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Aisha Ishtiaq
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513  (Online Only)
Do you feel as if every effort you make is never enough, that you are always striving for something bigger and better? Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage and cannot break the unhealthy patterns of how you and your partner relate to each other? As your therapist, I support individuals and couples to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves. I help couples to break free from unhealthy patterns to truly enjoy each other's company and love.
Do you feel as if every effort you make is never enough, that you are always striving for something bigger and better? Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage and cannot break the unhealthy patterns of how you and your partner relate to each other? As your therapist, I support individuals and couples to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves. I help couples to break free from unhealthy patterns to truly enjoy each other's company and love.
(323) 765-3101 View (323) 765-3101

Online Therapists

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Sobia Saleem Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95134  (Online Only)
السلام علیکم۔ میرا نام صوبیہ ہے، اور میں آپ کی خدمت میں حاضر ہوں۔ مجھے خوشی ہوتی ہے LGBTQ+ لوگ کے ساتھ کام کرنے میں۔ اسکے الوا، مین کافی لوگون کے ساتھ تھراپی کرتی ہوں جنکو مختار بیماریاں ہوتی ہیں۔ اگر آپ کے گھر میں کوئی LGBTQ+ ہے یا اگر آپ کے گھر والون میں کسی کو بماری ہے، مجھ سے ربتا کروں۔ ہم مل کے انکو سہارا دیں گے۔ شکریہ۔
السلام علیکم۔ میرا نام صوبیہ ہے، اور میں آپ کی خدمت میں حاضر ہوں۔ مجھے خوشی ہوتی ہے LGBTQ+ لوگ کے ساتھ کام کرنے میں۔ اسکے الوا، مین کافی لوگون کے ساتھ تھراپی کرتی ہوں جنکو مختار بیماریاں ہوتی ہیں۔ اگر آپ کے گھر میں کوئی LGBTQ+ ہے یا اگر آپ کے گھر والون میں کسی کو بماری ہے، مجھ سے ربتا کروں۔ ہم مل کے انکو سہارا دیں گے۔ شکریہ۔
(657) 286-7337 View (657) 286-7337
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Nita Prasad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94538  (Online Only)
I will support you with utmost compassion and mindfulness to address life challenges that brought you to therapy- transitions, domestic violence, parenting, marital problems, divorce/separation, substance abuse, family court, depression, chronic illness, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and my goal is to provide you relief from distress as fast as possible.
Greetings! I commend you for making a decision to seek counseling at this time in your life journey. It is my great pleasure to offer you such support and guidance at this time. I'm a licensed mental health professional practicing in Bay Area for two decades. I am only offering telehealth services at this time. My experience encompasses working with diverse ethnic groups on various issues and challenges and my passion is to assist my clients in confronting them. I look forward to working with you.
I will support you with utmost compassion and mindfulness to address life challenges that brought you to therapy- transitions, domestic violence, parenting, marital problems, divorce/separation, substance abuse, family court, depression, chronic illness, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and my goal is to provide you relief from distress as fast as possible.
Greetings! I commend you for making a decision to seek counseling at this time in your life journey. It is my great pleasure to offer you such support and guidance at this time. I'm a licensed mental health professional practicing in Bay Area for two decades. I am only offering telehealth services at this time. My experience encompasses working with diverse ethnic groups on various issues and challenges and my passion is to assist my clients in confronting them. I look forward to working with you.
(650) 603-5885 View (650) 603-5885
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Sairah Abbasi
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014  (Online Only)
I use an individualized approach to fit each client's needs, drawing from treatments such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and Marriage Counseling.
: : Currently Accepting New Clients : : Seeking support for your current hardships or past experiences takes courage and strength. Therapy is an excellent way to process life's hardships through establishing personalized tools for change and empowerment of the self. My goal is to support you within your healing journey through a safe, comfortable and open space to explore such hardships. I use a collaborative approach to establish goals for change and personal growth. Whether that may be improving your self-worth, managing stress, regulating emotions, improving your relationships or finding respite, this is your space.
I use an individualized approach to fit each client's needs, drawing from treatments such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and Marriage Counseling.
: : Currently Accepting New Clients : : Seeking support for your current hardships or past experiences takes courage and strength. Therapy is an excellent way to process life's hardships through establishing personalized tools for change and empowerment of the self. My goal is to support you within your healing journey through a safe, comfortable and open space to explore such hardships. I use a collaborative approach to establish goals for change and personal growth. Whether that may be improving your self-worth, managing stress, regulating emotions, improving your relationships or finding respite, this is your space.
(951) 888-3571 View (951) 888-3571
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Anum Ghazipura
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105
Either the transition is college, marriage, children, divorce, or even a death, I like helping people make sense of those challenging times.
It's never too late to understand yourself. If you can synchronize your heart and mind, you can harmonize your life. The therapeutic space I create is to help you learn about who you are as an individual and see your blind spots. Regardless if you're coming on your own or as a couple, the therapeutic work that we will be done is not just about solving problems. It’s primarily to help you figure out what's behind these issues and increase your self-worth along the way. Therapy is challenging, but can be fulfilling. The goal is to facilitate you in witnessing your life in the healthiest of ways as you become closer to your true self.
Either the transition is college, marriage, children, divorce, or even a death, I like helping people make sense of those challenging times.
It's never too late to understand yourself. If you can synchronize your heart and mind, you can harmonize your life. The therapeutic space I create is to help you learn about who you are as an individual and see your blind spots. Regardless if you're coming on your own or as a couple, the therapeutic work that we will be done is not just about solving problems. It’s primarily to help you figure out what's behind these issues and increase your self-worth along the way. Therapy is challenging, but can be fulfilling. The goal is to facilitate you in witnessing your life in the healthiest of ways as you become closer to your true self.
(415) 286-9618 View (415) 286-9618
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Dr Nagma Clark Tri-Valley Relationship Therapy Inc
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, CA 94568
Sex therapy & marriage counseling has the potential to truly transform your relationship and teach you and your partner a new, healthier, and more loving way of being with each other.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Counselor, I support both couples and individuals—my work is to help you move through pain, miscommunication, or dissatisfaction in your sex life and relationships to find closeness and fulfillment. If sex feels "off": it's boring, or painful, or makes you anxious, OR if you dread coming home from work to avoid another fight OR if you feel alone in your relationship like you're roommates instead of lovers and partners OR if you're healing from betrayal or an affair, therapy can help you (and your partner) repair past hurts to create a fully satisfying marriage/relationship & life.
Sex therapy & marriage counseling has the potential to truly transform your relationship and teach you and your partner a new, healthier, and more loving way of being with each other.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Counselor, I support both couples and individuals—my work is to help you move through pain, miscommunication, or dissatisfaction in your sex life and relationships to find closeness and fulfillment. If sex feels "off": it's boring, or painful, or makes you anxious, OR if you dread coming home from work to avoid another fight OR if you feel alone in your relationship like you're roommates instead of lovers and partners OR if you're healing from betrayal or an affair, therapy can help you (and your partner) repair past hurts to create a fully satisfying marriage/relationship & life.
(925) 309-7821 View (925) 309-7821
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Bay Area Gestalt Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States
(415) 969-3361 View (415) 969-3361
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Pushpa Autry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, AHC1
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624  (Online Only)
Hello! You found this page on your search for answers. This is a journey of self inquiry that leads to self acceptance, but not without its bumps. I have worked with teens in Residential settings and in clinics. I have worked with adults/families in crises & trauma and with chronic mental health issues. I can help you learn to listen to your own innate wisdom, slow down time so you can appreciate what is good in your life and allow your senses to bring in what makes you stronger. If you are looking for relief from work stress, relational distress, and transitional crises you have come to the right place! Welcome!
Hello! You found this page on your search for answers. This is a journey of self inquiry that leads to self acceptance, but not without its bumps. I have worked with teens in Residential settings and in clinics. I have worked with adults/families in crises & trauma and with chronic mental health issues. I can help you learn to listen to your own innate wisdom, slow down time so you can appreciate what is good in your life and allow your senses to bring in what makes you stronger. If you are looking for relief from work stress, relational distress, and transitional crises you have come to the right place! Welcome!
(916) 507-1913 View (916) 507-1913
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Shubha Shukla
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94070
Hello, I am a multilingual and multicultural therapist. Fluent in English, Hindi, Nepali, and Punjabi, I have over 12 years of experience working with diverse individuals, couples, and families both in India and the U.S. Throughout my career, I have helped clients overcome a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, academic pressures, relationship conflicts, family issues, and grief and loss. While I work with clients presenting a variety of issues, I have a particular interest in working with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, helping them understand life transitions and navigate through their emotions.
Hello, I am a multilingual and multicultural therapist. Fluent in English, Hindi, Nepali, and Punjabi, I have over 12 years of experience working with diverse individuals, couples, and families both in India and the U.S. Throughout my career, I have helped clients overcome a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, academic pressures, relationship conflicts, family issues, and grief and loss. While I work with clients presenting a variety of issues, I have a particular interest in working with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, helping them understand life transitions and navigate through their emotions.
(650) 910-2557 View (650) 910-2557
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Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, PCC, LMFT, IO, CGE, DTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
(415) 237-2282 View (415) 237-2282
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Reeta Laique Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054  (Online Only)
As a passionate and dedicated therapist, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Drawing from evidence-based techniques and a deep understanding of human psychology, I tailor my therapeutic interventions to suit your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to support you on your journey towards self-discovery and mental well-being.
As a passionate and dedicated therapist, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Drawing from evidence-based techniques and a deep understanding of human psychology, I tailor my therapeutic interventions to suit your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to support you on your journey towards self-discovery and mental well-being.
(408) 665-7765 View (408) 665-7765
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Anushua Mall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661  (Online Only)
I have been licensed since 2012 and have over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health providing services to children and adults. Over the last several years I have garnered experience in a variety of settings including non-profit settings, outpatient and community mental health. I have experience providing an array of mental health services including individual, family, group, and couple's therapy. I have experience providing services to individuals struggling with symptoms related to their mental health.
I have been licensed since 2012 and have over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health providing services to children and adults. Over the last several years I have garnered experience in a variety of settings including non-profit settings, outpatient and community mental health. I have experience providing an array of mental health services including individual, family, group, and couple's therapy. I have experience providing services to individuals struggling with symptoms related to their mental health.
(424) 484-7298 View (424) 484-7298
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Sumrah Jan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Are you emotionally exhausted, stressed & unable to recognize yourself? Is it a struggle communicating with loved ones? Ordinary tasks feel burdensome and you're too tired to do anything. If any of these even partially describe your situation it's important to recognize that you aren't alone.... it doesn't have to stay this way. Often the most trying and somber moments in our lives drive us to a journey of self-discovery. As your therapist it will be my goal to provide support and empower you, as you move beyond that pain. Genuine health and happiness are within grasp.
Are you emotionally exhausted, stressed & unable to recognize yourself? Is it a struggle communicating with loved ones? Ordinary tasks feel burdensome and you're too tired to do anything. If any of these even partially describe your situation it's important to recognize that you aren't alone.... it doesn't have to stay this way. Often the most trying and somber moments in our lives drive us to a journey of self-discovery. As your therapist it will be my goal to provide support and empower you, as you move beyond that pain. Genuine health and happiness are within grasp.
(925) 273-7315 View (925) 273-7315
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Vivek Anand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MArch, LMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
You are hurting, or anxious, are considering psychotherapy and whether to trust me to facilitate your healing. My experience with adults, couples and children will support your inner journey and that of loved ones. We will create space for you to contemplate internal, external and relationship challenges. Through an attuned therapeutic relationship, I will help you address internal challenges - depression, anxiety and trauma. Empathically, I help you face external challenges - discrimination, immigration and life transitions. I also support you in navigating relationships, in which your internal worlds connect with those of others.
You are hurting, or anxious, are considering psychotherapy and whether to trust me to facilitate your healing. My experience with adults, couples and children will support your inner journey and that of loved ones. We will create space for you to contemplate internal, external and relationship challenges. Through an attuned therapeutic relationship, I will help you address internal challenges - depression, anxiety and trauma. Empathically, I help you face external challenges - discrimination, immigration and life transitions. I also support you in navigating relationships, in which your internal worlds connect with those of others.
(415) 965-7434 View (415) 965-7434
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Nona Khara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95834  (Online Only)
We all endure challenges at some point or another in our lives yet we continue to strive forward to find peace, solace, content, or happiness. Therapy can help identify those goals, overcome barriers, and henceforth, head toward betterment & enrichment via personal growth.
We all endure challenges at some point or another in our lives yet we continue to strive forward to find peace, solace, content, or happiness. Therapy can help identify those goals, overcome barriers, and henceforth, head toward betterment & enrichment via personal growth.
(916) 472-0960 View (916) 472-0960
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Srini Katragadda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704
I work with couples and individuals struggling with a variety of relationship and communication issues. I have successfully treated clients with depression, anxiety, phobias, and low self-esteem. Clients that are looking for more aliveness in themselves and their relationships will be served well by what I offer.
I work with couples and individuals struggling with a variety of relationship and communication issues. I have successfully treated clients with depression, anxiety, phobias, and low self-esteem. Clients that are looking for more aliveness in themselves and their relationships will be served well by what I offer.
(415) 799-9541 View (415) 799-9541
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Sarah Astarte
PhD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95864
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
(916) 520-6292 View (916) 520-6292
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Amisha Mehtani - California Anxiety Relief
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501
At California Anxiety Relief, I work with adults, couples, and families located anywhere in the state of CA. I offer compassionate and evidence-based psychotherapy to help clients overcome any “stuck” places in life. Therapy focus is on goals such as communication skills, social skills, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc. I strive for mindful, efficient and effective therapy. I am trained in research-based models such as TEAM-CBT and EFT for couples/family. I work differently than other traditional practices. I don’t cram an hour of therapy into 50 minutes. Instead, I provide full 60-, 75-, or 90-minute sessions.
At California Anxiety Relief, I work with adults, couples, and families located anywhere in the state of CA. I offer compassionate and evidence-based psychotherapy to help clients overcome any “stuck” places in life. Therapy focus is on goals such as communication skills, social skills, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc. I strive for mindful, efficient and effective therapy. I am trained in research-based models such as TEAM-CBT and EFT for couples/family. I work differently than other traditional practices. I don’t cram an hour of therapy into 50 minutes. Instead, I provide full 60-, 75-, or 90-minute sessions.
(510) 519-5444 View (510) 519-5444
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Sukhpreet Kaur
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94610
Welcome! My name is Sukhpreet Kaur, and I am a first generation American. I believe that we are the key to our own healing, therefore it is important to me to hold a space for you that is safe, collaborate, and empowering for healing and exploration.
Welcome! My name is Sukhpreet Kaur, and I am a first generation American. I believe that we are the key to our own healing, therefore it is important to me to hold a space for you that is safe, collaborate, and empowering for healing and exploration.
(510) 892-4399 View (510) 892-4399
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Katerina Rozakis - Insight for Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCIM, DAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
I work with adults, couples and seniors. I use an integrative, narrative and Cognitive Therapeutic Approach. Living in the East Bay for 20+ years has allowed me to connect with the community and collaborate care with some of our finest health professionals. Insight Wellness Center is a beautiful healing space with passionate therapists who see patients and clients from 6 years old to 100+. I am an LCSW and a Dr. of Natural Health Sciences-Board Certified in Integrative Medicines. I offer Video conferencing/Telehealth Services and in office appointments.
I work with adults, couples and seniors. I use an integrative, narrative and Cognitive Therapeutic Approach. Living in the East Bay for 20+ years has allowed me to connect with the community and collaborate care with some of our finest health professionals. Insight Wellness Center is a beautiful healing space with passionate therapists who see patients and clients from 6 years old to 100+. I am an LCSW and a Dr. of Natural Health Sciences-Board Certified in Integrative Medicines. I offer Video conferencing/Telehealth Services and in office appointments.
(925) 418-7228 View (925) 418-7228
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.