Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, San Diego, CA

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Domenique LaBeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I've spent years helping individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals with trauma-informed and multiculturally competent care. I use a mindfulness and attachment-based approach while providing tools to help in real-time. I have advanced knowledge and training in LGBTQIA-affirming care to provide a safe space for the diverse population I serve. I am also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and can support couples in all stages of their relationship. This tool can help premarital couples, first time married couples, and remarried couples strengthen their relationship.
I've spent years helping individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals with trauma-informed and multiculturally competent care. I use a mindfulness and attachment-based approach while providing tools to help in real-time. I have advanced knowledge and training in LGBTQIA-affirming care to provide a safe space for the diverse population I serve. I am also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and can support couples in all stages of their relationship. This tool can help premarital couples, first time married couples, and remarried couples strengthen their relationship.
(510) 338-4727 View (510) 338-4727
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Jay Alarcon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92120
Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges
Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges
(858) 360-8251 View (858) 360-8251
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Stacy Kim Johnston
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I work well with people who are seeking improvement on the following issues: relationship issues whether it be husband-wife, cohabitants, mother-daughter/son, father-son/daughter, co-parenting, or divorce mediation. I also have experience with substance abuse issues and dual diagnosis as well as co-dependency. Self-esteem is often a struggle with many teens and young women and this is another area of expertise. Anger issues are commonly found in men and this too is an area in which I can offer professional help. I welcome you to contact me to see if we are a good fit.
I work well with people who are seeking improvement on the following issues: relationship issues whether it be husband-wife, cohabitants, mother-daughter/son, father-son/daughter, co-parenting, or divorce mediation. I also have experience with substance abuse issues and dual diagnosis as well as co-dependency. Self-esteem is often a struggle with many teens and young women and this is another area of expertise. Anger issues are commonly found in men and this too is an area in which I can offer professional help. I welcome you to contact me to see if we are a good fit.
(619) 778-7215 View (619) 778-7215
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Anna Senger
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I'm here to help you work through anything that's on your mind and explore new perspectives you may not have considered. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, eating patterns/disorders, life transitions, and career struggles. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally inclusive provider. I am also a trained couples therapist who enjoys working with a diverse range of relationships.
I'm here to help you work through anything that's on your mind and explore new perspectives you may not have considered. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, eating patterns/disorders, life transitions, and career struggles. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally inclusive provider. I am also a trained couples therapist who enjoys working with a diverse range of relationships.
(619) 762-6820 View (619) 762-6820
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Michele Basile, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Let the journey begin, traveling is great fun so can the journey of our personal growth and in our relationships. Let us go on the journey together and develop new pathways to a more joy-filled life. I enjoy helping individuals and couples develop deeper relationships using strength based, client centered treatments including Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and others to help further enrichment. Give me a call today and set up an online meeting through Psychology Today Sessions. I look forward to taking this journey with you, call me today to set up your first appointment.
Let the journey begin, traveling is great fun so can the journey of our personal growth and in our relationships. Let us go on the journey together and develop new pathways to a more joy-filled life. I enjoy helping individuals and couples develop deeper relationships using strength based, client centered treatments including Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and others to help further enrichment. Give me a call today and set up an online meeting through Psychology Today Sessions. I look forward to taking this journey with you, call me today to set up your first appointment.
(619) 268-8668 View (619) 268-8668
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Kathryn Christine & Calm Connections-Mental Health
Counselor, LPCC, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) also certified to treat couples and families.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) also certified to treat couples and families.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
(760) 705-1801 View (760) 705-1801
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Clifford Delaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92174  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
It’s a blessing for you to tell your story; to reflect on life’s challenges and explore hopes and dreams; to find that safe place within to express life’s meaning; to talk of life’s journey with a sense of purpose. If these are the blessings you seek, tell your story. You are not alone. I would be blessed to listen. Sense the joy of life; experience the release of pain. Be blessed to recognize and experience control of your life.
I specialize in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
It’s a blessing for you to tell your story; to reflect on life’s challenges and explore hopes and dreams; to find that safe place within to express life’s meaning; to talk of life’s journey with a sense of purpose. If these are the blessings you seek, tell your story. You are not alone. I would be blessed to listen. Sense the joy of life; experience the release of pain. Be blessed to recognize and experience control of your life.
(619) 485-6241 View (619) 485-6241
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Christiana Silva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Stress Management, Work Changes, Life Transitions, Divorce, Parenting, Self Esteem issues, Relationship troubles, and Behavior Management.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Stress Management, Work Changes, Life Transitions, Divorce, Parenting, Self Esteem issues, Relationship troubles, and Behavior Management.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(619) 916-4099 View (619) 916-4099
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Stephanie Byrd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Whether in personal or career life, or as a couple, functioning at less than your best strains work performance and relationship harmony.
Getting praised for being so "together", when inside you feel like you're crumbling to pieces? Feeling pressured to change, but don't know where to start? I'd like to help. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious or sad and know you need to make some changes, Im here to help. If you and your partner are stuck in negative cycles and get frustrated trying to work through it couples therapy can help. I teach couples like you how to negotiate your needs and how to strengthen and rebuild your bond.
Whether in personal or career life, or as a couple, functioning at less than your best strains work performance and relationship harmony.
Getting praised for being so "together", when inside you feel like you're crumbling to pieces? Feeling pressured to change, but don't know where to start? I'd like to help. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious or sad and know you need to make some changes, Im here to help. If you and your partner are stuck in negative cycles and get frustrated trying to work through it couples therapy can help. I teach couples like you how to negotiate your needs and how to strengthen and rebuild your bond.
(727) 498-5874 View (727) 498-5874
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Jessica Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people to overcome anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty in managing emotions, life transitions, coping with trauma, and relationship challenges.
How do you envision your life? Are you struggling with co-parenting, relationship issues, anxiety or depression? It takes courage to envision and seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. My therapeutic style is straightforward, honest, and goal-oriented, and more often than not, there is room for humor and laughter in a therapy session.
I specialize in helping people to overcome anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty in managing emotions, life transitions, coping with trauma, and relationship challenges.
How do you envision your life? Are you struggling with co-parenting, relationship issues, anxiety or depression? It takes courage to envision and seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. My therapeutic style is straightforward, honest, and goal-oriented, and more often than not, there is room for humor and laughter in a therapy session.
(619) 586-5968 View (619) 586-5968
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Maureen McCartney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
My career has followed my passion to help women and men cope with the stressors and trauma associated with family building and new parenthood. I bring extensive experience to my practice, with more than 15 years of counseling experience and specialized postgraduate training in fertility counseling. In addition, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, focusing on postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal stressors. I work with many couples to help them regain their connection and strength on their path to building their family as well as adjust to their new identity as parents.
My career has followed my passion to help women and men cope with the stressors and trauma associated with family building and new parenthood. I bring extensive experience to my practice, with more than 15 years of counseling experience and specialized postgraduate training in fertility counseling. In addition, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, focusing on postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal stressors. I work with many couples to help them regain their connection and strength on their path to building their family as well as adjust to their new identity as parents.
(619) 614-7896 View (619) 614-7896
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Betty Blanc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
(951) 474-1262 View (951) 474-1262
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Amanda Laughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I provide a warm strength based approach, am relationship focused, and strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for all.
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist offering virtual sessions to clients residing in California. I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, couples, and families. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and supporting clients through challenging seasons of life due to change or transition. I am LGBTQ+ Affirming.
I provide a warm strength based approach, am relationship focused, and strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for all.
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist offering virtual sessions to clients residing in California. I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, couples, and families. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and supporting clients through challenging seasons of life due to change or transition. I am LGBTQ+ Affirming.
(615) 205-0620 View (615) 205-0620
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Antoinette Mastronardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
I am also great with polyamory, ENM/CNM, kink and BDSM, neurodivergence, couples or polycule therapy, religious trauma and the effects of discrimination.
All humans are wired for connection – we need it on the most basic level from the moment we are born and throughout our lifetime. But humans are the worst! And the best! Humans are complicated. We need each other, we love each other, we hurt each other – we develop ways of reaching out for connection that might not be working anymore. This is where I come in. I work with people who are experiencing distress within themselves and in their relationships. We will identify the unhelpful beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck, and then learning new ways of relating to yourself and others that make you feel…..dare I say it?… happy!
I am also great with polyamory, ENM/CNM, kink and BDSM, neurodivergence, couples or polycule therapy, religious trauma and the effects of discrimination.
All humans are wired for connection – we need it on the most basic level from the moment we are born and throughout our lifetime. But humans are the worst! And the best! Humans are complicated. We need each other, we love each other, we hurt each other – we develop ways of reaching out for connection that might not be working anymore. This is where I come in. I work with people who are experiencing distress within themselves and in their relationships. We will identify the unhelpful beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck, and then learning new ways of relating to yourself and others that make you feel…..dare I say it?… happy!
(213) 632-3708 View (213) 632-3708
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Sharon Saeedi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy, in addition to the military and their family members. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, marital/ relationship issues, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy, in addition to the military and their family members. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, marital/ relationship issues, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways.
(619) 940-1370 View (619) 940-1370
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Keileisha Weaver
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
We provide individual and couples therapy for children and adults.
Keileisha is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider San Diego Therapy Center. San Diego Therapy Center is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
We provide individual and couples therapy for children and adults.
Keileisha is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider San Diego Therapy Center. San Diego Therapy Center is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(619) 432-6427 View (619) 432-6427
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Vivian Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
I work with individuals, families, and couples.
My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I predominately utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I help clients recognize their recurring unhelpful thought, emotional and behavioral patterns, and the defense mechanisms they've developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight may allow them to begin changing those patterns and develop more helpful and healthier ways to cope with life stressors.
I work with individuals, families, and couples.
My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I predominately utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I help clients recognize their recurring unhelpful thought, emotional and behavioral patterns, and the defense mechanisms they've developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight may allow them to begin changing those patterns and develop more helpful and healthier ways to cope with life stressors.
(619) 815-7294 View (619) 815-7294
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Carolyn Gerard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Are you one who wants to talk your problems out? Or one who prefers to avoid fighting and shuts down? As an Emotionally Focused therapist and Trauma Specialist I help couples make sense of these challenges and restore a safe and loving connection.
My specialty is HELPING COUPLES IN CRISIS navigate through the pain of disconnection. If you've discovered infidelity or betrayal in your relationship, and not sure how to move forward, I can help. With trust completely off the table, I help couples create safe enough boundaries to make sense of how the relationship got off track. You don't have to suffer alone. Together we can restore honesty, trust and intimacy back to your relationship.
Are you one who wants to talk your problems out? Or one who prefers to avoid fighting and shuts down? As an Emotionally Focused therapist and Trauma Specialist I help couples make sense of these challenges and restore a safe and loving connection.
My specialty is HELPING COUPLES IN CRISIS navigate through the pain of disconnection. If you've discovered infidelity or betrayal in your relationship, and not sure how to move forward, I can help. With trust completely off the table, I help couples create safe enough boundaries to make sense of how the relationship got off track. You don't have to suffer alone. Together we can restore honesty, trust and intimacy back to your relationship.
(858) 367-3916 View (858) 367-3916
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Kian Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
We understand that anxiety, depression and stress are at an all time high. We want to make therapy more accessible to those in need so we offer telehealth video sessions, through a secure site. We specialize in treating individuals and couples struggling with stress, relational issues, and anxiety. We place an emphasis on providing culturally competent and informed care.
We understand that anxiety, depression and stress are at an all time high. We want to make therapy more accessible to those in need so we offer telehealth video sessions, through a secure site. We specialize in treating individuals and couples struggling with stress, relational issues, and anxiety. We place an emphasis on providing culturally competent and informed care.
(424) 321-6482 View (424) 321-6482
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Teresa Peterson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
If you're looking to get more out of life than just getting through the day, I'm here to help you figure out what that means for you and to collaborate with you on your path to living a life beyond survival. I work with adults struggling with health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, eating disordered behavior, and relationship challenges.
If you're looking to get more out of life than just getting through the day, I'm here to help you figure out what that means for you and to collaborate with you on your path to living a life beyond survival. I work with adults struggling with health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, eating disordered behavior, and relationship challenges.
(858) 365-9111 View (858) 365-9111
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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.