times pushed you over the edge. 15-hour work shifts draining what little energy you have. Mind's all over the place. Overwhelmed and stuck. On your 4th argument of the week with your partner, it’s only Wednesday.
(806) 615-2962 View (806) 615-2962
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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.