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Matei Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Corsicana, TX 75110
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.
(254) 232-5406 View (254) 232-5406
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Marty Litchfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LSOTP-S
Verified Verified
Corsicana, TX 75110
Finding answers to many of life's problems is difficult. I have found that for some, it is difficult because they are asking the wrong questions. Answering the question, "Why?" can be helpful, sometimes in figuring out how a troubling situation occurred. Why something happens, however, does not always give a clear direction towards solving a problem. "How?" something happened and "What?" can be done to promote positive change can be much more useful in resolving an otherwise troubling situation.
Finding answers to many of life's problems is difficult. I have found that for some, it is difficult because they are asking the wrong questions. Answering the question, "Why?" can be helpful, sometimes in figuring out how a troubling situation occurred. Why something happens, however, does not always give a clear direction towards solving a problem. "How?" something happened and "What?" can be done to promote positive change can be much more useful in resolving an otherwise troubling situation.
(430) 204-2156 View (430) 204-2156
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The Place Within Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Corsicana, TX 75109
My passion is seeing people find solutions to their questions. Sometimes the problems of life deplete our resources. Therapy offers opportunities to view our problem from a different perspective gaining insight and ability to solve the problem. I enjoy all ages and backgrounds. I have been involved with prison/homeless/substance abuse/parenting and many more backgrounds. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you helping you gain strength to move forward. Things do not have to be 'bad' before you seek counseling. It is never too late to find new directions and live the new change!.
My passion is seeing people find solutions to their questions. Sometimes the problems of life deplete our resources. Therapy offers opportunities to view our problem from a different perspective gaining insight and ability to solve the problem. I enjoy all ages and backgrounds. I have been involved with prison/homeless/substance abuse/parenting and many more backgrounds. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you helping you gain strength to move forward. Things do not have to be 'bad' before you seek counseling. It is never too late to find new directions and live the new change!.
(979) 256-2692 View (979) 256-2692

Online Therapists

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Sandra Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75033
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy. I've worked with teens & adults, focusing on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, coping skills for stress, self-harm & suicidal ideations, body-image issues, abuse & trauma, marriage & family relational conflicts, and taking control of thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. I've also had the opportunity of working with at-risk women through a non-profit organization. While pursing my degree in Sports Medicine, I was drawn to the mental & emotional side of athletics & my passion shifted towards counseling.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy. I've worked with teens & adults, focusing on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, coping skills for stress, self-harm & suicidal ideations, body-image issues, abuse & trauma, marriage & family relational conflicts, and taking control of thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. I've also had the opportunity of working with at-risk women through a non-profit organization. While pursing my degree in Sports Medicine, I was drawn to the mental & emotional side of athletics & my passion shifted towards counseling.
(469) 253-7305 View (469) 253-7305
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Sheryl Stiffler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76177  (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my goals are to create a safe and supportive environment in which all individuals can thrive, contributing to a healthier and happier family life. I love working with children and adolescents, and use play therapy, art, and music to help them express feelings and concerns when words don’t come so easily. I also value working with couples and individuals to explore the impact their family of origin or current relationships are having on their emotions and coping. Finding healthy ways to cope with the stresses of today's world can be challenging, and I'd welcome supporting you in your journey.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my goals are to create a safe and supportive environment in which all individuals can thrive, contributing to a healthier and happier family life. I love working with children and adolescents, and use play therapy, art, and music to help them express feelings and concerns when words don’t come so easily. I also value working with couples and individuals to explore the impact their family of origin or current relationships are having on their emotions and coping. Finding healthy ways to cope with the stresses of today's world can be challenging, and I'd welcome supporting you in your journey.
(737) 777-9692 View (737) 777-9692
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Dr. Amir Abbassi, New Horizons Center for Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.
Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.
(972) 893-9868 View (972) 893-9868
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Gina Bolanos Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75225
I work with preteens, teens, college students, adults, and couples. Expectations: A warm, nurturing, and supportive experience, as we identify and address immediate and underlying sources of distress impeding your ability to live a happier and more fulfilling life. I individualize an eclectic mix of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy techniques with each individual. In addition to individual therapy, I provide family therapy, couples counseling, premarital & marital counseling, and career counseling. I also offer executive function training & am a Cogmed Provider (brain training for attention & memory).
I work with preteens, teens, college students, adults, and couples. Expectations: A warm, nurturing, and supportive experience, as we identify and address immediate and underlying sources of distress impeding your ability to live a happier and more fulfilling life. I individualize an eclectic mix of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy techniques with each individual. In addition to individual therapy, I provide family therapy, couples counseling, premarital & marital counseling, and career counseling. I also offer executive function training & am a Cogmed Provider (brain training for attention & memory).
(940) 355-0053 View (940) 355-0053
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Dwayne Morris
LPC-Associate, NCC, BS, BA, MS-DS, MS-C&D
Verified Verified
Corinth, TX 76210
If you are struggling in a marriage, friendships, or employment, I encourage you to reach out to me for help.
Hello! I work with couples and individuals using empirical and relational based techniques to help you create joy and authenticity! As life is not always fair, we can lose relationships that gave you support and meaning. Are you lost and struggling to find identity in the world you live? Your lost relationships may be job, friends, partner, social, or family leaving you uncertain, anxious and depressed. Let me help you become stable in the present, clear up past trauma, and create new goals for the future! Together, we will create a joyful purposeful life aligning to your values.
If you are struggling in a marriage, friendships, or employment, I encourage you to reach out to me for help.
Hello! I work with couples and individuals using empirical and relational based techniques to help you create joy and authenticity! As life is not always fair, we can lose relationships that gave you support and meaning. Are you lost and struggling to find identity in the world you live? Your lost relationships may be job, friends, partner, social, or family leaving you uncertain, anxious and depressed. Let me help you become stable in the present, clear up past trauma, and create new goals for the future! Together, we will create a joyful purposeful life aligning to your values.
(940) 427-4286 View (940) 427-4286
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Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
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 Phelicia Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor in Navarro County, TX
Phelicia Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
(972) 576-9940 View (972) 576-9940
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R Greg Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034
Are you tired of fighting about sex, living more like roommates than lovers? Do you argue with your spouse more than you get along? Are past hurts getting in the way of present-tense happiness? When you meet with me, we will work together to create real and lasting change in your marriage. No, it won't be easy; but it will be worth it. And through it all, you will find hope, help, and healing in a caring, Christ-centered environment.
Are you tired of fighting about sex, living more like roommates than lovers? Do you argue with your spouse more than you get along? Are past hurts getting in the way of present-tense happiness? When you meet with me, we will work together to create real and lasting change in your marriage. No, it won't be easy; but it will be worth it. And through it all, you will find hope, help, and healing in a caring, Christ-centered environment.
(817) 500-0400 View (817) 500-0400
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Untangled Counseling & Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist until September - I have over 15 years of very diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders (HAES), substance abuse, codependency, pre-marital + couples therapy, infidelity, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My lived experience is as an Asian-American with immigrant parents; with special needs and LGBTQI families; issue with pregnancy and postpartum, as well adjustments to motherhood/parenthood.
Waitlist until September - I have over 15 years of very diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders (HAES), substance abuse, codependency, pre-marital + couples therapy, infidelity, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My lived experience is as an Asian-American with immigrant parents; with special needs and LGBTQI families; issue with pregnancy and postpartum, as well adjustments to motherhood/parenthood.
(512) 548-7922 View (512) 548-7922
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Tasha Devereaux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, teenagers, families, individuals, and couples who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, cancer,eating disorders, marital issues, divorce, co-parenting, coping skills, self-harm, stress management, relationship distress, identify development, college/career choices, and more.
DAY, EVENING, WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE! My vision is to help transform your personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities. I am here to guide and facilitate, while utilizing both traditional and leading edge therapeutic techniques. My goal is to provide a therapeutic experience, so that you can acquire an enhanced self-awareness, a clear focus of problems and patterns, and a variety coping strategies and tools. I want to work collaboratively with you to set and achieve goals, resolve core issue, and help empower you to find peace in your life.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, teenagers, families, individuals, and couples who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, cancer,eating disorders, marital issues, divorce, co-parenting, coping skills, self-harm, stress management, relationship distress, identify development, college/career choices, and more.
DAY, EVENING, WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE! My vision is to help transform your personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities. I am here to guide and facilitate, while utilizing both traditional and leading edge therapeutic techniques. My goal is to provide a therapeutic experience, so that you can acquire an enhanced self-awareness, a clear focus of problems and patterns, and a variety coping strategies and tools. I want to work collaboratively with you to set and achieve goals, resolve core issue, and help empower you to find peace in your life.
(682) 207-8283 View (682) 207-8283
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Dr. Paul J Dousi
Marriage & Family Therapist, ThM, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumby, TX 75433  (Online Only)
You sit on your bed, heart pounding and face flushed. You’re still reeling from the fight you just had with your wife. It seems like these arguments are becoming an everyday occurrence. You ignored the problem for as long as possible before reaching out to those around you. But friends, family, therapists, and even your pastor have been no help. You’ve always relied on your faith to navigate challenges, but it’s not working this time. You’re ashamed that you’re struggling in this way and feel like you should be doing better as Christians. You both love each other and want this marriage to work again, but it feels so hopeless.
You sit on your bed, heart pounding and face flushed. You’re still reeling from the fight you just had with your wife. It seems like these arguments are becoming an everyday occurrence. You ignored the problem for as long as possible before reaching out to those around you. But friends, family, therapists, and even your pastor have been no help. You’ve always relied on your faith to navigate challenges, but it’s not working this time. You’re ashamed that you’re struggling in this way and feel like you should be doing better as Christians. You both love each other and want this marriage to work again, but it feels so hopeless.
(763) 250-5485 View (763) 250-5485
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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.
(817) 849-6835 View (817) 849-6835
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Teresa Lynn Franklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
I have been trained in peer mediation by Pax United, as well as Love & Logic and Prepare & Enrich Marriage training.
I believe that all change begins with the determination to make something different in ones life. Feelings often control the choices we make and cause reaction instead of response to situations. Counseling is an opportunity to do self discovery and look at what needs are to be met. I really enjoy helping others to find behaviors that meet their goals and consider responsibility for what they can change. I am a Christian and will guide others with spiritual guidance if preferred.
I have been trained in peer mediation by Pax United, as well as Love & Logic and Prepare & Enrich Marriage training.
I believe that all change begins with the determination to make something different in ones life. Feelings often control the choices we make and cause reaction instead of response to situations. Counseling is an opportunity to do self discovery and look at what needs are to be met. I really enjoy helping others to find behaviors that meet their goals and consider responsibility for what they can change. I am a Christian and will guide others with spiritual guidance if preferred.
(817) 203-8782 View (817) 203-8782
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Zachary Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wylie, TX 75098
Hello! My name is Zachary Willis, but I often go by Zach. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate supervised by Jeanie Bohall MMFT, LMFT-S, LPC. I work with individuals, couples, and families both in-person and virtually for a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals with depression and anxiety and with couples and families in connection and communication. I have worked with parents and teenagers for over a decade and enjoy working with clients from every demographic. My passion is helping families and individuals resolve issues, meet their need, help them succeed in their goals.
Hello! My name is Zachary Willis, but I often go by Zach. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate supervised by Jeanie Bohall MMFT, LMFT-S, LPC. I work with individuals, couples, and families both in-person and virtually for a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals with depression and anxiety and with couples and families in connection and communication. I have worked with parents and teenagers for over a decade and enjoy working with clients from every demographic. My passion is helping families and individuals resolve issues, meet their need, help them succeed in their goals.
(972) 426-8527 View (972) 426-8527
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The Well
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, TBRI, MA
Verified Verified
Colleyville, TX 76034
The Well Counseling Center is a professional mental health care practice serving the area with office, and/or Telehealth. We sincerely believe there is hope, no matter their situation. With an integrated approach, using psychological proven techniques and skills from a Christian foundation, we draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. We tailor our skills and therapeutic interventions to meet our individual clients’ needs with love and understanding. Sascha is a advanced clinical supervising specialist for teen, child, marital, and online therapy
The Well Counseling Center is a professional mental health care practice serving the area with office, and/or Telehealth. We sincerely believe there is hope, no matter their situation. With an integrated approach, using psychological proven techniques and skills from a Christian foundation, we draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. We tailor our skills and therapeutic interventions to meet our individual clients’ needs with love and understanding. Sascha is a advanced clinical supervising specialist for teen, child, marital, and online therapy
(682) 452-7312 View (682) 452-7312
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MacArthur Gilmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76010
I truly believe in the statement: "A calm and undisturbed heart and mind are the life and health of the body..." I understand dealing with hard times. It is my goal to help people live and achieve more satisfying lives. Whether you are dealing with anger, feeling disconnected, marital / relationship issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, chemical/ alcohol dependency, family, or teen & adolescent issues, seeking professional help is always a start to making changes and growth.
I truly believe in the statement: "A calm and undisturbed heart and mind are the life and health of the body..." I understand dealing with hard times. It is my goal to help people live and achieve more satisfying lives. Whether you are dealing with anger, feeling disconnected, marital / relationship issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, chemical/ alcohol dependency, family, or teen & adolescent issues, seeking professional help is always a start to making changes and growth.
(817) 264-7883 View (817) 264-7883
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Amalia Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75002
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
I work with adults, adolescents and children to improve whatever areas of their life they are wanting to work on. My mode of therapy is Cognitive Behavioral. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage counseling, parent training, lack of motivation and negative thinking.
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
I work with adults, adolescents and children to improve whatever areas of their life they are wanting to work on. My mode of therapy is Cognitive Behavioral. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage counseling, parent training, lack of motivation and negative thinking.
(469) 694-2373 View (469) 694-2373

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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.