Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy Q&A

What is couples therapy? 

Couples therapy is designed to help you and your partner navigate and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship.  

At the practice, I facilitate sessions to help you both understand your dynamics, address issues, and enhance relationship satisfaction. 

What issues can couples therapy address? 

Couples therapy can address the following: 

Communication problems 

Couples therapy can help improve communication patterns, resolve misunderstandings, and teach effective communication techniques. 

Conflict resolution 

Conflict resolution helps you both identify and address conflicts in healthier ways, fostering mutual understanding and compromise. 

Intimacy and connection 

Counseling can reignite emotional and physical intimacy, addressing issues related to affection, sex, and emotional connection. 

Trust issues 

If your relationship has trust issues, infidelity, or betrayal, I can help you work through these problems in a safe, confidential environment. 

Parenting differences 

My counseling can aid in navigating differences in your parenting styles, strategies, and conflicts related to your children for divorced or married couples. 

Life transitions 

Significant life changes like relocation, career shifts, or becoming empty nesters can strain your relationship. My counseling services can provide support during these transitions. 

Do couples meet separately during couples therapy? 

In traditional couples therapy, my primary focus is on the two of you as a unit. However, in certain instances, I might suggest individual sessions to learn more about personal concerns that affect your relationship. 

Individual meetings support personal growth, but my core couples therapy counseling involves joint sessions. 

How does couples therapy work? 

Sessions generally involve open conversations that I guide. I listen to each of you, help you both understand each other's perspectives, identify patterns, and introduce techniques to address conflicts constructively.  

What results can I expect from couples therapy? 

Results from couples therapy vary based on your willingness to participate as a couple, the severity of issues, and the dedication to implementing strategies learned in sessions. While there's no guaranteed outcome, couples often report:

• Improved communication
• Better conflict resolution
• Increased emotional connection
• A deeper understanding of themselves and each other

Couples therapy can be a transformative process that can ultimately strengthen your relationship plus provide skills to navigate future challenges more effectively. However, commitment, patience, and active participation play a vital role in succeeding.

To schedule a couples therapy session with me, call or book an appointment online today. Telehealth is an option, too.