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Avis Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77019  (Online Only)
Avis Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 13 years of experience working with clients of all ages. She specializes in treating anxiety, compassion fatigue, familial conflicts, life transitions, and women's issues as well as marriage and couples therapy. Avis believes that the counseling experience is a very intimate experience that is designed with the client’s needs at the forefront.
Avis Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 13 years of experience working with clients of all ages. She specializes in treating anxiety, compassion fatigue, familial conflicts, life transitions, and women's issues as well as marriage and couples therapy. Avis believes that the counseling experience is a very intimate experience that is designed with the client’s needs at the forefront.
(281) 346-9732 View (281) 346-9732
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Jennifer Weatherly-Obani LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
I have worked with people dealing with depression,postpartum depression, bipolar disorder,anxiety,pre/post marital issues,addiction,trauma,crisis,sexual abuse and family conflict.
Ready to make a change,improve your communication skills, create more balance in your life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years of experience working with: children,adolescents,adults,couples and families.
I have worked with people dealing with depression,postpartum depression, bipolar disorder,anxiety,pre/post marital issues,addiction,trauma,crisis,sexual abuse and family conflict.
Ready to make a change,improve your communication skills, create more balance in your life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years of experience working with: children,adolescents,adults,couples and families.
(713) 597-2213 View (713) 597-2213
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Eduardo Salazar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77066
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, families, couples for pre-marriage & marriage counseling. People struggle with are grief/loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity & traumatic experiences that require Crisis/Critical Incident Response/Debriefing. People want to resolve internal emotional conflict & interpersonal conflict with others to achieve reconciliation. Everyone has, is, or will suffer in the future. Life is challenging. I help people overcome obstacles, turn them into opportunities, learn from loss & achieve their goals. I help, hurting people, heal.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, families, couples for pre-marriage & marriage counseling. People struggle with are grief/loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity & traumatic experiences that require Crisis/Critical Incident Response/Debriefing. People want to resolve internal emotional conflict & interpersonal conflict with others to achieve reconciliation. Everyone has, is, or will suffer in the future. Life is challenging. I help people overcome obstacles, turn them into opportunities, learn from loss & achieve their goals. I help, hurting people, heal.
(713) 581-3973 View (713) 581-3973
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Ashley D. King
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
I am an LPC and LMFT, and my education includes a BA in Psychology from Baylor University, an MA in Counseling with a Concentration in Marriage, Couples, Family Counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Do you find yourself at a crossroads in life? Are you seeking to move from being "stuck" to "unstuck"? Are you looking for additional perspectives to your issues and concerns? Difficult seasons in our lives can be expected, and sometimes our old ways of coping or adapting do not meet the need of our season. I enjoy working with clients, their family, and support system in exercising autonomy to choose what is best for them. I believe you can adapt to meet the need of your season without losing the essence of what makes you, you.
I am an LPC and LMFT, and my education includes a BA in Psychology from Baylor University, an MA in Counseling with a Concentration in Marriage, Couples, Family Counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Do you find yourself at a crossroads in life? Are you seeking to move from being "stuck" to "unstuck"? Are you looking for additional perspectives to your issues and concerns? Difficult seasons in our lives can be expected, and sometimes our old ways of coping or adapting do not meet the need of our season. I enjoy working with clients, their family, and support system in exercising autonomy to choose what is best for them. I believe you can adapt to meet the need of your season without losing the essence of what makes you, you.
(281) 973-0358 View (281) 973-0358
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Malka Moskovitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77096
I have a number of years of experience providing mental health therapy, and have worked with a range of issues. I have successfully treated individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with life transitions, grief, family trauma and family issues. I have experience in marital issues, couples counseling, as well as relationship issues and divorce, work issues, suicidal thoughts and depression, self-esteem issues, teenage social-emotional issues, and adult psychiatry. I have a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Texas.
I have a number of years of experience providing mental health therapy, and have worked with a range of issues. I have successfully treated individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with life transitions, grief, family trauma and family issues. I have experience in marital issues, couples counseling, as well as relationship issues and divorce, work issues, suicidal thoughts and depression, self-esteem issues, teenage social-emotional issues, and adult psychiatry. I have a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Texas.
(713) 842-9403 View (713) 842-9403
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Ratliff Consultants, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, LSOTP, CART
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77074
On the road of life there are twists and turns, hills and valleys, and at times you may feel lost and all alone, or don't know which way to go. Help is only a telephone call or e-mail away. I use solution-focused brief and cognitive behavior therapies in therapeutic collaboration with adolescents, individual adults and couples to facilitate and promote change in their lives. In addition, I offer parenting, pre-marital and anger management sessions. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
On the road of life there are twists and turns, hills and valleys, and at times you may feel lost and all alone, or don't know which way to go. Help is only a telephone call or e-mail away. I use solution-focused brief and cognitive behavior therapies in therapeutic collaboration with adolescents, individual adults and couples to facilitate and promote change in their lives. In addition, I offer parenting, pre-marital and anger management sessions. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
(281) 915-4607 View (281) 915-4607
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Ellie Chaikind
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMF, T
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
Ms. Chaikind is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) as well as an LMFT a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) in the state of Texas. She has over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, with special emphasis on depression, anger, couples counseling, eating disorders and life transitions such as job change, grief, marriage, and divorce. Ellie has an emphasis on counseling those whose eating disorders rule their lives. She is also a grandmother who will happily counsel children over the age of 9.
Ms. Chaikind is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) as well as an LMFT a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) in the state of Texas. She has over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, with special emphasis on depression, anger, couples counseling, eating disorders and life transitions such as job change, grief, marriage, and divorce. Ellie has an emphasis on counseling those whose eating disorders rule their lives. She is also a grandmother who will happily counsel children over the age of 9.
(713) 338-9015 View (713) 338-9015
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The Counseling Center for Families of Color
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77092
Our group offers a variety of treatment styles and modalities, along with an array of topics covered from adolescent behavioral challenges, to pre-marital counseling, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and many others.
The Counseling Center for Families of Color (CCFC) is a group of BIPOC therapists focused on meeting the mental health needs of black and brown families and communities. CCFC provides culturally sensitive and equitable community-based services for those seeking mental health counseling for the very first time or returning to therapy.
Our group offers a variety of treatment styles and modalities, along with an array of topics covered from adolescent behavioral challenges, to pre-marital counseling, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and many others.
The Counseling Center for Families of Color (CCFC) is a group of BIPOC therapists focused on meeting the mental health needs of black and brown families and communities. CCFC provides culturally sensitive and equitable community-based services for those seeking mental health counseling for the very first time or returning to therapy.
(346) 291-1772 View (346) 291-1772
The Center for PEACE, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LSOTP, LCDCI, LBSWIPR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
(281) 816-4219 View (281) 816-4219
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Richard Wiley MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77077
Specialties: Marriage and Family Therapy.
I have been in private practice for 23 years and I am dedicated in providing quality care to my clients in a supportive private practice. I provide Individual, Relationship, Marriage, Family, Child, Adolescent and Adult therapies. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage/Family Therapy. I feel very privileged in my work and consider it a honor they have shared their lives with me. I hold a deep respect for my clients. I offer positive and constructive clinical feedback while maintaining a significant emphasis in listening to my clients' issues. Please feel free to contact my office as I am accepting new clients and CISM referrals.
Specialties: Marriage and Family Therapy.
I have been in private practice for 23 years and I am dedicated in providing quality care to my clients in a supportive private practice. I provide Individual, Relationship, Marriage, Family, Child, Adolescent and Adult therapies. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage/Family Therapy. I feel very privileged in my work and consider it a honor they have shared their lives with me. I hold a deep respect for my clients. I offer positive and constructive clinical feedback while maintaining a significant emphasis in listening to my clients' issues. Please feel free to contact my office as I am accepting new clients and CISM referrals.
(281) 940-3237 View (281) 940-3237
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Michelle Muckelroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77091
Feelings of stress and imbalance are common place in our rapidly evolving world; restoring balance to our lives can be that positive change we seek to reclaim a sense of peace. Collaboratively, clients and I can work together to rehabilitate thoughts, actions, and feelings to bring about positive change in a welcoming and confidential environment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; I am also a certified educator and school counselor with 15 years experience. I have counseling experience in early childhood development, teen and women's issues, depression, anger and stress management, individual, marriage and family counseling.
Feelings of stress and imbalance are common place in our rapidly evolving world; restoring balance to our lives can be that positive change we seek to reclaim a sense of peace. Collaboratively, clients and I can work together to rehabilitate thoughts, actions, and feelings to bring about positive change in a welcoming and confidential environment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; I am also a certified educator and school counselor with 15 years experience. I have counseling experience in early childhood development, teen and women's issues, depression, anger and stress management, individual, marriage and family counseling.
(682) 587-1759 View (682) 587-1759
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Rosalia Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a Spanish and English speaking psychotherapist ? Are you questioning: "Is counseling right for me?'' Are you looking for supervisor ? Maybe you are struggling with a difficult marriage, depression, grief, trauma, addiction or emotional pain. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve. Take a first step, call me Si quieres mejorar tu vida, llamame. Estoy aqqui para ayudrte a encontrar paz y tranquilidad.
Are you looking for a Spanish and English speaking psychotherapist ? Are you questioning: "Is counseling right for me?'' Are you looking for supervisor ? Maybe you are struggling with a difficult marriage, depression, grief, trauma, addiction or emotional pain. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve. Take a first step, call me Si quieres mejorar tu vida, llamame. Estoy aqqui para ayudrte a encontrar paz y tranquilidad.
(713) 999-4441 View (713) 999-4441
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Iris Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036
I help clients work through issues of marital/sexual satisfaction, anxiety, depression, aging, communication, acceptance, parenting, relationship, identity, generational/cultural, values/conflicts, immigration and bi-cultrual marriages.
I am a 1st generation Taiwanese-American immigrant who came to the US as an adolescent. I can conduct therapy in fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and English. I am a full-time self-employee and mother of 2. I changed careers from Engineering B.S, to Business M.M., to Counseling/Behavioral Science M.Ed. therapy. I worked at MIT, and I am currently working on my Ph.D in Clinical Sexology. I empathize with work life balance issues, stress/time management, and career transition/satisfaction. My core goal is to empower individuals, couples and families to make healthy, positive changes in their professional and personal lives.
I help clients work through issues of marital/sexual satisfaction, anxiety, depression, aging, communication, acceptance, parenting, relationship, identity, generational/cultural, values/conflicts, immigration and bi-cultrual marriages.
I am a 1st generation Taiwanese-American immigrant who came to the US as an adolescent. I can conduct therapy in fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and English. I am a full-time self-employee and mother of 2. I changed careers from Engineering B.S, to Business M.M., to Counseling/Behavioral Science M.Ed. therapy. I worked at MIT, and I am currently working on my Ph.D in Clinical Sexology. I empathize with work life balance issues, stress/time management, and career transition/satisfaction. My core goal is to empower individuals, couples and families to make healthy, positive changes in their professional and personal lives.
(713) 893-5904 View (713) 893-5904
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Margaret Sue Echols
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77077  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a clinical psychotherapist, licensed as an LPC in Texas. I have been working in the field of mental health, in various capacities for the past 34 years, and in private practice for 29 of those, including currently. I have had many years of trainings, and hold multiple certifications. My work has included, but is not limited to; issues with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse and domestic violence; marriage and family, couples/relationships; custody, LGBQT; gender identity; addictions; terminal issues, death and dying; multicultural issues, and many others.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a clinical psychotherapist, licensed as an LPC in Texas. I have been working in the field of mental health, in various capacities for the past 34 years, and in private practice for 29 of those, including currently. I have had many years of trainings, and hold multiple certifications. My work has included, but is not limited to; issues with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse and domestic violence; marriage and family, couples/relationships; custody, LGBQT; gender identity; addictions; terminal issues, death and dying; multicultural issues, and many others.
(832) 551-2501 View (832) 551-2501
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Theresa McKeel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck but can’t quite navigate where to go from here? Haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Could you use some extra support while going through a challenging situation? Are you a couple in need of strengthening your communication skills or could use some guidance in resolving conflict? Perhaps you’re going through the motions in your relationship or have concerns that the marriage won’t last? Or maybe you’re about to say “I do” and would like to establish a healthy foundation? I would like to partner with you to provide support and tools to help you overcome these obstacles.
Do you feel stuck but can’t quite navigate where to go from here? Haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Could you use some extra support while going through a challenging situation? Are you a couple in need of strengthening your communication skills or could use some guidance in resolving conflict? Perhaps you’re going through the motions in your relationship or have concerns that the marriage won’t last? Or maybe you’re about to say “I do” and would like to establish a healthy foundation? I would like to partner with you to provide support and tools to help you overcome these obstacles.
(281) 697-5659 View (281) 697-5659
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Daphne J Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPS, MS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice and a counselor intern supervisor. I have years of experience in marriage, family, and children's counseling. I am a former educator, and certified special education teacher. I have experience with the juvenile justice system,residential treatment, administration, court advocacy, foster/adopt parenting, licensed child care administration, Christian education, youth church ministry,Love and Logic Parenting, divorce mediation, certified anger management therapist and trainer. This combined experience allows me to address, through wisdom many issues of life that may arise.
I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice and a counselor intern supervisor. I have years of experience in marriage, family, and children's counseling. I am a former educator, and certified special education teacher. I have experience with the juvenile justice system,residential treatment, administration, court advocacy, foster/adopt parenting, licensed child care administration, Christian education, youth church ministry,Love and Logic Parenting, divorce mediation, certified anger management therapist and trainer. This combined experience allows me to address, through wisdom many issues of life that may arise.
(281) 729-8313 View (281) 729-8313
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All Things Work Incorporated
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S, CART, PSC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77054  (Online Only)
Requirements for intake: Uploaded copies of State Driver's License/ ID, Insurance card, list of medications, discharge from previous therapy/ hospital in last 3 years, last report card (clients 18 or under), marriage license, divorce decree, court order(s) - including probation, custody, counseling, order of protection, child support, anger management, etc.
My philosophy as a Mental Health Professional involves the client centered approach to (1) foster increased independent thinking and stabilized mood, (2) progress towards healthier lifestyles (3) achievement of desired goals/ outcomes from therapy; including (a) improved interpersonal relationships, (b) development/ improvement of acceptable and appropriate social interaction, (c) improved self-image, self worth, and self perception, (d) positive interaction between the client, the therapist &others and (e) increased level of daily and global functioning.
Requirements for intake: Uploaded copies of State Driver's License/ ID, Insurance card, list of medications, discharge from previous therapy/ hospital in last 3 years, last report card (clients 18 or under), marriage license, divorce decree, court order(s) - including probation, custody, counseling, order of protection, child support, anger management, etc.
My philosophy as a Mental Health Professional involves the client centered approach to (1) foster increased independent thinking and stabilized mood, (2) progress towards healthier lifestyles (3) achievement of desired goals/ outcomes from therapy; including (a) improved interpersonal relationships, (b) development/ improvement of acceptable and appropriate social interaction, (c) improved self-image, self worth, and self perception, (d) positive interaction between the client, the therapist &others and (e) increased level of daily and global functioning.
(281) 915-4249 View (281) 915-4249
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Rhonda Akkerman
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My practice specializes in assisting individuals through transitional points in their life whether that is the loss of a relationship, new employment/career, marital strife, retirement, pandemics (COVID-19), the diagnosis of a chronic health condition, divorce, unemployment, accident/injury, or the death of a loved one. It is not uncommon to feel "stuck" during these transitional points and it is often beneficial to process these challenges with a professional.
Hello and welcome! My practice specializes in assisting individuals through transitional points in their life whether that is the loss of a relationship, new employment/career, marital strife, retirement, pandemics (COVID-19), the diagnosis of a chronic health condition, divorce, unemployment, accident/injury, or the death of a loved one. It is not uncommon to feel "stuck" during these transitional points and it is often beneficial to process these challenges with a professional.
(281) 688-4869 View (281) 688-4869
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The Trahan Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77082
We at The Trahan Therapy Center enjoy working with clients age 14+. Having counseled clients globally with concerns related to self, relationships, family, pre-marital, marital, employment, finances, depression, anger, medication management, bi-polar disorder, weight management, mental health screening and more fall within the spectrum of our expertise. We are open to meeting with you and learning about how we can work together to yield an excellent outcome. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Let's make your family whole and help you to live your best life. We are shaping minds & changing lives, one at a time.
We at The Trahan Therapy Center enjoy working with clients age 14+. Having counseled clients globally with concerns related to self, relationships, family, pre-marital, marital, employment, finances, depression, anger, medication management, bi-polar disorder, weight management, mental health screening and more fall within the spectrum of our expertise. We are open to meeting with you and learning about how we can work together to yield an excellent outcome. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Let's make your family whole and help you to live your best life. We are shaping minds & changing lives, one at a time.
(346) 245-5324 View (346) 245-5324
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Stuart J Nathan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77063
As a psychologist with over 30 years experience, I have particular interest in working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, college and work stress, phase of life issues, gay/lesbian struggles, marital/divorce problems and general relationship issues. My expertise has allowed me to be highly effective in quickly understanding the needs of my patients, to help facilitate an effective treatment plan. Generally, individuals begin to feel better with progress often seen after a few visits. The length of time spent in treatment will be mutually agreed upon, based on the presenting problem and its complexity.
As a psychologist with over 30 years experience, I have particular interest in working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, college and work stress, phase of life issues, gay/lesbian struggles, marital/divorce problems and general relationship issues. My expertise has allowed me to be highly effective in quickly understanding the needs of my patients, to help facilitate an effective treatment plan. Generally, individuals begin to feel better with progress often seen after a few visits. The length of time spent in treatment will be mutually agreed upon, based on the presenting problem and its complexity.
(281) 206-4358 View (281) 206-4358
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.