Couples Counseling Therapists in Nevada County, AR

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Adam Maisen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, TF-CBT, TA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Prescott, AR 71857
Relationships are hard, I mean seriously hard. Arguments with your significant others, screaming kids, demands from all directions. Your home should be a place of refuge and comfort, right? Well, maybe it can be. I have been working with families in conflict for over thirteen years. I am excited about teaming up with you to restore damaged or broken relationships and bring peace back to your home. My private office offers refreshments, private parking, and a private entrance for your comfort. Also, I am set up to do online counseling with anyone in the state of Arkansas from the convenience of your own home.
Relationships are hard, I mean seriously hard. Arguments with your significant others, screaming kids, demands from all directions. Your home should be a place of refuge and comfort, right? Well, maybe it can be. I have been working with families in conflict for over thirteen years. I am excited about teaming up with you to restore damaged or broken relationships and bring peace back to your home. My private office offers refreshments, private parking, and a private entrance for your comfort. Also, I am set up to do online counseling with anyone in the state of Arkansas from the convenience of your own home.
(870) 568-1509 View (870) 568-1509
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Camden Lambert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AR 71857
Living with anxiety can feel like there are too many internet tabs open in your mind. Or like you're standing in a crowded place and nobody senses the danger but you, as your heart races and your mind jumps from worry to worry. You feel overwhelmed even when you think there is no reason you should be. Anxiety steals your identity and leaves you feeling lost and off-balance. Some days, just existing is exhausting. If this sounds like you, I see you. I know how it feels to live with anxiety, and now I help others learn to overcome it too. I would love to help you regain control over your life so you can enjoy it again.
Living with anxiety can feel like there are too many internet tabs open in your mind. Or like you're standing in a crowded place and nobody senses the danger but you, as your heart races and your mind jumps from worry to worry. You feel overwhelmed even when you think there is no reason you should be. Anxiety steals your identity and leaves you feeling lost and off-balance. Some days, just existing is exhausting. If this sounds like you, I see you. I know how it feels to live with anxiety, and now I help others learn to overcome it too. I would love to help you regain control over your life so you can enjoy it again.
(870) 259-5391 View (870) 259-5391
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Chris Espinoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AR 71857
Welcome to Psychology Today! My name is Chris Espinoza, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and therapist specializing in anxiety and depression. Living with anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. It can affect every aspect of your life, including your work, relationships, and overall sense of well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you develop the tools and skills you need to manage your symptoms, overcome challenges, and build a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression.
Welcome to Psychology Today! My name is Chris Espinoza, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and therapist specializing in anxiety and depression. Living with anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. It can affect every aspect of your life, including your work, relationships, and overall sense of well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you develop the tools and skills you need to manage your symptoms, overcome challenges, and build a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression.
(870) 345-3214 View (870) 345-3214

Online Therapists

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The Bowen Wellness Center, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
Within the LGBTQ+ community, I am currently most committed to supporting those in relationship/married.
Do you feel stuck, want to get unstuck, and for good? Do you KNOW all the things but struggle to implement and/or believe them about yourself? Maybe most importantly-do you like to nerd out about your brain-or are you at least open to learning enough to hack it so it works FOR you? If there's even 1 "yes", buckle up, and let's ride! I'm trained in EMDR and certified in neuropsychotherapy, which means we'll work with science to help you heal and move forward. We'll make sure your brain and body are telling the same story, that the story is accurate, and that it's the one you want to be living. We'll do this with humor and together!
Within the LGBTQ+ community, I am currently most committed to supporting those in relationship/married.
Do you feel stuck, want to get unstuck, and for good? Do you KNOW all the things but struggle to implement and/or believe them about yourself? Maybe most importantly-do you like to nerd out about your brain-or are you at least open to learning enough to hack it so it works FOR you? If there's even 1 "yes", buckle up, and let's ride! I'm trained in EMDR and certified in neuropsychotherapy, which means we'll work with science to help you heal and move forward. We'll make sure your brain and body are telling the same story, that the story is accurate, and that it's the one you want to be living. We'll do this with humor and together!
(501) 458-4333 View (501) 458-4333
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Leslie Salmon Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205  (Online Only)
I have 30 years of experience helping people just like you! I work with adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds.
Welcome and thank you for visiting me on Psychology Today! I appreciate that you are taking this step and reaching out for support. I know it can be overwhelming to manage your emotions, experiences and problems on your own. And I believe that counseling is the best tool to help you experience growth and healing. Counseling can help you understand why problems have occurred and assist you in learning ways to cope with them. At Leslie Salmon Counseling Services you don't have to face life's challenges by yourself!
I have 30 years of experience helping people just like you! I work with adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds.
Welcome and thank you for visiting me on Psychology Today! I appreciate that you are taking this step and reaching out for support. I know it can be overwhelming to manage your emotions, experiences and problems on your own. And I believe that counseling is the best tool to help you experience growth and healing. Counseling can help you understand why problems have occurred and assist you in learning ways to cope with them. At Leslie Salmon Counseling Services you don't have to face life's challenges by yourself!
(501) 361-1939 View (501) 361-1939
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Heart Matters Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205  (Online Only)
We are dedicated to providing invaluable mental health services to children and adults who are dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
Life can be hard, difficult, overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes unbearable. You face so many challenges and disappointments – some which can’t even be shared with close friends and family. You go on like nothing is wrong, but it doesn’t stop the thoughts or emotions from hitting you at the most random times. Wishing and hoping it will go away hasn’t really worked either. If you read that and thought, "this is me", Heart Matters Therapy can help.
We are dedicated to providing invaluable mental health services to children and adults who are dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
Life can be hard, difficult, overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes unbearable. You face so many challenges and disappointments – some which can’t even be shared with close friends and family. You go on like nothing is wrong, but it doesn’t stop the thoughts or emotions from hitting you at the most random times. Wishing and hoping it will go away hasn’t really worked either. If you read that and thought, "this is me", Heart Matters Therapy can help.
(501) 200-9729 View (501) 200-9729
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Michael Bibbs
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LPE-I
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
I see individuals and couples using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have been told that I have a warm and empathetic demeanor that puts my clients at ease. I listen attentively and provide insightful feedback that helps my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their issues.
I see individuals and couples using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have been told that I have a warm and empathetic demeanor that puts my clients at ease. I listen attentively and provide insightful feedback that helps my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their issues.
(501) 408-2954 View (501) 408-2954
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Shanita Lashae Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
I view counseling as a collaborative relationship which focuses on establishing trust, working as a team to identify and explore problems, and addressing conflicting situations to develop goals for an overall improved life.
Throughout life’s journey it is inevitable to experience difficult roads that are too tough to endure alone. I provide a safe space and utilize a direct, yet empathetic approach to help you discover strengths, learn healthy coping skills that promote inner peace, and healing. I aim to help you figure out which direction to turn next, and can guide you through a more peaceful life. It is my belief that the essence of health and wellness is based upon balance. It is my goal to support and meet you at every corner of your mental health needs.
I view counseling as a collaborative relationship which focuses on establishing trust, working as a team to identify and explore problems, and addressing conflicting situations to develop goals for an overall improved life.
Throughout life’s journey it is inevitable to experience difficult roads that are too tough to endure alone. I provide a safe space and utilize a direct, yet empathetic approach to help you discover strengths, learn healthy coping skills that promote inner peace, and healing. I aim to help you figure out which direction to turn next, and can guide you through a more peaceful life. It is my belief that the essence of health and wellness is based upon balance. It is my goal to support and meet you at every corner of your mental health needs.
(501) 381-3843 View (501) 381-3843
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Hillcrest Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
I find a lot of value in the therapeutic relationship I establish with clients.
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
I find a lot of value in the therapeutic relationship I establish with clients.
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
(501) 612-7254 View (501) 612-7254
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Vanessa Bethell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72116  (Online Only)
Immediate Openings Available. Healing has its greatest chance of success when paired with a strong, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. If you prefer the spaciousness of a session to allow for deeper internal exploration and understanding within the safety of your own pace, then I would be honored to hold that space for you. Support is vital towards change and healing and your therapist should be an important part of that. My approach is collaborative, which means I walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey and follow the natural curiosity of us both to find the path of healing that works for you.
Immediate Openings Available. Healing has its greatest chance of success when paired with a strong, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. If you prefer the spaciousness of a session to allow for deeper internal exploration and understanding within the safety of your own pace, then I would be honored to hold that space for you. Support is vital towards change and healing and your therapist should be an important part of that. My approach is collaborative, which means I walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey and follow the natural curiosity of us both to find the path of healing that works for you.
(501) 365-2849 View (501) 365-2849
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Shalae Hesselbein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
I have extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents and adults. My background has allowed me to work with a diverse range of needs, but traumatic stress is my primary focus. When working with children, I implement a child-centered and family-focused approach to help the child heal but also to support caregivers and to help the family grow closer together through the healing process. I also enjoy working with couples who want to learn together and grow closer. I am affirmative of LGBTQ and cultural minority clients. I fully embrace the opportunity to contribute towards societal change that is long overdue.
I have extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents and adults. My background has allowed me to work with a diverse range of needs, but traumatic stress is my primary focus. When working with children, I implement a child-centered and family-focused approach to help the child heal but also to support caregivers and to help the family grow closer together through the healing process. I also enjoy working with couples who want to learn together and grow closer. I am affirmative of LGBTQ and cultural minority clients. I fully embrace the opportunity to contribute towards societal change that is long overdue.
(501) 551-5065 View (501) 551-5065
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Home Circle Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC, LSSBB
Verified Verified
Glenwood, AR 71943
Those I provide services to are struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and much more. I bring experience from multiple settings, including outpatient, inpatient, managed care, school setting, and hospice. These experiences will help me help you and your loved ones. Life has become more challenging and the struggles are real. Related to family, most would agree that the family would be happy if others would stop interfering with your goals for your home. Home Circle Counseling, LLC fundamental belief is that home is the most important environment and everyone wants success in it.
Those I provide services to are struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and much more. I bring experience from multiple settings, including outpatient, inpatient, managed care, school setting, and hospice. These experiences will help me help you and your loved ones. Life has become more challenging and the struggles are real. Related to family, most would agree that the family would be happy if others would stop interfering with your goals for your home. Home Circle Counseling, LLC fundamental belief is that home is the most important environment and everyone wants success in it.
(870) 259-4895 View (870) 259-4895
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Carter Shields
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in anxiety management and phase-of-life changes, however I am trained to address a wide variety of mental health problems, ranging from trauma and grief to career or relationship confusion.
I love people - it's why I'm a counselor. My ideal client is someone who is looking to make positive changes in their life. We all get stuck in cycles of self-doubt and often find ourselves in circumstances we didn't want. Mental health struggles can make life changes feel impossible, but nothing is set in stone. Counseling is a collaborative relationship first and foremost - let's work together to help you achieve your goals!
I specialize in anxiety management and phase-of-life changes, however I am trained to address a wide variety of mental health problems, ranging from trauma and grief to career or relationship confusion.
I love people - it's why I'm a counselor. My ideal client is someone who is looking to make positive changes in their life. We all get stuck in cycles of self-doubt and often find ourselves in circumstances we didn't want. Mental health struggles can make life changes feel impossible, but nothing is set in stone. Counseling is a collaborative relationship first and foremost - let's work together to help you achieve your goals!
(501) 669-3627 View (501) 669-3627
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Christy Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
I work closely with each individual to provide quality services that will better the needs of that individual and to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Life has challenging moments and obstacles and having someone to work with you on your journey can help make the impossible become possible. Are you looking to heal and build a better path? Do past events or daily stressors overwhelm you? Do you feel like you've attempted to make change or work through your emotional pain but nothing seems to be working? Often it can be frustrating when you've feel that you have exhausted your options to building a better path.
I work closely with each individual to provide quality services that will better the needs of that individual and to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Life has challenging moments and obstacles and having someone to work with you on your journey can help make the impossible become possible. Are you looking to heal and build a better path? Do past events or daily stressors overwhelm you? Do you feel like you've attempted to make change or work through your emotional pain but nothing seems to be working? Often it can be frustrating when you've feel that you have exhausted your options to building a better path.
(501) 236-4381 View (501) 236-4381
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Zarnez Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
I enjoy helping adult clients who have difficulties with trauma, sexual challenges, and/or relationship issues.
I am here to meet you wherever you are and be that extra support you need to achieve your goals. I'm here to provide an open and judgment free place for people. My ideal client is anyone who is ready to make a change in their life.
I enjoy helping adult clients who have difficulties with trauma, sexual challenges, and/or relationship issues.
I am here to meet you wherever you are and be that extra support you need to achieve your goals. I'm here to provide an open and judgment free place for people. My ideal client is anyone who is ready to make a change in their life.
(501) 389-9616 x5 View (501) 389-9616 x5
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Ryan Russ
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CTT, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
(501) 430-3494 View (501) 430-3494
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Angie Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MFT, LPC, LMFT, CSAT-c, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benton, AR 72019
We will navigate these issues and work towards a peaceful resolution, emotional growth, and enhanced relationship skills.
Infidelity, sex addiction, communication struggles, and other relationships issues can wreak havoc with a couple, as well as individuals. I can help by providing support through individual, couple, and family sessions. I am a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) candidate and work on treating the root causes of relationship issues, including addiction and trauma. Whether you are looking for healing, recovery, rebuilding, improvement, or support for you, your partner, or your family, we will work together to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are on your journey as we work through your struggles together.
We will navigate these issues and work towards a peaceful resolution, emotional growth, and enhanced relationship skills.
Infidelity, sex addiction, communication struggles, and other relationships issues can wreak havoc with a couple, as well as individuals. I can help by providing support through individual, couple, and family sessions. I am a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) candidate and work on treating the root causes of relationship issues, including addiction and trauma. Whether you are looking for healing, recovery, rebuilding, improvement, or support for you, your partner, or your family, we will work together to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are on your journey as we work through your struggles together.
(501) 300-2821 View (501) 300-2821
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Danielle Johnston Therapy
Counselor, BFA, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
As a Trauma Informed - Board Certified Licensed Associate Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health and training in EMDR; Danielle integrates evidence-based approaches to serve individuals, couples & families.
Does it feel impossible to find your way? Wherever you are, Danielle's goal is to meet you there and help you through.
As a Trauma Informed - Board Certified Licensed Associate Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health and training in EMDR; Danielle integrates evidence-based approaches to serve individuals, couples & families.
Does it feel impossible to find your way? Wherever you are, Danielle's goal is to meet you there and help you through.
(501) 302-4602 View (501) 302-4602
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Alleyssa Horn-Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCMHC, EMDR, MS
Verified Verified
Warren, AR 71671
I believe that clients bring their own level of knowledge to the counseling relationship, and I do my best to learn from my clients while also using my professional knowledge to help address their concerns.
I believe that people seek out counseling because they feel that they are lacking guidance and are struggling to make sense of the problem(s) or issue(s) they are experiencing. In other words, they feel “stuck”. Because of this, they are searching for a way to change, move forward, or process their own thoughts and feelings related to whatever is causing their problem. Each person has the option to take charge of their own narrative and change their current problems or circumstances or create a new life all together. Through the counseling process, I am able to help my clients accomplish that and move forward.
I believe that clients bring their own level of knowledge to the counseling relationship, and I do my best to learn from my clients while also using my professional knowledge to help address their concerns.
I believe that people seek out counseling because they feel that they are lacking guidance and are struggling to make sense of the problem(s) or issue(s) they are experiencing. In other words, they feel “stuck”. Because of this, they are searching for a way to change, move forward, or process their own thoughts and feelings related to whatever is causing their problem. Each person has the option to take charge of their own narrative and change their current problems or circumstances or create a new life all together. Through the counseling process, I am able to help my clients accomplish that and move forward.
(870) 466-4175 View (870) 466-4175
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Yolanda McCallum
Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize Evidenced- Based Individual and Couples Counseling Interventions.
I am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.
I utilize Evidenced- Based Individual and Couples Counseling Interventions.
I am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.
(501) 251-6864 View (501) 251-6864

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.