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Grace for the Journey Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85143
“We are all on a journey of some sort, whether it is one of healing, new beginnings, pleasure, or life transition. Sometimes we encounter storms and obstacles that shake us and may make us feel as if we are lost or maybe incapable of overcoming the storm.” These storms may be recognized as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, job or home. Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships.
“We are all on a journey of some sort, whether it is one of healing, new beginnings, pleasure, or life transition. Sometimes we encounter storms and obstacles that shake us and may make us feel as if we are lost or maybe incapable of overcoming the storm.” These storms may be recognized as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, job or home. Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships.
(480) 690-3511 View (480) 690-3511
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Dr. Kimberly Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, NMD, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, LMTI
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I help those of all ages, families and individuals, with complex physical, mental, or emotional struggles. You do not have to be consumed by mental or physical pain. We will work through the unhealthy patterns in your life and give a new outlook and way to approach things. You deserve a naturally balanced and well life, mind, and body. You deserve the best care! You deserve to make sense of what is going on in your life and understand what is going on in your mind and body, so that you can overcome your challenges. Let's move forward today. kimberlywilsonnmd.com
I help those of all ages, families and individuals, with complex physical, mental, or emotional struggles. You do not have to be consumed by mental or physical pain. We will work through the unhealthy patterns in your life and give a new outlook and way to approach things. You deserve a naturally balanced and well life, mind, and body. You deserve the best care! You deserve to make sense of what is going on in your life and understand what is going on in your mind and body, so that you can overcome your challenges. Let's move forward today. kimberlywilsonnmd.com
(972) 848-5290 View (972) 848-5290
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Kathryn Forsyth
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Hello, I'm Kathryn Forsyth, Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling and a wide variety of other issues. I have been in this field for the past 20 years; I invite you to give me a call to see if I can best suit your needs.
Hello, I'm Kathryn Forsyth, Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling and a wide variety of other issues. I have been in this field for the past 20 years; I invite you to give me a call to see if I can best suit your needs.
(480) 382-9927 View (480) 382-9927
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Tiffany Wilcken Moser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Have you experienced a form of relationship betrayal from a spouse, parents, or someone you should have been able to trust (infidelity, physical/sexual abuse, financial abuse, porn/sex addiction, emotional neglect/abandonment, etc.)? Are you experiencing various forms of trauma symptoms due to a relationship betrayal or past trauma(s)? If you are, please know that you are not alone. Tiffany has a passion for helping individuals heal from these traumatic experiences, past and present, by providing a positive, safe, non-judgmental environment where client and therapist can work collaboratively together to address these intense wounds.
Have you experienced a form of relationship betrayal from a spouse, parents, or someone you should have been able to trust (infidelity, physical/sexual abuse, financial abuse, porn/sex addiction, emotional neglect/abandonment, etc.)? Are you experiencing various forms of trauma symptoms due to a relationship betrayal or past trauma(s)? If you are, please know that you are not alone. Tiffany has a passion for helping individuals heal from these traumatic experiences, past and present, by providing a positive, safe, non-judgmental environment where client and therapist can work collaboratively together to address these intense wounds.
(480) 405-5470 View (480) 405-5470
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Carrie Malachowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
In a supportive, genuine environment I can help you or a loved one find balance and lasting happiness. Relationship issues, processing feelings, or just being happy...life can be difficult for everyone. My areas of expertise are addressing issues of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Sessions help you improve your happiness, find balance and unlock your innate connection to self, others and the world. My services are provided via my private practice, Evolve MindBody Wellness LLC. Practicing since 2000, I provide individual counseling to those in AZ, yet life coaching services across the globe.
In a supportive, genuine environment I can help you or a loved one find balance and lasting happiness. Relationship issues, processing feelings, or just being happy...life can be difficult for everyone. My areas of expertise are addressing issues of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Sessions help you improve your happiness, find balance and unlock your innate connection to self, others and the world. My services are provided via my private practice, Evolve MindBody Wellness LLC. Practicing since 2000, I provide individual counseling to those in AZ, yet life coaching services across the globe.
(480) 525-9962 View (480) 525-9962
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Jodee Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I believe a person is not defined by a diagnosis, behavior, interpersonal conflict, or psychological trauma. However, I understand the influence they can have on our lives. As Dr. Gabor Mate states, "What we call the personality is often a jumble of genuine traits and adopted coping styles that do not reflect our true self at all but the loss of it." Through compassionate inquiry, I strive to assist individuals in understanding how our emotional well-being and social connectivity are intimately intertwined with addictions, health, and disease.
I believe a person is not defined by a diagnosis, behavior, interpersonal conflict, or psychological trauma. However, I understand the influence they can have on our lives. As Dr. Gabor Mate states, "What we call the personality is often a jumble of genuine traits and adopted coping styles that do not reflect our true self at all but the loss of it." Through compassionate inquiry, I strive to assist individuals in understanding how our emotional well-being and social connectivity are intimately intertwined with addictions, health, and disease.
(520) 525-1714 View (520) 525-1714
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Shelbi Kendrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
Perhaps you or a loved one are experiencing deep grief, longing, disconnection, stress, anxiety, isolation or a sense of being misunderstood by others...or even yourself. Relationships, life transitions, the tragic death of those we love as well as other life experiences often lead us to a degree of feeling as though we have lost our footing. In these moments, we can feel lost and unable to find the support and clarity we need to find stability. This impacts our relationships with ourselves, our sense of belonging with others as well as our ability to feel connected, present and authentic in our daily lives.
Perhaps you or a loved one are experiencing deep grief, longing, disconnection, stress, anxiety, isolation or a sense of being misunderstood by others...or even yourself. Relationships, life transitions, the tragic death of those we love as well as other life experiences often lead us to a degree of feeling as though we have lost our footing. In these moments, we can feel lost and unable to find the support and clarity we need to find stability. This impacts our relationships with ourselves, our sense of belonging with others as well as our ability to feel connected, present and authentic in our daily lives.
(480) 462-6622 View (480) 462-6622
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Dr. Megan Dale
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85140
Life's journey can sometimes feel like an uphill climb, filled with challenges and uncertainties. When considering therapy, you might be feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and unsure about where to begin. Whether your path to self-discovery is well-traveled, or you are just beginning to look inward, I will meet you where you are. Together, we will create a safe, nurturing, yet challenging space in which to explore and effect change.
Life's journey can sometimes feel like an uphill climb, filled with challenges and uncertainties. When considering therapy, you might be feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and unsure about where to begin. Whether your path to self-discovery is well-traveled, or you are just beginning to look inward, I will meet you where you are. Together, we will create a safe, nurturing, yet challenging space in which to explore and effect change.
(480) 660-4144 View (480) 660-4144
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Anchored Within Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85140
Finding value, worth, joy, and passion in life is often difficult due to personal hang-ups, breakdowns in communication, and feeling as though emotions and feelings are stunted or underdeveloped. Anchored Within Counseling was founded on the belief that all humans need, deserve, and require the biological, cultural, religious, social necessities of safety, security, comfort, and acceptance to live fully. Vulnerability and transparency are often difficult to access and within our therapeutic work we will create space to invite, sit with, and embrace the uncomfortable to grow. Inhale to create space, Exhale to move into that space.
Finding value, worth, joy, and passion in life is often difficult due to personal hang-ups, breakdowns in communication, and feeling as though emotions and feelings are stunted or underdeveloped. Anchored Within Counseling was founded on the belief that all humans need, deserve, and require the biological, cultural, religious, social necessities of safety, security, comfort, and acceptance to live fully. Vulnerability and transparency are often difficult to access and within our therapeutic work we will create space to invite, sit with, and embrace the uncomfortable to grow. Inhale to create space, Exhale to move into that space.
(480) 568-5392 View (480) 568-5392
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Karen Hawk
Psychologist, PsyD, LAC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. Thank you for believing you deserve to feel better! I have extensive experience and training in trauma, family conflict, infidelity, intimacy and communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, substance use, porn addiction, pre-teen and teen challenges, “midlife crisis,” loneliness, fear of abandonment, and rejection, co-parenting, pre-and-post divorce difficulties, grief, ethnic and cultural diversity, and the effects of narcissism in relationships. I hope to instill confidence and agency in survivors of abuse so they can live happy lives!
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. Thank you for believing you deserve to feel better! I have extensive experience and training in trauma, family conflict, infidelity, intimacy and communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, substance use, porn addiction, pre-teen and teen challenges, “midlife crisis,” loneliness, fear of abandonment, and rejection, co-parenting, pre-and-post divorce difficulties, grief, ethnic and cultural diversity, and the effects of narcissism in relationships. I hope to instill confidence and agency in survivors of abuse so they can live happy lives!
(480) 771-9905 View (480) 771-9905

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Photo of Wendy Lehnertz, Marriage & Family Therapist in Queen Creek, AZ
Wendy Lehnertz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85233
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe it's not only important but essential for individuals and couples to have a safe, non-judgemental space to share and work through problems. I have nearly twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with destructive relationship patterns, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sexual and intimacy disruptions (such as infidelity, sexual addiction, past sexual abuse, etc), trauma and abuse, domestic violence, depression, and grief.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe it's not only important but essential for individuals and couples to have a safe, non-judgemental space to share and work through problems. I have nearly twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with destructive relationship patterns, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sexual and intimacy disruptions (such as infidelity, sexual addiction, past sexual abuse, etc), trauma and abuse, domestic violence, depression, and grief.
(919) 343-9011 View (919) 343-9011
Photo of Joseph Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Queen Creek, AZ
Joseph Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85249  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Georgia and Arizona with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience of helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship/marital/Identity issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am licensed in Georgia and Arizona with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience of helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship/marital/Identity issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
(623) 294-2755 View (623) 294-2755
Photo of Timothy J Gartz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Queen Creek, AZ
Timothy J Gartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85209
Regardless of challenge, whether it be trauma, family discord, marital disruption, depression, educational or life adjustments, anxiety or grief I look for ways to help my clients find meaning to elevate their purpose to find better fulfillment and joy in life.
Welcome! I am Timothy Gartz, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mesa, Arizona. My greatest desire is to provide a professional environment of trust in order to explore any of your challenges or life adjustments. I am a skilled therapist with 20 years of practical experience in a variety of locations and settings including private practice, broad state health clinics in Hawaii, St. Louis, and Denver as well as internationally in Hong Kong and Shanghai. These experiences allow me to provide personalized solution focused services that are culturally competent and tailor made to help you regain confidence and achieve your goals.
Regardless of challenge, whether it be trauma, family discord, marital disruption, depression, educational or life adjustments, anxiety or grief I look for ways to help my clients find meaning to elevate their purpose to find better fulfillment and joy in life.
Welcome! I am Timothy Gartz, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mesa, Arizona. My greatest desire is to provide a professional environment of trust in order to explore any of your challenges or life adjustments. I am a skilled therapist with 20 years of practical experience in a variety of locations and settings including private practice, broad state health clinics in Hawaii, St. Louis, and Denver as well as internationally in Hong Kong and Shanghai. These experiences allow me to provide personalized solution focused services that are culturally competent and tailor made to help you regain confidence and achieve your goals.
(520) 376-8327 View (520) 376-8327
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Illuminating Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85295  (Online Only)
We offer telehealth services across the state of Arizona that include video sessions for individual, marriage, family & group therapy which has proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy.
Have you ever wondered if a light is at the end of the darkness? Do you feel tired and stuck in your current situation and need guidance? Illuminating Counseling cares and would love the opportunity to help! We offer telehealth services across the state of Arizona. Telehealth is perfect for busy individuals who struggle to find the time to care for themselves. Our counselors combine cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach, and many other eclectic approaches to individual care. We do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach and strive to meet the needs of our clients and the struggles at hand.
We offer telehealth services across the state of Arizona that include video sessions for individual, marriage, family & group therapy which has proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy.
Have you ever wondered if a light is at the end of the darkness? Do you feel tired and stuck in your current situation and need guidance? Illuminating Counseling cares and would love the opportunity to help! We offer telehealth services across the state of Arizona. Telehealth is perfect for busy individuals who struggle to find the time to care for themselves. Our counselors combine cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach, and many other eclectic approaches to individual care. We do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach and strive to meet the needs of our clients and the struggles at hand.
(520) 317-7100 View (520) 317-7100
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Christina Harrington-Stutzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, GC-C, LCSW-R, PhD
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85295
My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.
My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.
(518) 302-2837 x443 View (518) 302-2837 x443
Photo of Ilana Halina Oren, Marriage & Family Therapist in Queen Creek, AZ
Ilana Halina Oren
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Whether you are searching for help for yourself or a loved one, I know that this is a difficult time for you. My hope is to be of service to you and your family. My name is Dr. Ilana Halina Oren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Certified Hypnotherapist. I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I offer individual and couple therapy to teenagers and adults.My goal is to help my clients increase resilience, overcome their challenges and foster the belief that they deserve to be their best.
Whether you are searching for help for yourself or a loved one, I know that this is a difficult time for you. My hope is to be of service to you and your family. My name is Dr. Ilana Halina Oren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Certified Hypnotherapist. I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I offer individual and couple therapy to teenagers and adults.My goal is to help my clients increase resilience, overcome their challenges and foster the belief that they deserve to be their best.
(480) 525-8260 View (480) 525-8260
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Ilisa Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85225
It's nice to meet you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor at Gilbert Counselors LLC, I draw equally from my professional training and the insights I've gained throughout my 30+ year marriage and experiences raising two now-grown children. I think most of us would agree that we're living in challenging times. Many of us feel anxious and pessimistic about the future. We may feel unable to draw pleasure and comfort from our most important relationships or stuck in destructive patterns we believe we're powerless to change. Some of us are facing difficult life transitions or overpowering feelings of loneliness and isolation.
It's nice to meet you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor at Gilbert Counselors LLC, I draw equally from my professional training and the insights I've gained throughout my 30+ year marriage and experiences raising two now-grown children. I think most of us would agree that we're living in challenging times. Many of us feel anxious and pessimistic about the future. We may feel unable to draw pleasure and comfort from our most important relationships or stuck in destructive patterns we believe we're powerless to change. Some of us are facing difficult life transitions or overpowering feelings of loneliness and isolation.
(602) 900-8861 View (602) 900-8861
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Raise Behavioral Health LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85225
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who specializes in children and adolescent's ages birth to 24 years old with challenging behaviors.
I am the best fit for a family who has children between the ages from birth to 24 years old. I offer support to families who are struggling with challenging behaviors from their children and adolescents in home or at school. I offer a unique systemic approach that includes parents in the treatment process that is not found in many other practices. This systemic approach is extremely affective and helps keep parents in the loop and helps families complete the treatment goal faster than other approaches. As I believe therapy for children should be brief and solution focused so they can get back to being a kid.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who specializes in children and adolescent's ages birth to 24 years old with challenging behaviors.
I am the best fit for a family who has children between the ages from birth to 24 years old. I offer support to families who are struggling with challenging behaviors from their children and adolescents in home or at school. I offer a unique systemic approach that includes parents in the treatment process that is not found in many other practices. This systemic approach is extremely affective and helps keep parents in the loop and helps families complete the treatment goal faster than other approaches. As I believe therapy for children should be brief and solution focused so they can get back to being a kid.
(480) 637-2310 View (480) 637-2310
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Dr. Dwan Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85296
I am certified in anxiety and trauma (EMDR). I am also a relationship expert with a PhD in marriage and family therapy and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-S, LICSW). I have over 19 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Many of my clients choose alternative methods for dealing with anxiety and depression instead of prescription medication. I am also a certified herbalist and a practitioner of yoga. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma. Best times to reach me for a free phone consultation - before 10 am, between 1-2:00 and after 6 pm.
I am certified in anxiety and trauma (EMDR). I am also a relationship expert with a PhD in marriage and family therapy and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-S, LICSW). I have over 19 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Many of my clients choose alternative methods for dealing with anxiety and depression instead of prescription medication. I am also a certified herbalist and a practitioner of yoga. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma. Best times to reach me for a free phone consultation - before 10 am, between 1-2:00 and after 6 pm.
(520) 200-3830 View (520) 200-3830
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Behavioral Health Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Currently Accepting New Patients! Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other concerns that keep you from progressing in life? Here at Behavioral Health Solutions, our team of licensed therapists are experienced and caring. We would love to help you understand how to address your concerns. We provide a safe environment that allows you to discuss your problems without feeling shame nor judgement. Your help is just an email or phone call away!
Currently Accepting New Patients! Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other concerns that keep you from progressing in life? Here at Behavioral Health Solutions, our team of licensed therapists are experienced and caring. We would love to help you understand how to address your concerns. We provide a safe environment that allows you to discuss your problems without feeling shame nor judgement. Your help is just an email or phone call away!
(702) 357-4879 View (702) 357-4879

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.