Therapists in Henderson County, TX
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Andrew Gill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, BCN
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75038
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for Marriage Enrichment, teaching parenting skills and Family Care.
Tau Healing Services is available for the needs of those suffering from situational, family, or personal issues that are causing distress in life.
Tau means true. Healing is viewed as a process of becoming well. The aim of Tau Healing Services is to provide professional and quality services that assist in the healing process by natural means and with the assistance of grace.
I have a passion for Marriage Enrichment, teaching parenting skills and Family Care.
Tau Healing Services is available for the needs of those suffering from situational, family, or personal issues that are causing distress in life.
Tau means true. Healing is viewed as a process of becoming well. The aim of Tau Healing Services is to provide professional and quality services that assist in the healing process by natural means and with the assistance of grace.
Valor Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wills Point, TX 75169 (Online Only)
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
My name is Roberto "Robert" Guerrero, I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, and CCTP, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and BC-TMH provider. I have over nine years of experience in the field of mental health and chemical dependency, and currently operate a private counseling practice exclusively online near Dallas, Texas. I primarily work with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also offer consulting services for business professionals.
Steven R. Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
Welcome to the practice of Steven R. Scott. Steven works with a large variety of people by providing individual psychotherapy, family and marital counseling, premarital counseling, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy. Steven's goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. His solutions focused approach helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. Steven has over twenty years of experience, which allows him to be able to customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs. Steven now offers office hours as well as phone and video sessions. Call today for a consultation.
Welcome to the practice of Steven R. Scott. Steven works with a large variety of people by providing individual psychotherapy, family and marital counseling, premarital counseling, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy. Steven's goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. His solutions focused approach helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. Steven has over twenty years of experience, which allows him to be able to customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs. Steven now offers office hours as well as phone and video sessions. Call today for a consultation.
Community Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Hilary Yurtin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
I provide Counseling for Individuals and Adolescents, Couples/Marriage Counseling, Sex Therapy, Family Therapy, and Career Coaching.
Are you tired of feeling Anxious or Depressed, like you are just Surviving through each day? Are you ready to start feeling like YOURSELF again? Major changes, death, relationship issues, career dissatisfaction, self-esteem issues, old hurts, and normal life events can leave us feeling Depressed, Anxious, Angry, Empty, or even like we have Lost Our Identity. I will tailor the process to fit your individual needs, as we work together to develop healthy coping skills and a plan of action to accomplish your goals for Happiness, Balance, and Satisfaction in your Life and Relationships. Start your Journey. Call Today!!
I provide Counseling for Individuals and Adolescents, Couples/Marriage Counseling, Sex Therapy, Family Therapy, and Career Coaching.
Are you tired of feeling Anxious or Depressed, like you are just Surviving through each day? Are you ready to start feeling like YOURSELF again? Major changes, death, relationship issues, career dissatisfaction, self-esteem issues, old hurts, and normal life events can leave us feeling Depressed, Anxious, Angry, Empty, or even like we have Lost Our Identity. I will tailor the process to fit your individual needs, as we work together to develop healthy coping skills and a plan of action to accomplish your goals for Happiness, Balance, and Satisfaction in your Life and Relationships. Start your Journey. Call Today!!
Matei Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
As Soren Kierkegaard says, “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” I have years of training in forensic psychology and counseling techniques dealing with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and marriage and family counseling. My specialization includes group therapy in areas of intimacy and addiction. I am specialized in dealing with moderate and more serious mental health issues especially anxiety, impulsivity, and depression.
Kevin J. Goldberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Texas (in person & virtual sessions) & Illinois (virtual only sessions) providing short and long-term therapy to adults (ages 18 and up). I have worked with individuals from all ranges of life including varying socio-economic status and different stages of life in settings like college counseling centers, community mental health, and forensic detention facilities. Some areas of interest to me are depression or difficult moods, troubling thought processes, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, recovery from trauma, and chronic relationship problems/marriage difficulties.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Texas (in person & virtual sessions) & Illinois (virtual only sessions) providing short and long-term therapy to adults (ages 18 and up). I have worked with individuals from all ranges of life including varying socio-economic status and different stages of life in settings like college counseling centers, community mental health, and forensic detention facilities. Some areas of interest to me are depression or difficult moods, troubling thought processes, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, recovery from trauma, and chronic relationship problems/marriage difficulties.
Dr. Michael Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, DOT-SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical interests include: marriage and family counseling, school difficulties and behavior referrals, adolescent issues, crisis intervention, substance abuse, PTSD, and depression.
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
My clinical interests include: marriage and family counseling, school difficulties and behavior referrals, adolescent issues, crisis intervention, substance abuse, PTSD, and depression.
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
Counseling Center of North Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wylie, TX 75098
***Now offering telehealth services*** Counseling Center of North Texas has multiple therapists with the education, experience, and desire to help you or a loved one with whatever obstacles you may face including conflict with family, relationships, school, and/or work, depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health disorders, grief/trauma, stressful life events, adoptions, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and self-harm/other unhealthy coping skills. Christian counseling is available. We see children 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
***Now offering telehealth services*** Counseling Center of North Texas has multiple therapists with the education, experience, and desire to help you or a loved one with whatever obstacles you may face including conflict with family, relationships, school, and/or work, depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health disorders, grief/trauma, stressful life events, adoptions, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and self-harm/other unhealthy coping skills. Christian counseling is available. We see children 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
Meyer Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
We are Licensed Professional Counselor's and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists specializing in anxiety, behavior issues, depression, divorce, school performance, etc.
Is your child or teenager struggling in school or at home and you are not sure where to begin looking for help? Are you wondering if your child may be suffering with ADHD, an addiction, a learning disability, anxiety, depression or stress from divorce or dealing with life/school situations? At Meyer Counseling Center, we are proud to offer you improved services through our affiliation with the Amen Clinics, the world leader in neuropsychiatry. As part of this association, we have access to specialized assessments and resources to help patients struggling with brain-related conditions and mental health issues.
We are Licensed Professional Counselor's and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists specializing in anxiety, behavior issues, depression, divorce, school performance, etc.
Is your child or teenager struggling in school or at home and you are not sure where to begin looking for help? Are you wondering if your child may be suffering with ADHD, an addiction, a learning disability, anxiety, depression or stress from divorce or dealing with life/school situations? At Meyer Counseling Center, we are proud to offer you improved services through our affiliation with the Amen Clinics, the world leader in neuropsychiatry. As part of this association, we have access to specialized assessments and resources to help patients struggling with brain-related conditions and mental health issues.
Lorin Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you feeling hopeless, or desperate, struggling in your relationship and feeling disconnected? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a relational or personal issue? Are you reliving a traumatic or painful period of life? Is anxiety or depression weighing you down? Then I am glad you are here! As a veteran with experience serving as a Chaplain Assistant in the Army, college advising, marriage coaching, and case management in a local mental health facility, I have professional and life experience for over 15 years supporting others.
Are you feeling hopeless, or desperate, struggling in your relationship and feeling disconnected? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a relational or personal issue? Are you reliving a traumatic or painful period of life? Is anxiety or depression weighing you down? Then I am glad you are here! As a veteran with experience serving as a Chaplain Assistant in the Army, college advising, marriage coaching, and case management in a local mental health facility, I have professional and life experience for over 15 years supporting others.
Lifeologie Midlothian
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Midlothian, TX 76065
Our team has specialists in individual, marital, family and group therapy, mindfulness, child/play therapy, addictions trichotillomania, cross-cultural issues, trauma recovery, adolescents, life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
Creative Solutions to Stuck Problems® is what we provide. Our counselors work with adults, kids, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. The mission of Lifeologie Counseling is to help you address and overcome any emotional issues, communication problems, relationship struggles, or personal traumas that you may be facing or have faced. Our counselors bring to each session enthusiasm, honesty, common sense, professionalism, and a sense of humor. Contact us today to get started on your new path.
Our team has specialists in individual, marital, family and group therapy, mindfulness, child/play therapy, addictions trichotillomania, cross-cultural issues, trauma recovery, adolescents, life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
Creative Solutions to Stuck Problems® is what we provide. Our counselors work with adults, kids, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. The mission of Lifeologie Counseling is to help you address and overcome any emotional issues, communication problems, relationship struggles, or personal traumas that you may be facing or have faced. Our counselors bring to each session enthusiasm, honesty, common sense, professionalism, and a sense of humor. Contact us today to get started on your new path.
Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, TX 75010
Therapy areas include: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Stress, Depression, Marital Conflict, Grief/Loss, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Interpersonal Issues, Trauma, Addiction, Child and Teen Counseling, Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Clergy Counseling and more.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
Therapy areas include: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Stress, Depression, Marital Conflict, Grief/Loss, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Interpersonal Issues, Trauma, Addiction, Child and Teen Counseling, Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Clergy Counseling and more.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
Tamolyn 'tammy' Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
Family Matters Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Family Matters Counseling Center has evolved into a wholistic practice that offers marriage support, foster care assessments, drug evaluations, and career counseling! We specialize in adolescent and adult counseling.
I started Family Matters Counseling Center after I realized that a family system is one that the client creates and is not born into. From here I developed a passion to learn each unique families story to help them overcome their obstacle in maintaining balance within their family system. I help clients re-ignite their passion and hope in reaching their career and personal goals. I do this in a collaborative and gentle approach as I assist you in your journey with every step.
Family Matters Counseling Center has evolved into a wholistic practice that offers marriage support, foster care assessments, drug evaluations, and career counseling! We specialize in adolescent and adult counseling.
I started Family Matters Counseling Center after I realized that a family system is one that the client creates and is not born into. From here I developed a passion to learn each unique families story to help them overcome their obstacle in maintaining balance within their family system. I help clients re-ignite their passion and hope in reaching their career and personal goals. I do this in a collaborative and gentle approach as I assist you in your journey with every step.
Casey Leamy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
Haley Stromberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76011
Haley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in marital and family relationship counseling and trauma therapy. Haley takes a holistic approach to mental health addressing the needs of the individual by considering the societal, relational, biological, spiritual, and emotional factors in a person's life. Haley approaches therapy with a collaborative stance, considering the client the expert on their life and situations and offers her expertise on relational dynamics, trauma and the brain, attachment wounds, and self-parenting to help her clients navigate their past hurts, current relationships, anxiety, and more.
Haley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in marital and family relationship counseling and trauma therapy. Haley takes a holistic approach to mental health addressing the needs of the individual by considering the societal, relational, biological, spiritual, and emotional factors in a person's life. Haley approaches therapy with a collaborative stance, considering the client the expert on their life and situations and offers her expertise on relational dynamics, trauma and the brain, attachment wounds, and self-parenting to help her clients navigate their past hurts, current relationships, anxiety, and more.
Farrah Bonnot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210 (Online Only)
I am working on my Gottman Level 1 certification, my AASECT certification in sex therapy, and my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Woman's University.
Do you worry your experiences, preferences, or orientation make the search for a mental health professional difficult? Are there times or situations where you'd like a helping hand, but feel overwhelmed about explaining your background to someone who may not understand? I know what that feels like. My passion lies in helping survivors of trauma and I am deeply invested in serving LGBTQIA+, polyam, consensual non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and all sexual minority communities. I am also sex work allied and provide non-judgmental support for individuals who are, or have been in the sex industry.
I am working on my Gottman Level 1 certification, my AASECT certification in sex therapy, and my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Woman's University.
Do you worry your experiences, preferences, or orientation make the search for a mental health professional difficult? Are there times or situations where you'd like a helping hand, but feel overwhelmed about explaining your background to someone who may not understand? I know what that feels like. My passion lies in helping survivors of trauma and I am deeply invested in serving LGBTQIA+, polyam, consensual non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and all sexual minority communities. I am also sex work allied and provide non-judgmental support for individuals who are, or have been in the sex industry.
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.
Brian Marc Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CH, EMDR
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I am a prior law enforcement officer & also specialize in treating first responders, military, complex stress professions, crime victims, addictions, public figures, & marital/relationship struggles.
The most recent brain/body science shows us long-term healing is difficult to achieve without changing how information travels through the nervous system. Creating these adjustments is possible if you know how. Mr. Simmons utilizes a mind/body-based treatment approach that combines relevant talk therapy modalities, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic stabilization techniques, along with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Emotional Freedom Technique, and Trauma Informed treatment techniques to address client's presenting symptoms and achieve a variety of treatment goals.
I am a prior law enforcement officer & also specialize in treating first responders, military, complex stress professions, crime victims, addictions, public figures, & marital/relationship struggles.
The most recent brain/body science shows us long-term healing is difficult to achieve without changing how information travels through the nervous system. Creating these adjustments is possible if you know how. Mr. Simmons utilizes a mind/body-based treatment approach that combines relevant talk therapy modalities, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic stabilization techniques, along with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Emotional Freedom Technique, and Trauma Informed treatment techniques to address client's presenting symptoms and achieve a variety of treatment goals.
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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.