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Elaine F. Yee
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mission Viejo, CA 92675
Life is full of challenges. Most of the time, we are able to handle these challenges. But, occasionally, life provides a challenge that goes beyond our problem solving skills, and we need to talk with someone who can help provide new options to these situations. Dr. Yee listens and suggests different ways to handle the most demanding of challenges. Dr. Yee works with both adults, dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationships, and adolescents, dealing with issues related to their emotional and social development.
Life is full of challenges. Most of the time, we are able to handle these challenges. But, occasionally, life provides a challenge that goes beyond our problem solving skills, and we need to talk with someone who can help provide new options to these situations. Dr. Yee listens and suggests different ways to handle the most demanding of challenges. Dr. Yee works with both adults, dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationships, and adolescents, dealing with issues related to their emotional and social development.
(949) 216-8930 View (949) 216-8930

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Andrew Yuk Yeung Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868  (Online Only)
應對生活變遷好多時候令人感到壓力重重,尤其係當社會、家庭和個人期望壓係你身上嘅時候。作為一位出生於香港嘅過來人,我明白身在異地嘅感受。我地都渴望過上充實的生活,再次感到快樂,但我地經常被期望要感恩、唔好再抱怨,唔好再發放負能量。好多人都面臨呢啲挑戰嘅時候,都認為自己係一個人。身在美國,學習一種新嘅文化,講一種唔同嘅語言,同時被期望取得成功係唔容易,透過專業心理治師嘅支持係好重要。
應對生活變遷好多時候令人感到壓力重重,尤其係當社會、家庭和個人期望壓係你身上嘅時候。作為一位出生於香港嘅過來人,我明白身在異地嘅感受。我地都渴望過上充實的生活,再次感到快樂,但我地經常被期望要感恩、唔好再抱怨,唔好再發放負能量。好多人都面臨呢啲挑戰嘅時候,都認為自己係一個人。身在美國,學習一種新嘅文化,講一種唔同嘅語言,同時被期望取得成功係唔容易,透過專業心理治師嘅支持係好重要。
(657) 837-3590 View (657) 837-3590
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Johnny Zhong (He Or They)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91007  (Online Only)
我係一名心理治療師,接受過EMDR培訓,專精處理創傷後壓力症候群(PTSD)。我嘅家庭背景一半喺香港,一半喺廣州。 喺我的心理治療實踐中,我以專業同心理理論為基礎,致力於幫助客戶處理生活中嘅創傷同困擾。EMDR技術喺處理PTSD方面有卓越嘅效果,我會喺治療中運用呢個方法,協助客戶重新建立心理平衡。 我使用廣東話作為主要嘅溝通語言,明白文化差異同對心理治療的影響。我期望透過我嘅專業知識,同埋對客戶嘅關愛同尊重,協助佢哋走過困境,擁有更健康嘅生活。
我係一名心理治療師,接受過EMDR培訓,專精處理創傷後壓力症候群(PTSD)。我嘅家庭背景一半喺香港,一半喺廣州。 喺我的心理治療實踐中,我以專業同心理理論為基礎,致力於幫助客戶處理生活中嘅創傷同困擾。EMDR技術喺處理PTSD方面有卓越嘅效果,我會喺治療中運用呢個方法,協助客戶重新建立心理平衡。 我使用廣東話作為主要嘅溝通語言,明白文化差異同對心理治療的影響。我期望透過我嘅專業知識,同埋對客戶嘅關愛同尊重,協助佢哋走過困境,擁有更健康嘅生活。
(707) 610-1094 View (707) 610-1094
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Jacky Tse
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MPhil, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618  (Online Only)
生活可能充滿了難以承受的壓力和困難,但僅記您不是孤單一人,很高興你現在踏出這一步,來改善您的心理健康。心理治療可能是您現在最需要的幫助,而我很希望在這個充滿挑戰的時刻為您提供支援。接受心理治療就像開始一場令人興奮的旅程!你可能會在生活中遇到不同的曲折、坎坷、高潮和低谷,但我可以成為您在艱辛生活中的嚮導。如果您準備好,想要改善您的生活,就讓我為您提供支援!我臨床心理治療的專長涵蓋完美主義傾向、濫用藥物、抑鬱症、各種情緒焦慮症及壓力管理。
生活可能充滿了難以承受的壓力和困難,但僅記您不是孤單一人,很高興你現在踏出這一步,來改善您的心理健康。心理治療可能是您現在最需要的幫助,而我很希望在這個充滿挑戰的時刻為您提供支援。接受心理治療就像開始一場令人興奮的旅程!你可能會在生活中遇到不同的曲折、坎坷、高潮和低谷,但我可以成為您在艱辛生活中的嚮導。如果您準備好,想要改善您的生活,就讓我為您提供支援!我臨床心理治療的專長涵蓋完美主義傾向、濫用藥物、抑鬱症、各種情緒焦慮症及壓力管理。
(714) 316-7056 View (714) 316-7056
Photo of Sally Xie, Pre-Licensed Professional in San Clemente, CA
Sally Xie
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
謝倩影(Sally)是 Align Psychology 的助理心理治療師,Sally專為專為十二歲以上兒童及青少年、成人、和夫妻提供專業輔導和心理治療。 Sally致力於幫助Sally的客戶處理心理問題從而改善他們的心理健康以及個人成長。 Sally能說多種語言,也曾在許多國家生活以及工作過,所以Sally有豐富的經驗為來自不同文化、民族和種族背景的客戶提供諮詢。 Sally治療的方式主要以以建立關係、對話、溝通、深度自我探索、行為改變等的技巧來達到治療目標。 Sally在Asbury Theological Seminary取得心理健康輔導碩士學位,也在加拿大維多利亞大學(University of Victoria) 獲得心理學學士學位。 Sally是美國心理諮詢協會 (ACA) 的成員。 Sally對幫助他人的熱誠和承諾源於她以前的工作經驗。在成為心理治療師之前,Sally曾擔任了 10 多年的招聘顧問,幫助求職者提高求職技能和協助雇主進行招聘以滿足其人力資源方面的需求。移居美國之前,Sally在香港的一家國際教會工作,幫助弱勢群體和邊緣化社區的人,其中包括來自不同種族、性別和經濟背景的各個年齡段的人。所以,Sally對於多元文化更有洞察力和更深的理解。 Sally精通英語、粵語、普通話和中級日語。
謝倩影(Sally)是 Align Psychology 的助理心理治療師,Sally專為專為十二歲以上兒童及青少年、成人、和夫妻提供專業輔導和心理治療。 Sally致力於幫助Sally的客戶處理心理問題從而改善他們的心理健康以及個人成長。 Sally能說多種語言,也曾在許多國家生活以及工作過,所以Sally有豐富的經驗為來自不同文化、民族和種族背景的客戶提供諮詢。 Sally治療的方式主要以以建立關係、對話、溝通、深度自我探索、行為改變等的技巧來達到治療目標。 Sally在Asbury Theological Seminary取得心理健康輔導碩士學位,也在加拿大維多利亞大學(University of Victoria) 獲得心理學學士學位。 Sally是美國心理諮詢協會 (ACA) 的成員。 Sally對幫助他人的熱誠和承諾源於她以前的工作經驗。在成為心理治療師之前,Sally曾擔任了 10 多年的招聘顧問,幫助求職者提高求職技能和協助雇主進行招聘以滿足其人力資源方面的需求。移居美國之前,Sally在香港的一家國際教會工作,幫助弱勢群體和邊緣化社區的人,其中包括來自不同種族、性別和經濟背景的各個年齡段的人。所以,Sally對於多元文化更有洞察力和更深的理解。 Sally精通英語、粵語、普通話和中級日語。
(949) 401-6950 View (949) 401-6950
Photo of Irene Choi-Rapp, Marriage & Family Therapist in San Clemente, CA
Irene Choi-Rapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in practice for over 20 years. The foundation of my work is the firm belief that we are wired to connect with others. When we fail to do so in some aspects of our lives, we become depressed and anxious and feel alone. My goal is to help you have healthy connections with others. People who have found my work helpful include couples dealing with relational issues, cross-cultural relationships, childhood trauma, anxiety, cultural and race issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in practice for over 20 years. The foundation of my work is the firm belief that we are wired to connect with others. When we fail to do so in some aspects of our lives, we become depressed and anxious and feel alone. My goal is to help you have healthy connections with others. People who have found my work helpful include couples dealing with relational issues, cross-cultural relationships, childhood trauma, anxiety, cultural and race issues.
(626) 586-1443 View (626) 586-1443
Photo of Liang “Yeeng” Lee, Marriage & Family Therapist in San Clemente, CA
Liang “Yeeng” Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
(424) 622-3885 View (424) 622-3885
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Daniel Fong
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Wilmington, CA 90744
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
(562) 539-4018 View (562) 539-4018
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Dr. Stephen Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA, MDiv, PPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a PhD in Counseling Education and a California School Counseling credential. In the past 25 years, I have the privilege to work with numerous families and individuals in different capacities at various settings including schools, faith based organizations, private clinics, community mental health clinics, and national health care networks. Along side with me, I work with a group of therapists who are passionate on achieving goals and resolving challenges with their clients.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a PhD in Counseling Education and a California School Counseling credential. In the past 25 years, I have the privilege to work with numerous families and individuals in different capacities at various settings including schools, faith based organizations, private clinics, community mental health clinics, and national health care networks. Along side with me, I work with a group of therapists who are passionate on achieving goals and resolving challenges with their clients.
(626) 478-3426 View (626) 478-3426
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Alice Loomis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Covina, CA 91791
In this world, we face trials and challenges of various kinds that can leave us feeling many difficult emotions. Know that you are not alone – there is hope and help ahead in getting through your struggles. Using an integrative and goal-oriented approach, I strive to walk alongside those in emotional pain and seeking healing, growth, or transformational change. I have experience working with clients struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, negative self-concept, and relationship issues. I have also enjoyed helping couples work towards restoration and reconciliation, resolving communication and marital issues.
In this world, we face trials and challenges of various kinds that can leave us feeling many difficult emotions. Know that you are not alone – there is hope and help ahead in getting through your struggles. Using an integrative and goal-oriented approach, I strive to walk alongside those in emotional pain and seeking healing, growth, or transformational change. I have experience working with clients struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, negative self-concept, and relationship issues. I have also enjoyed helping couples work towards restoration and reconciliation, resolving communication and marital issues.
(626) 709-2698 View (626) 709-2698
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Andrew Lu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
As a marriage and family therapist, I find a great deal of joy in helping individuals and families to get to a happier and better place.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed? With various challenges that adolescents or young adults need to face every day, it is inevitable to carry burden and pressure that sometimes gets out of control. The reality is that many people in the young generations need to deal with different expected and unexpected setbacks. The lack of skills of handling them lead to deeper issues.
As a marriage and family therapist, I find a great deal of joy in helping individuals and families to get to a happier and better place.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed? With various challenges that adolescents or young adults need to face every day, it is inevitable to carry burden and pressure that sometimes gets out of control. The reality is that many people in the young generations need to deal with different expected and unexpected setbacks. The lack of skills of handling them lead to deeper issues.
(626) 873-8703 View (626) 873-8703
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Benedict Choi Lmft Emdr Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck due to becoming emotionally disconnected with your partner, experiencing a traumatic event or struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose and joy. Let me join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life's daily challenges.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck due to becoming emotionally disconnected with your partner, experiencing a traumatic event or struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose and joy. Let me join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life's daily challenges.
(714) 880-8775 View (714) 880-8775
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Joice Fong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Joice Fong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to bring hope, healing, and restoration. She is trained and experienced with cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the integration of spirituality. She has a special interest in the immigrant experiences and the mental health issues that result from loss and migration. Her desire is to bridge the gap between generations and cultures.
Joice Fong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to bring hope, healing, and restoration. She is trained and experienced with cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the integration of spirituality. She has a special interest in the immigrant experiences and the mental health issues that result from loss and migration. Her desire is to bridge the gap between generations and cultures.
(213) 319-6402 View (213) 319-6402
Latricea Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chino Hills, CA 91709
I have extensive training and experience in grief counseling, counseling teenagers, marriage counseling, and domestic violence.
We all have issues we deal with on a daily basis, and therapy is about addressing those issues in a positive, effective manner. I provide the highest level of professional care in a warm, inviting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I help people of all ages, and work in many different modalities tailoring the treatment to the needs of each patient. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist in skill building and to promote healthy everyday living. I specialize in managing individuals' issues, couples counseling, working with children and families.
I have extensive training and experience in grief counseling, counseling teenagers, marriage counseling, and domestic violence.
We all have issues we deal with on a daily basis, and therapy is about addressing those issues in a positive, effective manner. I provide the highest level of professional care in a warm, inviting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I help people of all ages, and work in many different modalities tailoring the treatment to the needs of each patient. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist in skill building and to promote healthy everyday living. I specialize in managing individuals' issues, couples counseling, working with children and families.
(909) 666-9614 View (909) 666-9614
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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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Winnie Lee Wear
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or discontent with certain relationships and circumstances in your life? Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship distress, anger, and addiction are messengers that something in your life requires attention. I am privileged to walk alongside you in your journey towards a deeper understanding and connection with who you are. Together we will explore and attend to the underlying issues and feelings of these symptoms as a step towards healing. Simultaneously, we may adopt ways to cope with and alleviate the pain, loneliness, and difficulties you experience.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or discontent with certain relationships and circumstances in your life? Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship distress, anger, and addiction are messengers that something in your life requires attention. I am privileged to walk alongside you in your journey towards a deeper understanding and connection with who you are. Together we will explore and attend to the underlying issues and feelings of these symptoms as a step towards healing. Simultaneously, we may adopt ways to cope with and alleviate the pain, loneliness, and difficulties you experience.
(626) 551-4998 View (626) 551-4998
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Instant Access 24-7 And Emotional Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Emotional Change provides quality therapy to diverse populations with diverse needs by providing a variety of therapists quickly. On our website, choose the Instant Access option to see someone immediately or select the "New Client Form" button to set up an appointment with a licensed clinician in your insurance network. We accept most Insurances Plans and have low fee options. To access us, scroll down and click the button that says "my website".
Emotional Change provides quality therapy to diverse populations with diverse needs by providing a variety of therapists quickly. On our website, choose the Instant Access option to see someone immediately or select the "New Client Form" button to set up an appointment with a licensed clinician in your insurance network. We accept most Insurances Plans and have low fee options. To access us, scroll down and click the button that says "my website".
(323) 906-7846 View (323) 906-7846
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Hiedi Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Being an immigrant, a child of an immigrant, a world traveler or an international student has left you feeling disconnected and like you don't belong. You feel alone even though you are among people, busy with school, work and life. You are not alone. Many of us, who uprooted ourselves by choice of our own or someone else, experience these feelings. These feelings are normal. You're human. The isolation and lack of belonging are exhausting and you long to feel better about your life and future.
Being an immigrant, a child of an immigrant, a world traveler or an international student has left you feeling disconnected and like you don't belong. You feel alone even though you are among people, busy with school, work and life. You are not alone. Many of us, who uprooted ourselves by choice of our own or someone else, experience these feelings. These feelings are normal. You're human. The isolation and lack of belonging are exhausting and you long to feel better about your life and future.
(858) 943-2556 View (858) 943-2556
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NISD Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
NISD Counseling is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients of diverse abilities, cultures, genders, religions, sexual orientations and documentation statuses. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities. Ask about our 5-session Relational Therapy package for $100 total with our MFT Graduate Student therapists.
NISD Counseling is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients of diverse abilities, cultures, genders, religions, sexual orientations and documentation statuses. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities. Ask about our 5-session Relational Therapy package for $100 total with our MFT Graduate Student therapists.
(619) 452-3826 View (619) 452-3826
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Andy Truong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
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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.