Marriage Counseling Therapists in Grapevine, TX

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Kathy Haecker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
My specialties include relationship issues, marriage, divorce, parenting, transitions, grief or loss, depression, anxiety or fear, self-image, abuse, and anger.
Are you hurting? Confused? Afraid? Need someone to talk to who can help you process what you are experiencing? As a woman who has been married for 49 years, had 5 teenagers at once, juggled home and family, worked as an advocate and teacher, I am willing to listen well. I believe we can work together and find solutions to your life's problems and pain.
My specialties include relationship issues, marriage, divorce, parenting, transitions, grief or loss, depression, anxiety or fear, self-image, abuse, and anger.
Are you hurting? Confused? Afraid? Need someone to talk to who can help you process what you are experiencing? As a woman who has been married for 49 years, had 5 teenagers at once, juggled home and family, worked as an advocate and teacher, I am willing to listen well. I believe we can work together and find solutions to your life's problems and pain.
(817) 591-1774 View (817) 591-1774
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The Vine Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
Sharon Fulcher-Estes is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner and EMDR Trained. Mrs. Fulcher-Estes’ goal is to help individuals discover their purpose and strengths which leads to developing healthy relationships, attitudes and environments that flourish. Her clinical experience includes working with trauma and loss, children and adolescents, stress, work-related struggles, pre-marital, marriage, parenting, anger, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, sexual abuse, and women’s issues. She enjoys working with individuals, couples and families.
Sharon Fulcher-Estes is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner and EMDR Trained. Mrs. Fulcher-Estes’ goal is to help individuals discover their purpose and strengths which leads to developing healthy relationships, attitudes and environments that flourish. Her clinical experience includes working with trauma and loss, children and adolescents, stress, work-related struggles, pre-marital, marriage, parenting, anger, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, sexual abuse, and women’s issues. She enjoys working with individuals, couples and families.
(682) 233-4325 View (682) 233-4325
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Katrina Will Colwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Play Therapist.
Our lives are filled with both joy and sadness, comforts and fears, strengths and weaknesses. At times we may feel that the negativity in our lives is more than we can handle. Those are times when seeking out counseling can provide a great benefit. It is my great pleasure to work with many people to help them achieve their goals, find comfort and peace, and live well adjusted, fulfilling lives. I am blessed to have provided services to those needing help with: childhood disorders, grief, abuse, marriage and family conflict, bullying, stress management, parenting, faith crises, premarital and many more.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Play Therapist.
Our lives are filled with both joy and sadness, comforts and fears, strengths and weaknesses. At times we may feel that the negativity in our lives is more than we can handle. Those are times when seeking out counseling can provide a great benefit. It is my great pleasure to work with many people to help them achieve their goals, find comfort and peace, and live well adjusted, fulfilling lives. I am blessed to have provided services to those needing help with: childhood disorders, grief, abuse, marriage and family conflict, bullying, stress management, parenting, faith crises, premarital and many more.
(817) 756-9684 View (817) 756-9684
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Ashley Cook-Rovira, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
I offer individual, marital, and family therapy and prioritize working collaboratively with my clients which involves active involvement and proven to be best practice for the best/most desired outcome.
Are you feeling stuck by some life circumstance or feel as though you need help getting through a particularly troubling season of life? I help my clients work on their individual goals by meeting the client where they are at and working with them to find solutions to whatever issues are holding them back. I primarily work with clients struggling with trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, dual-diagnoses (substance abuse in combination with other mental health diagnoses/presentations) for the past 12 years.
I offer individual, marital, and family therapy and prioritize working collaboratively with my clients which involves active involvement and proven to be best practice for the best/most desired outcome.
Are you feeling stuck by some life circumstance or feel as though you need help getting through a particularly troubling season of life? I help my clients work on their individual goals by meeting the client where they are at and working with them to find solutions to whatever issues are holding them back. I primarily work with clients struggling with trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, dual-diagnoses (substance abuse in combination with other mental health diagnoses/presentations) for the past 12 years.
(817) 330-9730 View (817) 330-9730
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Melody Brooke, MA, LPC, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051  (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, counselor, life coach, career consultant, and national expert on the bedroom, and at work. ​For thirty years, I have helped couples find their way back to each other. Many of the clients I've worked with have been to multiple other counselors before finding me. I have been where you are emotionally. I am a survivor of sexual trauma, emotional neglect, and have had relationship problems. This has put me in a unique position to help you. My own experience with neurodivergence, trauma and failed relationships informs my approach to your advantage.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, counselor, life coach, career consultant, and national expert on the bedroom, and at work. ​For thirty years, I have helped couples find their way back to each other. Many of the clients I've worked with have been to multiple other counselors before finding me. I have been where you are emotionally. I am a survivor of sexual trauma, emotional neglect, and have had relationship problems. This has put me in a unique position to help you. My own experience with neurodivergence, trauma and failed relationships informs my approach to your advantage.
(469) 995-8304 View (469) 995-8304
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Tamra White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
I specialize in several areas of human behavior, including depression, anxiety, marriage/divorce, as well as child/adolescent counseling.
It takes courage to reach out for assistance. I acknowledge that, and welcome you to an environment that asks questions, and promotes change! In my practice, I strive to make the client feel safe, comfortable, and understood from the moment we meet. The quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change. I understand that there are certain feelings, problems, relationship dynamics and behaviors that one would like to feel better about as soon as possible. My practice does not ignore one's need for change in the here and now!
I specialize in several areas of human behavior, including depression, anxiety, marriage/divorce, as well as child/adolescent counseling.
It takes courage to reach out for assistance. I acknowledge that, and welcome you to an environment that asks questions, and promotes change! In my practice, I strive to make the client feel safe, comfortable, and understood from the moment we meet. The quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change. I understand that there are certain feelings, problems, relationship dynamics and behaviors that one would like to feel better about as soon as possible. My practice does not ignore one's need for change in the here and now!
(940) 202-8321 View (940) 202-8321
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Cheryl Rutherford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
Life is hard! Let's talk about it! This life is a series of changes and stages. It is easy to find ourselves stuck in an unhealthy relationship, find ourselves feeling down and hopeless because of a loss, or in a toxic environment at work. Solution focused brief therapy, right thinking and clear boundaries creates good fruit in our lives in every area - work, parenting, marriage, self-esteem, boundaries, etc. I love working with blended families to help every member of the family find their balance in your family. I specialize in helping married couples walk through challenges together to stabilize the relationship.
Life is hard! Let's talk about it! This life is a series of changes and stages. It is easy to find ourselves stuck in an unhealthy relationship, find ourselves feeling down and hopeless because of a loss, or in a toxic environment at work. Solution focused brief therapy, right thinking and clear boundaries creates good fruit in our lives in every area - work, parenting, marriage, self-esteem, boundaries, etc. I love working with blended families to help every member of the family find their balance in your family. I specialize in helping married couples walk through challenges together to stabilize the relationship.
(214) 761-6364 View (214) 761-6364
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Charity Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
In my practice, I specialize in working with women who may struggle with self-esteem, self-worth, and finding their voice. Women need someone they can trust and support them to gain confidence in who they are. I work with couples navigating the challenges of pre-marital preparation or seeking guidance to strengthen their existing partnership. Family life is hard whether that's parenting, blending families, communicating, or connecting. It can be challenging to work on those things alone. We can only do so much alone and I'm here to help you find the change you need.
In my practice, I specialize in working with women who may struggle with self-esteem, self-worth, and finding their voice. Women need someone they can trust and support them to gain confidence in who they are. I work with couples navigating the challenges of pre-marital preparation or seeking guidance to strengthen their existing partnership. Family life is hard whether that's parenting, blending families, communicating, or connecting. It can be challenging to work on those things alone. We can only do so much alone and I'm here to help you find the change you need.
(682) 382-9292 View (682) 382-9292
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Mark Strauss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
I know the pain that anxiety, marital problems, pornography, depression and anger can cause, but I also know how to transform those things into incredible joy, deep relationships, and a powerful sense of self-worth. I love helping people overcome the challenges they face in life, and I have both the personal experience and professional training to help them reach their goals. Do not let life drag you down any longer. Give me a call and together we can help you become the person you long to be.
I know the pain that anxiety, marital problems, pornography, depression and anger can cause, but I also know how to transform those things into incredible joy, deep relationships, and a powerful sense of self-worth. I love helping people overcome the challenges they face in life, and I have both the personal experience and professional training to help them reach their goals. Do not let life drag you down any longer. Give me a call and together we can help you become the person you long to be.
(972) 829-0805 View (972) 829-0805
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Jack (John) Verdi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
My specialties include: relationship/marital counseling; executive coaching; psychological evaluations, including those for bariatric procedures and pain treatments; addictions counseling, including alcohol, drug, and sexual addictions; sports psychology; and sexual dysfunctions.
I am a licensed psychologist and have been in private practice over 30 years and am currently in Grapevine, Texas. My approach in therapy is to first understand each individual's unique concern. I then try to help the individual identify what options they have in changing the behavior to have more successful outcomes. I have been described by my clients as easy to talk to, with a good sense of humor.
My specialties include: relationship/marital counseling; executive coaching; psychological evaluations, including those for bariatric procedures and pain treatments; addictions counseling, including alcohol, drug, and sexual addictions; sports psychology; and sexual dysfunctions.
I am a licensed psychologist and have been in private practice over 30 years and am currently in Grapevine, Texas. My approach in therapy is to first understand each individual's unique concern. I then try to help the individual identify what options they have in changing the behavior to have more successful outcomes. I have been described by my clients as easy to talk to, with a good sense of humor.
(972) 316-9289 View (972) 316-9289
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DeLisa Deutsch Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CEDS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051  (Online Only)
I am an experienced marriage and family therapist and maintain a speciality as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS). I worked for many years at major eating disorder facilities in the DFW area, providing education and support to individuals and families at various stages in the recovery journey. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore issues together with my clients. I see the role of therapist as a facilitator to join, collaborate, and achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. I work from a systems perspective to address the individual as a whole.
I am an experienced marriage and family therapist and maintain a speciality as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS). I worked for many years at major eating disorder facilities in the DFW area, providing education and support to individuals and families at various stages in the recovery journey. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore issues together with my clients. I see the role of therapist as a facilitator to join, collaborate, and achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. I work from a systems perspective to address the individual as a whole.
(214) 717-6852 View (214) 717-6852
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A. J. Molina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-MAFT, LPC, CLC
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
Most everyone dreams of a life that will turn out as we imagine it. But often, life takes a detour from that plan and many times we face discomfort or unwanted pain. We can experience anxiety, feel depressed, have broken relationships and don't know what to do. You want someone who can help you, your marriage, or family to move forward in life.
Most everyone dreams of a life that will turn out as we imagine it. But often, life takes a detour from that plan and many times we face discomfort or unwanted pain. We can experience anxiety, feel depressed, have broken relationships and don't know what to do. You want someone who can help you, your marriage, or family to move forward in life.
(682) 223-4818 View (682) 223-4818
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Brian Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
Although I welcomes clients with a range of needs, my special areas of interests include: addictions, depression, marital issues, grief & loss, anxiety, spiritual/ministry wounds, adoption issues, premarital counseling, PREPARE/ENRICH Certified, divorce recovery & blended family issues.
I have a burning desire to help individuals and families struggling with what often seems like impossible problems and a wavering faith. I know that people crave restoration through change and want to help them on this journey. I provide a safe environment to explore sensitive issues, founded on respect and caring for the client. My own personal journey of growth gives me a unique perspective that I use with each client.
Although I welcomes clients with a range of needs, my special areas of interests include: addictions, depression, marital issues, grief & loss, anxiety, spiritual/ministry wounds, adoption issues, premarital counseling, PREPARE/ENRICH Certified, divorce recovery & blended family issues.
I have a burning desire to help individuals and families struggling with what often seems like impossible problems and a wavering faith. I know that people crave restoration through change and want to help them on this journey. I provide a safe environment to explore sensitive issues, founded on respect and caring for the client. My own personal journey of growth gives me a unique perspective that I use with each client.
(682) 237-6160 View (682) 237-6160
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Shawn Boggs Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
I have over 29 years experience with a special focus on marital and relationship distress, infidelity, and pornography addiction. I also offer premarital counseling (Prepare/Enrich) and treat anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, and family therapy. I am an objective professional with a caring heart who brings a fresh perspective and hope in your time of need. Christian counseling is provided for those who are interested. I am an Out of Network provider for all insurance companies and will provide you a receipt to make filing for reimbursement simple.
I have over 29 years experience with a special focus on marital and relationship distress, infidelity, and pornography addiction. I also offer premarital counseling (Prepare/Enrich) and treat anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, and family therapy. I am an objective professional with a caring heart who brings a fresh perspective and hope in your time of need. Christian counseling is provided for those who are interested. I am an Out of Network provider for all insurance companies and will provide you a receipt to make filing for reimbursement simple.
(972) 360-9367 View (972) 360-9367
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Stephanie Thurston-Simmons Lpc Lsotp Ch
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSOTP, License, Dereg
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
As an EMDR (trauma/headache/migraine, addictions) provider, Certified Hypnotherapist, & licensed in sexual offending/abuse, I specialize in marriage/family, trauma/anxiety, sexual issues, sex addiction, infidelity, divorce, ADHD, & others.
At New Solutions Counseling, as an experienced clinician of 25 years, I treat various needs with extensive trainings & have a passion for healing. Needs may include relationship/marital issues, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, chronic pain/illness, headache/migraines, sexual addiction, infidelity, abuse, addictions, sex trafficking, First Responder/military trauma, & everything in between. Clients seek help that is directive, objective, yet empathetic. Treatment is tailored to a client's specific needs & the approach is research-supported (EMDR/hypnotherapy/EFT). But, the therapeutic relationship is the most important and what I most enjoy.
As an EMDR (trauma/headache/migraine, addictions) provider, Certified Hypnotherapist, & licensed in sexual offending/abuse, I specialize in marriage/family, trauma/anxiety, sexual issues, sex addiction, infidelity, divorce, ADHD, & others.
At New Solutions Counseling, as an experienced clinician of 25 years, I treat various needs with extensive trainings & have a passion for healing. Needs may include relationship/marital issues, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, chronic pain/illness, headache/migraines, sexual addiction, infidelity, abuse, addictions, sex trafficking, First Responder/military trauma, & everything in between. Clients seek help that is directive, objective, yet empathetic. Treatment is tailored to a client's specific needs & the approach is research-supported (EMDR/hypnotherapy/EFT). But, the therapeutic relationship is the most important and what I most enjoy.
(817) 385-9646 View (817) 385-9646
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Dana M Lewin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be the hardest thing that some us will ever do. Life is messy. Choosing to grow is intentional and requires work. It's courageous to say, "I don't want to do this alone." Everyone needs support at some point whether you are battling depression or anxiety, working your way through grief, navigating through a life transition or marriage and family problems. I want to help you find your strengths and explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck. My passion is helping people have the healthy relationships that strengthen and validate the people they are.
Asking for help can be the hardest thing that some us will ever do. Life is messy. Choosing to grow is intentional and requires work. It's courageous to say, "I don't want to do this alone." Everyone needs support at some point whether you are battling depression or anxiety, working your way through grief, navigating through a life transition or marriage and family problems. I want to help you find your strengths and explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck. My passion is helping people have the healthy relationships that strengthen and validate the people they are.
(817) 591-4531 View (817) 591-4531
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Ann Marie Leist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
Issues I frequently work with include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, behavior problems and marital problems.
All individuals experience difficult times or crises in their lives. As an experienced, licensed psychologist, I would like to help you work through life's challenges. I am committed to helping my clients overcome obstacles and meet goals that will lead to lasting and meaningful changes in their lives. I have extensive training in treating children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in therapy.
Issues I frequently work with include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, behavior problems and marital problems.
All individuals experience difficult times or crises in their lives. As an experienced, licensed psychologist, I would like to help you work through life's challenges. I am committed to helping my clients overcome obstacles and meet goals that will lead to lasting and meaningful changes in their lives. I have extensive training in treating children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in therapy.
(817) 522-3291 View (817) 522-3291
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Jackie Farmer Keish
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT, BCIA-EE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grapevine, TX 76051
As a marriage and family therapist, a licensed professional counselor, and a neurofeedback clinician, I provide care for adults, couples, families,& children, in North Tarrant County. Serving the Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Colleyville, Trophy Club, Irving,and surrounding communities, I focus on identifying personal strengths, and solutions that are often hidden within. Additionally, I utilize Neurofeedback, Interactive Metronome, Hypnotherapy, E.M.D.R., cognitive behavorial, solution focused and R.E.B.,T. therapies in assisting clients with attention, attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, P.T.S.D., phobias and other issues. Please read about neurofeedback at these sites: www.eeginfo and eegspectrum.com, www.neurofeedbackoftexas.com
As a marriage and family therapist, a licensed professional counselor, and a neurofeedback clinician, I provide care for adults, couples, families,& children, in North Tarrant County. Serving the Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Colleyville, Trophy Club, Irving,and surrounding communities, I focus on identifying personal strengths, and solutions that are often hidden within. Additionally, I utilize Neurofeedback, Interactive Metronome, Hypnotherapy, E.M.D.R., cognitive behavorial, solution focused and R.E.B.,T. therapies in assisting clients with attention, attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, P.T.S.D., phobias and other issues. Please read about neurofeedback at these sites: www.eeginfo and eegspectrum.com, www.neurofeedbackoftexas.com
(817) 532-5227 View (817) 532-5227
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Frank Friedman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
PANIC ATTACKS, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, SELF-ESTEEM, DEPRESSION and MARITAL Couseling and Relationship issues are areas in which I specialize. They are often related. NON JUDGMENTAL APPROACH.
PANIC ATTACKS, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, SELF-ESTEEM, DEPRESSION and MARITAL Couseling and Relationship issues are areas in which I specialize. They are often related. NON JUDGMENTAL APPROACH.
(817) 601-7470 View (817) 601-7470
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Daphne Goolsbee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
Are you and your partner wanting to lay the foundation for a fulfilling marriage? Maybe you’re wanting to do things differently than you experienced growing up or you’re finding yourselves caught in cycles of conflict or miscommunication that you want to work through before committing to a life together. Perhaps you’d like to do some work personally in order to be the best future spouse possible. Ultimately, you want to create healthy communication patterns, understand yourself and your partner on a deeper level, and process important questions now as a way of investing in the health of your future marriage, home, and family.
Are you and your partner wanting to lay the foundation for a fulfilling marriage? Maybe you’re wanting to do things differently than you experienced growing up or you’re finding yourselves caught in cycles of conflict or miscommunication that you want to work through before committing to a life together. Perhaps you’d like to do some work personally in order to be the best future spouse possible. Ultimately, you want to create healthy communication patterns, understand yourself and your partner on a deeper level, and process important questions now as a way of investing in the health of your future marriage, home, and family.
(281) 623-1914 View (281) 623-1914

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.