Marriage Counseling Therapists in Prince Georges County, MD

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Jamie Rose Marghi
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770  (Online Only)
As a Marriage/Partner and Family Therapist I am trained to work with individuals and families.
Hi! So good to meet you! As a Nurse and Licensed Clinical Marriage Family Therapist, with 20 +years of experience, I bring a mind-body approach to mental health care. Therapy is about assessing what is not working so well and finding other ways to improve your life. I look forward to hearing your story, and honor you for the courage to help yourself by seeking therapy. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, and Work-Life Balance. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
As a Marriage/Partner and Family Therapist I am trained to work with individuals and families.
Hi! So good to meet you! As a Nurse and Licensed Clinical Marriage Family Therapist, with 20 +years of experience, I bring a mind-body approach to mental health care. Therapy is about assessing what is not working so well and finding other ways to improve your life. I look forward to hearing your story, and honor you for the courage to help yourself by seeking therapy. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, and Work-Life Balance. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
(240) 290-8510 View (240) 290-8510
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WSDI Partners, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20716  (Online Only)
Are you dealing with a difficult time? Have you experienced trauma? Do you have a hard time with your teen? Are you struggling with a relationship? Dealing with stress? Have you recently lost someone? Are you going through a major life transition ( marriage, birth, loss of a job, divorce)? We are here to help, heal and restore hope! Our practice's focus is to bring comprehensive and culturally competent services to clients so they can thrive and realize their full potential. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.
Are you dealing with a difficult time? Have you experienced trauma? Do you have a hard time with your teen? Are you struggling with a relationship? Dealing with stress? Have you recently lost someone? Are you going through a major life transition ( marriage, birth, loss of a job, divorce)? We are here to help, heal and restore hope! Our practice's focus is to bring comprehensive and culturally competent services to clients so they can thrive and realize their full potential. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.
(301) 591-6642 View (301) 591-6642
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Marika Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20716  (Online Only)
I have a PhD and two Master's degrees in marriage and family science.
I have over 20 years' experience helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship. I help pre marital couples prepare for marriage using a 4-session, private program called Happily Ever After, which includes testing and a workbook. I offer a brief divorce prevention course to help couples decide if their relationship can be saved. I also use EMDR to work with clients healing from trauma.
I have a PhD and two Master's degrees in marriage and family science.
I have over 20 years' experience helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship. I help pre marital couples prepare for marriage using a 4-session, private program called Happily Ever After, which includes testing and a workbook. I offer a brief divorce prevention course to help couples decide if their relationship can be saved. I also use EMDR to work with clients healing from trauma.
(202) 858-3969 View (202) 858-3969
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An Angel's Touch, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706  (Online Only)
Over the years, I have worked with a variety of populations but specialize in Marriage and Family counseling.
I earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialty in Marriage and Family at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. I am licensed in both Washington, DC and Maryland. For more than 18 years, I have held various positions in the Social Service industry including managing a private practice, case manager, individual and group counselor, supervisor, trainer and clinic director. My education and professional experience gives me a unique and effective Solution Focused and Strength Based approach to counseling. I work to provide clients with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives.
Over the years, I have worked with a variety of populations but specialize in Marriage and Family counseling.
I earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialty in Marriage and Family at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. I am licensed in both Washington, DC and Maryland. For more than 18 years, I have held various positions in the Social Service industry including managing a private practice, case manager, individual and group counselor, supervisor, trainer and clinic director. My education and professional experience gives me a unique and effective Solution Focused and Strength Based approach to counseling. I work to provide clients with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives.
(301) 691-5640 View (301) 691-5640
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Diana Hawkins
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Oxon Hill, MD 20745  (Online Only)
I have a Masters and Doctorate of Divinity and am currently working as a marriage and family therapist.
My name is Diana Hawkins. I am a marriage and family therapist (MFT). My major focus is working with individuals and families to help heal the broken hearted and restore clients to who they are to become whole again. I also specialize in using my platform to help women abused mentally, emotionally, sexually, and physically.
I have a Masters and Doctorate of Divinity and am currently working as a marriage and family therapist.
My name is Diana Hawkins. I am a marriage and family therapist (MFT). My major focus is working with individuals and families to help heal the broken hearted and restore clients to who they are to become whole again. I also specialize in using my platform to help women abused mentally, emotionally, sexually, and physically.
(240) 896-1115 View (240) 896-1115
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Jane Clark-Ashford Behavioral Health Services
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxon Hill, MD 20745  (Online Only)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Accepting Adults only at this time! Affordable, appropriate, client-centered mental health services are provided in a comfortable, friendly, professional, and non-intimidating environment.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Accepting Adults only at this time! Affordable, appropriate, client-centered mental health services are provided in a comfortable, friendly, professional, and non-intimidating environment.
(301) 453-8559 View (301) 453-8559
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African American Marriage Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Shane has completed the renowned Gottman Level-3 Marital Training.
Whether you just heard, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you," are trying to rebuild trust after an affair, need to replace distance with closeness, need to forgive (or be forgiven), or are trying to avoid separation or stop a divorce -- Dr. Shane employs Gottman Institute's research based methods to help couples develop the skills needed to hear (and be heard), resolve conflicts in a "win/win' vs a "win/lose" fashion, and speak each other's "love language" so that you can try and make peace with the past and get past the hurt.
Shane has completed the renowned Gottman Level-3 Marital Training.
Whether you just heard, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you," are trying to rebuild trust after an affair, need to replace distance with closeness, need to forgive (or be forgiven), or are trying to avoid separation or stop a divorce -- Dr. Shane employs Gottman Institute's research based methods to help couples develop the skills needed to hear (and be heard), resolve conflicts in a "win/win' vs a "win/lose" fashion, and speak each other's "love language" so that you can try and make peace with the past and get past the hurt.
(301) 842-6187 View (301) 842-6187
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Tiphanie Gibbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bowie, MD 20715  (Online Only)
I provide pre- marital therapy with Prepare/Enrich; also short/long-term therapy through the use of Solution Focused & Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
Relationships are hard work and can be tough to navigate through. Just like our bodies, our relationships require regular maintenance to keep them running well. When life brings about unexpected challenges, it is best to repair them as soon as possible to prevent further complications in the long run. Oftentimes we can do general maintenance and repairs ourselves. Other times, despite our best efforts, we need someone to look at our relationships, listen to us and help us make the best decisions. I am committed to helping you gain insight into your relationships, resolve conflict and improve your relationship satisfaction.
I provide pre- marital therapy with Prepare/Enrich; also short/long-term therapy through the use of Solution Focused & Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
Relationships are hard work and can be tough to navigate through. Just like our bodies, our relationships require regular maintenance to keep them running well. When life brings about unexpected challenges, it is best to repair them as soon as possible to prevent further complications in the long run. Oftentimes we can do general maintenance and repairs ourselves. Other times, despite our best efforts, we need someone to look at our relationships, listen to us and help us make the best decisions. I am committed to helping you gain insight into your relationships, resolve conflict and improve your relationship satisfaction.
(301) 265-2778 View (301) 265-2778
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Denise Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LMFT, RPT-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20716
My expertise includes working with people who are addressing depression, anxiety, sexual / childhood trauma, and marital / relationship concerns.
Are you overwhelmed or confused about the next steps needed to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? Does it seem as if no one understands or can relate to your experiences? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place. I am an African Centered social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping children, families, adults, and couples. If you are curious about what healthy change could look like in your life, let's connect. You deserve to be happy. You deserve joy.
My expertise includes working with people who are addressing depression, anxiety, sexual / childhood trauma, and marital / relationship concerns.
Are you overwhelmed or confused about the next steps needed to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? Does it seem as if no one understands or can relate to your experiences? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place. I am an African Centered social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping children, families, adults, and couples. If you are curious about what healthy change could look like in your life, let's connect. You deserve to be happy. You deserve joy.
(202) 838-5444 View (202) 838-5444
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Brittany DeLoatch
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
I specialize in working with children with behavioral issues and marital issues.
It takes courage to recognize and begin to accept that you need help beyond your own measures. I believe that you as clients are the expert and I am here to collaborate with you by focusing on your strengths. I will be there to support you as we delve deeper into your family and life experiences to try to bring peace to your life.
I specialize in working with children with behavioral issues and marital issues.
It takes courage to recognize and begin to accept that you need help beyond your own measures. I believe that you as clients are the expert and I am here to collaborate with you by focusing on your strengths. I will be there to support you as we delve deeper into your family and life experiences to try to bring peace to your life.
(301) 265-2242 View (301) 265-2242
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Loving Connections Psychotherapy, LLC
PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
I have experience addressing marital and family discord, anger, anxiety and depression.
Family conflict and misunderstandings can occur in all families. We don't always agree with each other but given the right tools, we can learn to interact in a peaceful, harmonious manner with those we love. Sometimes issues become overwhelming. Talking to an empathetic mental health professional like myself will help you to see those issues as manageable and obtain peace. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling to those who are as passionate about growth and healing as I am about assisting you in obtaining the life that you desire. My ideal client ranges from ages twelve to adulthood.
I have experience addressing marital and family discord, anger, anxiety and depression.
Family conflict and misunderstandings can occur in all families. We don't always agree with each other but given the right tools, we can learn to interact in a peaceful, harmonious manner with those we love. Sometimes issues become overwhelming. Talking to an empathetic mental health professional like myself will help you to see those issues as manageable and obtain peace. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling to those who are as passionate about growth and healing as I am about assisting you in obtaining the life that you desire. My ideal client ranges from ages twelve to adulthood.
(301) 640-5770 View (301) 640-5770
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Ainisha Bikira Persaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
I am pleased to offer both in-person and virtual sessions for couples and individuals who want to improve communication, deepen intimacy, or heal persistent wounds. Whether you are single, planning your marriage, or desperately fighting to save it; I will partner with you to help you achieve your goals of connection. My clients are highly motivated individuals who want to grow and are willing to do the work necessary to be better, healthier and happier.
I am pleased to offer both in-person and virtual sessions for couples and individuals who want to improve communication, deepen intimacy, or heal persistent wounds. Whether you are single, planning your marriage, or desperately fighting to save it; I will partner with you to help you achieve your goals of connection. My clients are highly motivated individuals who want to grow and are willing to do the work necessary to be better, healthier and happier.
(301) 709-9889 View (301) 709-9889
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Erica A St. Bernard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707  (Online Only)
My specialties include​ pre marital couples as they prepare for the journey of marriage; married and unmarried couples as they improve their communication and enhance the quality of their relationship, and individuals as they become more self aware and discover their voice and establish healthy boundaries that are aligned with wellness.
Are you concerned about your past impacting your present and future life/relationships? Are you longing for greater intimacy in your love relationship? If you desire lasting change in your life and relationships, I can help! I have helped couples and families develop skills that strengthen their connection and enhance their communication.
My specialties include​ pre marital couples as they prepare for the journey of marriage; married and unmarried couples as they improve their communication and enhance the quality of their relationship, and individuals as they become more self aware and discover their voice and establish healthy boundaries that are aligned with wellness.
Are you concerned about your past impacting your present and future life/relationships? Are you longing for greater intimacy in your love relationship? If you desire lasting change in your life and relationships, I can help! I have helped couples and families develop skills that strengthen their connection and enhance their communication.
(240) 213-9118 View (240) 213-9118
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Wanda Denise Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706
I work with individual, family and group therapy providing therapeutic services involving Depression, Marriage Counseling, and Geriatric Care Management.
The moment you experience a change or crisis in your life, intervention is sought to overcome those challenges. A crisi can be brief or longer but when dealing with life-altering matters, someone who can meet you where you are in that season is key to pre-crisis functioning.
I work with individual, family and group therapy providing therapeutic services involving Depression, Marriage Counseling, and Geriatric Care Management.
The moment you experience a change or crisis in your life, intervention is sought to overcome those challenges. A crisi can be brief or longer but when dealing with life-altering matters, someone who can meet you where you are in that season is key to pre-crisis functioning.
(301) 234-7635 View (301) 234-7635
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Robbin V. Rose-Gross
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706  (Online Only)
I specialize in a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns providing services that span from individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief/transitions, trauma/abuse to couple's/ marriage and family counseling and beyond.
Reclaim your inner peace today! As a previous ordained Associate Pastor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 25 years of experience, I am interested in helping you uncover your true potential and build upon your strengths to obtain the personal and spiritual growth you are committed to accomplishing. Operating from an Adlerian/Person-Centered/Christian philosophy, I emphasis a purposeful, spiritual perspective of one's life, responsibility, the pursuit of self-actuation, and life satisfaction.
I specialize in a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns providing services that span from individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief/transitions, trauma/abuse to couple's/ marriage and family counseling and beyond.
Reclaim your inner peace today! As a previous ordained Associate Pastor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 25 years of experience, I am interested in helping you uncover your true potential and build upon your strengths to obtain the personal and spiritual growth you are committed to accomplishing. Operating from an Adlerian/Person-Centered/Christian philosophy, I emphasis a purposeful, spiritual perspective of one's life, responsibility, the pursuit of self-actuation, and life satisfaction.
(301) 850-6862 View (301) 850-6862
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Burnus DuVale McKnight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowie, MD 20715  (Online Only)
I specialize in CBT, Family/ Marital counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
As the author ZKA stated, "A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life." I want to help get to a healthier version of yourself. Trusting someone enough to disclose the dark parts of your life is never easy, but I am here to take that journey with you. I am impassioned about empowering people to find their voice and direction for healing from a strengths-based perspective. I am devotedly interested in listening to people’s issues and utilizing your inner strength’s to help resolve them.
I specialize in CBT, Family/ Marital counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
As the author ZKA stated, "A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life." I want to help get to a healthier version of yourself. Trusting someone enough to disclose the dark parts of your life is never easy, but I am here to take that journey with you. I am impassioned about empowering people to find their voice and direction for healing from a strengths-based perspective. I am devotedly interested in listening to people’s issues and utilizing your inner strength’s to help resolve them.
(301) 861-4463 View (301) 861-4463
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Nigel Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camp Springs, MD 20746  (Online Only)
In my clinical practice, I focus on identifying and leveraging these attributes while also addressing the stress and challenges associated with various aspects of life, including marriage, relationships (both past and present), anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and other adversities.
Nigel Jackson, a licensed clinical social worker, earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. He is committed to supporting & strengthening the Black family, Nigel offers therapeutic support for a wide range of social and emotional issues, including relationship dynamics, family dysfunction, and stress. He also provides therapy for psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and other areas of mental health. He is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Ntu psychotherapy, solutions-focused therapy, humanistic therapy, and integrative therapy among others.
In my clinical practice, I focus on identifying and leveraging these attributes while also addressing the stress and challenges associated with various aspects of life, including marriage, relationships (both past and present), anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and other adversities.
Nigel Jackson, a licensed clinical social worker, earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. He is committed to supporting & strengthening the Black family, Nigel offers therapeutic support for a wide range of social and emotional issues, including relationship dynamics, family dysfunction, and stress. He also provides therapy for psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and other areas of mental health. He is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Ntu psychotherapy, solutions-focused therapy, humanistic therapy, and integrative therapy among others.
(240) 358-4868 View (240) 358-4868
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Aspire Clinical Treatment Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20715
Are you ready to turn the page from struggling with daily life challenges? Aspire Clinical Treatment Solutions, LLC provides a broad range of goal-oriented treatment services for clients ages 16 and older. Clients glean the benefits of 20+ years of experiences from a broad range of diverse settings including community mental health, private/federal health care, public schools, military installations (U.S. and abroad). We have extensive expertise dealing with crises; coping with catastrophic illnesses, major life stressors, anxiety, anger, grief, family, marital/pre marital concerns, domestic violence, and workplace issues..
Are you ready to turn the page from struggling with daily life challenges? Aspire Clinical Treatment Solutions, LLC provides a broad range of goal-oriented treatment services for clients ages 16 and older. Clients glean the benefits of 20+ years of experiences from a broad range of diverse settings including community mental health, private/federal health care, public schools, military installations (U.S. and abroad). We have extensive expertise dealing with crises; coping with catastrophic illnesses, major life stressors, anxiety, anger, grief, family, marital/pre marital concerns, domestic violence, and workplace issues..
(240) 312-3570 View (240) 312-3570
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Shawn McBride
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowie, MD 20716
Shawn McBride has served couples full time for 21 years and has officiated the weddings of over 300 couples, worked with thousands of couples through dating, marital/relational issues and walking with couples through the pre marital counseling process.
Shawn M. McBride is a licensed counselor/therapist and pastoral counselor (MA) for those seeking faith based therapy. He is a highly sought after couples/ marriage therapist in the DMV who has been serving families for over 23 years. He specializes in serving couples who are dating, engaged, married and men & women who are seeking individual counseling/therapy apart from their relationship. He is an expert in helping Black men thrive through counseling & therapy. Shawn is also an ordained wedding officiant and has married over 300 couples in his career.
Shawn McBride has served couples full time for 21 years and has officiated the weddings of over 300 couples, worked with thousands of couples through dating, marital/relational issues and walking with couples through the pre marital counseling process.
Shawn M. McBride is a licensed counselor/therapist and pastoral counselor (MA) for those seeking faith based therapy. He is a highly sought after couples/ marriage therapist in the DMV who has been serving families for over 23 years. He specializes in serving couples who are dating, engaged, married and men & women who are seeking individual counseling/therapy apart from their relationship. He is an expert in helping Black men thrive through counseling & therapy. Shawn is also an ordained wedding officiant and has married over 300 couples in his career.
(240) 589-5338 View (240) 589-5338
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Sandra L Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Camp Springs, MD 20746  (Online Only)
I have been in private practice since 1987. I have worked in the field of Child Welfare, hospitals, the prison system, Veterans Hospitals, Viet Nam Veterans Centers, Domestic Violence for the military and private agencies. Depression, Adjustment Disorders marital/couples, and work related stress are a large part of my practice.
I have been in private practice since 1987. I have worked in the field of Child Welfare, hospitals, the prison system, Veterans Hospitals, Viet Nam Veterans Centers, Domestic Violence for the military and private agencies. Depression, Adjustment Disorders marital/couples, and work related stress are a large part of my practice.
(301) 882-1243 View (301) 882-1243
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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.