Marriage Counseling Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Mary K Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80305
My early career in corporate sales, raising 3 sons, and 25+ year marriage contribute to my ability to relate to a wide range of individuals.
Life is a journey of accomplishments/joy along with struggles/challenges. During difficult phases to navigate my hope is to come alongside and support you by considering the relational, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions in a holistic way. First, I listen to your story to understand your unique personality and experiences. Next, integrating my professional training, life experience and years encouraging and supporting others I offer resources, strategies and guidance on how to heal, change, or grow. Hope can be restored whether you suffer from wounds in the past, broken relationships or behavior you desire to change.
My early career in corporate sales, raising 3 sons, and 25+ year marriage contribute to my ability to relate to a wide range of individuals.
Life is a journey of accomplishments/joy along with struggles/challenges. During difficult phases to navigate my hope is to come alongside and support you by considering the relational, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions in a holistic way. First, I listen to your story to understand your unique personality and experiences. Next, integrating my professional training, life experience and years encouraging and supporting others I offer resources, strategies and guidance on how to heal, change, or grow. Hope can be restored whether you suffer from wounds in the past, broken relationships or behavior you desire to change.
(720) 924-4682 View (720) 924-4682
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Our clinical team includes a psychiatrist (MD), licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a marriage and family therapist, a dietitian, a family recovery coach, and a academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Our clinical team includes a psychiatrist (MD), licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a marriage and family therapist, a dietitian, a family recovery coach, and a academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(720) 597-8672 View (720) 597-8672
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Ryan Babineaux
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life purpose, and marital and couples counseling.
Drawing from practices in innovation, positive psychology, and behavioral science, I’ve developed simple yet powerful techniques to help people change and grow. I’m the creator of the Stanford University class “Do It Anyway! Creating a life of passionate action” and the author of the book “Fail Fast, Fail Often: how losing can help you win”, an Oprah editor's choice selection. My work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and The Atlantic. As a therapist, I’m compassionate, warm and practical. I enjoy taking the time to understand and appreciate my clients, while empowering them with modern tools to promote rapid change.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life purpose, and marital and couples counseling.
Drawing from practices in innovation, positive psychology, and behavioral science, I’ve developed simple yet powerful techniques to help people change and grow. I’m the creator of the Stanford University class “Do It Anyway! Creating a life of passionate action” and the author of the book “Fail Fast, Fail Often: how losing can help you win”, an Oprah editor's choice selection. My work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and The Atlantic. As a therapist, I’m compassionate, warm and practical. I enjoy taking the time to understand and appreciate my clients, while empowering them with modern tools to promote rapid change.
(720) 868-9232 View (720) 868-9232
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Dr. Gene Ira Katz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DMCJ, DABS, LAC, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80308  (Online Only)
I have extensive training in Clinical Sexology, Sex Therapy, Marriage & Family counseling, Trauma healing, Trans/non-binary help, Sexually-Based Offenses, Self-Help techniques, Group Therapy, Inner Guidance, & the Satir method.
Board Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Prof. of Psychology/CO Tech. Treatment for hetero and LGBTQ+ couples, and individuals suffering from sexual compulsions, anxiety, and other emotional, mental, or personality issues. I also treat those accused of sexually based offenses. I believe that you hold the keys to your own inner healing, and my role is to help you navigate your journey toward a better place within. I employ techniques from Jung, Rogers, Satir, & other humanistic, existential, and transpersonal approaches, Call today for a free 25 min. consultation-- 720-339-8174. I am available for Zoom sessions.
I have extensive training in Clinical Sexology, Sex Therapy, Marriage & Family counseling, Trauma healing, Trans/non-binary help, Sexually-Based Offenses, Self-Help techniques, Group Therapy, Inner Guidance, & the Satir method.
Board Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Prof. of Psychology/CO Tech. Treatment for hetero and LGBTQ+ couples, and individuals suffering from sexual compulsions, anxiety, and other emotional, mental, or personality issues. I also treat those accused of sexually based offenses. I believe that you hold the keys to your own inner healing, and my role is to help you navigate your journey toward a better place within. I employ techniques from Jung, Rogers, Satir, & other humanistic, existential, and transpersonal approaches, Call today for a free 25 min. consultation-- 720-339-8174. I am available for Zoom sessions.
(720) 336-5922 View (720) 336-5922
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Rosa Dinelli
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
A healthy and connected relationship lays the foundation for a vibrant and meaningful life. If issues with conflict, parenting, infidelity, money, housework or past hurts are clouding your marriage, couples therapy will offer you more clarity and compassion for yourself and part. In individual therapy, I can support you in self discovery, unwinding harmful patterns, and processing trauma. Inviting and integrating all parts of your experience increases presence and availability for your family, work and relationships.
A healthy and connected relationship lays the foundation for a vibrant and meaningful life. If issues with conflict, parenting, infidelity, money, housework or past hurts are clouding your marriage, couples therapy will offer you more clarity and compassion for yourself and part. In individual therapy, I can support you in self discovery, unwinding harmful patterns, and processing trauma. Inviting and integrating all parts of your experience increases presence and availability for your family, work and relationships.
(720) 664-6927 View (720) 664-6927
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CoCreative Intimacy, Paul Paiva
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MA, LEBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I do pre-marital counseling for engaged couples, and I'm a certified intimacy and sex coach.
I'm a couples counselor who can help you with your challenges in communication, conflict, trust/infidelity, pornography, and intimacy style differences. Have your efforts to communicate to your partner what pleases you been unsuccessful? Is it challenging to integrate your committed journey in faith with your sexuality, and especially if your partner does not share your faith? Does your partner want to be polyamorous, but you are unwilling to accept that?
I do pre-marital counseling for engaged couples, and I'm a certified intimacy and sex coach.
I'm a couples counselor who can help you with your challenges in communication, conflict, trust/infidelity, pornography, and intimacy style differences. Have your efforts to communicate to your partner what pleases you been unsuccessful? Is it challenging to integrate your committed journey in faith with your sexuality, and especially if your partner does not share your faith? Does your partner want to be polyamorous, but you are unwilling to accept that?
(720) 704-1552 View (720) 704-1552
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Eve Kilmer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Voted "Best in Boulder, Marriage Counselor.
I'm an interactive, solution-focused psychologist with 31 years experience (website: www.evekilmer.com). My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges in a warm, safe environment. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to you as an individual or couple. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth that you want.
Voted "Best in Boulder, Marriage Counselor.
I'm an interactive, solution-focused psychologist with 31 years experience (website: www.evekilmer.com). My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges in a warm, safe environment. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to you as an individual or couple. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth that you want.
(303) 536-3214 View (303) 536-3214
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Chloé Miller - Lovers Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NARM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I specialize in complex trauma-informed couples counseling and healing relationship issues. Couples come to me for help with communication, emotional and physical intimacy, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Individuals come to me for a deeper understanding of their relationship patterns. I support clients through life transitions: dating, premarital, couples/marriage counseling, family planning, and divorce. Romantic relationships start with yourself. My clients cultivate self-trust, self-love, and self-compassion. Love is everything it's cracked up to be and authentic connection is the most beautiful human experience.
I specialize in complex trauma-informed couples counseling and healing relationship issues. Couples come to me for help with communication, emotional and physical intimacy, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Individuals come to me for a deeper understanding of their relationship patterns. I support clients through life transitions: dating, premarital, couples/marriage counseling, family planning, and divorce. Romantic relationships start with yourself. My clients cultivate self-trust, self-love, and self-compassion. Love is everything it's cracked up to be and authentic connection is the most beautiful human experience.
(720) 702-1716 View (720) 702-1716
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Darleen Gegich, LPC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Imago Relationship Therapy can take a marriage or relationship on the brink of break-up, and transform it into something stronger and more fulfilling than ever.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, improve your relationship, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you . As a certified Imago Relationship therapist, I offer services for couples, individuals, parents, and families.
Imago Relationship Therapy can take a marriage or relationship on the brink of break-up, and transform it into something stronger and more fulfilling than ever.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, improve your relationship, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you . As a certified Imago Relationship therapist, I offer services for couples, individuals, parents, and families.
(720) 515-4711 View (720) 515-4711
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Jason Gruhl
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
It’s hard being a human! And sometimes we need help figuring things out. Each of us desires contentment and fulfillment in our lives, but it's hard to access when we don't know what we don't know: what's really in the way?, and why does it keep showing up?what can I DO about this situation?, and who am I? These questions become increasingly loud during major life events, such as divorce, death, marriage, a career change, etc. We ALL experience this pain and confusion, but the good news is, you're not alone.
It’s hard being a human! And sometimes we need help figuring things out. Each of us desires contentment and fulfillment in our lives, but it's hard to access when we don't know what we don't know: what's really in the way?, and why does it keep showing up?what can I DO about this situation?, and who am I? These questions become increasingly loud during major life events, such as divorce, death, marriage, a career change, etc. We ALL experience this pain and confusion, but the good news is, you're not alone.
(720) 637-2581 View (720) 637-2581
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Sharla Macy, LMFT/Consultant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to meeting you in the challenges of your life and relationship.
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to meeting you in the challenges of your life and relationship.
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
(720) 440-7287 View (720) 440-7287
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Elizabeth M Barton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
There will always be pain in life but you needn't suffer. You can live a life worth living even as you experience depression, anxiety, negative self evaluation and other psychological symptoms. And you can recover joy and laughter despite mental health issues. Learn practical skills for self regulation and develop mindfulness practices to sustain your ability to be present and effective in your daily life. I can help you with parenting, marital problems, family conflict, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Together we will create a relationship in which you experience acceptance, compassion, empathy--and sometimes humor.
There will always be pain in life but you needn't suffer. You can live a life worth living even as you experience depression, anxiety, negative self evaluation and other psychological symptoms. And you can recover joy and laughter despite mental health issues. Learn practical skills for self regulation and develop mindfulness practices to sustain your ability to be present and effective in your daily life. I can help you with parenting, marital problems, family conflict, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Together we will create a relationship in which you experience acceptance, compassion, empathy--and sometimes humor.
(720) 650-8075 View (720) 650-8075
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Jewel Afflerbaugh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Much of my wisdom comes from experiencing the joys and challenges of nearly 20 years of marriage, 13 years of motherhood, and an eclectic professional path.
Are you ready to shift old patterns and catalyze your full power? The challenges and conflicts you are experiencing are painful and they are also an amazing opportunity for connection, learning, and growth. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal and transform. When you feel safe, secure, and understood you can more easefully create the positive change you most desire in your life.
Much of my wisdom comes from experiencing the joys and challenges of nearly 20 years of marriage, 13 years of motherhood, and an eclectic professional path.
Are you ready to shift old patterns and catalyze your full power? The challenges and conflicts you are experiencing are painful and they are also an amazing opportunity for connection, learning, and growth. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal and transform. When you feel safe, secure, and understood you can more easefully create the positive change you most desire in your life.
(720) 927-8876 View (720) 927-8876
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Teena Evert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
How did things get this bad? You remember the early days of your marriage and all the love and laughter you shared. Now, it’s hard to even be in the same room with your husband without fighting. So, you’ve started to avoid each other. You take the long way home from work and run needless errands. You feel guilty about it, but at least if you’re apart, you’re not arguing. You’ve tried so many ways to repair things. Reading relationship self-help books, subscribing to marriage advice podcasts, you’ve even floated the idea of seeing a therapist. But every attempt at fixing things just seems to push your husband further away.
How did things get this bad? You remember the early days of your marriage and all the love and laughter you shared. Now, it’s hard to even be in the same room with your husband without fighting. So, you’ve started to avoid each other. You take the long way home from work and run needless errands. You feel guilty about it, but at least if you’re apart, you’re not arguing. You’ve tried so many ways to repair things. Reading relationship self-help books, subscribing to marriage advice podcasts, you’ve even floated the idea of seeing a therapist. But every attempt at fixing things just seems to push your husband further away.
(720) 637-4901 View (720) 637-4901
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Mary McWilliams
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Hello there! My name is Mary and I am here to help you grow in a supportive, non-judgmental environment free of shame. I am a Marriage and Family Therapy intern in Colorado and I am also earning my sex therapy certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. I am passionate about giving couples and individuals a shame-free space to talk about anything - including their intimate desires. I want to give people a place to understand their attachment needs and how it plays into their relationships and how they can change the dance in their current relationships.
Hello there! My name is Mary and I am here to help you grow in a supportive, non-judgmental environment free of shame. I am a Marriage and Family Therapy intern in Colorado and I am also earning my sex therapy certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. I am passionate about giving couples and individuals a shame-free space to talk about anything - including their intimate desires. I want to give people a place to understand their attachment needs and how it plays into their relationships and how they can change the dance in their current relationships.
(720) 806-6036 View (720) 806-6036
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Dr. Royce Fitts
Marriage & Family Therapist, D Min, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I'm a Holistic and Spiritual Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified in Projective Dream Work and Spiritual Care.
Holistic & Spiritual Counseling & Dream Work. Relationship conflicts and pain? Grief and sorrow in your heart? Disturbing, crazy, scary dreams? Anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma? You don't have to go it alone! You may be emotionally/spiritually exhausted, wounded by rigid religion and fundamentalism. You may carry anguish about your inner self, the awful voices of shame, guilt, helplessness. Our outer world of war, violence, racism, homophobia, environmental destruction is often despairing! Let's work together for your courageous authenticity, to heal your inner and outer worlds, a life filled with healing, meaning and joy.
I'm a Holistic and Spiritual Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified in Projective Dream Work and Spiritual Care.
Holistic & Spiritual Counseling & Dream Work. Relationship conflicts and pain? Grief and sorrow in your heart? Disturbing, crazy, scary dreams? Anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma? You don't have to go it alone! You may be emotionally/spiritually exhausted, wounded by rigid religion and fundamentalism. You may carry anguish about your inner self, the awful voices of shame, guilt, helplessness. Our outer world of war, violence, racism, homophobia, environmental destruction is often despairing! Let's work together for your courageous authenticity, to heal your inner and outer worlds, a life filled with healing, meaning and joy.
(720) 702-4463 View (720) 702-4463
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Gillian Pierce
Registered Psychotherapist, NLC, MA, MPA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Welcome! Learning to be in loving relationship with ourselves and others is the greatest gift one can offer the world. When we heal ourselves through improved self-love and self-esteem we are able to cultivate healthier relationships and life gets better. I specialize in relationship issues, especially our most vital relationship, the one with ourselves. I support clients through life-transitions, learning relationship tools, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, co-dependence versus interdependence, boundaries, and addiction issues to name a few. I am PACT Level II certified.
Welcome! Learning to be in loving relationship with ourselves and others is the greatest gift one can offer the world. When we heal ourselves through improved self-love and self-esteem we are able to cultivate healthier relationships and life gets better. I specialize in relationship issues, especially our most vital relationship, the one with ourselves. I support clients through life-transitions, learning relationship tools, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, co-dependence versus interdependence, boundaries, and addiction issues to name a few. I am PACT Level II certified.
(720) 712-3393 View (720) 712-3393
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Scott Britan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, JD, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
I am available to help. My specialty is helping individuals as well as couples who are struggling in their life. If you are struggling to save a relationship or a marriage I can help. If you are struggling with your relationship with a child I can help. If you are having trouble deciding the best career path I can help. Call or email me today to schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. My office is in Boulder. I see clients in person as well as online.
I am available to help. My specialty is helping individuals as well as couples who are struggling in their life. If you are struggling to save a relationship or a marriage I can help. If you are struggling with your relationship with a child I can help. If you are having trouble deciding the best career path I can help. Call or email me today to schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. My office is in Boulder. I see clients in person as well as online.
(720) 809-7507 View (720) 809-7507
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Leslie B. Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
My own marriage of 33 years has survived many ups-and-downs and we attended couples counseling for help.
I am a straightforward, no-nonsense therapist who focuses on YOUR issues and gets you results! Are you exhausted from not being heard in your relationship? Do you and your partner fight instead of communicating? Perhaps you are wondering if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs. Or maybe you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or just wanting to make a change in your life. I help clients find their way through such problems and guide them with individualized solutions; every client is different. I try to make counseling a fun and engaging process so that you’ll WANT to come to therapy, not dread it!
My own marriage of 33 years has survived many ups-and-downs and we attended couples counseling for help.
I am a straightforward, no-nonsense therapist who focuses on YOUR issues and gets you results! Are you exhausted from not being heard in your relationship? Do you and your partner fight instead of communicating? Perhaps you are wondering if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs. Or maybe you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or just wanting to make a change in your life. I help clients find their way through such problems and guide them with individualized solutions; every client is different. I try to make counseling a fun and engaging process so that you’ll WANT to come to therapy, not dread it!
(720) 613-2539 View (720) 613-2539
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Melanie Grundvig
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Through my graduate and clinical work in Marriage and Family therapy, I have experience supporting individuals, families, and couples as they navigate psychological obstacles in their lives and in their relationships.
Family problems, religious trauma, relational struggles, and existential questions: I'm here for it all. My ideal client is ready for rapid transformation because they want to dive into the deep end of their personal life and their relationships. My ideal client likes to be challenged, is willing to expand their worldview, and believes that the examined life is worth living!
Through my graduate and clinical work in Marriage and Family therapy, I have experience supporting individuals, families, and couples as they navigate psychological obstacles in their lives and in their relationships.
Family problems, religious trauma, relational struggles, and existential questions: I'm here for it all. My ideal client is ready for rapid transformation because they want to dive into the deep end of their personal life and their relationships. My ideal client likes to be challenged, is willing to expand their worldview, and believes that the examined life is worth living!
(970) 436-4177 View (970) 436-4177
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.