Therapists in West Palm Beach, FL

Photo of Geovanny Romero, Counselor in West Palm Beach, FL
Geovanny Romero
Counselor, LMHC, MS, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
EVENING Sessions Available! My goal is to provide clinical excellence to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families throughout Florida. I empower clients with tools to identify life challenges, build resilience and improve overall mental health. I am a professionally trained Clinician; Licensed in the State of Florida in Mental Health. Additionally, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern. In my practice, I have developed a strength-based assessment that provides the foundation for a holistic treatment plan.
EVENING Sessions Available! My goal is to provide clinical excellence to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families throughout Florida. I empower clients with tools to identify life challenges, build resilience and improve overall mental health. I am a professionally trained Clinician; Licensed in the State of Florida in Mental Health. Additionally, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern. In my practice, I have developed a strength-based assessment that provides the foundation for a holistic treatment plan.
(561) 448-6528 View (561) 448-6528
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Marie Danie Cadet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33413  (Online Only)
Have you been sluggish, avoiding friends, and struggling to complete simple tasks? Is your traumatic past impacting your relationships? Are you contemplating divorce? Struggling with any of the issues I mentioned can be painful and overwhelming. I have worked with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Allow me the opportunity to help you discover the tools necessary to tackle these challenges.
Have you been sluggish, avoiding friends, and struggling to complete simple tasks? Is your traumatic past impacting your relationships? Are you contemplating divorce? Struggling with any of the issues I mentioned can be painful and overwhelming. I have worked with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Allow me the opportunity to help you discover the tools necessary to tackle these challenges.
(678) 661-5876 View (678) 661-5876
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Heidi M Salonia
Counselor, MA, CTTS, LMHC, BCPC, BCETS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
I have additional experience working with marriage&family, couples, LGBTQ relationships, first responders, police, and military with PTSD/complex traumas, grief, and eating disorder issues.
IMAGINE changing your “family tree” for the BETTER! My treatment approach is individualized to YOUR needs. I provide an effective and healthy outlet for an individual to address issues which are preventing them from adaptively coping in their world. I foster an atmosphere in which an individual's mind, body, and soul can heal allowing the individual to reach resolution on issues that are interfering with feeling "whole and connected" in the world around them. In a nonjudgmental atmosphere, individuals are validated and given permission to "HEAL". You will gain an enormous panoramic perspective of your life and generational links.
I have additional experience working with marriage&family, couples, LGBTQ relationships, first responders, police, and military with PTSD/complex traumas, grief, and eating disorder issues.
IMAGINE changing your “family tree” for the BETTER! My treatment approach is individualized to YOUR needs. I provide an effective and healthy outlet for an individual to address issues which are preventing them from adaptively coping in their world. I foster an atmosphere in which an individual's mind, body, and soul can heal allowing the individual to reach resolution on issues that are interfering with feeling "whole and connected" in the world around them. In a nonjudgmental atmosphere, individuals are validated and given permission to "HEAL". You will gain an enormous panoramic perspective of your life and generational links.
(954) 590-0466 View (954) 590-0466
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Debra Parcells
Counselor, LMHC, M&FT, CAP, ICADC, CT EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Working with individuals who struggle with co-dependency, substance abuse, mental health, marriage and family, or trauma makes the impossible possible.
Is there something holding you back from reaching your goals, and or your potential? Lets discover what it is so you can build on your strengths and reach that potential. Life may have seemed like a real challenge, and if so let me assist you to move to the next level. If emotional, behavioral, or relational problems (family, romantic or other) have you at your wits end then lets find a resolution. Many people have had negative repercussions as a result of substance abuse, or self-destructive patterns, if you can relate to this, then lets get to the bottom of it so you can feel better, and start enjoying life again.
Working with individuals who struggle with co-dependency, substance abuse, mental health, marriage and family, or trauma makes the impossible possible.
Is there something holding you back from reaching your goals, and or your potential? Lets discover what it is so you can build on your strengths and reach that potential. Life may have seemed like a real challenge, and if so let me assist you to move to the next level. If emotional, behavioral, or relational problems (family, romantic or other) have you at your wits end then lets find a resolution. Many people have had negative repercussions as a result of substance abuse, or self-destructive patterns, if you can relate to this, then lets get to the bottom of it so you can feel better, and start enjoying life again.
(561) 469-0293 View (561) 469-0293
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Laura Ashy Melvin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
I am trained in premarital/marital counseling.
I have over 20 years experience working with families. I personalize each client's treatment plan according to their spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, and relational needs. I believe that I can assist my client and their families in bringing balance back into their lives. I love my work the most when I can come along side my client at a time in their life when things are out of control and I get to assist them in making real life changes through a strong therapeutic relationship and give them tools to utilize from our initial session.
I am trained in premarital/marital counseling.
I have over 20 years experience working with families. I personalize each client's treatment plan according to their spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, and relational needs. I believe that I can assist my client and their families in bringing balance back into their lives. I love my work the most when I can come along side my client at a time in their life when things are out of control and I get to assist them in making real life changes through a strong therapeutic relationship and give them tools to utilize from our initial session.
(954) 740-8294 View (954) 740-8294
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Michael H. Rathjens, Psy.D, PA
PsyD
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in practice for more than 25 years. I am proud to help people who are motivated to make those things they are suffering from better. I am impassioned by the growth and purpose people find through therapy. My practice is comprised of children-and their families, marital-couples, and adults. With regard to working with children, I offer a great deal of education and specific treatment goals. In working with adults, treatment must be driven towards personal improvement and relief of symptoms. Common areas addressed include marital discord, addiction, anxiety and depression.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in practice for more than 25 years. I am proud to help people who are motivated to make those things they are suffering from better. I am impassioned by the growth and purpose people find through therapy. My practice is comprised of children-and their families, marital-couples, and adults. With regard to working with children, I offer a great deal of education and specific treatment goals. In working with adults, treatment must be driven towards personal improvement and relief of symptoms. Common areas addressed include marital discord, addiction, anxiety and depression.
(561) 571-9141 View (561) 571-9141
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Centered Counseling Services LLC
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
My focus is for my clients to grow in their journey and know they have an individual who will provide him or her the support and guidance needed to achieve mental health wellness. I have worked with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, and marriage concerns. It is never easy for anyone experiencing a mental health concern and therapy is part of the process. As individuals, we have to "feel it to heal it" is my motto. I am here for you during your hardest days and happiest moments. I am just a phone call away.
My focus is for my clients to grow in their journey and know they have an individual who will provide him or her the support and guidance needed to achieve mental health wellness. I have worked with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, and marriage concerns. It is never easy for anyone experiencing a mental health concern and therapy is part of the process. As individuals, we have to "feel it to heal it" is my motto. I am here for you during your hardest days and happiest moments. I am just a phone call away.
(561) 933-6244 View (561) 933-6244
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Amy Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Is your marriage/relationship struggling? Is it creating stress and uncertainty in your life? Do you desperately want it to improve so that you can feel happy again? Many of you reading this have already been to couples counseling and it didn't work. That's frustrating! The fact that you are here reading this means you have at least a smidge of hope. The good news is that a smidge is all you need.
Is your marriage/relationship struggling? Is it creating stress and uncertainty in your life? Do you desperately want it to improve so that you can feel happy again? Many of you reading this have already been to couples counseling and it didn't work. That's frustrating! The fact that you are here reading this means you have at least a smidge of hope. The good news is that a smidge is all you need.
(561) 448-9381 View (561) 448-9381
Photo of Arturo (Arty) Morales, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in West Palm Beach, FL
Arturo (Arty) Morales
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Devoted as a Marriage & Family Therapist, my emphasis is nurturing relationships with compassion. Guiding couples, I enhance communication, deepen connections, and cultivate truly fulfilling relationships. Addressing intimacy, trust, and commitment, I actively collaborate, offering tailored strategies for positive transformation. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, I empower couples to navigate challenges, build a resilient foundation, and actively contribute to the growth of a loving and harmonious relationship.
Devoted as a Marriage & Family Therapist, my emphasis is nurturing relationships with compassion. Guiding couples, I enhance communication, deepen connections, and cultivate truly fulfilling relationships. Addressing intimacy, trust, and commitment, I actively collaborate, offering tailored strategies for positive transformation. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, I empower couples to navigate challenges, build a resilient foundation, and actively contribute to the growth of a loving and harmonious relationship.
(561) 559-6535 View (561) 559-6535
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Janice M Trelease
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
“We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but you can’t choose both,” states one of my favorite authors, Brene Brown. It is my passion to help individuals and couples to navigate through the often turbulent waters they find themselves in when making this choice. I offer clients a blend of working with the mind, body and soul as a path to finding the right balance in their emotional, spiritual and physical lives. I am a Marriage and Family therapist licensed in both Florida and Connecticut for snowbirds who would like to stay connected year round.
“We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but you can’t choose both,” states one of my favorite authors, Brene Brown. It is my passion to help individuals and couples to navigate through the often turbulent waters they find themselves in when making this choice. I offer clients a blend of working with the mind, body and soul as a path to finding the right balance in their emotional, spiritual and physical lives. I am a Marriage and Family therapist licensed in both Florida and Connecticut for snowbirds who would like to stay connected year round.
(203) 824-5535 View (203) 824-5535
Photo of Kristena Martin, Licensed Professional Counselor in West Palm Beach, FL
Kristena Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
I work with women and couples using a variety of approaches to address relational and personal concerns. My clients often seek couples or marriage counseling at a point where they believe their relationships are beyond repair. Communication has broken down, they lack trust, and intimacy no longer exists. Giving yourselves a chance to address this in therapy increases your chance of resolution. The goal of individual therapy to empower you to be your best self and find passion and joy in life. We’ll address everything you’re feeling, explore new options, and together develop a plan to help you reach your dreams and self-potential.
I work with women and couples using a variety of approaches to address relational and personal concerns. My clients often seek couples or marriage counseling at a point where they believe their relationships are beyond repair. Communication has broken down, they lack trust, and intimacy no longer exists. Giving yourselves a chance to address this in therapy increases your chance of resolution. The goal of individual therapy to empower you to be your best self and find passion and joy in life. We’ll address everything you’re feeling, explore new options, and together develop a plan to help you reach your dreams and self-potential.
(404) 800-3863 View (404) 800-3863
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Fran Sherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
I've spent the past two decades specializing in work with relationships, adolescents, families, couples, parenting, women's and men's issues, communication and other areas that affect our ability to lead our most productive lives. I work with people struggling with daily life issues as well as with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, ADHD and many other mental-health diagnoses. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman marital/relationship therapist. I am love working with couples and am very passionate about this work.
I've spent the past two decades specializing in work with relationships, adolescents, families, couples, parenting, women's and men's issues, communication and other areas that affect our ability to lead our most productive lives. I work with people struggling with daily life issues as well as with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, ADHD and many other mental-health diagnoses. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman marital/relationship therapist. I am love working with couples and am very passionate about this work.
(561) 333-4858 View (561) 333-4858
Dr. Steven Vensel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD,, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
I specialize in helping couples heal from marital infidelity.
I have been serving the needs of couples and individuals for over 30 years and have accrued over 25k hours of counseling experience. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have an earned doctorate in Counseling. Although I specialize in couple infidelity counseling I very much enjoy working with individuals helping them process and gain insight into painful past experiences and trauma based stuggles. I also have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
I specialize in helping couples heal from marital infidelity.
I have been serving the needs of couples and individuals for over 30 years and have accrued over 25k hours of counseling experience. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have an earned doctorate in Counseling. Although I specialize in couple infidelity counseling I very much enjoy working with individuals helping them process and gain insight into painful past experiences and trauma based stuggles. I also have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
(561) 909-8707 View (561) 909-8707
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Melissa Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My ideal client is a person, relationship, or family that wants support, tools, feedback, and guidance to being happy and healthy. I have over 19 years of Clinical experience and I love helping people empower themselves to find their happiness, strength, and to find the most meaning out of their lives. I am sensitive to people of all races, religions, sexuality, and gender. Your relationship with your spouse, partner, children, family, and self will improve once you come in, I guarantee it.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My ideal client is a person, relationship, or family that wants support, tools, feedback, and guidance to being happy and healthy. I have over 19 years of Clinical experience and I love helping people empower themselves to find their happiness, strength, and to find the most meaning out of their lives. I am sensitive to people of all races, religions, sexuality, and gender. Your relationship with your spouse, partner, children, family, and self will improve once you come in, I guarantee it.
(561) 935-4763 View (561) 935-4763
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Janet Hostetler
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, CIRT, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Studies have proven that traditional marriage counseling of 45 minutes a week just doesn't work.
I believe that all people Make Sense, Deserve Respect, and are Sacred. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and an Internationally Certified Addiction Professional. I have been in private practice since 1988. I specialize in Relationship Therapy and Communication Skills with Couples and Families. Unlike traditional "tattle tale" therapy, I get the couple talking to one another so that both can be accurately heard and validated , with mutually agreed upon solutions resulting. I taught these skills at the UN to groups as diverse as the Hutu and Tutsi peoples of Rwanda.
Studies have proven that traditional marriage counseling of 45 minutes a week just doesn't work.
I believe that all people Make Sense, Deserve Respect, and are Sacred. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and an Internationally Certified Addiction Professional. I have been in private practice since 1988. I specialize in Relationship Therapy and Communication Skills with Couples and Families. Unlike traditional "tattle tale" therapy, I get the couple talking to one another so that both can be accurately heard and validated , with mutually agreed upon solutions resulting. I taught these skills at the UN to groups as diverse as the Hutu and Tutsi peoples of Rwanda.
(561) 292-0667 View (561) 292-0667
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Trina Green
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
I have many years of experience treating depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship/marital distress, and trauma.
Emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health are all vital components to humankind and often interconnected. It is my goal to assist in helping each client reach "optimal health" through a variety of positive therapeutic approaches. I believe in helping clients through a holistic approach by understanding how their family, environment, career, values, beliefs, behavior, culture, and many other components combine to make up the person they are today. Counseling is a journey and I support the path, distance, time, route, and vehicle my clients choose to use to get to their desired destination of health.
I have many years of experience treating depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship/marital distress, and trauma.
Emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health are all vital components to humankind and often interconnected. It is my goal to assist in helping each client reach "optimal health" through a variety of positive therapeutic approaches. I believe in helping clients through a holistic approach by understanding how their family, environment, career, values, beliefs, behavior, culture, and many other components combine to make up the person they are today. Counseling is a journey and I support the path, distance, time, route, and vehicle my clients choose to use to get to their desired destination of health.
(561) 459-8913 View (561) 459-8913
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Dr. Jason-Anthony K Prendergast
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, PhD, LCPC, RMHCI, MBA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Are you looking for happiness and joy in life? Do you long for acceptance and peace, both within yourself and in your relationships? I will help you manage your anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship/marriage troubles. I provide the best tools to move beyond broken relationships, addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Wounds from the past, including abuse, neglect, rejection, and abandonment can be healed. Through my Temperament Assessment, I will transform your life and understanding of yourself with accurate and detailed knowledge of your inborn temperaments. Knowledge is power.
Are you looking for happiness and joy in life? Do you long for acceptance and peace, both within yourself and in your relationships? I will help you manage your anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship/marriage troubles. I provide the best tools to move beyond broken relationships, addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Wounds from the past, including abuse, neglect, rejection, and abandonment can be healed. Through my Temperament Assessment, I will transform your life and understanding of yourself with accurate and detailed knowledge of your inborn temperaments. Knowledge is power.
(954) 357-2642 View (954) 357-2642
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Jeannine Bellon Piliero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
All of us, over the course of our lives, have found ourselves faced with challenging life events - some small and others so much bigger than ourselves that we become overwhelmed and unable to face them alone. We may experience feelings of grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, marital strife, illness, or addiction to mention a few. However, what is most important is that we not face these alone, and remember there is help and relief. Each one of us has a sense of resiliency to meet our life challenges - even in our worst times. Finding that resiliency is the beginning to healing and living our best lives.
All of us, over the course of our lives, have found ourselves faced with challenging life events - some small and others so much bigger than ourselves that we become overwhelmed and unable to face them alone. We may experience feelings of grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, marital strife, illness, or addiction to mention a few. However, what is most important is that we not face these alone, and remember there is help and relief. Each one of us has a sense of resiliency to meet our life challenges - even in our worst times. Finding that resiliency is the beginning to healing and living our best lives.
(561) 283-1429 View (561) 283-1429
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Andrea Rusher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Some of my specialties include addiction and co-dependency recovery, trauma and PTSD resolution through EMDR and Experiential therapy, eating disorders, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, individual, marriage and family therapy.
Welcome to my practice! I am personally and professionally committed to providing hope and healing to individuals and their families to help them overcome a variety of struggles they may be experiencing. I believe each person can achieve his or her highest potential in order to live a healthy and fulfilled life. I foster a safe and comfortable atmosphere in order for individuals to begin the healing process and to achieve their unique and personal goals.
Some of my specialties include addiction and co-dependency recovery, trauma and PTSD resolution through EMDR and Experiential therapy, eating disorders, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, individual, marriage and family therapy.
Welcome to my practice! I am personally and professionally committed to providing hope and healing to individuals and their families to help them overcome a variety of struggles they may be experiencing. I believe each person can achieve his or her highest potential in order to live a healthy and fulfilled life. I foster a safe and comfortable atmosphere in order for individuals to begin the healing process and to achieve their unique and personal goals.
(561) 444-7230 View (561) 444-7230
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Alexander Kay And Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hello there! A. Kay and associates specialize in treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar and various addictions. Having worked in the hospitals for many years, we utilize only evidence based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR etc.). Unprocessed traumas can have a debilitating effect on one's life, we are using a state of the art EMDR technique (paired with 'Light Bar') to effectively treat past traumas. Couples/marital therapy is our other specialty; effective communication and clinical negotiations are skills that can be learned to save the marriage.
Hello there! A. Kay and associates specialize in treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar and various addictions. Having worked in the hospitals for many years, we utilize only evidence based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR etc.). Unprocessed traumas can have a debilitating effect on one's life, we are using a state of the art EMDR technique (paired with 'Light Bar') to effectively treat past traumas. Couples/marital therapy is our other specialty; effective communication and clinical negotiations are skills that can be learned to save the marriage.
(561) 513-5030 View (561) 513-5030

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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.