Marriage Counseling Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

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Kachael Stocks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10003
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will use my skills and training to guide you through the healing process.
Have you been feeling stuck? Have the stresses and pains of life gotten too difficult to navigate alone? Do you ever feel lost and alone? Are the relationships you hold dear bringing more distress than comfort and joy? Have you tried over and over to "fix" the problem areas of your life but nothing has ever seemed to work? If any of these are true for you, don't lose hope. You are not broken. Sometimes, the struggles of life get too heavy to bear alone. Together we will uncover the strength within you to not only withstand what life throws at you, but to enjoy your life as well.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will use my skills and training to guide you through the healing process.
Have you been feeling stuck? Have the stresses and pains of life gotten too difficult to navigate alone? Do you ever feel lost and alone? Are the relationships you hold dear bringing more distress than comfort and joy? Have you tried over and over to "fix" the problem areas of your life but nothing has ever seemed to work? If any of these are true for you, don't lose hope. You are not broken. Sometimes, the struggles of life get too heavy to bear alone. Together we will uncover the strength within you to not only withstand what life throws at you, but to enjoy your life as well.
(347) 696-9704 View (347) 696-9704
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Nataliya Rusetskaya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10003
Do you yearn to be in a fulfilling relationship, where you feel alive, desired, and connected to your partner? It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your relationship problems are "just a cycle" or that "all marriages go through this”. You may find yourself feeling sad and hopeless about your marriage being stuck in a rut for too long, but you can turn this around. You can transform your intimate relationship into a vibrant and sexy connection with your partner. With me, you’ll learn how to explore, experiment, and express your intimate desires, plus gain access to effective communication tools to take home.
Do you yearn to be in a fulfilling relationship, where you feel alive, desired, and connected to your partner? It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your relationship problems are "just a cycle" or that "all marriages go through this”. You may find yourself feeling sad and hopeless about your marriage being stuck in a rut for too long, but you can turn this around. You can transform your intimate relationship into a vibrant and sexy connection with your partner. With me, you’ll learn how to explore, experiment, and express your intimate desires, plus gain access to effective communication tools to take home.
(917) 300-0122 View (917) 300-0122
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Jodi Beth Lerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
Navigating relationships and the challenges of life can be overwhelming. Whether you are preparing for marriage or in a relationship on the brink, it’s important to understand how you and your partner are showing up for one another to move forward in a healthy direction. I’ll guide you in uncovering the root cause of your challenges so you can choose your next steps out of relationship crisis, anxiety, fear, and confusion. As an experienced certified Discernment Counselor and individual and couples therapist, I provide a unique perspective on how you can make positive changes in your life and relationship.
Navigating relationships and the challenges of life can be overwhelming. Whether you are preparing for marriage or in a relationship on the brink, it’s important to understand how you and your partner are showing up for one another to move forward in a healthy direction. I’ll guide you in uncovering the root cause of your challenges so you can choose your next steps out of relationship crisis, anxiety, fear, and confusion. As an experienced certified Discernment Counselor and individual and couples therapist, I provide a unique perspective on how you can make positive changes in your life and relationship.
(516) 217-4466 View (516) 217-4466
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Ezra Feinberg, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10003
Through careful listening and an empathic, honest approach I can help you feel better about yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in a job or relationship. You may want more from life but not know how to get it. You may be struggling with with the difficulties of parenthood or marriage. I can help with artistic, creative, or intellectual struggles, body issues, sexual problems, substance issues, imbalances of life and work, impulse control, past trauma, or even just a general lack of inspiration or motivation in life.
Through careful listening and an empathic, honest approach I can help you feel better about yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in a job or relationship. You may want more from life but not know how to get it. You may be struggling with with the difficulties of parenthood or marriage. I can help with artistic, creative, or intellectual struggles, body issues, sexual problems, substance issues, imbalances of life and work, impulse control, past trauma, or even just a general lack of inspiration or motivation in life.
(917) 284-6325 View (917) 284-6325
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Julia Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10007
Do you find uncertainty intolerable, or obsess about things you can't control? Logically you know anxiety isn't helping; however, OCD, depression, and relationship or marriage stress often lead to overthinking & trying to predict the future. You get feedback you're a great employee or friend, but the fear of disappointing people leads to procrastinating, avoiding conflict, and an inability to be present. I offer individual therapy and couples counseling for adults who want to take back control over their obsessive thoughts, unpredictable feelings, and unhelpful relationship patterns. I can help you stop the spiraling.
Do you find uncertainty intolerable, or obsess about things you can't control? Logically you know anxiety isn't helping; however, OCD, depression, and relationship or marriage stress often lead to overthinking & trying to predict the future. You get feedback you're a great employee or friend, but the fear of disappointing people leads to procrastinating, avoiding conflict, and an inability to be present. I offer individual therapy and couples counseling for adults who want to take back control over their obsessive thoughts, unpredictable feelings, and unhelpful relationship patterns. I can help you stop the spiraling.
(646) 956-2454 View (646) 956-2454
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Gibbs A. Williams
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10007  (Online Only)
I am an expert in working with panic anxiety, affect intolerance, students in crisis,low self esteem, synchronicity challenged, chronic traumatic stress syndrome, post presidential election stress syndrome,substance abuse, autism, crises of trust and meaning, confused, overwhelmed couples, and pre-marital counseling.
Do you feel hopelessly stuck, alienated, lost, confused, self - conscious, anxious, or weird? My specialty is working with people who are searching for meaningful connections but instead have all but given up hope that they can attain this goal. My aim is to help you answer the biggest questions of your life: who am I, what do I really want, and how best to achieve my aims and enjoy them. In this connection I will be your guide in a collaborative trip into your inner space enabling you to connect with your personal creative process.
I am an expert in working with panic anxiety, affect intolerance, students in crisis,low self esteem, synchronicity challenged, chronic traumatic stress syndrome, post presidential election stress syndrome,substance abuse, autism, crises of trust and meaning, confused, overwhelmed couples, and pre-marital counseling.
Do you feel hopelessly stuck, alienated, lost, confused, self - conscious, anxious, or weird? My specialty is working with people who are searching for meaningful connections but instead have all but given up hope that they can attain this goal. My aim is to help you answer the biggest questions of your life: who am I, what do I really want, and how best to achieve my aims and enjoy them. In this connection I will be your guide in a collaborative trip into your inner space enabling you to connect with your personal creative process.
(646) 760-8086 View (646) 760-8086
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Nariesh R Paltoo
Pastoral Counselor, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10013  (Online Only)
I believe that the foundation of a strong Marriage and family begins with healthy communication and understanding. Through our counseling sessions, I help families develop effective communication skills, build deeper spiritual connections, and work through any conflicts or challenges that may arise. As a Christian Counselor specializing in Marriage and family, I can empathize with most people when dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorders.
I believe that the foundation of a strong Marriage and family begins with healthy communication and understanding. Through our counseling sessions, I help families develop effective communication skills, build deeper spiritual connections, and work through any conflicts or challenges that may arise. As a Christian Counselor specializing in Marriage and family, I can empathize with most people when dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorders.
(646) 713-1813 View (646) 713-1813
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Emily Uhar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10003  (Online Only)
Tough times can get better. I work with folks in transitional phases who are looking for help. You may be seeking new ways of responding to stress, or want support with your partnership or marriage. If you're going through a tense time in your relationship, let's talk about the ways therapy can bring about powerful change in your relationship. I bring creativity and warmth while making space to talk about the hard stuff. I'm an integrative therapist, meaning we incorporate coping skills, breath work, and visualization at times.
Tough times can get better. I work with folks in transitional phases who are looking for help. You may be seeking new ways of responding to stress, or want support with your partnership or marriage. If you're going through a tense time in your relationship, let's talk about the ways therapy can bring about powerful change in your relationship. I bring creativity and warmth while making space to talk about the hard stuff. I'm an integrative therapist, meaning we incorporate coping skills, breath work, and visualization at times.
(718) 210-4125 View (718) 210-4125
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Dana Lyn Koonce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10005
Do you want to feel greater overall satisfaction in your relationships with both yourself and others? Imagine starting and ending your day feeling confident, content, and focused. My main treatment goal is to help you acquire positive coping skills that you can take with you so that you do not need to remain in therapy forever. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of experience providing individual, family, couple, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you want to feel greater overall satisfaction in your relationships with both yourself and others? Imagine starting and ending your day feeling confident, content, and focused. My main treatment goal is to help you acquire positive coping skills that you can take with you so that you do not need to remain in therapy forever. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of experience providing individual, family, couple, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
(201) 331-9008 View (201) 331-9008
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Shawn Paige
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10004  (Online Only)
Welcome, I invite you to embrace the beginning of a new chapter as you embark on the journey towards an improved version of yourself. Whether it be communication issues, coping with loss, or navigating roles in your marriage or family system, there is always a chance to understand the issue and find healthier ways of solving it together. I strive to have the flexibility to work with a variety of families and couples to create stronger bonds and long-lasting change. Together, I am confident that we can find the best version of ourselves.
Welcome, I invite you to embrace the beginning of a new chapter as you embark on the journey towards an improved version of yourself. Whether it be communication issues, coping with loss, or navigating roles in your marriage or family system, there is always a chance to understand the issue and find healthier ways of solving it together. I strive to have the flexibility to work with a variety of families and couples to create stronger bonds and long-lasting change. Together, I am confident that we can find the best version of ourselves.
(929) 581-7772 View (929) 581-7772
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Mimi Spiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10010
I make the room safe, no matter the issue you bring to me. Everyone could use therapeutic support or help achieving greater pleasure in their life at some point, whether it is to cope with a break up, figure out relationship patterns that you want to change, contend with anxiety, loneliness or depression, grieve a loss, process major life transitions or work on a marriage. I have been treating adults and couples in private practice for over 15 years.
I make the room safe, no matter the issue you bring to me. Everyone could use therapeutic support or help achieving greater pleasure in their life at some point, whether it is to cope with a break up, figure out relationship patterns that you want to change, contend with anxiety, loneliness or depression, grieve a loss, process major life transitions or work on a marriage. I have been treating adults and couples in private practice for over 15 years.
(917) 809-6451 View (917) 809-6451
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Amy Dombrowski
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10007  (Online Only)
As a Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in couples/marital therapy, I am skilled at addressing communication difficulties, loss of connection, infidelity & abuse. In individual therapy I specialize in treating relationship concerns, interpersonal struggles, family conflict, trauma, anxiety/depression, & self-esteem issues. My therapeutic style is flexible and intuitive, but I firmly believe that the strongest indicator of successful psychotherapy is the connection between counselor and patient, so my goal is to develop true, meaningful rapport with all of my clients (with a healthy dose of humor mixed in!).
As a Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in couples/marital therapy, I am skilled at addressing communication difficulties, loss of connection, infidelity & abuse. In individual therapy I specialize in treating relationship concerns, interpersonal struggles, family conflict, trauma, anxiety/depression, & self-esteem issues. My therapeutic style is flexible and intuitive, but I firmly believe that the strongest indicator of successful psychotherapy is the connection between counselor and patient, so my goal is to develop true, meaningful rapport with all of my clients (with a healthy dose of humor mixed in!).
(585) 460-8750 View (585) 460-8750
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Dr. Cynthia Giocomarra
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10013
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Are you looking for a therapist that actually "gets it"? Do you feel anxiety first thing in the morning, randomly throughout the day, or just before bed? Do you experience fear or panic reconnecting with friends, family, and coworkers since the world changed in 2020? Are you in the process of (or thinking about) coming out and feel unsure of how to go forward? Are you wanting to restructure your life in a more meaningful way but not sure what your new life can look like? I can assist you. My clientele includes diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, LGBTQA, individuals, couples, and families. Let’s talk.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Are you looking for a therapist that actually "gets it"? Do you feel anxiety first thing in the morning, randomly throughout the day, or just before bed? Do you experience fear or panic reconnecting with friends, family, and coworkers since the world changed in 2020? Are you in the process of (or thinking about) coming out and feel unsure of how to go forward? Are you wanting to restructure your life in a more meaningful way but not sure what your new life can look like? I can assist you. My clientele includes diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, LGBTQA, individuals, couples, and families. Let’s talk.
(347) 921-9639 View (347) 921-9639
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Alvita Liktorius Barsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, BCD
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10003
I have post graduate psychoanalytic training, certification for marriage and family therapy, and worked for many years in community mental health clinics both as a staff therapist, supervisor, and director.
We strive to live a full life with a gratifying career, satisfying and supportive relationships, and an all around feeling that we are expressing our unique and creative self in the world. But we can be stuck in achieving these goals by depression, anxiety, problems in our relationships, career difficulties, grief, traumatic events. At times like these, we can benefit greatly by the support and experience of a professional to regain our foothold in life, or to work through long standing difficulties that have kept us from living fully.
I have post graduate psychoanalytic training, certification for marriage and family therapy, and worked for many years in community mental health clinics both as a staff therapist, supervisor, and director.
We strive to live a full life with a gratifying career, satisfying and supportive relationships, and an all around feeling that we are expressing our unique and creative self in the world. But we can be stuck in achieving these goals by depression, anxiety, problems in our relationships, career difficulties, grief, traumatic events. At times like these, we can benefit greatly by the support and experience of a professional to regain our foothold in life, or to work through long standing difficulties that have kept us from living fully.
(646) 699-3584 View (646) 699-3584
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Christina Curtis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10011
Waitlist for new clients
Premarital counseling operates as an open dialogue, in which couple and counselor explore expectations for marriage, strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills and create a reflective space apart from the stresses of wedding planning.
I have a passion for working with couples at all stages of the life cycle. Premaritals, empty nesters, LGBT couples, couples with young children seeking to balance parenting with time for self and partner, couples needing support around sexuality and commitment issues, couples at a crossroads.... Much of my early therapeutic training was in Hospice bereavement counseling. Through that experience I became drawn to therapeutic encounters with the potential for spiritual renewal. In recent years I've connected with that initial sense of generativity and meaning through the practice of couples therapy, most notably in work as a premarital counselor.
Premarital counseling operates as an open dialogue, in which couple and counselor explore expectations for marriage, strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills and create a reflective space apart from the stresses of wedding planning.
I have a passion for working with couples at all stages of the life cycle. Premaritals, empty nesters, LGBT couples, couples with young children seeking to balance parenting with time for self and partner, couples needing support around sexuality and commitment issues, couples at a crossroads.... Much of my early therapeutic training was in Hospice bereavement counseling. Through that experience I became drawn to therapeutic encounters with the potential for spiritual renewal. In recent years I've connected with that initial sense of generativity and meaning through the practice of couples therapy, most notably in work as a premarital counselor.
(646) 681-7527 View (646) 681-7527
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Wen-Chun Hung
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10013  (Online Only)
With over two decades of counseling experience since 1994 including working with individuals facing severe mental illnesses, as well as those navigating challenges related to marriage, work or school, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or to explore other concerns in life, I provide a safe and empathic space where you will develop practical coping strategies, work towards personal growth, achieve a greater sense of well-being and fulfill your life goals.
With over two decades of counseling experience since 1994 including working with individuals facing severe mental illnesses, as well as those navigating challenges related to marriage, work or school, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or to explore other concerns in life, I provide a safe and empathic space where you will develop practical coping strategies, work towards personal growth, achieve a greater sense of well-being and fulfill your life goals.
(718) 957-8187 View (718) 957-8187
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Dr. Rosanne Capone
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10011
Dr. Rosanne (Rose) Capone holds a Ph.D in Addictions Counseling, and an M.A. in Counseling. I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience in integrative psychotherapy. Work with an empathic , sensitive counselor with postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, focusing, and completion of practitioner program in Gestalt therapy. Extensive experience in couples and marital counseling.Improve your communication skills.Out of network fees $80-$150. In-network with Aetna.Call for consult 646-787-6828
Dr. Rosanne (Rose) Capone holds a Ph.D in Addictions Counseling, and an M.A. in Counseling. I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience in integrative psychotherapy. Work with an empathic , sensitive counselor with postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, focusing, and completion of practitioner program in Gestalt therapy. Extensive experience in couples and marital counseling.Improve your communication skills.Out of network fees $80-$150. In-network with Aetna.Call for consult 646-787-6828
(646) 832-2795 View (646) 832-2795
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Deborah S Silver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10003
I am LGBTQ friendly and work with individuals, and couples of all kinds (co-habitating, married, pre-marital, siblings, business partners, etc.
It may sound simple, but when you are troubled and can't figure out what's in the way of achieving your goals, talk can really be the best medicine. Whether it's relationship disappointment, stalled career plans, new parent challenges, the shock of retirement or other life transitions, painful baffling emotions, self-defeating behaviors or use of substances in a harmful way, talking with someone trained to help you make sense of things can lead to greater control over your actions, choices and decisions. I also teach advanced candidates and provide clinical case consultation of therapists in private practice.
I am LGBTQ friendly and work with individuals, and couples of all kinds (co-habitating, married, pre-marital, siblings, business partners, etc.
It may sound simple, but when you are troubled and can't figure out what's in the way of achieving your goals, talk can really be the best medicine. Whether it's relationship disappointment, stalled career plans, new parent challenges, the shock of retirement or other life transitions, painful baffling emotions, self-defeating behaviors or use of substances in a harmful way, talking with someone trained to help you make sense of things can lead to greater control over your actions, choices and decisions. I also teach advanced candidates and provide clinical case consultation of therapists in private practice.
(917) 451-7229 View (917) 451-7229
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Jane Hammerslough
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10013
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my work in both individual and relationship therapy is through the lens of family systems: What informs current relationships, behavior patterns, and sense of well-being? How can we change patterns of thought and behavior that may no longer work for us? .
I approach therapy as an active, collaborative process. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate and intelligent place to freely explore thoughts, feelings and experiences, take risks to work through past issues and current concerns, and identify and utilize core strengths to grow--and create more fulfilling lives and relationships. Years of clinical research and treatment with post-deployed combat veterans informs my practice: I believe that regardless of circumstances, we possess inherent strengths that, when harnessed, can move us toward wholeness, healing and extraordinary growth as individuals and in connection with others.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my work in both individual and relationship therapy is through the lens of family systems: What informs current relationships, behavior patterns, and sense of well-being? How can we change patterns of thought and behavior that may no longer work for us? .
I approach therapy as an active, collaborative process. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate and intelligent place to freely explore thoughts, feelings and experiences, take risks to work through past issues and current concerns, and identify and utilize core strengths to grow--and create more fulfilling lives and relationships. Years of clinical research and treatment with post-deployed combat veterans informs my practice: I believe that regardless of circumstances, we possess inherent strengths that, when harnessed, can move us toward wholeness, healing and extraordinary growth as individuals and in connection with others.
(347) 417-5362 View (347) 417-5362
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Christina Harrington-Stutzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, GC-C, LCSW-R, PhD
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10012
My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.
My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.
(518) 302-2837 x443 View (518) 302-2837 x443

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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.