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Photo of Tamolyn 'tammy' Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Tamolyn 'tammy' Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75033
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!
(972) 737-1127 View (972) 737-1127
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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.
(940) 304-0034 View (940) 304-0034
Photo of Neele Henderson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Neele Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75033
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. With nearly two decades of experience, I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. I offer a safe, caring, and warm environment to impart my knowledge of different techniques to work with each individual. In challenging beliefs and thoughts that may be unhelpful, I present different perspectives, behaviors, and skills to improve a variety of issues. I believe clients possess the internal ability to improve their overall functioning in an empathetic and encouraging environment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. With nearly two decades of experience, I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. I offer a safe, caring, and warm environment to impart my knowledge of different techniques to work with each individual. In challenging beliefs and thoughts that may be unhelpful, I present different perspectives, behaviors, and skills to improve a variety of issues. I believe clients possess the internal ability to improve their overall functioning in an empathetic and encouraging environment.
(469) 518-2312 View (469) 518-2312
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Flower Mound Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to promote hope and healing for the entire family.
Are you struggling with a specific problem in your life? Has your life suddenly become chaotic? Have you been searching for something to fill your life with joy again, only to discover you don't know what you are looking for? I want to help you find the answers you have been looking for and hope for a better tomorrow.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to promote hope and healing for the entire family.
Are you struggling with a specific problem in your life? Has your life suddenly become chaotic? Have you been searching for something to fill your life with joy again, only to discover you don't know what you are looking for? I want to help you find the answers you have been looking for and hope for a better tomorrow.
(972) 899-1848 View (972) 899-1848
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Community Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
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.
(214) 919-5829 View (214) 919-5829
Photo of Lorin Hayes, Pre-Licensed Professional in Little Elm, TX
Lorin Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
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.
(469) 708-7151 View (469) 708-7151
Photo of Steven R. Scott, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
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.
(972) 380-1842 View (972) 380-1842
Photo of Hilary Yurtin, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
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!!
(214) 390-9579 View (214) 390-9579
Photo of Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75034
We seek to help individuals, couples/marriage, & families work through common (and sometimes, uncommon) relational, occupational, spiritual, divorce, blended family issues, substance use & more.
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC has been in business since 1992. We provide therapy for ages 4 and up. We have 9 therapists (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) who provide counseling for almost any emotional/mental/spiritual challenge people face in today's culture. We have therapists on most major insurance and EAP panels and also work with private pay clients as well.
We seek to help individuals, couples/marriage, & families work through common (and sometimes, uncommon) relational, occupational, spiritual, divorce, blended family issues, substance use & more.
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC has been in business since 1992. We provide therapy for ages 4 and up. We have 9 therapists (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) who provide counseling for almost any emotional/mental/spiritual challenge people face in today's culture. We have therapists on most major insurance and EAP panels and also work with private pay clients as well.
(972) 435-0231 View (972) 435-0231
Photo of Joann Aronow Professional Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Joann Aronow Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76209
My name is Joann Aronow MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC, CHST, CSAT, CPTT. I have experience with Alcohol addiction, Drug addiction, Sex addiction, ED, Dual Diagnosis, Couples, and Family Therapy. I formerly worked at Sante Center for Healing as an Outpatient Therapist and am now in private practice. I I have my Masters Degree from TWU in Community Counseling. I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, accepted to Who's Who in College Students 2013, a member of Alpha Rho and TCA.
My name is Joann Aronow MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC, CHST, CSAT, CPTT. I have experience with Alcohol addiction, Drug addiction, Sex addiction, ED, Dual Diagnosis, Couples, and Family Therapy. I formerly worked at Sante Center for Healing as an Outpatient Therapist and am now in private practice. I I have my Masters Degree from TWU in Community Counseling. I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, accepted to Who's Who in College Students 2013, a member of Alpha Rho and TCA.
(972) 776-2088 View (972) 776-2088
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Mindful Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76205
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out with no end in sight? We see you. We see you struggling to get out of bed. We see you wondering what the point of it all is. We see the depth of your pain. How? Because WE are human too. And because we work WITH humans every day. Every day, we see the pain, the struggle, the difficulty. You are so not alone in this.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out with no end in sight? We see you. We see you struggling to get out of bed. We see you wondering what the point of it all is. We see the depth of your pain. How? Because WE are human too. And because we work WITH humans every day. Every day, we see the pain, the struggle, the difficulty. You are so not alone in this.
(469) 629-7099 View (469) 629-7099
Photo of Kailee Rubright, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Little Elm, TX
Kailee Rubright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lewisville, TX 75029
Hello! I'm Kailee and my passion for mental health work stems from my own experiences within the field. A social worker once saved me and it ignited a fire within my soul to help others who struggle with trauma, women's issues, or suicidal ideation. I am an Air Force veteran, and I am passionate about helping fellow veterans, military members, and first responders. I also work with perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. I use an eclectic approach to helping my clients as I believe there is no "one size fits all" for everyone. I strongly believe that you have the answers, sometimes you just need help finding them!
Hello! I'm Kailee and my passion for mental health work stems from my own experiences within the field. A social worker once saved me and it ignited a fire within my soul to help others who struggle with trauma, women's issues, or suicidal ideation. I am an Air Force veteran, and I am passionate about helping fellow veterans, military members, and first responders. I also work with perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. I use an eclectic approach to helping my clients as I believe there is no "one size fits all" for everyone. I strongly believe that you have the answers, sometimes you just need help finding them!
(682) 204-4695 View (682) 204-4695
Photo of Harvest Counseling & Wellness, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Harvest Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
(940) 267-2548 View (940) 267-2548
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Adam C. Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208
Two Openings Left! I specialize in working with sexual problems, family conflict, adjusting to illness and disability, addiction, and many other relationship challenges. I have a small private practice and only see clients on Fridays because I also teach full-time at a local university. I also offer a free over-the-phone consultation. You can call, email, or send a text message and we can discuss if I am a good fit for your therapy needs.
Two Openings Left! I specialize in working with sexual problems, family conflict, adjusting to illness and disability, addiction, and many other relationship challenges. I have a small private practice and only see clients on Fridays because I also teach full-time at a local university. I also offer a free over-the-phone consultation. You can call, email, or send a text message and we can discuss if I am a good fit for your therapy needs.
(940) 394-0630 View (940) 394-0630
Photo of Gina R Carter, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Gina R Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAMF, MARE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
Looking for relief and overwhelmed with where to even begin? Take the first step in unraveling the chaos as we develop a plan that helps restore your hope once again. My passion centers around working with adults who have experienced loss, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties. Together we develop strategies that equip you to move through the pain in your life, so you can face the future with renewed confidence.
Looking for relief and overwhelmed with where to even begin? Take the first step in unraveling the chaos as we develop a plan that helps restore your hope once again. My passion centers around working with adults who have experienced loss, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties. Together we develop strategies that equip you to move through the pain in your life, so you can face the future with renewed confidence.
(469) 224-0123 View (469) 224-0123
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Connections Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210
We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.
We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.
(940) 220-3884 View (940) 220-3884
Photo of Cara Strickland, Marriage & Family Therapist in Little Elm, TX
Cara Strickland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR, Equine
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76202
The journey through life is uniquely our own and presents each of us with an array of distinctive experiences. We are all faced with transitions and challenges that present us with opportunities to grow, gain insight, heal and explore our personal potential. I am honored to meet you right where you are on your path, provide therapeutic support and find solutions that enable you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Collaboratively, we will work to cultivate new coping skills, reshape relationships, identify personal strengths, and overcome ineffective behavioral patterns in efforts to achieve your personal goals.
The journey through life is uniquely our own and presents each of us with an array of distinctive experiences. We are all faced with transitions and challenges that present us with opportunities to grow, gain insight, heal and explore our personal potential. I am honored to meet you right where you are on your path, provide therapeutic support and find solutions that enable you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Collaboratively, we will work to cultivate new coping skills, reshape relationships, identify personal strengths, and overcome ineffective behavioral patterns in efforts to achieve your personal goals.
(817) 756-9567 View (817) 756-9567
Photo of Bhavika Parmar, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Elm, TX
Bhavika Parmar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75033
Understanding your own story is one of the bravest and most healing things a person can do. Therapy with me is a collaborative approach to learn how to process stressful experiences, how to cope and manage symptoms/ life stressors, and how to be vulnerable in a safe, nonjudgemental space. Therapy is a step you take for yourself when you are ready to make lasting changes in your life. As your counselor, I want to help you achieve your goals, navigate life changes, and process stressful experiences. Therapy can be challenging, and it can also be an enjoyable experience as well.
Understanding your own story is one of the bravest and most healing things a person can do. Therapy with me is a collaborative approach to learn how to process stressful experiences, how to cope and manage symptoms/ life stressors, and how to be vulnerable in a safe, nonjudgemental space. Therapy is a step you take for yourself when you are ready to make lasting changes in your life. As your counselor, I want to help you achieve your goals, navigate life changes, and process stressful experiences. Therapy can be challenging, and it can also be an enjoyable experience as well.
(972) 301-8533 View (972) 301-8533
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Michele Smiley Greer
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
(972) 460-9342 View (972) 460-9342
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Laurie Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75033
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
(702) 766-4674 View (702) 766-4674
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.