Couples Counseling Therapists in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Graciela Olid
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729  (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma and relationship counseling.
Do you feel anxious, confused, lost, guilty, hopeless, helpless, stuck? Is someone in your life easily angered, constantly blaming, manipulating, lying, threatening, contemptuous? Do you feel nervous around this person never knowing what to expect, having to be careful of what you say, and not knowing what will trigger an argument? If this sounds all too familiar, it may be time to seek help.
I specialize in trauma and relationship counseling.
Do you feel anxious, confused, lost, guilty, hopeless, helpless, stuck? Is someone in your life easily angered, constantly blaming, manipulating, lying, threatening, contemptuous? Do you feel nervous around this person never knowing what to expect, having to be careful of what you say, and not knowing what will trigger an argument? If this sounds all too familiar, it may be time to seek help.
(951) 720-1524 View (951) 720-1524
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Paige Hopkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFT, Intern
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Our center offers affordable telehealth and online therapy services. Thank you for taking this important step towards therapy. My role is to help you stay grounded in the present while shaping your future to be what you want it to be. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including social and generalized anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, stress management, relationship issues, anger management, life transitions, burnout, and self-care. Let’s embark on this journey together to create a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Hello and welcome! Our center offers affordable telehealth and online therapy services. Thank you for taking this important step towards therapy. My role is to help you stay grounded in the present while shaping your future to be what you want it to be. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including social and generalized anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, stress management, relationship issues, anger management, life transitions, burnout, and self-care. Let’s embark on this journey together to create a brighter, more fulfilling future.
(909) 347-5430 View (909) 347-5430
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Marissa Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
My ideal clients are couples and individuals who are ready to engage in the therapeutic process.
Anxiety can feel all-consuming, affecting not only your mental well-being but also your relationships. It creates tension, miscommunication, and emotional distance, leaving you and your partner feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Whether anxiety shows up as constant worry, restlessness, or panic, it can touch every part of your life. I’m Marissa Ortiz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I work with both individuals and couples to help you manage anxiety, restore emotional balance, and rebuild stronger connections. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we’ll work toward lasting peace and understanding.
My ideal clients are couples and individuals who are ready to engage in the therapeutic process.
Anxiety can feel all-consuming, affecting not only your mental well-being but also your relationships. It creates tension, miscommunication, and emotional distance, leaving you and your partner feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Whether anxiety shows up as constant worry, restlessness, or panic, it can touch every part of your life. I’m Marissa Ortiz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I work with both individuals and couples to help you manage anxiety, restore emotional balance, and rebuild stronger connections. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we’ll work toward lasting peace and understanding.
(951) 420-7112 View (951) 420-7112
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Arlene Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I conduct parenting and co-parenting classes, individual, couples and family therapy in either language, as well as therapy from a biblical perspective. Since my late husband was a veteran, I have a special desire to assist our military with the challenges they face. Yo soy bilingüe en inglés y español. Yo doy classes de padres y padres cooperativos, terapia para individuos, parejas y familias en los dos idiomas, además de terapia de un perspectivo bíblico. Porque mi esposo fallecido fue veterano, tengo un deseo especial de ayudar los militares con los retos que enfrentan.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I conduct parenting and co-parenting classes, individual, couples and family therapy in either language, as well as therapy from a biblical perspective. Since my late husband was a veteran, I have a special desire to assist our military with the challenges they face. Yo soy bilingüe en inglés y español. Yo doy classes de padres y padres cooperativos, terapia para individuos, parejas y familias en los dos idiomas, además de terapia de un perspectivo bíblico. Porque mi esposo fallecido fue veterano, tengo un deseo especial de ayudar los militares con los retos que enfrentan.
(909) 443-2863 View (909) 443-2863
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Laura Nicolas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Hello! I'm Laura Nicolas, an English and Spanish speaking, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting youth, individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. I am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, collaboratively develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change. With a strong foundation in both clinical training and personal experience, I bring a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to therapy. My goal is to empower you to understand your unique strengths and navigate the complexities that life brings.
Hello! I'm Laura Nicolas, an English and Spanish speaking, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting youth, individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. I am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, collaboratively develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change. With a strong foundation in both clinical training and personal experience, I bring a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to therapy. My goal is to empower you to understand your unique strengths and navigate the complexities that life brings.
(951) 744-9454 x702 View (951) 744-9454 x702
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Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Ctr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I work with couples, families and individuals in the most respectful manner taking into account their cultures, worldviews, and their life situations.
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that can help those who are feeling overwhelmed with the challenges they face in their lives. I believe every individual is unique and worthy of living a peaceful and enjoyable life. In the past, I worked with parents and children as a parent volunteer in schools and coached soccer; thus, I taught them skills such as persistence, endurance, and discipline to help them to reach their goals. These skills are valuable and essential because they are needed in sports, academics, relationships, mental health, and to reach the end of the tunnel in order to see the light again.
I work with couples, families and individuals in the most respectful manner taking into account their cultures, worldviews, and their life situations.
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that can help those who are feeling overwhelmed with the challenges they face in their lives. I believe every individual is unique and worthy of living a peaceful and enjoyable life. In the past, I worked with parents and children as a parent volunteer in schools and coached soccer; thus, I taught them skills such as persistence, endurance, and discipline to help them to reach their goals. These skills are valuable and essential because they are needed in sports, academics, relationships, mental health, and to reach the end of the tunnel in order to see the light again.
(909) 344-5543 View (909) 344-5543
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Be Well; Hope and Healing Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to Be well Hope and Healing Therapy Services. Thank you for reaching out and trusting me in the first step of your healing journey. This may not be easy at times. There will be times that are challenging and times where you may be challenged but I am here to help you through this process with support and perspective for whatever stage you are in. Whether it's a phase of life transition, a conflict within a relationship, dealing with depression, anxiety, or maybe life's demands and stressors, Be Well, Hope and Healing Therapy services is a place where your healing can begin so that wellness can emerge.
Hi and welcome to Be well Hope and Healing Therapy Services. Thank you for reaching out and trusting me in the first step of your healing journey. This may not be easy at times. There will be times that are challenging and times where you may be challenged but I am here to help you through this process with support and perspective for whatever stage you are in. Whether it's a phase of life transition, a conflict within a relationship, dealing with depression, anxiety, or maybe life's demands and stressors, Be Well, Hope and Healing Therapy services is a place where your healing can begin so that wellness can emerge.
(951) 357-0389 View (951) 357-0389
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Gloria A. Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I work with all ages and offer Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy.
Are you feeling stuck, unsure, unbalanced, out of control, angry, sad, anxious, irritable, scared or just a little uncomfortable and don't know why? If so you are not alone, so many people have underlying trauma that has never been explored or processed. Trauma comes in many different forms and does not discriminate. Let's talk, let's figure out where your happiness went and find that hope again. I would love to be able to meet you, explore your mental health desires and walk a transformational journey with you.
I work with all ages and offer Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy.
Are you feeling stuck, unsure, unbalanced, out of control, angry, sad, anxious, irritable, scared or just a little uncomfortable and don't know why? If so you are not alone, so many people have underlying trauma that has never been explored or processed. Trauma comes in many different forms and does not discriminate. Let's talk, let's figure out where your happiness went and find that hope again. I would love to be able to meet you, explore your mental health desires and walk a transformational journey with you.
(951) 749-5666 View (951) 749-5666
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Katina Potter
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFT, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
I work with couples, teens, adults, people of color, as well as youth brought up in foster care.
Hello and Welcome! Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy. My name is Katina Potter and I welcome you to the first step of what will be a long and hard but ultimately beautiful and rewarding process. So, kudos to you for taking the first step in becoming a better you.
I work with couples, teens, adults, people of color, as well as youth brought up in foster care.
Hello and Welcome! Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy. My name is Katina Potter and I welcome you to the first step of what will be a long and hard but ultimately beautiful and rewarding process. So, kudos to you for taking the first step in becoming a better you.
(951) 499-5772 View (951) 499-5772
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Jessica Rivas
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
I am a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and I have experience working with couples, families, children, and individuals.
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. Thank you for taking the first step toward healing. Life brings many challenges and Hello and Welcome. triumphs, but we do not have to go through it alone. I believe that even when things become difficult, we can overcome anything as long as we are willing to put in the effort to work through it. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space that will allow you the opportunity to dig deep and express yourself without judgment.
I am a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and I have experience working with couples, families, children, and individuals.
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. Thank you for taking the first step toward healing. Life brings many challenges and Hello and Welcome. triumphs, but we do not have to go through it alone. I believe that even when things become difficult, we can overcome anything as long as we are willing to put in the effort to work through it. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space that will allow you the opportunity to dig deep and express yourself without judgment.
(951) 944-2987 View (951) 944-2987
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Helena Littman
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
Through deep introspection and honest communication, I aim to facilitate a space for a rich therapeutic relationship to unfold.
Hello and Welcome! Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy services, exclusively in California. I work to create a reassuring and encouraging atmosphere, allowing for vulnerability and growth to occur even in uncomfortable situations.
Through deep introspection and honest communication, I aim to facilitate a space for a rich therapeutic relationship to unfold.
Hello and Welcome! Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy services, exclusively in California. I work to create a reassuring and encouraging atmosphere, allowing for vulnerability and growth to occur even in uncomfortable situations.
(951) 494-4207 View (951) 494-4207
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Christine Galvez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
For over 13 years, I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders/body image, trauma, shame, grief/loss, relationship issues, parenting, and school-based concerns.
The demands of life can sometimes be difficult to navigate on our own. A therapeutic environment can be a safe and supportive place to address these demands. As a psychotherapist, I work from a compassionate and practical perspective. I enjoy helping others gain insight, find their inner strength, develop healthy communication skills and learn to cope. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I use a highly empathic, relationship-based approach that is focused on symptom relief.
For over 13 years, I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders/body image, trauma, shame, grief/loss, relationship issues, parenting, and school-based concerns.
The demands of life can sometimes be difficult to navigate on our own. A therapeutic environment can be a safe and supportive place to address these demands. As a psychotherapist, I work from a compassionate and practical perspective. I enjoy helping others gain insight, find their inner strength, develop healthy communication skills and learn to cope. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I use a highly empathic, relationship-based approach that is focused on symptom relief.
(951) 337-4590 View (951) 337-4590
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Maxine Blanche Langdon Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Thank you in advance for considering me to partner with you in your journey to be the best version of yourself.
I like to think of my client as the expert of their own situation. I cherish and appreciate the opportunity to experience a person's life story from their perspective. I work mostly with women, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in working with anyone who may be undergoing a transitional period in their life; whether it be a job loss or gain, stress or anxiety within their school, career, or profession, a relationship change, or uncertainty about their next step in life. I work from a collaborative, caring and understanding alliance.
Thank you in advance for considering me to partner with you in your journey to be the best version of yourself.
I like to think of my client as the expert of their own situation. I cherish and appreciate the opportunity to experience a person's life story from their perspective. I work mostly with women, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in working with anyone who may be undergoing a transitional period in their life; whether it be a job loss or gain, stress or anxiety within their school, career, or profession, a relationship change, or uncertainty about their next step in life. I work from a collaborative, caring and understanding alliance.
(909) 474-7616 View (909) 474-7616
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Flor Martinez Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Have you ever experienced being stuck, overwhelmed and feeling as though you are lost? Sometimes you find yourself feeling as though you have nobody to talk to about these issues. I would like to offer you support, guidance and some direction as it concerns your own life goals that will promote a healthy lifestyle that you deserve. I am a person who is compassionate, objective and caring with the ability to create a safe environment for you to begin your journey of healing and growth. I have been providing psychotherapy since 2009 and have worked with diverse populations: families, Individuals, teens, couples, children and LGBTQ.
Have you ever experienced being stuck, overwhelmed and feeling as though you are lost? Sometimes you find yourself feeling as though you have nobody to talk to about these issues. I would like to offer you support, guidance and some direction as it concerns your own life goals that will promote a healthy lifestyle that you deserve. I am a person who is compassionate, objective and caring with the ability to create a safe environment for you to begin your journey of healing and growth. I have been providing psychotherapy since 2009 and have worked with diverse populations: families, Individuals, teens, couples, children and LGBTQ.
(909) 810-2702 View (909) 810-2702
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Candice Kelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW, MBA
Not Verified Not Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I also help people who are looking to heal from depression, manage relationship challenges, or navigate life transitions.
Accepting new clients (individuals and couples) as of 06/09/21. Have you felt a need for change but don't know where to start? Maybe you feel stuck? I don’t know you (yet) but I do know that you deserve a life that you love. One filled with joy. Color. Lightheartedness. Fulfillment. Meaning. Self love and love for the world. I approach the therapeutic process through a compassionate & collaborative framework. I want you to love and appreciate the gift that is you while also feeling connected. You are destined for something beautiful. A colorful and purposeful life. USC grad with experience in both inpatient/outpatient therapy.
I also help people who are looking to heal from depression, manage relationship challenges, or navigate life transitions.
Accepting new clients (individuals and couples) as of 06/09/21. Have you felt a need for change but don't know where to start? Maybe you feel stuck? I don’t know you (yet) but I do know that you deserve a life that you love. One filled with joy. Color. Lightheartedness. Fulfillment. Meaning. Self love and love for the world. I approach the therapeutic process through a compassionate & collaborative framework. I want you to love and appreciate the gift that is you while also feeling connected. You are destined for something beautiful. A colorful and purposeful life. USC grad with experience in both inpatient/outpatient therapy.
(951) 227-7241 View (951) 227-7241
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Jennifer Codega
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to uncover couple's negative cycle helping them make positive changes.
One of my joys in life is making a positive difference in my client's lives. Maybe you’ve tried everything; talking to friends/family, reading self-help books, ignoring the problem hoping it will go away, or just accepting how things are and yet you are feeling unhappy and stuck. I believe there is hope for you, a life filled with love, fulfillment and fun. I've had a variety of life experiences (good, not so good) that's given me wisdom and insights about people/life. I work with couples, women's/men's issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am here to travel with you on your journey of growth with understanding and compassion.
I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to uncover couple's negative cycle helping them make positive changes.
One of my joys in life is making a positive difference in my client's lives. Maybe you’ve tried everything; talking to friends/family, reading self-help books, ignoring the problem hoping it will go away, or just accepting how things are and yet you are feeling unhappy and stuck. I believe there is hope for you, a life filled with love, fulfillment and fun. I've had a variety of life experiences (good, not so good) that's given me wisdom and insights about people/life. I work with couples, women's/men's issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am here to travel with you on your journey of growth with understanding and compassion.
(909) 551-4672 View (909) 551-4672
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Katherine Boeckmann
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730  (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship difficulties, co-dependency, and other life difficulties.
Hello and Welcome! Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy. We will work to identify unhelpful behavioral patterns and negative thoughts that keep us stuck. Most importantly, together we will replace behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that don’t serve us in fulfilling our desires or supporting our overall wellness. I believe all of us have the resilience within us to move forward and overcome whatever life situations arise.
I work with teens and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship difficulties, co-dependency, and other life difficulties.
Hello and Welcome! Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy. We will work to identify unhelpful behavioral patterns and negative thoughts that keep us stuck. Most importantly, together we will replace behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that don’t serve us in fulfilling our desires or supporting our overall wellness. I believe all of us have the resilience within us to move forward and overcome whatever life situations arise.
(951) 904-3933 View (951) 904-3933
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Mike De Jesus
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I enjoy working with Pre-Adolescents, Teens, Individual Adults, Families and Couples.
Hello, my name is Mike De Jesus. I use an integrative and person-centered approach, which means you set the pace in your therapy. Additionally, I believe everyone has different lived experiences and faces different challenges. My approach is tailored to meet individual’s needs. This includes integrating multiple approaches such as trauma informed, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic. Therapy can assist you in unpacking and understanding emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that may be causing discomfort in your life. Its a place to learn coping skills & discover your strengths when facing life's challenges.
I enjoy working with Pre-Adolescents, Teens, Individual Adults, Families and Couples.
Hello, my name is Mike De Jesus. I use an integrative and person-centered approach, which means you set the pace in your therapy. Additionally, I believe everyone has different lived experiences and faces different challenges. My approach is tailored to meet individual’s needs. This includes integrating multiple approaches such as trauma informed, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic. Therapy can assist you in unpacking and understanding emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that may be causing discomfort in your life. Its a place to learn coping skills & discover your strengths when facing life's challenges.
(442) 239-4785 View (442) 239-4785
ALTA Loma Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
We'll view the issue from as many angles as possible, explore stategies, learn skills such as fair fighting or whatever the situation demands. Also, as a clinician, I have extensive experience with traumatic brain damage, vocational rehabilitation, anger management, teen & women's issues and couples counseling.
We'll view the issue from as many angles as possible, explore stategies, learn skills such as fair fighting or whatever the situation demands. Also, as a clinician, I have extensive experience with traumatic brain damage, vocational rehabilitation, anger management, teen & women's issues and couples counseling.
(909) 584-5937 View (909) 584-5937
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Andrea Moore-Emmett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Hello, I help individuals & couples with relationship problems, stage of life-changes, trauma, grief, depression & anxiety. Additionally, I specialize in helping individuals through the process of recovery from high demand religions, cults & the psychological manipulation & spiritual abuse endured within these & other controlling affiliations. (I am a contributing member of the International Cultic Studies Association, and the author of the book, God's Brothel, which details the lives of women who left polygamous cults.)
Hello, I help individuals & couples with relationship problems, stage of life-changes, trauma, grief, depression & anxiety. Additionally, I specialize in helping individuals through the process of recovery from high demand religions, cults & the psychological manipulation & spiritual abuse endured within these & other controlling affiliations. (I am a contributing member of the International Cultic Studies Association, and the author of the book, God's Brothel, which details the lives of women who left polygamous cults.)
(909) 367-2683 View (909) 367-2683
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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.