Marriage Counseling Therapists in Manchester, CT

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Roger G. Marinelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Not accepting new clients
As a trained marriage and family therapist, I take a systemic view of my clients' lives, assessing the many factors that influence their experience, including family history, interpersonal relationships, and individual development.
Welcome! It is normal for us to encounter ups and downs in our lives. Emotions can become difficult to handle; we may become overwhelmed. Sometimes we develop thought patterns that can make us feel as though there is a battle going on inside of us. We may engage in behaviors that work against us as we strive to meet our goals--goals like having the kinds of relationships we want for ourselves. A competent therapist is someone who can, with genuine curiosity and compassion, help you get yourself back on track. My goal is to help folks rediscover and apply the essential skills they need to stay on track.
As a trained marriage and family therapist, I take a systemic view of my clients' lives, assessing the many factors that influence their experience, including family history, interpersonal relationships, and individual development.
Welcome! It is normal for us to encounter ups and downs in our lives. Emotions can become difficult to handle; we may become overwhelmed. Sometimes we develop thought patterns that can make us feel as though there is a battle going on inside of us. We may engage in behaviors that work against us as we strive to meet our goals--goals like having the kinds of relationships we want for ourselves. A competent therapist is someone who can, with genuine curiosity and compassion, help you get yourself back on track. My goal is to help folks rediscover and apply the essential skills they need to stay on track.
(860) 485-7547 View (860) 485-7547
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T.r.u.e. Self Counseling Heather Plourde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042
Whether you are going through a transition with your marriage, relationships, family, or gender issues; I believe in support and empowerment along with psycho education. I want you to develop skills to handle all of the stressors and struggles. I have spent 20 years working with families, couples, and LGBTQI+. Feeling lost is something we can work on, and finding your voice is what I am here for.
Whether you are going through a transition with your marriage, relationships, family, or gender issues; I believe in support and empowerment along with psycho education. I want you to develop skills to handle all of the stressors and struggles. I have spent 20 years working with families, couples, and LGBTQI+. Feeling lost is something we can work on, and finding your voice is what I am here for.
(860) 590-8885 View (860) 590-8885
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Kristen Diekmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been working within the state of Connecticut over the past thirteen years seeing adults and families in a variety of settings.
Therapy can help to decrease stress or anxiety, improve communication in relationships and make a positive shift in your overall well-being. If you are considering seeing a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to choose one. It makes a big difference to find someone that you feel comfortable talking to and feel that you can trust. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort. I strive to build on the strengths of my clients and help them to develop plans to achieve their goals.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been working within the state of Connecticut over the past thirteen years seeing adults and families in a variety of settings.
Therapy can help to decrease stress or anxiety, improve communication in relationships and make a positive shift in your overall well-being. If you are considering seeing a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to choose one. It makes a big difference to find someone that you feel comfortable talking to and feel that you can trust. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort. I strive to build on the strengths of my clients and help them to develop plans to achieve their goals.
(860) 967-3124 View (860) 967-3124
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Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards self-help and positive change. At Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC., we highlight the importance of self-care while building self-awareness to foster growth and positive change. Our current therapist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist graduate of Saint Joseph College, with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, at risk youth, adults and families.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards self-help and positive change. At Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC., we highlight the importance of self-care while building self-awareness to foster growth and positive change. Our current therapist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist graduate of Saint Joseph College, with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, at risk youth, adults and families.
(860) 735-4248 View (860) 735-4248
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Stephanie Vacek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042
As a marriage and family therapist it is my honor to work with individuals and families to work through hardships and explore ways to not only survive life's trials but to thrive. Many people find themselves seeking therapy during a life transition. Transitions can be extremely challenging, whether it is a change in a relationship, employment, a move or a loss. Navigating a new normal can come with pain and uncertainty. Through our work together we will use a variety of techniques and interventions to explore solutions and assist you in developing skills to find joy again.
As a marriage and family therapist it is my honor to work with individuals and families to work through hardships and explore ways to not only survive life's trials but to thrive. Many people find themselves seeking therapy during a life transition. Transitions can be extremely challenging, whether it is a change in a relationship, employment, a move or a loss. Navigating a new normal can come with pain and uncertainty. Through our work together we will use a variety of techniques and interventions to explore solutions and assist you in developing skills to find joy again.
(959) 207-2330 View (959) 207-2330
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Kerry Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Not accepting new clients
In my time as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have learned the biggest hurdle to getting help is reaching out and setting up the initial appointment. You may be apprehensive to begin to address your concerns, unsure whether your therapist will understand your needs or just overwhelmed by the treatment process as a whole. I acknowledge it takes great strength to work towards change and I hope to facilitate this process with ease. My approach to therapy aims to help people achieve their goals through demonstrating genuine empathy and fostering personal empowerment and insight to make change.
In my time as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have learned the biggest hurdle to getting help is reaching out and setting up the initial appointment. You may be apprehensive to begin to address your concerns, unsure whether your therapist will understand your needs or just overwhelmed by the treatment process as a whole. I acknowledge it takes great strength to work towards change and I hope to facilitate this process with ease. My approach to therapy aims to help people achieve their goals through demonstrating genuine empathy and fostering personal empowerment and insight to make change.
(860) 451-0294 View (860) 451-0294
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Pamela J Neary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for the past 15 years. I provide individual, family and marriage therapy addressing a wide variety of issues. I approach mental health issues from a developmental and family systems perspective taking into account the life stage and family situation that individuals come from. My specialty areas include adolescent treatment, marital therapy, divorce and family issues, adoption and substance abuse. I work closely with schools, doctors, and other outside systems that impact the mental health of the individual or family system.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for the past 15 years. I provide individual, family and marriage therapy addressing a wide variety of issues. I approach mental health issues from a developmental and family systems perspective taking into account the life stage and family situation that individuals come from. My specialty areas include adolescent treatment, marital therapy, divorce and family issues, adoption and substance abuse. I work closely with schools, doctors, and other outside systems that impact the mental health of the individual or family system.
(860) 969-2189 View (860) 969-2189
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Gabrielle Wynschenk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Gabbie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide-range of challenges. My therapeutic passions include: working with fellow members of the queer community, people of alternative relationship styles and structures (poly/ENM), and individuals or families touched by addiction. I am person-centered, affirming, non-judgmental, and passionate about what I do. In addition to my clinical work, I am equally driven to educate and supervise new providers.
Hi, I’m Gabbie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide-range of challenges. My therapeutic passions include: working with fellow members of the queer community, people of alternative relationship styles and structures (poly/ENM), and individuals or families touched by addiction. I am person-centered, affirming, non-judgmental, and passionate about what I do. In addition to my clinical work, I am equally driven to educate and supervise new providers.
(860) 485-7872 View (860) 485-7872
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Laurie Pels-Roulier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping people push past barriers such as trauma , anxiety or depression that are preventing them from living their fullest life. Many times life's traumas create lifelong negative beliefs that hold people back from how they want to live. I specialize in working with people to help them remove traumatic barriers and create long lasting change in their relationships, careers and life satisfaction. I am dually licensed as a marital and family therapist and use a systemic approach in my treatment of individuals and couples.
I am passionate about helping people push past barriers such as trauma , anxiety or depression that are preventing them from living their fullest life. Many times life's traumas create lifelong negative beliefs that hold people back from how they want to live. I specialize in working with people to help them remove traumatic barriers and create long lasting change in their relationships, careers and life satisfaction. I am dually licensed as a marital and family therapist and use a systemic approach in my treatment of individuals and couples.
(860) 200-2569 View (860) 200-2569
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Lift Your Spirit Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Bonjour! I am glad you are here. I am a psychotherapist with expertise in domestic/family violence, family conflict, relationships, and men's issues. I also have experience and training treating anxiety, depression, grief, issues related to self-esteem, stress management, marriage/pre-marital, parenting, and mediation. I have been in the mental health field and ministry for 7 years focusing on the black church, the black family and the stability of people of color's Mental Health in the context of faith-based trauma. I can provide both faith based and secular counseling. I believe in using the science or/and the sacred for healing.
Bonjour! I am glad you are here. I am a psychotherapist with expertise in domestic/family violence, family conflict, relationships, and men's issues. I also have experience and training treating anxiety, depression, grief, issues related to self-esteem, stress management, marriage/pre-marital, parenting, and mediation. I have been in the mental health field and ministry for 7 years focusing on the black church, the black family and the stability of people of color's Mental Health in the context of faith-based trauma. I can provide both faith based and secular counseling. I believe in using the science or/and the sacred for healing.
(860) 321-8572 View (860) 321-8572
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Eric Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, particularly trained in marriage and family therapy among other modalities.
Your prayer has been answered! Hi, I am Eric Joseph, welcome to Total Therapy Today LLC. I have 21 years of pastoral and 12 years of clinical experience working with many individuals struggling with various life issues. The work of ministry for pastors and lay leaders can add more stress. The truth is that being a born again Christian do not make us immune to those struggles which are usually manifested as anxiety, depression and other mental and emotional difficulties. This makes professional Christian counseling not just a therapeutic process but a ministry to the body of Christ—so we will begin and end every session with prayer.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, particularly trained in marriage and family therapy among other modalities.
Your prayer has been answered! Hi, I am Eric Joseph, welcome to Total Therapy Today LLC. I have 21 years of pastoral and 12 years of clinical experience working with many individuals struggling with various life issues. The work of ministry for pastors and lay leaders can add more stress. The truth is that being a born again Christian do not make us immune to those struggles which are usually manifested as anxiety, depression and other mental and emotional difficulties. This makes professional Christian counseling not just a therapeutic process but a ministry to the body of Christ—so we will begin and end every session with prayer.
(860) 999-6688 View (860) 999-6688
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Cheryl Wilczak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042
Areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling; divorce counseling; coping with work stress; anger management training; and treatment for trauma, depression and anxiety.
The world has profoundly changed for most of us in the last years. Depression, anxiety, adjustment and relationship troubles...Are you locked in a destructive cycle that you can't break alone? Has some traumatic event in your life continued to haunt you even after months or years? Emotional problems often develop if we feel that we have lost control over some critical area of our lives. Overwhelming feelings can seem to come from nowhere, isolating us or holding us back. The right therapist can help you to feel less alone, find relief and get your life on track. Damaged relationships can be repaired, becoming deeper and healthier.
Areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling; divorce counseling; coping with work stress; anger management training; and treatment for trauma, depression and anxiety.
The world has profoundly changed for most of us in the last years. Depression, anxiety, adjustment and relationship troubles...Are you locked in a destructive cycle that you can't break alone? Has some traumatic event in your life continued to haunt you even after months or years? Emotional problems often develop if we feel that we have lost control over some critical area of our lives. Overwhelming feelings can seem to come from nowhere, isolating us or holding us back. The right therapist can help you to feel less alone, find relief and get your life on track. Damaged relationships can be repaired, becoming deeper and healthier.
(203) 212-8275 View (203) 212-8275
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Stacey Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couple, group, and family therapy with adult clients. I work with clients on addressing issues such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship stressors, history of trauma, as well as addiction and recovery. I have over ten years of experience working in various levels of care, which has given me a strong foundation of therapeutic skills that I continue to use in private practice. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strengths based, which utilizes the strengths you already possess to create positive change.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couple, group, and family therapy with adult clients. I work with clients on addressing issues such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship stressors, history of trauma, as well as addiction and recovery. I have over ten years of experience working in various levels of care, which has given me a strong foundation of therapeutic skills that I continue to use in private practice. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strengths based, which utilizes the strengths you already possess to create positive change.
(860) 946-4778 View (860) 946-4778
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Joanna Karp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples therapist and a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology. My training includes HFI Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Voice Dialogue (parts work) with Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone, EMDR (levels one and two), advanced certification in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), mindfulness-based meditation, and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I enjoy working with couples and individual adults.
As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples therapist and a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology. My training includes HFI Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Voice Dialogue (parts work) with Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone, EMDR (levels one and two), advanced certification in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), mindfulness-based meditation, and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I enjoy working with couples and individual adults.
(860) 607-1915 View (860) 607-1915
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Alysia L Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
Hi! My name is Alysia Brown and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals, couples and adults. I have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with severe psychiatric needs and extensive trauma. I have worked in a variety of settings such as outpatient, residential, and home based work.
Hi! My name is Alysia Brown and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals, couples and adults. I have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with severe psychiatric needs and extensive trauma. I have worked in a variety of settings such as outpatient, residential, and home based work.
(860) 281-7221 View (860) 281-7221
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Laura Badecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Forming a family can be difficult business and new parents need a lot of support, validation, and education. You may be feeling hopeless, sad, angry, and anxious in a time in which you are "supposed" to be anything but. You may be feeling disconnected from your partner or like a stranger in your own skin. Postpartum mood disorders can look different among people - you might not be sure if you have one, but you know that this is not you. You are not alone! I am an allied licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in perinatal mental health in individuals.
Forming a family can be difficult business and new parents need a lot of support, validation, and education. You may be feeling hopeless, sad, angry, and anxious in a time in which you are "supposed" to be anything but. You may be feeling disconnected from your partner or like a stranger in your own skin. Postpartum mood disorders can look different among people - you might not be sure if you have one, but you know that this is not you. You are not alone! I am an allied licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in perinatal mental health in individuals.
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Christopher R Dumas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06041
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed in Connecticut as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2000. I specialize in adult individual and family counseling and I have worked in CT for years. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, a highly effective treatment model used by quality programs around the world. I also use tools which target the unhealthy, self-sabotaging, and destructive thoughts and behaviors that have outlived their usefulness and tend to persistently result in sustained misery. A recent addition of spirituality has led to dramatic results in my patients
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed in Connecticut as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2000. I specialize in adult individual and family counseling and I have worked in CT for years. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, a highly effective treatment model used by quality programs around the world. I also use tools which target the unhealthy, self-sabotaging, and destructive thoughts and behaviors that have outlived their usefulness and tend to persistently result in sustained misery. A recent addition of spirituality has led to dramatic results in my patients
(860) 481-6786 View (860) 481-6786
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James M Conti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
(860) 484-3916 View (860) 484-3916
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Saleha Qureshi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I have experience working with individuals aged 18 and older exhibiting diverse mental health issues and life challenges such as depression, anxiety, relational issues, occupational stressors, domestic violence and addictive behaviors. I honestly believe that it requires a lot from an individual to overcome his/her vulnerability in seeking help. I try my best to honor the lived experiences of the people I serve by being sensitive to their socio-economic status, family of origin issues, cultural and spiritual values as they unfold in therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I have experience working with individuals aged 18 and older exhibiting diverse mental health issues and life challenges such as depression, anxiety, relational issues, occupational stressors, domestic violence and addictive behaviors. I honestly believe that it requires a lot from an individual to overcome his/her vulnerability in seeking help. I try my best to honor the lived experiences of the people I serve by being sensitive to their socio-economic status, family of origin issues, cultural and spiritual values as they unfold in therapy.
(860) 724-2890 View (860) 724-2890
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Dori Bessette-Crail
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040  (Online Only)
I have additional training in EMA's (extra marital affairs) and their relationship to trauma.
Life is full of unique challenges. I can help you meet those challenges head on by working together to develop strategies to navigate through life stressors. My belief is that each and every one of us can maximize the use of all our senses to become better connected with ourselves and our environment. I would be happy and honored to help you achieve healing and personal growth. Acknowledging and validating who we are by what we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch is important. Let's take the journey of learning together!
I have additional training in EMA's (extra marital affairs) and their relationship to trauma.
Life is full of unique challenges. I can help you meet those challenges head on by working together to develop strategies to navigate through life stressors. My belief is that each and every one of us can maximize the use of all our senses to become better connected with ourselves and our environment. I would be happy and honored to help you achieve healing and personal growth. Acknowledging and validating who we are by what we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch is important. Let's take the journey of learning together!
(860) 591-9989 View (860) 591-9989
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.