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Arvon & Associates in Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33324
Whether Individual , marriage or family, we will take away the pain, and improve your relationships.
Do you currently experience difficulties in you relationship? Is your child defiant? Are you often tearful or anxious? I will gladly schedule a session and help you with your difficulties, your paIn. We specialize in the treatment of adults, and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems. We have been trained in couples counseling , and individuals with anxiety, fear and depression. Also a board certified sex therapist.
Whether Individual , marriage or family, we will take away the pain, and improve your relationships.
Do you currently experience difficulties in you relationship? Is your child defiant? Are you often tearful or anxious? I will gladly schedule a session and help you with your difficulties, your paIn. We specialize in the treatment of adults, and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems. We have been trained in couples counseling , and individuals with anxiety, fear and depression. Also a board certified sex therapist.
(305) 936-8000 View (305) 936-8000
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Jennifer Mary Paul
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakland Park, FL 33334
As a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (DBT) with over 15 years of experience, I have a sincere commitment to helping people achieve mental wellness by treating a broad range of difficulties including phase of life issues, women's issues, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, substance abuse, and interpersonal and family relationship issues. My goal is to promote overall mental wellness of individuals through support, encouragement and challenge. In conjunction with providing individual therapy and couples/ marital therapy, I also provide coaching services including executive, career and basic life coaching.
As a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (DBT) with over 15 years of experience, I have a sincere commitment to helping people achieve mental wellness by treating a broad range of difficulties including phase of life issues, women's issues, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, substance abuse, and interpersonal and family relationship issues. My goal is to promote overall mental wellness of individuals through support, encouragement and challenge. In conjunction with providing individual therapy and couples/ marital therapy, I also provide coaching services including executive, career and basic life coaching.
(954) 388-7415 View (954) 388-7415
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Dawn M. Shelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hello and welcome to the first step in enhancing your life and relationships. I appreciate your desire to invest your precious resources into your well-being and happiness. I also recognize the importance of finding a therapist that is the best fit for you. I am a clinical member of AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), and a licensed marriage and family therapist. While I work with many couples and families, a large portion of my practice is individuals. My approach is strength based, which means I focus on individual and family strengths and resources.
Hello and welcome to the first step in enhancing your life and relationships. I appreciate your desire to invest your precious resources into your well-being and happiness. I also recognize the importance of finding a therapist that is the best fit for you. I am a clinical member of AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), and a licensed marriage and family therapist. While I work with many couples and families, a large portion of my practice is individuals. My approach is strength based, which means I focus on individual and family strengths and resources.
(954) 951-8287 View (954) 951-8287
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Debbie Swayman
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coral Springs, FL 33075  (Online Only)
I offer a caring, non-judgmental and solution-oriented environment to help my clients feel safe to explore their problems and move forward in a more positive way. I work with individuals, couples and families, specializing in families facing the challenges of divorce, co-parenting and blended family adjustments. My other areas of expertise include adolescent/teen challenges, chronic pain and illness, as well grief and loss issues. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a clinical supervisor and have been an adjunct professor at NSU. Please don't hesitate to call me with questions or to discuss your personal situation.
I offer a caring, non-judgmental and solution-oriented environment to help my clients feel safe to explore their problems and move forward in a more positive way. I work with individuals, couples and families, specializing in families facing the challenges of divorce, co-parenting and blended family adjustments. My other areas of expertise include adolescent/teen challenges, chronic pain and illness, as well grief and loss issues. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a clinical supervisor and have been an adjunct professor at NSU. Please don't hesitate to call me with questions or to discuss your personal situation.
(954) 341-2555 View (954) 341-2555
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Mireya M Rivero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029  (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families bloom despite various life challenges. My areas of expertise include anxiety, parenting, life transitions, depression, family conflict and stress management. I work with adolescents and adults. I also provide services in Spanish. Seeking help can be overwhelming but it doesn't need to be. I look forward to working with you in your wellness journey as you do the deeper work that leads to lasting change.
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families bloom despite various life challenges. My areas of expertise include anxiety, parenting, life transitions, depression, family conflict and stress management. I work with adolescents and adults. I also provide services in Spanish. Seeking help can be overwhelming but it doesn't need to be. I look forward to working with you in your wellness journey as you do the deeper work that leads to lasting change.
(954) 787-1833 View (954) 787-1833
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Fort Lauderdale Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
In my years specializing in Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy, I have helped clients with a wide range of obstacles to overcome.
With over 20 yrs of clinical training & experience from the United States and Europe, I provide a well-informed approach to life's challenges. I have been trained in Systemic Therapy & am here to work w/you to help you understand & work towards remedying problems w/a newfound confidence. Whether you're dealing w/depression, anger-management, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship problems, low sex-drive, etc... It is important to know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Together, we will work to leave behind the struggles of today & equip you w/the tools to move onward to a future of success & happiness.
In my years specializing in Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy, I have helped clients with a wide range of obstacles to overcome.
With over 20 yrs of clinical training & experience from the United States and Europe, I provide a well-informed approach to life's challenges. I have been trained in Systemic Therapy & am here to work w/you to help you understand & work towards remedying problems w/a newfound confidence. Whether you're dealing w/depression, anger-management, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship problems, low sex-drive, etc... It is important to know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Together, we will work to leave behind the struggles of today & equip you w/the tools to move onward to a future of success & happiness.
(954) 800-4453 View (954) 800-4453
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Lauren Kurstin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Let’s do this thing! Welcome :) My name is Lauren Kurstin and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist serving the state of Florida. I offer counseling services to help individuals and couples overcome personal and life challenges. My specialties include but are not limited to the treatment of: relationship conflict, difficult life transitions/coping, stress, self-esteem, and anxiety. I am a sounding board; I am here to hold all of the heavy, difficult emotions you are carrying as well as help you uncover all of your strengths! I am here for YOU.
Let’s do this thing! Welcome :) My name is Lauren Kurstin and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist serving the state of Florida. I offer counseling services to help individuals and couples overcome personal and life challenges. My specialties include but are not limited to the treatment of: relationship conflict, difficult life transitions/coping, stress, self-esteem, and anxiety. I am a sounding board; I am here to hold all of the heavy, difficult emotions you are carrying as well as help you uncover all of your strengths! I am here for YOU.
(561) 831-7179 View (561) 831-7179
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Racquel Alicia Yorke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
No one is overtly taught how to be in a marriage, be part of a family or how to juggle life. My goal is to assist people, couples, and families in their challenges (past and present) to reach their desired goals.
No one is overtly taught how to be in a marriage, be part of a family or how to juggle life. My goal is to assist people, couples, and families in their challenges (past and present) to reach their desired goals.
(954) 287-2499 View (954) 287-2499
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Mary MW Killmeyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33322
I am a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the Florida and Broward Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy.
I appreciate helping my clients by empowering them to enhance their natural skills and abilities to overcome circumstances through positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented conversation. I believe that through the therapeutic relationship, we can better understand and improve our relationships with others and ourselves. I provide services to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in the community, agencies, private practice, and educational settings. I work with children and adults coping with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting, academic success, stress management, relaxation, as well as life transitions during and after acute and chronic illness.
I am a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the Florida and Broward Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy.
I appreciate helping my clients by empowering them to enhance their natural skills and abilities to overcome circumstances through positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented conversation. I believe that through the therapeutic relationship, we can better understand and improve our relationships with others and ourselves. I provide services to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in the community, agencies, private practice, and educational settings. I work with children and adults coping with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting, academic success, stress management, relaxation, as well as life transitions during and after acute and chronic illness.
(954) 320-0822 View (954) 320-0822
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Julia Debs
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Julia! I graduated with my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. My goal is to provide comfort and ease while taking your first steps to mental wellness.
Hi, I’m Julia! I graduated with my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. My goal is to provide comfort and ease while taking your first steps to mental wellness.
(954) 281-9570 View (954) 281-9570
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JHC Therapy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cooper City, FL 33328  (Online Only)
I have seen many clients with a variety of issues such as daily life struggles, anxiety, depression, relationship/ marriage issues and young-adults.
Overwhelmed by life? Too much drama? Do you have feel stressed all the time? Have you been through a life changing event and finally ready to get help? I am here for you. Have you been putting off therapy for months or even years? Now is the time to reach out. I have seen clients with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, Stress, life transitions, work pressures, relationship issues, depression, lacking motivation, struggling with feelings of sadness or hopelessness, low Self-Esteem etc. If you are ready to put yourself first contact me.
I have seen many clients with a variety of issues such as daily life struggles, anxiety, depression, relationship/ marriage issues and young-adults.
Overwhelmed by life? Too much drama? Do you have feel stressed all the time? Have you been through a life changing event and finally ready to get help? I am here for you. Have you been putting off therapy for months or even years? Now is the time to reach out. I have seen clients with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, Stress, life transitions, work pressures, relationship issues, depression, lacking motivation, struggling with feelings of sadness or hopelessness, low Self-Esteem etc. If you are ready to put yourself first contact me.
(954) 947-1340 View (954) 947-1340
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Alina Gastesi-de Armas
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Davie, FL 33330
Let me help you--TURN CONFLICT INTO CONNECTION. Couples who avoid addressing problems, continue in negative, hurtful patterns, or wait too long to get help, can destroy their trust in each other and their commitment to the relationship. Stop fighting, and start understanding. This is a huge opportunity to improve your relationship. Pain creates motivation to change. Smart couples who care about their relationsh seize moments like these, and make the investment in professional support and guidance. Good marriage counseling helps you learn about each other, solve problems, learn how to communicate and repair your faith in each other.
Let me help you--TURN CONFLICT INTO CONNECTION. Couples who avoid addressing problems, continue in negative, hurtful patterns, or wait too long to get help, can destroy their trust in each other and their commitment to the relationship. Stop fighting, and start understanding. This is a huge opportunity to improve your relationship. Pain creates motivation to change. Smart couples who care about their relationsh seize moments like these, and make the investment in professional support and guidance. Good marriage counseling helps you learn about each other, solve problems, learn how to communicate and repair your faith in each other.
(954) 532-8450 View (954) 532-8450
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Cindy A Silitsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33317
I practice therapy from a relational perspective. My practice consists primarily of couples, families, adolescents, and young adults, seeking assistance with relationships. I enjoy my work immensely, especially with infidelity, gender, "single-ness", sexual orientation, divorce, and marital conflict. I am often told by clients that I possess strengths such as empathy, an ability to see multiple perspectives, and creativity.
I practice therapy from a relational perspective. My practice consists primarily of couples, families, adolescents, and young adults, seeking assistance with relationships. I enjoy my work immensely, especially with infidelity, gender, "single-ness", sexual orientation, divorce, and marital conflict. I am often told by clients that I possess strengths such as empathy, an ability to see multiple perspectives, and creativity.
(954) 633-7810 View (954) 633-7810
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Dr. Sana Jindani
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davie, FL 33330  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship dynamics, such as marriage and family therapy. My practice spans all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship dynamics, such as marriage and family therapy. My practice spans all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
(954) 945-7389 View (954) 945-7389
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A Place for Growth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC, Coach
Verified Verified
Davie, FL 33330
We are a fully bilingual counseling office dedicated to providing the highest quality Effective Therapy, Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling, Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Family Reunification Therapy and Counseling in Spanish.
You deserve to be happy and to live in a loving, fulfilling relationship. You can enjoy all that life has to offer and break free from the hold that substances and addictive behaviors have on you. Let us help you unlock your potential for joy, interest and desire you have been looking for. We have over 20 years experience assisting individuals, couple and families in their journey through this messy life. We are experts at helping adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, anger management as well as substance abuse and addiction issues.
We are a fully bilingual counseling office dedicated to providing the highest quality Effective Therapy, Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling, Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Family Reunification Therapy and Counseling in Spanish.
You deserve to be happy and to live in a loving, fulfilling relationship. You can enjoy all that life has to offer and break free from the hold that substances and addictive behaviors have on you. Let us help you unlock your potential for joy, interest and desire you have been looking for. We have over 20 years experience assisting individuals, couple and families in their journey through this messy life. We are experts at helping adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, anger management as well as substance abuse and addiction issues.
(954) 388-8551 View (954) 388-8551
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Counseling and Wellness Center of South Florida
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Hollywood, FL 33026
Some specialties of the practice include: Adult & Childhood Anxiety, Depression, Adult & Childhood ADHD, Self-Esteem Issues, Bullying Issues, Trauma, Postpartum Depression, Grief & Loss, Couples Counseling, Pre- Marital Counseling, Affair Recovery, Autism Counseling, Parenting, Adolescent Therapy, Play Therapy and Social Skills.
If you or your loved ones are in pain, suffering, hurt, confused, going through a tough time, in need of Help, there is hope! We are here for you! We offer Counseling for Children, Teens, Adults, and Elders. Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Adolescent Counseling, Art and Music Therapy, EMDR, DBT, ACT, Medical Family Therapy and Group Therapy in a nurturing, supportive, comfortable, and compassionate environment. Our Team of Therapists lead by Staci Lee Schnell are here to help you and your family.
Some specialties of the practice include: Adult & Childhood Anxiety, Depression, Adult & Childhood ADHD, Self-Esteem Issues, Bullying Issues, Trauma, Postpartum Depression, Grief & Loss, Couples Counseling, Pre- Marital Counseling, Affair Recovery, Autism Counseling, Parenting, Adolescent Therapy, Play Therapy and Social Skills.
If you or your loved ones are in pain, suffering, hurt, confused, going through a tough time, in need of Help, there is hope! We are here for you! We offer Counseling for Children, Teens, Adults, and Elders. Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Adolescent Counseling, Art and Music Therapy, EMDR, DBT, ACT, Medical Family Therapy and Group Therapy in a nurturing, supportive, comfortable, and compassionate environment. Our Team of Therapists lead by Staci Lee Schnell are here to help you and your family.
(954) 800-5063 View (954) 800-5063
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Michelline Kiezer-Roles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunrise, FL 33351  (Online Only)
My name is Michelline (she/her) and I am a marriage and family therapist, who is licensed in Florida, with 17 years' experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide array of concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, anxiety, domestic violence, female empowerment, communication, parenting issues, relationship issues, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and mood management. I have also worked with clients on anger management issues.
My name is Michelline (she/her) and I am a marriage and family therapist, who is licensed in Florida, with 17 years' experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide array of concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, anxiety, domestic violence, female empowerment, communication, parenting issues, relationship issues, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and mood management. I have also worked with clients on anger management issues.
(954) 637-7072 View (954) 637-7072
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Marla Reis
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Our work will involve QUICKLY identifying and changing patterns that currently keep you "stuck" in marriage, career, or relationships with children, family, friends, and/or business associates.
I will help you create the relationship you desire, even if your current relationship is "not working" for you - and even if the patterns of anger, hurt, and resentment have been in place for long periods of time. I have seen relationships transform even when things seem hopeless! I can help you bring back balance and harmony into all your relationships: romantic, marriage, family, parent/child, business. What my clients have found is that, as balance in relationship is healed and restored, this new "way of living" completely transforms many aspects of their lives, including their material wealth and abundance.
Our work will involve QUICKLY identifying and changing patterns that currently keep you "stuck" in marriage, career, or relationships with children, family, friends, and/or business associates.
I will help you create the relationship you desire, even if your current relationship is "not working" for you - and even if the patterns of anger, hurt, and resentment have been in place for long periods of time. I have seen relationships transform even when things seem hopeless! I can help you bring back balance and harmony into all your relationships: romantic, marriage, family, parent/child, business. What my clients have found is that, as balance in relationship is healed and restored, this new "way of living" completely transforms many aspects of their lives, including their material wealth and abundance.
(954) 300-1818 View (954) 300-1818
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Karen Gelch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davie, FL 33328
Karen is passionate about working with couples throughout all stages of the relationship, such as: pre- marital counseling, reconnecting as a couple, the development of parenting plans for divorcing, and creating and maintaining healthy post-divorce family system.
Karen is devoted to helping her clients gain the insight and awareness necessary to begin making positive change, as well as to guiding them as they develop the skills and confidence to create more fulfilling and balanced lives. She utilizes an integrative, systemic approach to therapy, working with clients to find creative solutions to their presenting problems, while uncovering their untapped strengths and resources, making their lives more rewarding.
Karen is passionate about working with couples throughout all stages of the relationship, such as: pre- marital counseling, reconnecting as a couple, the development of parenting plans for divorcing, and creating and maintaining healthy post-divorce family system.
Karen is devoted to helping her clients gain the insight and awareness necessary to begin making positive change, as well as to guiding them as they develop the skills and confidence to create more fulfilling and balanced lives. She utilizes an integrative, systemic approach to therapy, working with clients to find creative solutions to their presenting problems, while uncovering their untapped strengths and resources, making their lives more rewarding.
(754) 240-8464 View (754) 240-8464
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Roxana Carmenate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, MCAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coral Springs, FL 33065  (Online Only)
She believes in being client-led, culturally sensitive, and empathetic, and understands how day-to-day pressures in life create difficulty coping with stressors, causing strained relationships, difficulty in marriage, and struggles in parenting.
Do you feel stuck, or like the process of therapy moves too slowly, or want to skip wait-lists for traditional therapy? Roxana is expert trained in therapy intensives that address trauma, grief, relationship issues, self esteem, phobias, and mental health topics related to life adjustment. Engage in comprehensive therapy intensives to meet your therapy goals in a personalized, targeted manner. Roxana is a bilingual, Latinx clinician with 23 years in mental health and health care settings, working with diverse cultures and races within the South Florida area. She can also incorporate faith-based or Christian counseling, upon request.
She believes in being client-led, culturally sensitive, and empathetic, and understands how day-to-day pressures in life create difficulty coping with stressors, causing strained relationships, difficulty in marriage, and struggles in parenting.
Do you feel stuck, or like the process of therapy moves too slowly, or want to skip wait-lists for traditional therapy? Roxana is expert trained in therapy intensives that address trauma, grief, relationship issues, self esteem, phobias, and mental health topics related to life adjustment. Engage in comprehensive therapy intensives to meet your therapy goals in a personalized, targeted manner. Roxana is a bilingual, Latinx clinician with 23 years in mental health and health care settings, working with diverse cultures and races within the South Florida area. She can also incorporate faith-based or Christian counseling, upon request.
(754) 253-8781 View (754) 253-8781
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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.