Couples Counseling Therapists in Owings Mills, MD

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Judith M. Levy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Judy Levy, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified clinical social worker & therapist in Baltimore, MD, with MSW and MA (in Applied and Professional Ethics). Judy worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore for over 30 years as the Director of Social Work. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, provides treatment for children with developmental disorders. She provides mental health therapy to children and their parents, families, and couples. If you would like a free phone consultation, contact me at 410-486-2318 or email me at judylevy45@gmail.com
Judy Levy, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified clinical social worker & therapist in Baltimore, MD, with MSW and MA (in Applied and Professional Ethics). Judy worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore for over 30 years as the Director of Social Work. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, provides treatment for children with developmental disorders. She provides mental health therapy to children and their parents, families, and couples. If you would like a free phone consultation, contact me at 410-486-2318 or email me at judylevy45@gmail.com
(443) 720-7090 View (443) 720-7090
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Toni Maynor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
If you are seeking a transformation through identifying your individual strengths and empowerment, I am the therapist for you. I enjoy working with individuals and being a part of their restorative journey. I have experience with working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and an over-all search for and growth of self. I also eagerly work with couples that wish to strengthen their relationship, improve their communication, restore their trust, foster forgiveness, increase intimacy and conflict-resolution, and/or are trying to decide whether to solidify their commitment.
If you are seeking a transformation through identifying your individual strengths and empowerment, I am the therapist for you. I enjoy working with individuals and being a part of their restorative journey. I have experience with working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and an over-all search for and growth of self. I also eagerly work with couples that wish to strengthen their relationship, improve their communication, restore their trust, foster forgiveness, increase intimacy and conflict-resolution, and/or are trying to decide whether to solidify their commitment.
(443) 501-2157 View (443) 501-2157
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Loving Care Behavioral Health Network.org
Licensed Professional Counselor, MADC, MPC, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Our team consists of highly skilled licensed professionals in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, children & adolescent therapy, group counseling, addictions therapy, couples counseling and relationship issues.
My name is Dr. Penny Gauer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have a Masters in Addiction Counseling and Professional Counseling with a Ph.D., In Behavioral Health Counseling. My goal is making sure my clients care comes first, your needs becomes my first priority.
Our team consists of highly skilled licensed professionals in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, children & adolescent therapy, group counseling, addictions therapy, couples counseling and relationship issues.
My name is Dr. Penny Gauer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have a Masters in Addiction Counseling and Professional Counseling with a Ph.D., In Behavioral Health Counseling. My goal is making sure my clients care comes first, your needs becomes my first priority.
(443) 486-3830 View (443) 486-3830
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Jamia Kent
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
My clinical interests include working with patients who may be experiencing relationship issues, family conflicts, or self-esteem problems.
Are you experiencing issues in your relationship? Is your family struggling? Have/are you experiencing issues with self-esteem? Are you having trouble expressing your feelings to others? I understand that it can be difficult to work through these obstacles alone. Reaching out to a therapist may be your next step. I would be delighted to be that person for you
My clinical interests include working with patients who may be experiencing relationship issues, family conflicts, or self-esteem problems.
Are you experiencing issues in your relationship? Is your family struggling? Have/are you experiencing issues with self-esteem? Are you having trouble expressing your feelings to others? I understand that it can be difficult to work through these obstacles alone. Reaching out to a therapist may be your next step. I would be delighted to be that person for you
(443) 296-5391 View (443) 296-5391
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Dr. Maxine Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
I specialize in treating individuals, couples, families, first responders, and LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* You are making the first step in improving your quality of life. Knowing that you are safe and supported is one of the best predictors of successful therapy. I know that deciding to seek therapy demonstrates an act of humility and self-love. I work from a tailored team-oriented approach with my clients to assist them in recognizing their true potentials and inner strength, which enables them to feel empowered and allow them to build on those elements to find their own path forward. As such, I utilize an intersectional framework to honor and affirm how your identities impact the way you navigate the world.
I specialize in treating individuals, couples, families, first responders, and LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* You are making the first step in improving your quality of life. Knowing that you are safe and supported is one of the best predictors of successful therapy. I know that deciding to seek therapy demonstrates an act of humility and self-love. I work from a tailored team-oriented approach with my clients to assist them in recognizing their true potentials and inner strength, which enables them to feel empowered and allow them to build on those elements to find their own path forward. As such, I utilize an intersectional framework to honor and affirm how your identities impact the way you navigate the world.
(443) 730-5974 View (443) 730-5974
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Bobby E Vann Jr
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
We specialize in working with individuals and couples who want to feel satisfied emotionally and spirtually.
Welcome to our practice! We are currently accepting new clients for the summer months and meeting completely online for telehealth sessions in Maryland. Are you tired of trying to get through to your partner? Do you feel stuck and unclear about what to do in your marriage or relationship after an affair? Are you feeling disconnected and hopeless in your career, relationships or with your partner? If so, we can help!
We specialize in working with individuals and couples who want to feel satisfied emotionally and spirtually.
Welcome to our practice! We are currently accepting new clients for the summer months and meeting completely online for telehealth sessions in Maryland. Are you tired of trying to get through to your partner? Do you feel stuck and unclear about what to do in your marriage or relationship after an affair? Are you feeling disconnected and hopeless in your career, relationships or with your partner? If so, we can help!
(410) 844-5192 View (410) 844-5192
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Nala Lovett
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Hello, my name is Nala Lovett and I am a Counseling Intern at Cultivate Wellness Counseling. Here, I support individuals and families on their journey of healing and wellness. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, fear, work-life balance, identity development, relationship management, or any other concern; I am here to meet you where you are and work alongside you as a support system to help you navigate through your concerns and discover the strength and power that's been inside you all along.
Hello, my name is Nala Lovett and I am a Counseling Intern at Cultivate Wellness Counseling. Here, I support individuals and families on their journey of healing and wellness. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, fear, work-life balance, identity development, relationship management, or any other concern; I am here to meet you where you are and work alongside you as a support system to help you navigate through your concerns and discover the strength and power that's been inside you all along.
(443) 249-9556 View (443) 249-9556
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Danielle Black
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
My experience includes working with BIPOC, queer folks, adults, and couples who are looking for support with racial trauma, self-esteem, identity exploration, navigating relationships (of all forms), and women’s issues.
Looking for a therapist is a huge step! I hope you take a moment to recognize your efforts. As a clinician, I center laughter, your passions, patience, silence, and honesty. I am deeply passionate about the liberation of marginalized people and believe that we are deserving of joy, of rest, of pleasure, and of being our whole selves. I offer a collaborative and empathic approach to support you in navigating life’s challenges. In sessions, we will work together to create a safe and open therapeutic relationship to explore who you are, to understand how your contexts shape your experiences, and to reach your goals. ​
My experience includes working with BIPOC, queer folks, adults, and couples who are looking for support with racial trauma, self-esteem, identity exploration, navigating relationships (of all forms), and women’s issues.
Looking for a therapist is a huge step! I hope you take a moment to recognize your efforts. As a clinician, I center laughter, your passions, patience, silence, and honesty. I am deeply passionate about the liberation of marginalized people and believe that we are deserving of joy, of rest, of pleasure, and of being our whole selves. I offer a collaborative and empathic approach to support you in navigating life’s challenges. In sessions, we will work together to create a safe and open therapeutic relationship to explore who you are, to understand how your contexts shape your experiences, and to reach your goals. ​
(410) 403-3144 View (410) 403-3144
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Adeola Daniyan
Counselor, MSc, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
My goal is to provide healing and self discovery that helps my clients overcome hurt and create new experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship.
Are you overwhelmed with the seemingly never ending curveballs life throws your way? Juggling multiple tasks and relationships can truly feel unbearable. Therapy creates a safe space to unpack, and gain skills and new perspectives to help you have more control over your life. There is no right or wrong way to start the journey. It simply begins with where you are today, and working together towards the best version of you. Let's break unhealthy thought patterns, and create new and effective behaviors. Let's identity and maximize your strengths and improve your sense of self.
My goal is to provide healing and self discovery that helps my clients overcome hurt and create new experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship.
Are you overwhelmed with the seemingly never ending curveballs life throws your way? Juggling multiple tasks and relationships can truly feel unbearable. Therapy creates a safe space to unpack, and gain skills and new perspectives to help you have more control over your life. There is no right or wrong way to start the journey. It simply begins with where you are today, and working together towards the best version of you. Let's break unhealthy thought patterns, and create new and effective behaviors. Let's identity and maximize your strengths and improve your sense of self.
(410) 390-0998 View (410) 390-0998
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Her Mind Her Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
At the heart of Her Mind Her Body's practice, our expertise entails working with women through providing individual,  couples, family, and group therapy. In our holistic approach, we draw attention to the value of each woman's internal parts to cultivate her self-esteem, self-respect, self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-development. When a woman takes the time to care for herself by journeying through our therapeutic process, she builds the endurance and harmony essential for successfully handling her many obligations as an individual, mother, homemaker, companion, professional, role model, and leader.
At the heart of Her Mind Her Body's practice, our expertise entails working with women through providing individual,  couples, family, and group therapy. In our holistic approach, we draw attention to the value of each woman's internal parts to cultivate her self-esteem, self-respect, self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-development. When a woman takes the time to care for herself by journeying through our therapeutic process, she builds the endurance and harmony essential for successfully handling her many obligations as an individual, mother, homemaker, companion, professional, role model, and leader.
(410) 873-1878 View (410) 873-1878
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Kenya McGriff
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to listen and guide you through your journey.
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming and out of control? Do you ever find yourself wondering what your life would look like without depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and trauma holding you back? Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery with the goal of reaching true happiness and fulfillment?
Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to listen and guide you through your journey.
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming and out of control? Do you ever find yourself wondering what your life would look like without depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and trauma holding you back? Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery with the goal of reaching true happiness and fulfillment?
(443) 205-7276 View (443) 205-7276
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India Simms- Haven Center For Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
Is your relationship on the brink of a break-up? We help couples improve their communication patterns, their sex life, or figuring out how to separate amicably. We are LGBTQ+ affirming, sex positive, and kink-friendly. We also help couples navigating interracial / cross-cultural relationships, open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and various other relationship dynamics. If your partner is not ready for therapy, we provide individual therapy to help navigate relationship situations.
Is your relationship on the brink of a break-up? We help couples improve their communication patterns, their sex life, or figuring out how to separate amicably. We are LGBTQ+ affirming, sex positive, and kink-friendly. We also help couples navigating interracial / cross-cultural relationships, open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and various other relationship dynamics. If your partner is not ready for therapy, we provide individual therapy to help navigate relationship situations.
(410) 904-6932 View (410) 904-6932
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Eileen Tsonis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
Are you a woman struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues? Are you experiencing sexuality issues with your partner/ spouse and too embarrassed to discuss or ask questions? I offer a warm, supportive manner to help you find solutions that are right for you. I also have extensive experience working with troubled couples, parent-child relationships, children and adolescent girls' issues.
Are you a woman struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues? Are you experiencing sexuality issues with your partner/ spouse and too embarrassed to discuss or ask questions? I offer a warm, supportive manner to help you find solutions that are right for you. I also have extensive experience working with troubled couples, parent-child relationships, children and adolescent girls' issues.
(410) 305-9809 View (410) 305-9809
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Kimani Mental Health Services LLC
Psychologist, PhD, MPH, MBA
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed by worry, sadness, shame, or guilt? Having difficulty sleeping? Are you constantly battling anxiety, irritability, mood changes, or fatigue? Are you struggling with poor motivation, attention issues, procrastination, or relationship problems? Feeling stuck and can't figure out how to feel better? It's time to gain control of your well-being. Working together, we can help you to find the answers you are looking for and help you transform into a happier, healthier version of you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by worry, sadness, shame, or guilt? Having difficulty sleeping? Are you constantly battling anxiety, irritability, mood changes, or fatigue? Are you struggling with poor motivation, attention issues, procrastination, or relationship problems? Feeling stuck and can't figure out how to feel better? It's time to gain control of your well-being. Working together, we can help you to find the answers you are looking for and help you transform into a happier, healthier version of you.
(410) 204-2287 View (410) 204-2287
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Her Mind Her Body
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ISSA, -, CFT
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
At the heart of Her Mind Her Body's practice, our expertise entails working with women through providing individual,  couples, family, and group therapy. In our holistic approach, we draw attention to the value of each woman's internal parts to cultivate her self-esteem, self-respect, self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-development. When a woman takes the time to care for herself by journeying through our therapeutic process, she builds the endurance and harmony essential for successfully handling her many obligations as an individual, mother, homemaker, companion, professional, role model, and leader.
At the heart of Her Mind Her Body's practice, our expertise entails working with women through providing individual,  couples, family, and group therapy. In our holistic approach, we draw attention to the value of each woman's internal parts to cultivate her self-esteem, self-respect, self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-development. When a woman takes the time to care for herself by journeying through our therapeutic process, she builds the endurance and harmony essential for successfully handling her many obligations as an individual, mother, homemaker, companion, professional, role model, and leader.
(410) 376-8675 View (410) 376-8675
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Gray Sea Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Waitlist for new clients
I meet with individuals, families, and couples, to increase insight, decrease automated triggers, improve self regulation and functioning, for better overall coping and quality of life.
What you're going through matters! I'm here to listen, actively engage, support, follow-through, and partner with you in the accountability to practice real life helpful tools. I believe that what's already inside of you, combined with my therapeutic skillsets, we can move you through this difficult time in your life! Now, it won't be easy, however with support, building of trust, and honest openness, a breakthrough in these issues are absolutely possible...even necessary to fulfill this next stage/level of destiny.
I meet with individuals, families, and couples, to increase insight, decrease automated triggers, improve self regulation and functioning, for better overall coping and quality of life.
What you're going through matters! I'm here to listen, actively engage, support, follow-through, and partner with you in the accountability to practice real life helpful tools. I believe that what's already inside of you, combined with my therapeutic skillsets, we can move you through this difficult time in your life! Now, it won't be easy, however with support, building of trust, and honest openness, a breakthrough in these issues are absolutely possible...even necessary to fulfill this next stage/level of destiny.
(410) 324-7041 View (410) 324-7041
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Carmetta Maupin
Counselor, EdD, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Please contact me if you are seeking professional counseling and tools for generational and current trauma-responses, PTSD, relationship, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
After a strong focus on health, military resiliency, and witnessing different levels of mental health challenges, I noticed an increase in trauma responses and client's caution to the safety of therapy. I practice helping children and adults cope with trauma-responses and unhealthy generational beliefs about mental health disease; help women veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; and provide spiritual counseling. I provide strategies for behavior modification and trauma recovery with people from multiple ethnicities. My goal is to continue to provide healthy strategies to navigate trauma and mental illness stigmas.
Please contact me if you are seeking professional counseling and tools for generational and current trauma-responses, PTSD, relationship, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
After a strong focus on health, military resiliency, and witnessing different levels of mental health challenges, I noticed an increase in trauma responses and client's caution to the safety of therapy. I practice helping children and adults cope with trauma-responses and unhealthy generational beliefs about mental health disease; help women veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; and provide spiritual counseling. I provide strategies for behavior modification and trauma recovery with people from multiple ethnicities. My goal is to continue to provide healthy strategies to navigate trauma and mental illness stigmas.
(443) 815-4366 View (443) 815-4366
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Brittany Janer
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117  (Online Only)
I specialize in women's issues, family therapy, marital/ couples therapy.
Are you struggling with daily life stressors? Does it feel like continuous obstacles that are impossible to overcome? Are you searching for a healthy balance in life and unsure where to start?Are you a single parent struggling to coparent? Are you a teen without a comfortable place to express yourself? Are you a college student or young adult adjusting to adult life? Are you a BIPOC individual searching for a therapist who understands and can relate? Is your goal to communicate conflict with your partner, overcome infidelity or childhood trauma? Do you need to set boundaries, increase self esteem, or prioritize yourself?
I specialize in women's issues, family therapy, marital/ couples therapy.
Are you struggling with daily life stressors? Does it feel like continuous obstacles that are impossible to overcome? Are you searching for a healthy balance in life and unsure where to start?Are you a single parent struggling to coparent? Are you a teen without a comfortable place to express yourself? Are you a college student or young adult adjusting to adult life? Are you a BIPOC individual searching for a therapist who understands and can relate? Is your goal to communicate conflict with your partner, overcome infidelity or childhood trauma? Do you need to set boundaries, increase self esteem, or prioritize yourself?
(410) 680-3041 View (410) 680-3041
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Marilyn Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, relationship and/or family issues.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, relationship and/or family issues.
(443) 464-2784 View (443) 464-2784
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Shania S Greenwood
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Some of the diagnoses I treat are grief, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Family Concerns, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Body Image, and young adults who are transitioning into the world of adulthood.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
Some of the diagnoses I treat are grief, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Family Concerns, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Body Image, and young adults who are transitioning into the world of adulthood.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
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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.