Photo of Steven Dale Hampton, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lansing, MI
Steven Dale Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48917
Using a therapeutic relationship approach, we work together to process traumas, relationship issues and other issues that affect our life.
I provide compassionate and professional counseling services to my clients. I help individuals, children, couples and families on a variety of issues. If you need help with Trauma, relationships, addictions or just every day life issues I’m here for you. I have helped men , women and children. I use multiple theories in my office practice and over telehealth. We will use the approach that will help you the most, whether it be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused Therapy or just being present and reflecting while listening to your story. We will learn to manage life‘s issues together.
Using a therapeutic relationship approach, we work together to process traumas, relationship issues and other issues that affect our life.
I provide compassionate and professional counseling services to my clients. I help individuals, children, couples and families on a variety of issues. If you need help with Trauma, relationships, addictions or just every day life issues I’m here for you. I have helped men , women and children. I use multiple theories in my office practice and over telehealth. We will use the approach that will help you the most, whether it be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused Therapy or just being present and reflecting while listening to your story. We will learn to manage life‘s issues together.
(517) 955-2868 View (517) 955-2868
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Raymond Maurer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MDiv, DMin
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48911
This has proven beneficial for depression, anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, chronic pain, relationship issues, and addictions.
Hello, I am so glad you are caring for yourself or someone else by seeking growth and healing. At times, all of us find ourselves needing help or a greater sense of hope and purpose. I am honored to accompany you on a healing journey and listen to your needs. I believe you can overcome any obstacle to your goals as we tap into your skills and strengths and seek guidance from evidence-based practices. I will work with you to customize a plan to clarify and reach your goals leading to lasting change.
This has proven beneficial for depression, anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, chronic pain, relationship issues, and addictions.
Hello, I am so glad you are caring for yourself or someone else by seeking growth and healing. At times, all of us find ourselves needing help or a greater sense of hope and purpose. I am honored to accompany you on a healing journey and listen to your needs. I believe you can overcome any obstacle to your goals as we tap into your skills and strengths and seek guidance from evidence-based practices. I will work with you to customize a plan to clarify and reach your goals leading to lasting change.
(517) 901-7193 View (517) 901-7193
Photo of Ryan De Nike, Counselor in Lansing, MI
Ryan De Nike
Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48911
Accepting Clients!! & Accepting Therapists Needing Supervision. Substance abuse and depression began to impact my family when I was young. I have deep compassion for those struggling with the disease of addiction. By utilizing my knowledge and empathy for these individuals, I am able to assist them in their therapeutic processes. I have over 10 years worth of experience within the mental health field, whether it be working with individuals in the criminal justice system or conducting individual, family therapy, and couples therapy. I am currently accepting clients for a variety of mental health concerns at Right Direction Counseling
Accepting Clients!! & Accepting Therapists Needing Supervision. Substance abuse and depression began to impact my family when I was young. I have deep compassion for those struggling with the disease of addiction. By utilizing my knowledge and empathy for these individuals, I am able to assist them in their therapeutic processes. I have over 10 years worth of experience within the mental health field, whether it be working with individuals in the criminal justice system or conducting individual, family therapy, and couples therapy. I am currently accepting clients for a variety of mental health concerns at Right Direction Counseling
(219) 300-6938 View (219) 300-6938
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Thomas Selby Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, LMSW, LMFT, ACPE
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48906
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with children adolescents, individual adults of all ages, and couples & families. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, spiritual conflicts, and major mental health problems. I have worked with schools, faith communities, employers, physicians, and other therapists to understand the challenges confronting my clients. We often discover connections between physical, behavioral, emotional, spiritual, relational, and how things have led to where we are now.
I have worked with children adolescents, individual adults of all ages, and couples & families. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, spiritual conflicts, and major mental health problems. I have worked with schools, faith communities, employers, physicians, and other therapists to understand the challenges confronting my clients. We often discover connections between physical, behavioral, emotional, spiritual, relational, and how things have led to where we are now.
(517) 236-8281 View (517) 236-8281
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Expert Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, CFAS, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48917
In addition to helping and healing individuals, couples, and families Dr.
Are you ready to heal? Are you tired of unhelpful and seemingly unending symptoms and counseling? Then I invite you to take decisive steps towards recovery from most serious individual, couple, and family crises at Expert Therapy Services. You will be treated by a DOCTORAL level therapist who specializes simultaneously in multiple dimensions of mental, behavioral, and family health. A PhD therapist has at least twice the amount of academic education, clinical supervision experiences, and knowledge that is focused on helping you more effectively. Why settle for less?
In addition to helping and healing individuals, couples, and families Dr.
Are you ready to heal? Are you tired of unhelpful and seemingly unending symptoms and counseling? Then I invite you to take decisive steps towards recovery from most serious individual, couple, and family crises at Expert Therapy Services. You will be treated by a DOCTORAL level therapist who specializes simultaneously in multiple dimensions of mental, behavioral, and family health. A PhD therapist has at least twice the amount of academic education, clinical supervision experiences, and knowledge that is focused on helping you more effectively. Why settle for less?
(517) 306-2964 View (517) 306-2964
Photo of Mark Joseph Cannizzaro, Psychologist in Lansing, MI
Mark Joseph Cannizzaro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48933
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for over 21 years and have both the educational and work experience to treat children, adolescents, adults, and couples/families.
I often build trust and rapport quickly, while instilling hope and optimism. Therapy is performed both in person and tele therapeutically, helping to ameliorate symptoms and improve overall functioning in those that I serve. In addition to individual therapy, I really enjoy and have found success in performing couples counseling/family therapy and often have evening hours that make it easier for both partners/children to get into therapy consistently. For years, clients have felt relaxed and heard in the sessions, making continuing therapy seamless for many. Scheduling is easy, at your leisure, via a portal when you are ready.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for over 21 years and have both the educational and work experience to treat children, adolescents, adults, and couples/families.
I often build trust and rapport quickly, while instilling hope and optimism. Therapy is performed both in person and tele therapeutically, helping to ameliorate symptoms and improve overall functioning in those that I serve. In addition to individual therapy, I really enjoy and have found success in performing couples counseling/family therapy and often have evening hours that make it easier for both partners/children to get into therapy consistently. For years, clients have felt relaxed and heard in the sessions, making continuing therapy seamless for many. Scheduling is easy, at your leisure, via a portal when you are ready.
(734) 210-1854 View (734) 210-1854
Photo of Darryl Steele, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lansing, MI
Darryl Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48912
I hope to partner with you to reach success.
I believe the answers you're looking for may be found in you. It is my hope we can work together to reach a solution that is most fitting for you. I will challenge you to locate your power by identifying who you want to be and how you want to show up. Our meetings will involve a lot of listening, reflecting and challenges from me. In return, I encourage you to set goals for our work together and remain committed.
I hope to partner with you to reach success.
I believe the answers you're looking for may be found in you. It is my hope we can work together to reach a solution that is most fitting for you. I will challenge you to locate your power by identifying who you want to be and how you want to show up. Our meetings will involve a lot of listening, reflecting and challenges from me. In return, I encourage you to set goals for our work together and remain committed.
(269) 231-4646 View (269) 231-4646
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Derrick Guty
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48933
Straight-laced folk, drug dealers and users, veterans, extremists, survivors, intersex, felons, trans, victims, couples, politicians, poly, first responders, murderers, sex-workers, devoutly religious, college students, anarchists, (did i miss anybody?)….
Relationships offer an opportunity to heal just as they offer an opportunity for hurt. Sometimes it's difficult to tell these two apart. In relationships, we are a balancing act of history, the present, & what is to come. And sometimes within all that movement, all that history, all that will be, we sometimes get stuck in the hurt, alone. I hope to offer a relationship that is not without its friction, though I keep healing as my guide. This does not have to be a solo journey. I believe our combined sense of healing, as well as our combined sense of hurt, can do much more together. I look forward to unimaginable change.
Straight-laced folk, drug dealers and users, veterans, extremists, survivors, intersex, felons, trans, victims, couples, politicians, poly, first responders, murderers, sex-workers, devoutly religious, college students, anarchists, (did i miss anybody?)….
Relationships offer an opportunity to heal just as they offer an opportunity for hurt. Sometimes it's difficult to tell these two apart. In relationships, we are a balancing act of history, the present, & what is to come. And sometimes within all that movement, all that history, all that will be, we sometimes get stuck in the hurt, alone. I hope to offer a relationship that is not without its friction, though I keep healing as my guide. This does not have to be a solo journey. I believe our combined sense of healing, as well as our combined sense of hurt, can do much more together. I look forward to unimaginable change.
(517) 731-0187 View (517) 731-0187
Gilbert W Schmidt
Psychologist, PhD, Lic, Psy
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48917
Areas of specialty and interest include anxiety disorders (panic, OCD, generalized anxiety, social and other phobias, PTSD) mood disorders, anger management and marital/relationship counseling as well as substance abuse.
I have been a psychologist in practice for over 30 years. I work in a collaborative style with clients. I am active in that I ask questions, make specific suggestions or assignments and may suggest monitoring moods or behavior. Although I am eclectic in that I will use whatever therapeutic approaches will be most effective in helping clients reach their goals, I primarily work from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Cognitive-behavioral treatment is best for helping change negative thought patterns and beliefs that underlie problem moods and behaviors. It is focused on the here and now and has been found effective with many problems.
Areas of specialty and interest include anxiety disorders (panic, OCD, generalized anxiety, social and other phobias, PTSD) mood disorders, anger management and marital/relationship counseling as well as substance abuse.
I have been a psychologist in practice for over 30 years. I work in a collaborative style with clients. I am active in that I ask questions, make specific suggestions or assignments and may suggest monitoring moods or behavior. Although I am eclectic in that I will use whatever therapeutic approaches will be most effective in helping clients reach their goals, I primarily work from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Cognitive-behavioral treatment is best for helping change negative thought patterns and beliefs that underlie problem moods and behaviors. It is focused on the here and now and has been found effective with many problems.
(517) 798-8094 View (517) 798-8094
Photo of Richard L Baldwin, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lansing, MI
Richard L Baldwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA/LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48911
My experience includes work with individuals, couples, families, and groups who have come to counseling with concerns such as anxiety, depression, loss, grief, relational conflict,and faith-related issues.
Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to stop by. You are evidently looking for something; perhaps I can help you find it. Seeking help can seem like staring at the base of a steep cliff and facing a seemingly unreachable goal, a goal of real and satisfying change. While change is not often easily or painlessly achieved, it is certainly possible. With an experienced helper to assist along the way, you can determine to safely and successfully make your way toward the top. The hardest step, of course, is the first: that of getting started. You have already done so in reading this, so don't stop now. Keep going.
My experience includes work with individuals, couples, families, and groups who have come to counseling with concerns such as anxiety, depression, loss, grief, relational conflict,and faith-related issues.
Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to stop by. You are evidently looking for something; perhaps I can help you find it. Seeking help can seem like staring at the base of a steep cliff and facing a seemingly unreachable goal, a goal of real and satisfying change. While change is not often easily or painlessly achieved, it is certainly possible. With an experienced helper to assist along the way, you can determine to safely and successfully make your way toward the top. The hardest step, of course, is the first: that of getting started. You have already done so in reading this, so don't stop now. Keep going.
(517) 901-7240 View (517) 901-7240
Photo of Leonard Uchendu, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lansing, MI
Leonard Uchendu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, M, S, W
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48933  (Online Only)
I am specialized in Sex Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, impulsiveness, chronic pain, trauma, Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality disorder, relationship conflicts etc.
I understand the daunting task of seeking help. I commend you for your courage to reach out to me for help. You desire therapy because you may be experiencing the following problems: Trauma, Depression,Anxiety, Addiction, Grief and Loss, Chronic Pain, suicide/self-injurious behaviors, interpersonal conflicts and othe psychological difficulties. Certainly, you would like to get to the bottom of your feelings, gain insights, deepen sense of self and self-integration. My therapy room will provide you a safe space to be yourself. I will meet you where you with zero judgment, empathetic ear and evidence based practice.
I am specialized in Sex Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, impulsiveness, chronic pain, trauma, Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality disorder, relationship conflicts etc.
I understand the daunting task of seeking help. I commend you for your courage to reach out to me for help. You desire therapy because you may be experiencing the following problems: Trauma, Depression,Anxiety, Addiction, Grief and Loss, Chronic Pain, suicide/self-injurious behaviors, interpersonal conflicts and othe psychological difficulties. Certainly, you would like to get to the bottom of your feelings, gain insights, deepen sense of self and self-integration. My therapy room will provide you a safe space to be yourself. I will meet you where you with zero judgment, empathetic ear and evidence based practice.
(517) 684-2907 View (517) 684-2907
Photo of Jeff N Frommeyer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lansing, MI
Jeff N Frommeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48909  (Online Only)
After developing rapport and a safe, trusting relationship with clients, I help them to explore and maximize their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and resources.
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
After developing rapport and a safe, trusting relationship with clients, I help them to explore and maximize their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and resources.
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
(517) 376-4316 View (517) 376-4316
Photo of Mark Edward Hulbert, Limited Licensed Psychologist in Lansing, MI
Mark Edward Hulbert
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48906
I am a limited licensed psychologist and have been practicing for 21 years. My experience has been in diverse setting and populations. I have worked in both adult and adolescent psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive foster care and in private practice. I have also been a foster parent an adoptive parent. Specialties include: children and adolescents, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, GLBTQ issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss issues, self- esteem, autism spectrum disorder and helping people discover how to live life to their fullest potential. I work with all ages and treat individual, families and couples.
I am a limited licensed psychologist and have been practicing for 21 years. My experience has been in diverse setting and populations. I have worked in both adult and adolescent psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive foster care and in private practice. I have also been a foster parent an adoptive parent. Specialties include: children and adolescents, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, GLBTQ issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss issues, self- esteem, autism spectrum disorder and helping people discover how to live life to their fullest potential. I work with all ages and treat individual, families and couples.
(517) 618-9286 View (517) 618-9286
Photo of John D. McPhail, Counselor in Lansing, MI
John D. McPhail
Counselor, MA, NCC, CRC, LPC, BCD
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48910
Are you happy with your overall quality of life; would you like help to make important changes in your life? -As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I can help clients with stress, anxiety, anger or family or relationship issues. -As a medical psychotherapist, I work with patients adjusting to the problems and emotions associated with serious medical conditions, -As a Christian counselor, I strive to facilitate the strength that faith can provide, IF you choose to do so, if not, I respect your choice.
Are you happy with your overall quality of life; would you like help to make important changes in your life? -As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I can help clients with stress, anxiety, anger or family or relationship issues. -As a medical psychotherapist, I work with patients adjusting to the problems and emotions associated with serious medical conditions, -As a Christian counselor, I strive to facilitate the strength that faith can provide, IF you choose to do so, if not, I respect your choice.
(517) 879-5614 View (517) 879-5614
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John R Cantu
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48910
I empower individuals, couples and families to overcome personal obstacles. Building cohesiveness and structure to move forward in relationships and in life. My experience in Corporate America gives me the edge to work with individuals who want to improve their careers or just need to get that next promotion. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders and OTHER mental health concerns. Adolescents and children who struggle with bullies or just find school as difficult. I also work with adolescents and adults with substance abuse concerns, addiction, and I also perform crisis intervention.
I empower individuals, couples and families to overcome personal obstacles. Building cohesiveness and structure to move forward in relationships and in life. My experience in Corporate America gives me the edge to work with individuals who want to improve their careers or just need to get that next promotion. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders and OTHER mental health concerns. Adolescents and children who struggle with bullies or just find school as difficult. I also work with adolescents and adults with substance abuse concerns, addiction, and I also perform crisis intervention.
(517) 940-8003 View (517) 940-8003
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Richard H Thornes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48918
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families with an eclectic approach, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology methods and principles. I have over 45 years of experience as a psychotherapist, with experience in a university counseling center, in a community mental health center, with 14 years as an associate professor at Lansing Community College in Michigan, and 38 years in private practice settings.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families with an eclectic approach, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology methods and principles. I have over 45 years of experience as a psychotherapist, with experience in a university counseling center, in a community mental health center, with 14 years as an associate professor at Lansing Community College in Michigan, and 38 years in private practice settings.
(517) 826-4439 View (517) 826-4439
David R MacRae
Psychologist, PhD, PC, LP
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48910
I've treated over 1200 couples who've experienced infidelity.
Finding the right therapist to guide you through a particular setback, conflict or crisis along life's journey can be a daunting process....I know. Being a psychologist for 30 years and having been involved in hundreds of hours of my own personal therapy during my doctoral training, I understand the importance of the right client/therapist match. Successful outcomes are more promising when one feels comfortable, safe and confident with a competent experienced professional. Selecting a therapist should not be an impulsive decision so take your time and be particular since you are about to invest time, finances and trust.
I've treated over 1200 couples who've experienced infidelity.
Finding the right therapist to guide you through a particular setback, conflict or crisis along life's journey can be a daunting process....I know. Being a psychologist for 30 years and having been involved in hundreds of hours of my own personal therapy during my doctoral training, I understand the importance of the right client/therapist match. Successful outcomes are more promising when one feels comfortable, safe and confident with a competent experienced professional. Selecting a therapist should not be an impulsive decision so take your time and be particular since you are about to invest time, finances and trust.
(616) 359-0130 View (616) 359-0130
Photo of Philip R Barker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lansing, MI
Philip R Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48911
I also enjoy working with adults through individual, couples and family therapy.
I can be of help if you are struggling with your child or adolescent rather than enjoying his or her gifts. I can assist you if you're facing frustrations due to personal, mental or behavioral struggles that are affecting your relationships, work, home, school and/or personal situations. I provide research proven interventions and match them to the difficulties you are experiencing and the situation you are in. I enjoy working with all ages and types of clients. The largest part of therapy is connecting with your therapist. I will make this an easy process for you.
I also enjoy working with adults through individual, couples and family therapy.
I can be of help if you are struggling with your child or adolescent rather than enjoying his or her gifts. I can assist you if you're facing frustrations due to personal, mental or behavioral struggles that are affecting your relationships, work, home, school and/or personal situations. I provide research proven interventions and match them to the difficulties you are experiencing and the situation you are in. I enjoy working with all ages and types of clients. The largest part of therapy is connecting with your therapist. I will make this an easy process for you.
(734) 530-3463 View (734) 530-3463
Photo of Steven Holmes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lansing, MI
Steven Holmes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48901
I value inclusivity and I work with clients of all ages, including individuals, couples and families.
Now accepting new clients - Through over twenty-five years of experience in the human service field I understand our struggles in life can be difficult and lonely. I have found that connection, laughter and a warm smile can be the key to healing. I strive to provide compassionate care to those learning to heal, and I have experience treating: men's issues, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, trauma stemming from childhood and interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, marriage/relationship difficulties, eating disorders/disordered eating, and weight loss related challenges.
I value inclusivity and I work with clients of all ages, including individuals, couples and families.
Now accepting new clients - Through over twenty-five years of experience in the human service field I understand our struggles in life can be difficult and lonely. I have found that connection, laughter and a warm smile can be the key to healing. I strive to provide compassionate care to those learning to heal, and I have experience treating: men's issues, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, trauma stemming from childhood and interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, marriage/relationship difficulties, eating disorders/disordered eating, and weight loss related challenges.
(517) 641-5935 View (517) 641-5935
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Mitch Combs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48917
Each person's life has incredible value. The problem for many is that they fail to see and or recognize their worth and potential. The good news is that regardless of one's circumstances, or problems, change is always possible. It is ultimately up to us to decide who we will be, and what kind of mark we want to make in this world. As a counselor, I see value in each person, and partner with them to help them discover new ways of thinking, acting and believing.
Each person's life has incredible value. The problem for many is that they fail to see and or recognize their worth and potential. The good news is that regardless of one's circumstances, or problems, change is always possible. It is ultimately up to us to decide who we will be, and what kind of mark we want to make in this world. As a counselor, I see value in each person, and partner with them to help them discover new ways of thinking, acting and believing.
(517) 994-1527 View (517) 994-1527
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.