Couples Therapy

It is astonishing that most people decide to end their marriages without seeking professional help. The decision of whether to divorce or not is one of the most significant decisions anyone will ever make. Yet, the fact remains that only a minority of people in the agony of marital or couples problems, consult marriage therapists.

When you turn to us for couples counseling, our goal is to help you create a more loving relationship with your spouse/partner.

Therapy is aimed at finding immediate resolutions to relationship problems, rather than assigning blame and analyzing things, endlessly.

Couples counseling is an opportunity to better understand and work through past or current issues that are having a negative impact on your relationship. Couples counseling is an investment for the long-term; providing you and your spouse/partner the skills and strategies you need to manage life together in a healthy way. 

For married couples, you face your own unique relationship needs, and often, marriage counseling may be an option. Our licensed clinicians can help couples assess the relationship and work to improve communication skills, mend the marriage, and explore new skills for a healthy relationship for years to come. 

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Major life events, including career change, moving, new birth or death in the family.

• Conflict

• Health issues

• Trauma

• Divorce / Separation

• Infidelity

• Communication

• Life changes/transitions

• Sexual concerns

• Other mental health concerns affecting relationship

Individual Therapy

Our team of therapists are all trained and skilled to provide individual adult therapy. Making the choice to begin therapy is often difficult.

To assess if psychotherapy is right for you try answering the following questions:

• Am I sad, lonely, depressed, anxious, irritable, or fearful most of the time?

• Have I lost pleasure in activities I once enjoyed?

• Am I confused and not sure what direction to go in my life?

• Do I feel misunderstood by peers, friends or family members?

• Do I have difficulty maintaining interpersonal relationships?

• Am I currently in an abusive relationship or have I experienced past trauma?

• Is it difficult for me to relate to others?

• Do I want to look into my past experiences and gain new insight?

• Have others noticed my maladaptive behaviors and suggested therapy?

• Do I have thoughts about suicide or dying?

• Am I going through a big life transition such a moving, a divorce, starting college, or care-taking for a family member who is elderly or with mental or physical illness?

• Does my child have behavioral issues that are disrupting the family?

• Have I or my partner had an affair?

• Is there any sexual dysfunction present in the relationship?

• Does my family fight and yell more that talk and communicate?

• Do I, my partner, or my children feel stuck in destructive behavioral patterns?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, or family therapy might be for you. You can benefit from having a non- judgmental, empathetic supportive person to listen to your thoughts and feelings and offer advice or ideas to change your situation. It’s natural to still have fears and questions concerning psychotherapy, after all it’s a scary thought to decide to open up and tell a complete stranger all your “secrets.” Therapy is a process and you can start at a pace that is most comfortable for you. A competent therapist will address all of your questions and concerns with you prior to and throughout your therapeutic process.

Of course, if you are choosing to work on a specific goal, it will be helpful to find a therapist who is experienced in that particular field of counseling. But keep in mind that the most important factor for success with psychotherapy is with you as the client, feeling comfortable, understood, and supported throughout the process. A great individual therapist who will push you to make the necessary behavioral changes or perspective shifts to reach your goals, while also understanding and being empathetic to your needs. You want to feel a sense that your therapist “gets you.” With a trained, competent, and caring professional, your fears can be eased and psychotherapy can be a highly rewarding experience of personal growth. We are committed to providing you with a therapist who will help you meet your personal goals.