Marriage Counseling Therapists in Issaquah, WA

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Bonnie Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Do you feel paralyzed by anxiety and worry? Have you tried to fix things yourself and feel frustrated with the results? I am dedicated to helping clients who are seeking more connection in their marriage and who want to make life more manageable. My typical clients are those who struggle with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or sexual dysfunction. This includes issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Do you feel paralyzed by anxiety and worry? Have you tried to fix things yourself and feel frustrated with the results? I am dedicated to helping clients who are seeking more connection in their marriage and who want to make life more manageable. My typical clients are those who struggle with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or sexual dysfunction. This includes issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction.
(425) 243-1832 View (425) 243-1832
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Janeen McGuire Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist and I help teenage girls, adults, and couples overcome obstacles to happiness. I give you my warmth, support, guidance, humor, and years of experience. Positive change is the natural result of positive discovery, whether you seek individual, parental, or couples counseling; in my opinion, this process should be more fun than work. You are stronger and braver than you think!
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist and I help teenage girls, adults, and couples overcome obstacles to happiness. I give you my warmth, support, guidance, humor, and years of experience. Positive change is the natural result of positive discovery, whether you seek individual, parental, or couples counseling; in my opinion, this process should be more fun than work. You are stronger and braver than you think!
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Angela D Soper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Having worked with people who have experienced serious trauma, I believe that people can heal and live full lives. I have worked with people who think that their marriage is over, and with work and commitment, turn the marriage around to become even healthier than it was in the beginning. My clients have struggled with serious marital strife, rape, abuse, depression and various other issues. Over the last twenty plus years, I have seen changes occur when my clients work hard, understanding that change takes time, and with assistance, learn that they can get the life and relationships they want.
Having worked with people who have experienced serious trauma, I believe that people can heal and live full lives. I have worked with people who think that their marriage is over, and with work and commitment, turn the marriage around to become even healthier than it was in the beginning. My clients have struggled with serious marital strife, rape, abuse, depression and various other issues. Over the last twenty plus years, I have seen changes occur when my clients work hard, understanding that change takes time, and with assistance, learn that they can get the life and relationships they want.
(281) 849-7127 View (281) 849-7127
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Eastside Professional Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98029  (Online Only)
*Clinical member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Everyone needs help sometimes. When it feels like circumstances and life-pressures are causing you to feel sad, hopeless, stuck, and/or afraid, counseling may help you regain emotional traction and move through the challenges of your life. I believe every person has great internal resources/strengths to uncover or discover solutions for life..I specialize in helping couples/families/individuals improve their relationships and also those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-worth, divorce, blended-families, healing from infidelity, parenting, and many other individual and relationship issues. I work from a variety of theories, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Relationship Therapy.
*Clinical member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Everyone needs help sometimes. When it feels like circumstances and life-pressures are causing you to feel sad, hopeless, stuck, and/or afraid, counseling may help you regain emotional traction and move through the challenges of your life. I believe every person has great internal resources/strengths to uncover or discover solutions for life..I specialize in helping couples/families/individuals improve their relationships and also those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-worth, divorce, blended-families, healing from infidelity, parenting, and many other individual and relationship issues. I work from a variety of theories, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Relationship Therapy.
(425) 358-4548 View (425) 358-4548
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Haley Hinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
I also offer Discernment Counseling for couples considering divorce and seeking clarity on whether or not to work on the relationship/marriage.
Have you drawn your last straw? I work with couples in distress regarding sexual issues, chronic conflict, and diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD. My focus in couple therapy is to understand and give space to even the ugliest parts of you and your partner that have been preventing the connection you once felt. As we contextualize parts and patterns in your experience, we can uncover the stuck-ness that is keeping you from feeling the satisfaction and safety you seek. While I see many wonderful, burned-out mothers and wives, I also have extensive experience with courageous men who also enter the "feeling" space.
I also offer Discernment Counseling for couples considering divorce and seeking clarity on whether or not to work on the relationship/marriage.
Have you drawn your last straw? I work with couples in distress regarding sexual issues, chronic conflict, and diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD. My focus in couple therapy is to understand and give space to even the ugliest parts of you and your partner that have been preventing the connection you once felt. As we contextualize parts and patterns in your experience, we can uncover the stuck-ness that is keeping you from feeling the satisfaction and safety you seek. While I see many wonderful, burned-out mothers and wives, I also have extensive experience with courageous men who also enter the "feeling" space.
(425) 470-6192 View (425) 470-6192
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Dr. Julie Hjelm
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Waitlist for new clients
I have a PhD Marriage and Family Therapy, I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow, AAMFT Superior, Delta Kappa (International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society) member, Certified STEP (systematic training for effective parenting) Educator.
Now accepting NEW clients! Individuals and couples need to discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Working from a family systems and trauma focused perspective, clients explore healthier ways of interacting with themselves, friends, family, and work associates. Change occurs when people recognize their relationship patterns. This allows people to improve communications and interpersonal connections. Having worked extensively with Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Google employees and executives from other high tech or start up companies, I help people manage work expectations and develop a healthy home life.
I have a PhD Marriage and Family Therapy, I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow, AAMFT Superior, Delta Kappa (International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society) member, Certified STEP (systematic training for effective parenting) Educator.
Now accepting NEW clients! Individuals and couples need to discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Working from a family systems and trauma focused perspective, clients explore healthier ways of interacting with themselves, friends, family, and work associates. Change occurs when people recognize their relationship patterns. This allows people to improve communications and interpersonal connections. Having worked extensively with Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Google employees and executives from other high tech or start up companies, I help people manage work expectations and develop a healthy home life.
(425) 598-0446 x1 View (425) 598-0446 x1
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Brigitte Arnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
The fact that you are reading this shows that you are taking the first step toward healing. Finding a therapist to walk with you during a difficult time can be challenging and identifying a therapist that “fits right” is just as important as the journey itself. You may be struggling with a big life change, broken relationship, parenting challenges, health problems, anxiety/depression or marital distress among many other issues. You are ready to do the work needed to live a balanced and fulfilling life. It is my honor to hold space with you as you journey toward resolution and restored health.
The fact that you are reading this shows that you are taking the first step toward healing. Finding a therapist to walk with you during a difficult time can be challenging and identifying a therapist that “fits right” is just as important as the journey itself. You may be struggling with a big life change, broken relationship, parenting challenges, health problems, anxiety/depression or marital distress among many other issues. You are ready to do the work needed to live a balanced and fulfilling life. It is my honor to hold space with you as you journey toward resolution and restored health.
(253) 364-6806 View (253) 364-6806
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Janet Moczulewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Communication struggles are very common. Are you clear on what you want? Are you really listening and being heard? Are you getting distracted in conversations by your reactions or you partner's reactions? I help client get unstuck in their relationships. Maybe you feel stuck in one or more areas of your life such as career or marriage. Do you need help sorting through what you really want. I work with client with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, work/life balance, parenting issues and relational distress. I also provide assistance with career transitioning.
Communication struggles are very common. Are you clear on what you want? Are you really listening and being heard? Are you getting distracted in conversations by your reactions or you partner's reactions? I help client get unstuck in their relationships. Maybe you feel stuck in one or more areas of your life such as career or marriage. Do you need help sorting through what you really want. I work with client with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, work/life balance, parenting issues and relational distress. I also provide assistance with career transitioning.
(425) 584-1819 View (425) 584-1819
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Jackie Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
My specialities include treating clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, life transitions, emotional regulation, grief, pre-marital, and marital counseling.
I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by issues with your mental health, your relationship, or life in general. You don't have to bear it all alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you find hope and healing so that you feel true joy again. I work with clients of all ages, religions, and cultural or ethnic backgrounds. I'm trained in couples counseling, sex therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, and child or play therapy.
My specialities include treating clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, life transitions, emotional regulation, grief, pre-marital, and marital counseling.
I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by issues with your mental health, your relationship, or life in general. You don't have to bear it all alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you find hope and healing so that you feel true joy again. I work with clients of all ages, religions, and cultural or ethnic backgrounds. I'm trained in couples counseling, sex therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, and child or play therapy.
(435) 500-0869 View (435) 500-0869
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Ivana Borba
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Life is full of personal and relational challenges that affect our overall well being, but you don't have to do it alone. I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, including couples, teenagers, young adults, and families, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, pre-marital and marital counseling, emotional regulation, adhd, grief and trauma. My hope as your therapist is to help you navigate the complexities of human relationships and mental well being so you can find joy.
Life is full of personal and relational challenges that affect our overall well being, but you don't have to do it alone. I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, including couples, teenagers, young adults, and families, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, pre-marital and marital counseling, emotional regulation, adhd, grief and trauma. My hope as your therapist is to help you navigate the complexities of human relationships and mental well being so you can find joy.
(801) 980-7393 View (801) 980-7393
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Mark Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
My specialties: Loss & grief, life transition, traumas, parenting, couples/marriage counseling, ADHD, PTSD, depressions and anxieties.
I perceive life as a journey, consisting of searching meaning and coping: Meaning in different roles and aspects of life motivates us to move forward; coping is strategies to get there from here. However, at different life stages, we often got stuck because of different reasons. Thus, either we no longer can see the life meaning(s) and/or our coping strategies are no longer effective. We are likely stuck under these circumstances, which leads to sufferings. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to facilitate the needed changes & adjustments to get unstuck and to have a meaningful life again.
My specialties: Loss & grief, life transition, traumas, parenting, couples/marriage counseling, ADHD, PTSD, depressions and anxieties.
I perceive life as a journey, consisting of searching meaning and coping: Meaning in different roles and aspects of life motivates us to move forward; coping is strategies to get there from here. However, at different life stages, we often got stuck because of different reasons. Thus, either we no longer can see the life meaning(s) and/or our coping strategies are no longer effective. We are likely stuck under these circumstances, which leads to sufferings. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to facilitate the needed changes & adjustments to get unstuck and to have a meaningful life again.
(425) 374-0069 View (425) 374-0069
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Arabella Andros
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98006
Waitlist for new clients
As a marriage and family therapist I work with you, you and your partner, or family members to work through what isn’t quite working.
Hello! I currently have a waitlist and I'm accepting new clients for the end of April 2024! Please feel free to message me or give me a call! I believe that we are trying to balance all of the difficult things that we are experiencing in our day to day lives. All sorts of things within our lives can be impacting us. I like to look at the whole picture of what is going on, and work on all of those pieces together.
As a marriage and family therapist I work with you, you and your partner, or family members to work through what isn’t quite working.
Hello! I currently have a waitlist and I'm accepting new clients for the end of April 2024! Please feel free to message me or give me a call! I believe that we are trying to balance all of the difficult things that we are experiencing in our day to day lives. All sorts of things within our lives can be impacting us. I like to look at the whole picture of what is going on, and work on all of those pieces together.
(425) 728-2430 View (425) 728-2430
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Emily Parks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98006
As a Marriage & Couples therapist, I specialize in guiding couples through the process of restoring trust, resolving communication issues, and rebuilding intimacy after infidelity.
Have you discovered your partner's infidelity and you're not sure what to do next? Are thoughts of divorce and overwhelming emotions from the betrayal consuming you? If you're struggling to heal from your partner's affair, sexual addiction or infidelity, you might need the support of a specialist who understands. If you're questioning your entire relationship, I can help you heal by exploring what happened & helping you receive empathic understanding for your pain. Let's work together to develop a plan to ease the trauma of the betrayal and create hope that your relationship can not only be saved but that you can thrive together.
As a Marriage & Couples therapist, I specialize in guiding couples through the process of restoring trust, resolving communication issues, and rebuilding intimacy after infidelity.
Have you discovered your partner's infidelity and you're not sure what to do next? Are thoughts of divorce and overwhelming emotions from the betrayal consuming you? If you're struggling to heal from your partner's affair, sexual addiction or infidelity, you might need the support of a specialist who understands. If you're questioning your entire relationship, I can help you heal by exploring what happened & helping you receive empathic understanding for your pain. Let's work together to develop a plan to ease the trauma of the betrayal and create hope that your relationship can not only be saved but that you can thrive together.
(425) 490-4260 View (425) 490-4260
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Kyle G. Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
I work with couples at every stage of relationship: dating, pre-marital, marital, & post-marital (co-parenting).
I have over 20 years experience helping high school aged teens (14-18), adults, couples and families. My therapy style is friendly and casual. I believe humor is healing and I use it often. My treatment approach involves talking through the issues/concerns, guiding clients towards personal insights/growth, and giving direct feedback/direction. I also teach theory guided interventions/skills that are effective at creating desired change and reducing negative symptoms. My approach has been refined by my clients. They want empathetic listening, but they also want to learn and grow. I would like to partner with you to reach your goals.
I work with couples at every stage of relationship: dating, pre-marital, marital, & post-marital (co-parenting).
I have over 20 years experience helping high school aged teens (14-18), adults, couples and families. My therapy style is friendly and casual. I believe humor is healing and I use it often. My treatment approach involves talking through the issues/concerns, guiding clients towards personal insights/growth, and giving direct feedback/direction. I also teach theory guided interventions/skills that are effective at creating desired change and reducing negative symptoms. My approach has been refined by my clients. They want empathetic listening, but they also want to learn and grow. I would like to partner with you to reach your goals.
(425) 405-6571 View (425) 405-6571
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ACRS Therapy Associates
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, EMMHS, MS
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98029  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with master’s of science degree in marriage and family therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals and families with issues in all walks of life. I feel privileged to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families in their struggles, and I find joy in their transformations. I believe in each person's and family's internal strength in making changes in their own lives. I use holistic approach in my clinical work and perceive an individual’s issues in bio-psycho-social-spiritual model.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with master’s of science degree in marriage and family therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals and families with issues in all walks of life. I feel privileged to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families in their struggles, and I find joy in their transformations. I believe in each person's and family's internal strength in making changes in their own lives. I use holistic approach in my clinical work and perceive an individual’s issues in bio-psycho-social-spiritual model.
(425) 490-4516 View (425) 490-4516
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Nadya Kosanovskaya
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT, SUDP, CMHS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98006
I am a Master’s level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) and co-occurring disorders therapist, who is trained in Family Systems and Substance Use/Dependency (SUDP) with the background in Human Biochemistry. I practice with a Holistic view and will focus on your overall well-being and not only emotional and mental health. My specialties are anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, insecurities and stress management. I support my clients and families on a level that is approachable, sensitive & humane, working with employees from; Google, Microsoft, FaceBook, AMZ, Boeing, Starbucks + others. Video sessions or in person meetings.
I am a Master’s level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) and co-occurring disorders therapist, who is trained in Family Systems and Substance Use/Dependency (SUDP) with the background in Human Biochemistry. I practice with a Holistic view and will focus on your overall well-being and not only emotional and mental health. My specialties are anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, insecurities and stress management. I support my clients and families on a level that is approachable, sensitive & humane, working with employees from; Google, Microsoft, FaceBook, AMZ, Boeing, Starbucks + others. Video sessions or in person meetings.
(253) 300-2889 View (253) 300-2889
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Kaitlyn Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
I am a practicing licensed marriage and family therapist. For the past 10 years I have worked in the crisis mental healthcare system. There I encountered clients at some of the worst times in their lives. I created a space and container for them to be in the moment. To be messy, to be where they were at that stage of discomfort, and be able to sit with that. I worked with some of the world's most marginalized and disenfranchised populations who were in a constant struggle of survival with a system that was deliberately built against them.
I am a practicing licensed marriage and family therapist. For the past 10 years I have worked in the crisis mental healthcare system. There I encountered clients at some of the worst times in their lives. I created a space and container for them to be in the moment. To be messy, to be where they were at that stage of discomfort, and be able to sit with that. I worked with some of the world's most marginalized and disenfranchised populations who were in a constant struggle of survival with a system that was deliberately built against them.
(253) 884-8337 View (253) 884-8337
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Bellevue Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98006
Waitlist for new clients
Bellevue Counseling employs a blend of more than 3 evidence-based Marriage Counseling theories to guide couples through past trauma, communication breakdowns, and trust difficulties post-affair.
Is your partnership suffering? Do you feel like your losing connection to the person you once fell in love with? Couples counseling can help you teach communication skills that move couples towards understanding and away from demon dialogues. The truth is your relationships matter and the problems are complex. We can work together to help discover the softer emotions that run the show. Let's focus on how to bring down barriers and open up windows. Don't let the past trauma keep you from living in your present. Now offering Telehealth options.
Bellevue Counseling employs a blend of more than 3 evidence-based Marriage Counseling theories to guide couples through past trauma, communication breakdowns, and trust difficulties post-affair.
Is your partnership suffering? Do you feel like your losing connection to the person you once fell in love with? Couples counseling can help you teach communication skills that move couples towards understanding and away from demon dialogues. The truth is your relationships matter and the problems are complex. We can work together to help discover the softer emotions that run the show. Let's focus on how to bring down barriers and open up windows. Don't let the past trauma keep you from living in your present. Now offering Telehealth options.
(425) 502-5469 View (425) 502-5469
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Insight Mental Health Group
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.
Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.
(425) 981-5455 View (425) 981-5455
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Aaron Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Individuals, couples and families are all seen as my ideal client. I typically see clients from the ages of 13 and up, but I do make some exceptions. Clients who are having difficulties with communicating their emotions, identifying their strengths and their core self, or having dysfunctional dyadic or family patterns are clients who I know I can help. Clients coming regularly and genuinely working with me to accomplish the goals we set out at the beginning of therapy are ideal. If you want to better yourself in any way, shape or form, I will be the person who will try my best to help you become the better self you aspire to be.
Individuals, couples and families are all seen as my ideal client. I typically see clients from the ages of 13 and up, but I do make some exceptions. Clients who are having difficulties with communicating their emotions, identifying their strengths and their core self, or having dysfunctional dyadic or family patterns are clients who I know I can help. Clients coming regularly and genuinely working with me to accomplish the goals we set out at the beginning of therapy are ideal. If you want to better yourself in any way, shape or form, I will be the person who will try my best to help you become the better self you aspire to be.
(425) 657-5694 View (425) 657-5694
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.