Marriage Counseling Therapists in Orem, UT

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McKenna Rittmanic
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
We are all on life's journey with ups, downs, twists, and turns. These twists and turns include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital strife, illness, and so much more. Sometimes we need someone to help guide us through these ups and down on our individual path. I believe it is my job to help guide you to your desired destination, while teaching you skills to help you manage life's journey.
We are all on life's journey with ups, downs, twists, and turns. These twists and turns include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital strife, illness, and so much more. Sometimes we need someone to help guide us through these ups and down on our individual path. I believe it is my job to help guide you to your desired destination, while teaching you skills to help you manage life's journey.
(385) 557-6526 View (385) 557-6526
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Skyler Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
Although I'm an intern in marriage and family therapy, I've been coaching and training individuals for several years now.
I'm looking to help individuals who are finding it difficult to live their fullest lives because of anxiety, depression, stress, and the many other challenges that come from life and its many relationships. If you're hoping to improve any area of your relationships (dating to greater marital satisfaction or just engaging with those around you), I would love to help you. It can be scary facing our fears and anxieties but my desire is to enable you with skills and the mindset to tackle them head on. I'm happy to help teenagers and older, individuals, couples, and families.
Although I'm an intern in marriage and family therapy, I've been coaching and training individuals for several years now.
I'm looking to help individuals who are finding it difficult to live their fullest lives because of anxiety, depression, stress, and the many other challenges that come from life and its many relationships. If you're hoping to improve any area of your relationships (dating to greater marital satisfaction or just engaging with those around you), I would love to help you. It can be scary facing our fears and anxieties but my desire is to enable you with skills and the mindset to tackle them head on. I'm happy to help teenagers and older, individuals, couples, and families.
(801) 893-9680 View (801) 893-9680
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Progressive Paths Therapy
PhD, LMFT, MA/MS, LCSW, CMHC
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84097
Individual, Couple, Marriage, Pre-marital, Family therapy, & soon Group therapy.
SLC (124 S 400 E) and Orem (near Univ Mall) locations. We are a group of therapists with many backgrounds and many specialties. No matter what your struggles, it is important to know you are not alone in this journey and we want to help you. No two persons are the same, and we will work together to understand the challenges and struggles you are facing and compassionately work with you toward long-lasting insight, strategies, liberation, change, and real progress toward an authentic and meaningful life and warm trusting relationships. If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted contact us today!
Individual, Couple, Marriage, Pre-marital, Family therapy, & soon Group therapy.
SLC (124 S 400 E) and Orem (near Univ Mall) locations. We are a group of therapists with many backgrounds and many specialties. No matter what your struggles, it is important to know you are not alone in this journey and we want to help you. No two persons are the same, and we will work together to understand the challenges and struggles you are facing and compassionately work with you toward long-lasting insight, strategies, liberation, change, and real progress toward an authentic and meaningful life and warm trusting relationships. If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted contact us today!
(385) 324-7294 View (385) 324-7294
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Lucia Morace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097  (Online Only)
I have worked with adolescents and adults with problems ranging from adjustment disorders, phase of life problems, trauma, substance use, marital/family issues to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Clients come in all forms because we all need a little help when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes the problems are environmental, other times they’re internal based on how we respond to stimuli and emotion. In any case, we all need some insight during some parts of our life, to overcome a hurdle or figure out why or how to move forward.
I have worked with adolescents and adults with problems ranging from adjustment disorders, phase of life problems, trauma, substance use, marital/family issues to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Clients come in all forms because we all need a little help when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes the problems are environmental, other times they’re internal based on how we respond to stimuli and emotion. In any case, we all need some insight during some parts of our life, to overcome a hurdle or figure out why or how to move forward.
(385) 334-6851 View (385) 334-6851
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Sherrie Nebeker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I am a marriage and family therapist.
Therapy is collaborative meaning I work alongside you to help you identify the strategies and skills needed to live your best life. Feeling overwhelmed? Thoughts of "I'm not good enough"? I help you find ways to tame and manage those thoughts and that feeling of overwhelm. I utilize a strengths based approach meaning I believe you have many of the answers already within yourself! Often you just need someone to encourage you, coach you, and give you the confidence to be your best self. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
I am a marriage and family therapist.
Therapy is collaborative meaning I work alongside you to help you identify the strategies and skills needed to live your best life. Feeling overwhelmed? Thoughts of "I'm not good enough"? I help you find ways to tame and manage those thoughts and that feeling of overwhelm. I utilize a strengths based approach meaning I believe you have many of the answers already within yourself! Often you just need someone to encourage you, coach you, and give you the confidence to be your best self. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
(801) 679-2854 View (801) 679-2854
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Sandy Crane - Center For Resilience Leadership
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84059
My clients are individuals, couples, and families of all ages who want to find hope, happiness, and healing in their lives, but struggle due these or other reasons: Anxiety, trauma, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation, Problems at Work, Parenting, Problems in Friendships and/or Interpersonal Relationships, Pre-marital or Marital Conflict/Problems, Family Conflict, Faith/Spiritual Crisis, Poor Self-image/Body Shame, Illness, and/or Pornography Use and Addiction, (Both Men and Women).
My clients are individuals, couples, and families of all ages who want to find hope, happiness, and healing in their lives, but struggle due these or other reasons: Anxiety, trauma, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation, Problems at Work, Parenting, Problems in Friendships and/or Interpersonal Relationships, Pre-marital or Marital Conflict/Problems, Family Conflict, Faith/Spiritual Crisis, Poor Self-image/Body Shame, Illness, and/or Pornography Use and Addiction, (Both Men and Women).
(385) 526-7962 View (385) 526-7962
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Logan Densley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84097
Logan is one of the qualified therapists at Veritas Mental Health he provides effective alternatives for understanding and treating depression, marriage counseling, substance abuse, addiction, sexual addiction, pornography, and other addictive behaviors by exposing and addressing the core issues that result addictions, depression, and unhealthy relationships. He educates, and providing healthy alternatives to sometimes hopeless and frustrated individuals and couples who desire relief and healing from unmanageable and uncontrolled behaviors. He uses a successful therapeutic model that has evolved both from research and experience in helping thousands of clients reestablish positive control of their unwanted behaviors and regaining healthy, productive and honest relationships.
Logan is one of the qualified therapists at Veritas Mental Health he provides effective alternatives for understanding and treating depression, marriage counseling, substance abuse, addiction, sexual addiction, pornography, and other addictive behaviors by exposing and addressing the core issues that result addictions, depression, and unhealthy relationships. He educates, and providing healthy alternatives to sometimes hopeless and frustrated individuals and couples who desire relief and healing from unmanageable and uncontrolled behaviors. He uses a successful therapeutic model that has evolved both from research and experience in helping thousands of clients reestablish positive control of their unwanted behaviors and regaining healthy, productive and honest relationships.
(801) 919-8568 View (801) 919-8568
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East Mountain Therapy
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84097
Tim Jindra specializes with working with people who suffer from mood disorders, addictions, marital and family strain, PTSD, and has worked with many combat veterans and their families.
Tim Jindra is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and created East Mountain Therapy as a refuge to find healing. He has 14 years of experience working in treatment settings, including 10 years at Cirque Lodge, which is a residential program that treats substance abuse problems, addictions, and other mental health related issues like mood disorders, anxiety problems and issues related to trauma. He is a member of American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) and advocates on behalf of those suffering from mental health disorders. He has an extensive history of working with couples, families, and adolescents.
Tim Jindra specializes with working with people who suffer from mood disorders, addictions, marital and family strain, PTSD, and has worked with many combat veterans and their families.
Tim Jindra is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and created East Mountain Therapy as a refuge to find healing. He has 14 years of experience working in treatment settings, including 10 years at Cirque Lodge, which is a residential program that treats substance abuse problems, addictions, and other mental health related issues like mood disorders, anxiety problems and issues related to trauma. He is a member of American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) and advocates on behalf of those suffering from mental health disorders. He has an extensive history of working with couples, families, and adolescents.
(801) 919-8647 View (801) 919-8647
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Triston Morgan, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
As a PhD marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped couples, families, individuals and college students find happiness in life. I believe everyone has the power to change. However, we often get stuck. Over the years I have participated in peoples amazing transformations as they become unstuck and learn how to be happy, have healthy relationships, overcome trials and other problems. I've found that everyone I've met with in therapy can change and be happy if they want to. Morning, day and evening sessions available. My office is in Jamestown Square in Provo and in Holladay off of Highland Drive.
As a PhD marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped couples, families, individuals and college students find happiness in life. I believe everyone has the power to change. However, we often get stuck. Over the years I have participated in peoples amazing transformations as they become unstuck and learn how to be happy, have healthy relationships, overcome trials and other problems. I've found that everyone I've met with in therapy can change and be happy if they want to. Morning, day and evening sessions available. My office is in Jamestown Square in Provo and in Holladay off of Highland Drive.
(801) 784-1647 View (801) 784-1647
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Whitney Hutchings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84057  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.
(385) 316-7820 View (385) 316-7820
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Joshua D. Powner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
However, I am well versed in marital/premarital issues, issues relating to self-esteem, processing deficit issues (i.
Welcome! Please take your time to choose a therapist that you feel would be a good fit—doing so is vital to the overall process of therapy. My style? I want clients who are ready to learn, grow, and finally feel in control of their lives again. I am very passionate about my work and will give you resources in between sessions so that you aren't limited to progressing just once a week for 45 minutes or an hour. In this way, I try my best to be the "guide on the side"—rather than the "sage on the stage"—for my clients.
However, I am well versed in marital/premarital issues, issues relating to self-esteem, processing deficit issues (i.
Welcome! Please take your time to choose a therapist that you feel would be a good fit—doing so is vital to the overall process of therapy. My style? I want clients who are ready to learn, grow, and finally feel in control of their lives again. I am very passionate about my work and will give you resources in between sessions so that you aren't limited to progressing just once a week for 45 minutes or an hour. In this way, I try my best to be the "guide on the side"—rather than the "sage on the stage"—for my clients.
(801) 382-9455 View (801) 382-9455
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Family Resolutions Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84057  (Online Only)
Moroni is a trauma-informed licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 22 years of clinical experience working in private practice, residential treatment settings, and currently at an outpatient treatment and education-driven private clinic.
Moroni is a trauma-informed licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 22 years of clinical experience working in private practice, residential treatment settings, and currently at an outpatient treatment and education-driven private clinic.
(385) 644-6258 View (385) 644-6258
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Leo Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
As a Mexican American marriage and family therapist, I offer compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families facing various challenges.
Whether you are a therapy veteran or have never sought mental health services before, I hope to support you as you navigate the collision of your internal experience with real-life challenges. For clients that don't even know where to begin with issues in the family, parents that are struggling with their child's transitions, and couples seeking clarity on "communication," I imagine that obtaining help can feel like an uphill battle.
As a Mexican American marriage and family therapist, I offer compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families facing various challenges.
Whether you are a therapy veteran or have never sought mental health services before, I hope to support you as you navigate the collision of your internal experience with real-life challenges. For clients that don't even know where to begin with issues in the family, parents that are struggling with their child's transitions, and couples seeking clarity on "communication," I imagine that obtaining help can feel like an uphill battle.
(385) 364-3786 View (385) 364-3786
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Deseret Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I see clients with a variety of issues including - Women's issues, Domestic Violence, Grieving, Infertility, Couple's/marriage issues, Pre marriage counseling, Adoption issues, Anxiety/ Depression, PTSD, Sexual Abuse/Rape, Child Abuse, Trauma, Divorce Issues, Self-esteem, Single parent issues, Phobia, Encopresis/Enuresis, OCD, Co dependence and Insomnia.
Having challenges can be difficult, seeking therapy shouldn't be. Therapy is about personal growth, trials you may be going through, and giving you the tools you need to help you get through those trials. I can guide you through the process of discovering your inner strengths, and together we can expand your options so that you can make the best possible decisions. We are not here to just talk but to help you learn how to cope during that moment and all the other moments for the rest of your life. Deseret Counseling is an outpatient therapy for adults, teenagers, children and families.
I see clients with a variety of issues including - Women's issues, Domestic Violence, Grieving, Infertility, Couple's/marriage issues, Pre marriage counseling, Adoption issues, Anxiety/ Depression, PTSD, Sexual Abuse/Rape, Child Abuse, Trauma, Divorce Issues, Self-esteem, Single parent issues, Phobia, Encopresis/Enuresis, OCD, Co dependence and Insomnia.
Having challenges can be difficult, seeking therapy shouldn't be. Therapy is about personal growth, trials you may be going through, and giving you the tools you need to help you get through those trials. I can guide you through the process of discovering your inner strengths, and together we can expand your options so that you can make the best possible decisions. We are not here to just talk but to help you learn how to cope during that moment and all the other moments for the rest of your life. Deseret Counseling is an outpatient therapy for adults, teenagers, children and families.
(801) 335-5498 View (801) 335-5498
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Natasha Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84097
Natasha Carroll (LCSW) is passionate about helping others to understand themselves better, process their thoughts, regulate their emotions, and learn coping skills to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. Natasha has experience working with adults and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, infertility, betrayal trauma, pornography issues, and marital problems. Natasha’s treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also speaks Portuguese fluently and is familiar with Hispanic culture.
Natasha Carroll (LCSW) is passionate about helping others to understand themselves better, process their thoughts, regulate their emotions, and learn coping skills to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. Natasha has experience working with adults and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, infertility, betrayal trauma, pornography issues, and marital problems. Natasha’s treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also speaks Portuguese fluently and is familiar with Hispanic culture.
(801) 252-5924 View (801) 252-5924
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The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
We have a group of marriage and family therapists who work with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), John Gottman’s work, EMDR and many other modalities.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
We have a group of marriage and family therapists who work with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), John Gottman’s work, EMDR and many other modalities.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
(801) 429-9947 View (801) 429-9947
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Scott Downs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMFT). My background is entrenched in premium residential therapy. My background includes years as a full-time therapist and a Clinical Director serving hundreds of youth and their families. With a BS in Psychology and masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, I then expanded my clinical reach with pursuits in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance (OD) and Couples Therapy. I have expertise helping Family Dynamics and identifying family structure errors and engagement, and provide families, couples and individuals a more direct route to healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMFT). My background is entrenched in premium residential therapy. My background includes years as a full-time therapist and a Clinical Director serving hundreds of youth and their families. With a BS in Psychology and masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, I then expanded my clinical reach with pursuits in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance (OD) and Couples Therapy. I have expertise helping Family Dynamics and identifying family structure errors and engagement, and provide families, couples and individuals a more direct route to healing.
(385) 442-9609 View (385) 442-9609
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Meadowbrook Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
I am a Capella University Master's student/intern in Marriage and Family Therapy with successful life experience dealing with parenting, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, remarriage, divorce, blending families, single parenting, stepparenting, and the power of positivity, faith, and trying again.
I can help you create the magic of real and lasting change with the relationships and issues that mean the most to you. Whether you are struggling with your children, your marriage, or reaching your goals and dreams, I understand how difficult life can be sometimes. Let's work together to find realistic and proven solutions that will change your life!
I am a Capella University Master's student/intern in Marriage and Family Therapy with successful life experience dealing with parenting, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, remarriage, divorce, blending families, single parenting, stepparenting, and the power of positivity, faith, and trying again.
I can help you create the magic of real and lasting change with the relationships and issues that mean the most to you. Whether you are struggling with your children, your marriage, or reaching your goals and dreams, I understand how difficult life can be sometimes. Let's work together to find realistic and proven solutions that will change your life!
(385) 206-6215 View (385) 206-6215
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Carolyn Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CCLS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I help clients learn how to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, marital & family issues, attachment issues, acute & chronic illness, addiction, and trauma experiences.
CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking. Many clients have negative thinking and self-hatred, which has influenced behaviors. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches mindfulness, a technique to help clients live their lives fuller and more aware. DBT teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation and coping skills for life's challenges. Play therapy uses play to help children deal with emotional and mental health issues.
I help clients learn how to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, marital & family issues, attachment issues, acute & chronic illness, addiction, and trauma experiences.
CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking. Many clients have negative thinking and self-hatred, which has influenced behaviors. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches mindfulness, a technique to help clients live their lives fuller and more aware. DBT teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation and coping skills for life's challenges. Play therapy uses play to help children deal with emotional and mental health issues.
(385) 336-0267 View (385) 336-0267
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Veritas Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84097
Veritas Mental Health provides effective alternatives for understanding and treating depression, marriage counseling, substance abuse, addiction, sexual addiction, pornography use, and other addictive behaviors by exposing and addressing the core issues that result addictions, depression, and unhelath relashionships. As our name suggests, Veritas (latin for "pure" and "truth") specializes in shedding light, educating, and providing healthy alternatives to sometimes hopeless and frustrated individuals and couples who desire relief and healing from unmanageable and uncontrolled behaviors. Our successful therapeutic model has evolved both from research and experience in helping thousands of clients reestablish positive control of their unwanted behaviors and regaining healthy, productive and honest relationships.
Veritas Mental Health provides effective alternatives for understanding and treating depression, marriage counseling, substance abuse, addiction, sexual addiction, pornography use, and other addictive behaviors by exposing and addressing the core issues that result addictions, depression, and unhelath relashionships. As our name suggests, Veritas (latin for "pure" and "truth") specializes in shedding light, educating, and providing healthy alternatives to sometimes hopeless and frustrated individuals and couples who desire relief and healing from unmanageable and uncontrolled behaviors. Our successful therapeutic model has evolved both from research and experience in helping thousands of clients reestablish positive control of their unwanted behaviors and regaining healthy, productive and honest relationships.
(801) 436-8676 View (801) 436-8676
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.