Marriage Counseling Therapists in Mississippi

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Susan K Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, A-CBT, EAP, EAL
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Has life thrown you a curve ball? Have you found yourself in a slump that you can't seem to get out of? Are you having panic attacks and you don't know why? Do you have a broken heart? If you are struggling and needing help, there is hope and you have come to the right place. Whether it's anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce or other relationship issues, grief, illness or another problem area of your life, I would love to walk beside you and work with you until you are where you'd like to be.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Has life thrown you a curve ball? Have you found yourself in a slump that you can't seem to get out of? Are you having panic attacks and you don't know why? Do you have a broken heart? If you are struggling and needing help, there is hope and you have come to the right place. Whether it's anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce or other relationship issues, grief, illness or another problem area of your life, I would love to walk beside you and work with you until you are where you'd like to be.
(601) 846-1099 View (601) 846-1099
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Jennifer Tripoli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39211
I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, ADHD, abuse, grief, anger management, self-esteem, depression, marriage and family relationships, child and adolescent issues, and domestic violence.
I believe therapy is a tool that can empower people to tell their story, understand themselves, and make a difference in their lives.
I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, ADHD, abuse, grief, anger management, self-esteem, depression, marriage and family relationships, child and adolescent issues, and domestic violence.
I believe therapy is a tool that can empower people to tell their story, understand themselves, and make a difference in their lives.
(601) 300-6256 View (601) 300-6256
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Pam Stowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39211
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with training in hypnotherapy.
Are you or your spouse having an affair? I have 20+ years of experience helping marriages and individuals successfully navigate and survive an affair. I often witness marriages becoming stronger after our work together. Yours can too. Some of the other issues I work with daily are communication problems in relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and grieving. Doctors refer their patients because they say they know my techniques work. If you have questions please call or email. There's no need to put off getting the help you need. The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll feel good about yourself - and life - again.
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with training in hypnotherapy.
Are you or your spouse having an affair? I have 20+ years of experience helping marriages and individuals successfully navigate and survive an affair. I often witness marriages becoming stronger after our work together. Yours can too. Some of the other issues I work with daily are communication problems in relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and grieving. Doctors refer their patients because they say they know my techniques work. If you have questions please call or email. There's no need to put off getting the help you need. The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll feel good about yourself - and life - again.
(601) 460-0934 View (601) 460-0934
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LaShonna Fletcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Clinton, MS 39056
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor(LPC-S). I attended the Mississippi College and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology minor in Biology. I also received my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling from Mississippi College. Currently trained in EMDR and TF-CBT which is the golden standard for trauma therapy. I strive to help people achieve their full potential and purpose in life. I believe every person has unique value and I desire to help each client meet their maximum potential. My specialties include bipolar disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and Immigration Evaluations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor(LPC-S). I attended the Mississippi College and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology minor in Biology. I also received my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling from Mississippi College. Currently trained in EMDR and TF-CBT which is the golden standard for trauma therapy. I strive to help people achieve their full potential and purpose in life. I believe every person has unique value and I desire to help each client meet their maximum potential. My specialties include bipolar disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and Immigration Evaluations.
(601) 265-6907 View (601) 265-6907
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Bobby Scott & Associates Professional Counseling.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAADC, DBT-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southaven, MS 38672
Scott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Clinical Addictions Professional.
We all have those times in our lives when things get out of balance. Our goal is to help our clients return to that sense of balance and happiness that may be missing. We offer a variety of therapies and programs to help people achieve balance emotionally, physically and even spiritually. We provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Although, our model is varied we utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help people change their perceptions and learn skills to better manage their emotions and lives to return to a sense of balance.
Scott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Clinical Addictions Professional.
We all have those times in our lives when things get out of balance. Our goal is to help our clients return to that sense of balance and happiness that may be missing. We offer a variety of therapies and programs to help people achieve balance emotionally, physically and even spiritually. We provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Although, our model is varied we utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help people change their perceptions and learn skills to better manage their emotions and lives to return to a sense of balance.
(662) 763-1017 View (662) 763-1017
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Reginald Magee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gulfport, MS 39501
My areas of expertise include a client-centered treatment approach to address issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, parenting, individual education plans, and marital issues.
Is excessive anxiety or sadness limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a life worth living? It is my goal to assist you with overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship issues and parenting challenges as these are my primary areas of focus. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Mississippi. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2013 after receiving my Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2010. I have 10 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions.
My areas of expertise include a client-centered treatment approach to address issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, parenting, individual education plans, and marital issues.
Is excessive anxiety or sadness limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a life worth living? It is my goal to assist you with overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship issues and parenting challenges as these are my primary areas of focus. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Mississippi. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2013 after receiving my Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2010. I have 10 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions.
(228) 687-8673 View (228) 687-8673
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Benjamin Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gulfport, MS 39502
I have 20 years of experience helping people in crisis as both a Pastor and a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I believe the bravest thing we can do is embrace our true authentic self. Unfortunately, most of us have difficulty pushing through the negative messages that scream "YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN YOUR WORST CHOICE." We get stuck in our current experience as we wrestle with our fears, difficulty in our relationships and facing the grief of loss, convincing ourselves we do not deserve anything better than we can see right in front of us. I have a passion to help others find their authentic self and explore the barriers that may hinder them from expressing the powerful version of themselves that they long to embrace.
I have 20 years of experience helping people in crisis as both a Pastor and a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I believe the bravest thing we can do is embrace our true authentic self. Unfortunately, most of us have difficulty pushing through the negative messages that scream "YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN YOUR WORST CHOICE." We get stuck in our current experience as we wrestle with our fears, difficulty in our relationships and facing the grief of loss, convincing ourselves we do not deserve anything better than we can see right in front of us. I have a passion to help others find their authentic self and explore the barriers that may hinder them from expressing the powerful version of themselves that they long to embrace.
(601) 336-0722 View (601) 336-0722
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Karen Lycette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, MAMFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgeland, MS 39157
I especially enjoy marriage equipping and enrichment and have a heart to lead to healing and restoration those who have been wounded by abuse.
I am a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider. My heart in counseling is to know, understand, and accept you, meet you right where you are, walk alongside you in truth, all in order to lead you to sanctifying healing, growth, and change. I consider it a privilege to sit with you as you share your life with me.
I especially enjoy marriage equipping and enrichment and have a heart to lead to healing and restoration those who have been wounded by abuse.
I am a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider. My heart in counseling is to know, understand, and accept you, meet you right where you are, walk alongside you in truth, all in order to lead you to sanctifying healing, growth, and change. I consider it a privilege to sit with you as you share your life with me.
(601) 975-0279 View (601) 975-0279
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Emily Frye
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Olive Branch, MS 38654
I am a Grand Canyon University graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health program with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy. I am currently an Intern at Counseling Associates, LLC. I am originally from San Diego, California where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from San Diego State University. I am motivated to help teens, couples, families, and individuals through their challenges using whichever model, tool or skill that the client needs. In my free time, I enjoy spending it with my family and three dogs, especially outdoors.
I am a Grand Canyon University graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health program with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy. I am currently an Intern at Counseling Associates, LLC. I am originally from San Diego, California where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from San Diego State University. I am motivated to help teens, couples, families, and individuals through their challenges using whichever model, tool or skill that the client needs. In my free time, I enjoy spending it with my family and three dogs, especially outdoors.
(662) 262-5739 View (662) 262-5739
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Pat Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.
I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.
(662) 262-5596 View (662) 262-5596
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Ashley Barksdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFLE, CADC-II, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Columbus, MS 39705
My experience and education in clinical social work, marriage and family, trauma, grief, and addiction offer the perfect foundation to come alongside, challenge, and encourage others to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Hi. I provide therapy and support to individuals and families using a person-centered holistic approach to work through life's various challenges. With over 8 years in the helping profession, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals, couples, and families, from adolescents to middle-aged adults, who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, sexual abuse, OCD, perinatal loss, and mood and personality disorders, among other issues that cause distress.
My experience and education in clinical social work, marriage and family, trauma, grief, and addiction offer the perfect foundation to come alongside, challenge, and encourage others to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Hi. I provide therapy and support to individuals and families using a person-centered holistic approach to work through life's various challenges. With over 8 years in the helping profession, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals, couples, and families, from adolescents to middle-aged adults, who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, sexual abuse, OCD, perinatal loss, and mood and personality disorders, among other issues that cause distress.
(662) 368-2008 View (662) 368-2008
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P&P Counseling Services Waynesboro Branch
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC , NCC, NCSC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waynesboro, MS 39367
I help with addictions, behavior modifications, marriage and family issues, misbehavior in school, parenting, depression, PTSD, anxieties, grief, trauma, etc.
My name is Dr. Paula Davis; I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in 4 states: Alabama, Louisana, Mississippi, and Texas. I offer in-person sessions and telehealth services, which means I can provide services to you by phone or video platform. I am devoted to keeping your treatment needs strictly confidential. I am here for all your mental health or private counseling needs. “Talk 2 Me!” I accept Medical and Mississippi Medicaid and most insurance companies. If you find yourself misunderstood, lonely, anxious, depressed, or need someone to talk to about life's stressors, please allow me the chance to help. Call and talk 2 me.
I help with addictions, behavior modifications, marriage and family issues, misbehavior in school, parenting, depression, PTSD, anxieties, grief, trauma, etc.
My name is Dr. Paula Davis; I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in 4 states: Alabama, Louisana, Mississippi, and Texas. I offer in-person sessions and telehealth services, which means I can provide services to you by phone or video platform. I am devoted to keeping your treatment needs strictly confidential. I am here for all your mental health or private counseling needs. “Talk 2 Me!” I accept Medical and Mississippi Medicaid and most insurance companies. If you find yourself misunderstood, lonely, anxious, depressed, or need someone to talk to about life's stressors, please allow me the chance to help. Call and talk 2 me.
(601) 509-2344 View (601) 509-2344
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Tyra Edwards Rowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Hernando, MS 38632
My goal as a licensed counselor is to provide a safe place with no judgment nor bias; help you gain insight about the problems that are hindering you from living your best life possible or having a great relationship/marriage; address toxic beliefs, thoughts, and patterns of behavior; and implement new ways of coping through life and relationship issues.
Are you feeling alone, anxious, or depressed? Do you have difficulty expressing your feelings, communicating your needs, getting past childhood trauma, forgiving, rebuilding trust, enforcing boundaries, or being intimate? Consider individual or couples therapy to get your life or relationship pivoting in the right direction toward a happier and healthier life.
My goal as a licensed counselor is to provide a safe place with no judgment nor bias; help you gain insight about the problems that are hindering you from living your best life possible or having a great relationship/marriage; address toxic beliefs, thoughts, and patterns of behavior; and implement new ways of coping through life and relationship issues.
Are you feeling alone, anxious, or depressed? Do you have difficulty expressing your feelings, communicating your needs, getting past childhood trauma, forgiving, rebuilding trust, enforcing boundaries, or being intimate? Consider individual or couples therapy to get your life or relationship pivoting in the right direction toward a happier and healthier life.
(662) 246-2175 View (662) 246-2175
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Wendie Woods Christian Changes Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S, RPT-S, BC-TMH, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
With genuine sensitivity and compassion, each therapist at Christian Changes Counseling & Recovery strives to help clients explore their strengths, abilities, and resources to find personalized solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues, as well as helping each client recognize their individual worth and identity in Christ. Christian Changes Counseling and Recovery Center is an outpatient private practice that works with a broad spectrum of adult and child/adolescent issues including: Depression & Anxiety, Parenting & Family Issues, Abuse Issues, and Marital Problems.
With genuine sensitivity and compassion, each therapist at Christian Changes Counseling & Recovery strives to help clients explore their strengths, abilities, and resources to find personalized solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues, as well as helping each client recognize their individual worth and identity in Christ. Christian Changes Counseling and Recovery Center is an outpatient private practice that works with a broad spectrum of adult and child/adolescent issues including: Depression & Anxiety, Parenting & Family Issues, Abuse Issues, and Marital Problems.
(662) 317-7099 View (662) 317-7099
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Tiffany Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
Waitlist for new clients
I am also certified in Prepare/Enrich Marital/Pre-Martial Counseling and can offer this wonderful resource to my clients as well.
Life is full of challenges, hardships, changes and surprises. My goal as a therapist is to walk alongside my clients as they go through life and help promote change and growth with them. I believe therapy is a joint endeavor to bring healing, change and growth. My passion is to provide a safe place of exploration for my clients where they feel they are heard and understood. If you are nervous about starting counseling, that's okay! Change can be uncomfortable but is often necessary for growth. I'd be honored to work with you and hear your story.
I am also certified in Prepare/Enrich Marital/Pre-Martial Counseling and can offer this wonderful resource to my clients as well.
Life is full of challenges, hardships, changes and surprises. My goal as a therapist is to walk alongside my clients as they go through life and help promote change and growth with them. I believe therapy is a joint endeavor to bring healing, change and growth. My passion is to provide a safe place of exploration for my clients where they feel they are heard and understood. If you are nervous about starting counseling, that's okay! Change can be uncomfortable but is often necessary for growth. I'd be honored to work with you and hear your story.
(662) 450-4595 View (662) 450-4595
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Kim K Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Madison, MS 39110
Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, wondering if therapy could help? Are you trying to find a solution to a damaged marriage or relationship? Often there are things in our past we avoid thinking about that are impacting our emotional well-being and our relationships with others. Many people, in seeking to fulfill the basic human needs of happiness and connections with others, find themselves engaging in ineffective or counterproductive behaviors. Therapy is a way to not only address these behaviors and associated feelings, but also learn more about their causes.
Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, wondering if therapy could help? Are you trying to find a solution to a damaged marriage or relationship? Often there are things in our past we avoid thinking about that are impacting our emotional well-being and our relationships with others. Many people, in seeking to fulfill the basic human needs of happiness and connections with others, find themselves engaging in ineffective or counterproductive behaviors. Therapy is a way to not only address these behaviors and associated feelings, but also learn more about their causes.
(601) 228-0879 View (601) 228-0879
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Trisha R Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Southaven, MS 38672
I am a marriage and family therapist that specializes in couples and veterans issues.
My goal as a clinician is to help clients understand their perspectives, challenge negative thoughts, and to embrace interpersonal relationships through self awareness, communication, and personal growth. Healthy individuals create healthy families, and healthy families are the cornerstone of a healthy community.
I am a marriage and family therapist that specializes in couples and veterans issues.
My goal as a clinician is to help clients understand their perspectives, challenge negative thoughts, and to embrace interpersonal relationships through self awareness, communication, and personal growth. Healthy individuals create healthy families, and healthy families are the cornerstone of a healthy community.
(662) 483-5293 View (662) 483-5293
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Rebecca Cassell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocean Springs, MS 39564  (Online Only)
I am fully licensed in both MS and LA. Life can be full of challenges and we navigate each day as best we can. I am here to help you find direction in your life, discover who you are / who you want to be, and help navigate those difficult relationships whether interpersonal, marital, or other. I welcome to discuss and process life challenges and offer tools to help you navigate day-to-day difficulties and anxieties. I offer a listening ear and a comfortable space in which respect and acceptance are a top priority. I have experience with adolescent, marital, pre-marital, couples, individual, group(s), and family counseling.
I am fully licensed in both MS and LA. Life can be full of challenges and we navigate each day as best we can. I am here to help you find direction in your life, discover who you are / who you want to be, and help navigate those difficult relationships whether interpersonal, marital, or other. I welcome to discuss and process life challenges and offer tools to help you navigate day-to-day difficulties and anxieties. I offer a listening ear and a comfortable space in which respect and acceptance are a top priority. I have experience with adolescent, marital, pre-marital, couples, individual, group(s), and family counseling.
(985) 261-5089 View (985) 261-5089
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Stacy Adcock
Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, MS 39601
Life happened. Things changed. The unexpected and unwanted took place. As a result, your marriage has suffered stress fractures. Or, it may be broken. You feel disconnected from your spouse. You feel alone. Now, you and your spouse rarely ever truly communicate, if at all.
Life happened. Things changed. The unexpected and unwanted took place. As a result, your marriage has suffered stress fractures. Or, it may be broken. You feel disconnected from your spouse. You feel alone. Now, you and your spouse rarely ever truly communicate, if at all.
(601) 265-0534 View (601) 265-0534
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Stacy Sims Fortenberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Compassionate Christian counseling for individuals-adults and teens, couples and families describes my work for the past 25 years. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, marriage conflict or family relationships, I can help you work toward healthy resolution and fulfilling changes. My counseling is a very practical approach to problem solving that changes thought patterns and behaviors. We will set personalized goals and work each session to meet your goals. I will encourage you in each step of your challenges providing a warm caring setting that will give you confidence and hope during the counseling process.
Compassionate Christian counseling for individuals-adults and teens, couples and families describes my work for the past 25 years. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, marriage conflict or family relationships, I can help you work toward healthy resolution and fulfilling changes. My counseling is a very practical approach to problem solving that changes thought patterns and behaviors. We will set personalized goals and work each session to meet your goals. I will encourage you in each step of your challenges providing a warm caring setting that will give you confidence and hope during the counseling process.
(601) 873-3335 View (601) 873-3335

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.