Couples Counseling

Couples counseling also known as marriage therapy, is a type of psychotherapy in which a licensed therapist with clinical experience working with couples, helps people involved in a romantic relationship gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions

Couples therapy can be slightly different depending on the therapist and couple. However, the following are general principles that all couples therapy will include.

1. A focus on a specific problem (i.e. sexual difficulties, Internet addiction, intimacy, jealousy)

2. . Active participation on the part of the therapist in treating the relationship itself, rather than each individual separately.

3. Solution-focused, change-oriented interventions early on in treatment.

4. A clear establishment of treatment objectives.

This is a common question and the answer is no, not at all! Couples therapy can be helpful to almost any couple including:

1. Straight or gay relationships; Interracial relationships

2. Young teen or college relationships

3. Relationships with a large age gap

4. Relationships that are at any stage, including dating, engaged, or married

Yes! This is particularly a good idea when there are children involved. In those cases, you may need to communicate with your ex spouse for the foreseeable future. We can help you with co-parenting as well as improving communication to ease with those difficult transitions.