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Sophia Fang
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048  (Online Only)
我叫Sophia Fang。我是持有加州政府执照的双语心理咨询师。我从南京大学和UCLA生命科学本科毕业后,又获取了Pepperdine大学心理学硕士学位和CSU的临床心理学博士学位。我接受过认知行为疗法鼻祖Beck Institue的长期培训。我提供短期且有效的治疗模式。我利用最新的神经学理论,专业治疗抑郁症,焦虑症,工作疲劳过度,双向情感症,婚姻咨询等问题。我也为留学生和移民提供专业咨询和申请FMLA的帮助。详情请致电咨询比弗利山庄办公室。
我叫Sophia Fang。我是持有加州政府执照的双语心理咨询师。我从南京大学和UCLA生命科学本科毕业后,又获取了Pepperdine大学心理学硕士学位和CSU的临床心理学博士学位。我接受过认知行为疗法鼻祖Beck Institue的长期培训。我提供短期且有效的治疗模式。我利用最新的神经学理论,专业治疗抑郁症,焦虑症,工作疲劳过度,双向情感症,婚姻咨询等问题。我也为留学生和移民提供专业咨询和申请FMLA的帮助。详情请致电咨询比弗利山庄办公室。
(424) 363-7614 View (424) 363-7614
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Angelica Yinling Sun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90071
你是否曾在人群中仍旧感到孤独?你是否曾感觉伤痛没有尽头?你是否曾觉的内心空虚,怀疑人生的意义?你是否挣扎过纠结过,问过自己:我究竟为什么是这样?我到底想要什么?究竟哪里出了错? 如果你看到这里,说明你多少是在寻找答案,属于你的答案。或许你想要跟父母和解,或许你想要理解子女,或许你想要在伴侣身上要一个答案,或许你想要成长为更好的自己。又或许你只是想能少难过一点。
你是否曾在人群中仍旧感到孤独?你是否曾感觉伤痛没有尽头?你是否曾觉的内心空虚,怀疑人生的意义?你是否挣扎过纠结过,问过自己:我究竟为什么是这样?我到底想要什么?究竟哪里出了错? 如果你看到这里,说明你多少是在寻找答案,属于你的答案。或许你想要跟父母和解,或许你想要理解子女,或许你想要在伴侣身上要一个答案,或许你想要成长为更好的自己。又或许你只是想能少难过一点。
(323) 576-7141 View (323) 576-7141
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Ziyang Jin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90073  (Online Only)
苦难给世界带来深度 – 尼采。有时候感觉生活给了我们一副烂牌,而心理治疗可以给我们带来治愈和成长。你寻求心理咨询或许是试图适应新文化,克服语言障碍,减轻移民焦虑, 处理人际关系,解决家庭矛盾, 治愈过去的创伤,或探索你的身份困境。你又或许是寻求夫妻或家庭治疗来改善你的关系。我热衷于帮助受文化问题和生活转变困扰的人;特别是对于亚洲和讲中文的个人。
苦难给世界带来深度 – 尼采。有时候感觉生活给了我们一副烂牌,而心理治疗可以给我们带来治愈和成长。你寻求心理咨询或许是试图适应新文化,克服语言障碍,减轻移民焦虑, 处理人际关系,解决家庭矛盾, 治愈过去的创伤,或探索你的身份困境。你又或许是寻求夫妻或家庭治疗来改善你的关系。我热衷于帮助受文化问题和生活转变困扰的人;特别是对于亚洲和讲中文的个人。
(424) 347-6367 View (424) 347-6367
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Relationship Therapist Yinling Sun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
你是否曾在人群中仍旧感到孤独?你是否曾感觉伤痛没有尽头?你是否对于自己和他人充满困惑。 如果你看到这里,说明你多少是在寻找答案,属于你的答案。或许你想要跟父母和解,或许你想要在伴侣身上要一个答案,或许你想要成长为更好的自己。又或许你只是想能少难过一点。
你是否曾在人群中仍旧感到孤独?你是否曾感觉伤痛没有尽头?你是否对于自己和他人充满困惑。 如果你看到这里,说明你多少是在寻找答案,属于你的答案。或许你想要跟父母和解,或许你想要在伴侣身上要一个答案,或许你想要成长为更好的自己。又或许你只是想能少难过一点。
(323) 622-4905 View (323) 622-4905
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Rebekah Gong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90012  (Online Only)
此地,尚有学业、工作、身份、关系的重重挑战;彼处,千万里外的故土仍牵动你的心弦。你努力求生,并很可能在某个维度上十分成功;但在文化与文化间,那份深处的孤独无处安放。各种期待压得你喘不过气,你有时自问,“我”是否能被这个世界允许和接纳。你或许也曾求助过心理工作者,可是获得理解并不容易,甚至时常让人沮丧。谢谢你仍然坚韧地不停探寻,而你走到这里,是给我一个机会提醒你:你值得被全然地看见,你值得拥抱爱与自由,你值得。
此地,尚有学业、工作、身份、关系的重重挑战;彼处,千万里外的故土仍牵动你的心弦。你努力求生,并很可能在某个维度上十分成功;但在文化与文化间,那份深处的孤独无处安放。各种期待压得你喘不过气,你有时自问,“我”是否能被这个世界允许和接纳。你或许也曾求助过心理工作者,可是获得理解并不容易,甚至时常让人沮丧。谢谢你仍然坚韧地不停探寻,而你走到这里,是给我一个机会提醒你:你值得被全然地看见,你值得拥抱爱与自由,你值得。
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Wendy Lang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Wendy 是比佛利山莊兒童與家庭諮商 (Beverly Hills Child and Family Counseling) 的創始人與總裁,我們一共有五位資深的婚姻和家庭治療師,在南加州比佛利山莊的診所為您服務。Wendy 從事心理諮商領域已有二十多年,私人執業已經超過16年。 台灣輔仁大學臨床心理學系畢業,並在南加州婚姻與家庭治療排名第一的南加大拿到碩士學位。2004年,畢業後Wendy即被南加華人區最大的心理診所聘請。2010年,Wendy在比佛利山莊(Beverly Hills)開設了自己的私人診所。 在2016年,她成立了比佛利山莊兒童與家庭諮商。
Wendy 是比佛利山莊兒童與家庭諮商 (Beverly Hills Child and Family Counseling) 的創始人與總裁,我們一共有五位資深的婚姻和家庭治療師,在南加州比佛利山莊的診所為您服務。Wendy 從事心理諮商領域已有二十多年,私人執業已經超過16年。 台灣輔仁大學臨床心理學系畢業,並在南加州婚姻與家庭治療排名第一的南加大拿到碩士學位。2004年,畢業後Wendy即被南加華人區最大的心理診所聘請。2010年,Wendy在比佛利山莊(Beverly Hills)開設了自己的私人診所。 在2016年,她成立了比佛利山莊兒童與家庭諮商。
(888) 348-6988 View (888) 348-6988
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Yolia Xiaoyin Zhong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90001
在我们的传统文化中,与他人谈论自己的真实感受通常是件不被默许的事。这样的环境下,我们不知不觉地养成了压抑真实自己的习惯,不知道如何释放自己的负面情绪。这也常常导致我们不被家人、朋友或爱人理解,感觉与周围的人或事物格格不入。即使我们认为自己所做的每个决定都是为了更好地满足他人的需求,但我们仍然经常受到他人的责备和情感勒索。也许对你来说,生活中的方方面面都是心灵的枷锁。在很多个瞬间,您可能也想过为自己找到一个出口,结束所有痛苦,逃离一切的烦恼和复杂的人际关系。如果您正在经历的这些问题,也在努力的寻求帮助,希望我可以有幸可以为您提供心灵向导,帮助您探索真实的自己,学会与自己和生活和解。
在我们的传统文化中,与他人谈论自己的真实感受通常是件不被默许的事。这样的环境下,我们不知不觉地养成了压抑真实自己的习惯,不知道如何释放自己的负面情绪。这也常常导致我们不被家人、朋友或爱人理解,感觉与周围的人或事物格格不入。即使我们认为自己所做的每个决定都是为了更好地满足他人的需求,但我们仍然经常受到他人的责备和情感勒索。也许对你来说,生活中的方方面面都是心灵的枷锁。在很多个瞬间,您可能也想过为自己找到一个出口,结束所有痛苦,逃离一切的烦恼和复杂的人际关系。如果您正在经历的这些问题,也在努力的寻求帮助,希望我可以有幸可以为您提供心灵向导,帮助您探索真实的自己,学会与自己和生活和解。
(805) 420-7523 View (805) 420-7523
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Clarice Fangzhou Hassan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90029  (Online Only)
我自2013年以来从事心理健康相关工作。我毕业于复旦大学(本科)与纽约大学(研究生院,社会工作临床心理咨询专业),曾在纽约市Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) 为移民家庭与重度精神病患者提供心理咨询,并从事临床督导工作。现今我是Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC/行知心理健康诊所的创始人与CEO,同时从事线上心理咨询。
我自2013年以来从事心理健康相关工作。我毕业于复旦大学(本科)与纽约大学(研究生院,社会工作临床心理咨询专业),曾在纽约市Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) 为移民家庭与重度精神病患者提供心理咨询,并从事临床督导工作。现今我是Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC/行知心理健康诊所的创始人与CEO,同时从事线上心理咨询。
(650) 663-4500 View (650) 663-4500
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Huilin Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CST, EMDR-C, SIFI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90095
你是否常常活在过去的创伤或是对未来的焦虑中呢?对家人和朋友越来越感到疏离,对社交越来越恐惧呢? 越来越对自己的学业/事业感到无能为力? 有没有觉得来到一个新的国家内心充满恐惧呢? 会不会因为对自己不信任,陷在不健康的关系里,却不敢离开? 一而再再而三重复错误的思考/行为模式,无法改变?是否会因为性与性取向问题感到困惑,甚至羞耻,却又求助无门呢?我持有美国纽约和新泽西的执照,也是佛罗里达和佛蒙特州远程心理咨询资质(out-of-state telehealth provider)的持有者,此外还拥有中国咨询师执照。我的专业领域涵盖了跨文化议题、创伤与性治疗。2008年来美国留学开始,在美国密歇根大学和匹兹堡大学完成系统训练。经过十多年临床经验的积累,我相信和来访的关系与专业技能同样重要。我相信人的潜能和力量,希望通过咨询,可以让来访者发现自身克服困境的能力和动力,将疗愈的力量传给更多需要帮助的人。在我的工作中我也把研究为基础,在临床实践中反复被证明有效的干预方法翻译成通俗易懂的大白话或是温暖风趣的小故事,帮助来访用身体去感受,吸收,内化,而不是简简单单搬出心理学大道理,最后又只能停留在“道理我都懂,就是做不到”的层面。
你是否常常活在过去的创伤或是对未来的焦虑中呢?对家人和朋友越来越感到疏离,对社交越来越恐惧呢? 越来越对自己的学业/事业感到无能为力? 有没有觉得来到一个新的国家内心充满恐惧呢? 会不会因为对自己不信任,陷在不健康的关系里,却不敢离开? 一而再再而三重复错误的思考/行为模式,无法改变?是否会因为性与性取向问题感到困惑,甚至羞耻,却又求助无门呢?我持有美国纽约和新泽西的执照,也是佛罗里达和佛蒙特州远程心理咨询资质(out-of-state telehealth provider)的持有者,此外还拥有中国咨询师执照。我的专业领域涵盖了跨文化议题、创伤与性治疗。2008年来美国留学开始,在美国密歇根大学和匹兹堡大学完成系统训练。经过十多年临床经验的积累,我相信和来访的关系与专业技能同样重要。我相信人的潜能和力量,希望通过咨询,可以让来访者发现自身克服困境的能力和动力,将疗愈的力量传给更多需要帮助的人。在我的工作中我也把研究为基础,在临床实践中反复被证明有效的干预方法翻译成通俗易懂的大白话或是温暖风趣的小故事,帮助来访用身体去感受,吸收,内化,而不是简简单单搬出心理学大道理,最后又只能停留在“道理我都懂,就是做不到”的层面。
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Photo of Yachuan Chien, Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA
Yachuan Chien
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master from Bethel University and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adults and couples struggling in relationships at school, work, or home to be resilient and grow in person or relationship.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master from Bethel University and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adults and couples struggling in relationships at school, work, or home to be resilient and grow in person or relationship.
(562) 262-9087 View (562) 262-9087
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All Things Relationship, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Thank you for taking the time to find out if I am the therapist to work with you. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee pursuing my master’s degree at National University. I operate under the clinical supervision of Beatriz Garcia (LMFT Lic. 113315). In the private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, we can explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of thought patterns, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement together.
Thank you for taking the time to find out if I am the therapist to work with you. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee pursuing my master’s degree at National University. I operate under the clinical supervision of Beatriz Garcia (LMFT Lic. 113315). In the private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, we can explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of thought patterns, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement together.
(714) 202-9554 View (714) 202-9554
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Abundance Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Want to use your insurance for therapy but can't find an in-network therapist who is accepting new clients? Welcome to Abundance Therapy Center where you can get high-quality therapy using your insurance for therapy sessions! We accept most major insurances and will help you verify coverage and navigate the insurance maze. We believe in making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable to our community. We care about your healing journey. ***PLEASE VISIT "ABUNDANCETHERAPYCENTER.COM" TO SUBMIT AN INTAKE REQUEST.***
Want to use your insurance for therapy but can't find an in-network therapist who is accepting new clients? Welcome to Abundance Therapy Center where you can get high-quality therapy using your insurance for therapy sessions! We accept most major insurances and will help you verify coverage and navigate the insurance maze. We believe in making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable to our community. We care about your healing journey. ***PLEASE VISIT "ABUNDANCETHERAPYCENTER.COM" TO SUBMIT AN INTAKE REQUEST.***
(424) 329-8948 View (424) 329-8948
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Octave - Los Angeles Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024  (Online Only)
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
(310) 905-6841 View (310) 905-6841
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Dorothy Chien Worden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034  (Online Only)
My goal is to empower individuals to be their own change agents and gain the insight, support, and skills that they need to live their lives to their fullest potential. My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe in being flexible and catering my approach to each individual's unique needs. I often incorporate solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and motivational therapy when working with my clients.
My goal is to empower individuals to be their own change agents and gain the insight, support, and skills that they need to live their lives to their fullest potential. My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe in being flexible and catering my approach to each individual's unique needs. I often incorporate solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and motivational therapy when working with my clients.
(424) 401-2981 View (424) 401-2981
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Self Care Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
(323) 576-4491 x002 View (323) 576-4491 x002
Photo of Audrey Hu, Associate Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles, CA
Audrey Hu
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
(818) 369-3997 View (818) 369-3997
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Dr. Yi-Xian Li
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024  (Online Only)
Yi-Xian Li is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (PSY34118). She earned her doctoral and master's degrees (Psy.D., M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. Prior to her current career in psychology, Dr. Li worked in media strategy and advertising in Beijing and Shanghai, China. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the UCSF Faculty & Staff Assistance Program where she worked with physicians, faculty, nurses, administrators, and other UCSF staff members in therapy.
Yi-Xian Li is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (PSY34118). She earned her doctoral and master's degrees (Psy.D., M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. Prior to her current career in psychology, Dr. Li worked in media strategy and advertising in Beijing and Shanghai, China. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the UCSF Faculty & Staff Assistance Program where she worked with physicians, faculty, nurses, administrators, and other UCSF staff members in therapy.
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Heidi Xue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
(310) 807-3651 View (310) 807-3651
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Jingbo Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010  (Online Only)
Many are on a journey to find themselves, and this journey can be difficult and arduous. Especially when growing up in homes without feelings of safety and security. Many children have never received the message that they are true miracles. I am here to help you restore your inner peace, face your challenges, accept who you truly are, and to help heal internal wounds. If you are on this journey, you are not alone. You do not have to forget about your past, but together, I would like to help you heal from your past and move forward.
Many are on a journey to find themselves, and this journey can be difficult and arduous. Especially when growing up in homes without feelings of safety and security. Many children have never received the message that they are true miracles. I am here to help you restore your inner peace, face your challenges, accept who you truly are, and to help heal internal wounds. If you are on this journey, you are not alone. You do not have to forget about your past, but together, I would like to help you heal from your past and move forward.
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Ziwei Yu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
In working with adolescents and young adults, I often see them struggle with unconscious pattern behaviors that relate to early experience. The unspoken or unprocessed trauma or negative experience can affect people for years. My role in therapy is to support clients in raising awareness of their feelings, thoughts, and needs, which can help them make healthier decisions and achieve self-actualization.
In working with adolescents and young adults, I often see them struggle with unconscious pattern behaviors that relate to early experience. The unspoken or unprocessed trauma or negative experience can affect people for years. My role in therapy is to support clients in raising awareness of their feelings, thoughts, and needs, which can help them make healthier decisions and achieve self-actualization.
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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.