Couples Counseling Therapists in Oxford, MS

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Wesley B Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EAP/EAL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I have a wide range of clients that I enjoy working with. I am trained in EMDR, which is a trauma-focused therapy. I really enjoy seeing clients heal their past traumas and find new growth in their life. I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and really enjoy utilizing this model with couples. I am also an equine therapist.
I have a wide range of clients that I enjoy working with. I am trained in EMDR, which is a trauma-focused therapy. I really enjoy seeing clients heal their past traumas and find new growth in their life. I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and really enjoy utilizing this model with couples. I am also an equine therapist.
(662) 780-2506 View (662) 780-2506
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Susannah Furr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
Working with individuals, couples, and groups, I specialize in using my highly developed intuition to get quickly to the core of your issue(s), and safely guiding you through resolution and self-healing.
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years' experience, offering you a safe, accepting environment as I listen, interact, and help guide you in resolving issues of anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abuse and trauma, relationship conflicts, feeling stuck in repetitive patterns, etc. You may also be suffering a major life transition such as divorce, loss of a loved one, change in career or home, and life feels upside down and sideways. I am here to help you process your struggles, learn and integrate life's lessons, and move forward into your best life.
Working with individuals, couples, and groups, I specialize in using my highly developed intuition to get quickly to the core of your issue(s), and safely guiding you through resolution and self-healing.
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years' experience, offering you a safe, accepting environment as I listen, interact, and help guide you in resolving issues of anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abuse and trauma, relationship conflicts, feeling stuck in repetitive patterns, etc. You may also be suffering a major life transition such as divorce, loss of a loved one, change in career or home, and life feels upside down and sideways. I am here to help you process your struggles, learn and integrate life's lessons, and move forward into your best life.
(662) 471-4222 View (662) 471-4222
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Faith V McCarty
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I love working with college students, adult individuals, and couples.
Life can be hard. Unfortunately, despite our best planning efforts, life rarely goes how we want it. That can often leave us feeling discouraged, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, frustrated and many other emotions. I am passionate about helping others get through some of the hardest and some of the best seasons of their life. I know that it can be hard and scary to give counseling a try or it seems your problems aren’t big enough to go to counseling, but I say that there is never anything too small or too big to bring into the counseling room.
I love working with college students, adult individuals, and couples.
Life can be hard. Unfortunately, despite our best planning efforts, life rarely goes how we want it. That can often leave us feeling discouraged, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, frustrated and many other emotions. I am passionate about helping others get through some of the hardest and some of the best seasons of their life. I know that it can be hard and scary to give counseling a try or it seems your problems aren’t big enough to go to counseling, but I say that there is never anything too small or too big to bring into the counseling room.
(662) 301-9344 View (662) 301-9344
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Joshua Magruder
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I believe that mental health issues are often symptoms of deeper suffering and that by building a solid therapeutic relationship with evidence based interventions, those problems become less impactful. I seek to get to the root of the issues to find the unique solution for every client. Every behavior is driven by feeling. Under those feelings is a basic human need, and when that need is understood one can address the root of the issue, not just the symptoms.
I believe that mental health issues are often symptoms of deeper suffering and that by building a solid therapeutic relationship with evidence based interventions, those problems become less impactful. I seek to get to the root of the issues to find the unique solution for every client. Every behavior is driven by feeling. Under those feelings is a basic human need, and when that need is understood one can address the root of the issue, not just the symptoms.
(662) 674-6310 View (662) 674-6310
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Pat Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome obstacles, repair their relationships, and shape their story as they move on to the next chapter.
I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.
I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome obstacles, repair their relationships, and shape their story as they move on to the next chapter.
I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.
(662) 262-5596 View (662) 262-5596
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Danielle Maack
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
Delta Autumn Consulting in Oxford, Mississippi provides evidence-based services for psychological difficulties. This profile is for Dr. Danielle Maack, who specializes in the treatment of psychological difficulties in adults and older adolescents. This includes general treatment for anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues as well as specialized techniques for more severe difficulties of emotion regulation (namely Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT). Additionally, Dr. Maack is skilled in behavioral marriage therapy, a strongly scientific form of relationship repair/enhancement offered at very few other locations in Mississippi.
Delta Autumn Consulting in Oxford, Mississippi provides evidence-based services for psychological difficulties. This profile is for Dr. Danielle Maack, who specializes in the treatment of psychological difficulties in adults and older adolescents. This includes general treatment for anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues as well as specialized techniques for more severe difficulties of emotion regulation (namely Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT). Additionally, Dr. Maack is skilled in behavioral marriage therapy, a strongly scientific form of relationship repair/enhancement offered at very few other locations in Mississippi.
(662) 598-4193 View (662) 598-4193
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Terri J Wright
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
Life is about Relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. It is scary to take that first step to seek help. From the moment you enter my office, you will have no doubt that your decision to seek help was the right one. The goal will be to create an atmosphere that makes you feel safe and comfortable enough to face what is troubling you.
Life is about Relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. It is scary to take that first step to seek help. From the moment you enter my office, you will have no doubt that your decision to seek help was the right one. The goal will be to create an atmosphere that makes you feel safe and comfortable enough to face what is troubling you.
(662) 586-1934 View (662) 586-1934
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Wright Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
We see both individuals and couples with training in The Gottman Method for Couples and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
Life is about relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. Using specialized methods of counseling, we can help you avoid misunderstandings, improve communication, heal past hurts, understand one another better and strengthen the relationships that make life important.
We see both individuals and couples with training in The Gottman Method for Couples and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
Life is about relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. Using specialized methods of counseling, we can help you avoid misunderstandings, improve communication, heal past hurts, understand one another better and strengthen the relationships that make life important.
(662) 595-4042 View (662) 595-4042
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Amy McCary King
Counselor, PhD, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I am currently studying emotion focused therapy, which supports the work of couples and individuals in relationships.
I am honored to be working with Wright Counseling Group here in Oxford. I have spent the past 22 years as a school counselor helping teenagers and elementary students, families, and staff. Counseling is my greatest joy and passion. I look forward to working with both adults and children in the therapeutic setting. I specialize in building resiliency, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship issues, and many other needs that clients bring to session. I am person centered, tailoring my work to prescriptively meet the needs of my clients. I incorporate mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and attachment theory.
I am currently studying emotion focused therapy, which supports the work of couples and individuals in relationships.
I am honored to be working with Wright Counseling Group here in Oxford. I have spent the past 22 years as a school counselor helping teenagers and elementary students, families, and staff. Counseling is my greatest joy and passion. I look forward to working with both adults and children in the therapeutic setting. I specialize in building resiliency, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship issues, and many other needs that clients bring to session. I am person centered, tailoring my work to prescriptively meet the needs of my clients. I incorporate mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and attachment theory.
(662) 235-9503 View (662) 235-9503
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Denease Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I am honored to work often with couples who are struggling in marriage or parenting, men and women dealing with depression, anxiety, or other difficult emotions, and young adults struggling with figuring out who they are and how to get what they want out of life.
Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! If you're reading this, you're probably considering making an appointment with someone. Life is too precious to spend it burdened by fear, anxiety, pain, or depression. It's too short to surrender to anger or toxic relationships. It really is possible have peace and joy! I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) and reach out. I am mindful of the courage it takes to deal with hard issues head-on, and that's why creating a warm, accepting, nonjudgmental environment is a top priority.
I am honored to work often with couples who are struggling in marriage or parenting, men and women dealing with depression, anxiety, or other difficult emotions, and young adults struggling with figuring out who they are and how to get what they want out of life.
Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! If you're reading this, you're probably considering making an appointment with someone. Life is too precious to spend it burdened by fear, anxiety, pain, or depression. It's too short to surrender to anger or toxic relationships. It really is possible have peace and joy! I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) and reach out. I am mindful of the courage it takes to deal with hard issues head-on, and that's why creating a warm, accepting, nonjudgmental environment is a top priority.
(662) 727-4122 View (662) 727-4122
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William Keith Moore
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I provide a safe and affirming environment for you to express yourself. Your story is important, and I will listen intently, and together, we will create a plan to get to where you want to go. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I am about one thing when we are in session: you. The foundation of my counseling is focused on mindfulness and helping you become more aware of who you are and how self-actualization is the beginning of peace and contentment. Whether it be anxiety, relationship issues, depression, self-doubt, self-loathing, or whatever the challenge, we will explore these together and work toward your desired end.
I provide a safe and affirming environment for you to express yourself. Your story is important, and I will listen intently, and together, we will create a plan to get to where you want to go. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I am about one thing when we are in session: you. The foundation of my counseling is focused on mindfulness and helping you become more aware of who you are and how self-actualization is the beginning of peace and contentment. Whether it be anxiety, relationship issues, depression, self-doubt, self-loathing, or whatever the challenge, we will explore these together and work toward your desired end.
(662) 508-3596 View (662) 508-3596
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Elizabeth Ann Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
My practice employs a strength based approach recognizing most people hold the answer to finding balance, strength, and peace in their lives. The goal is to assist individuals, couples and families build on their strengths and progress successfully through their challenges and struggles. I have over 30 years of clinical experience with specialties in relationships, substance use disorder,anxiety,depression, trauma ADHD and other issues encountered by many individuals, couples and families. Please visit my website www.moorecouselingllc.com
My practice employs a strength based approach recognizing most people hold the answer to finding balance, strength, and peace in their lives. The goal is to assist individuals, couples and families build on their strengths and progress successfully through their challenges and struggles. I have over 30 years of clinical experience with specialties in relationships, substance use disorder,anxiety,depression, trauma ADHD and other issues encountered by many individuals, couples and families. Please visit my website www.moorecouselingllc.com
(662) 935-4532 View (662) 935-4532
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Keith Baker
Counselor, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I believe healing includes understanding the entire person, their unique story, and their current life situation. I want to provide the support you need in all aspects of your personal experience including spiritual, physical, emotional, vocational, and relational. I am here to walk with you through men's issues, couples counseling, substance abuse/addiction, sexual addiction/compulsion, unresolved trauma, marital conflict, and life transitions.
I believe healing includes understanding the entire person, their unique story, and their current life situation. I want to provide the support you need in all aspects of your personal experience including spiritual, physical, emotional, vocational, and relational. I am here to walk with you through men's issues, couples counseling, substance abuse/addiction, sexual addiction/compulsion, unresolved trauma, marital conflict, and life transitions.
(662) 747-4054 View (662) 747-4054
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Tracy C Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, BC-TMH, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I believe it's important to build that relationship of trust and to find that perfect fit.
Life is for living. Many times in life we let past experiences, people and situations keep us from moving forward. It's easy to get bogged down in every day life and forget to work on ourselves. Fears, depression and life circumstances can interfere with individual growth, accomplishing goals and thriving. We hope and wish that problems will resolve on their own. However, most road blocks start within - the messages we receive and what we tell ourselves. Only you can love yourself enough to try. It's not easy, at times, but it is so worth the effort.
I believe it's important to build that relationship of trust and to find that perfect fit.
Life is for living. Many times in life we let past experiences, people and situations keep us from moving forward. It's easy to get bogged down in every day life and forget to work on ourselves. Fears, depression and life circumstances can interfere with individual growth, accomplishing goals and thriving. We hope and wish that problems will resolve on their own. However, most road blocks start within - the messages we receive and what we tell ourselves. Only you can love yourself enough to try. It's not easy, at times, but it is so worth the effort.
(662) 302-2893 View (662) 302-2893
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Dr. Kana Crumby
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CST, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
Waitlist for new clients
Maya Angelou said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." I feel one of the bravest things you can ever do is the work of understanding your own story. Because of that, I'm passionate about helping you find freedom and growth by rewriting the parts of your story that have left you with a negative self-image. I believe therapy is collaborative, and together, we can work to heal the scars preventing you from living your full potential. Our relationship is a safe space to explore deep pain, shame, and trauma. Understanding our stories deepens and reshapes our lives, and I can’t wait to hear yours!
Maya Angelou said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." I feel one of the bravest things you can ever do is the work of understanding your own story. Because of that, I'm passionate about helping you find freedom and growth by rewriting the parts of your story that have left you with a negative self-image. I believe therapy is collaborative, and together, we can work to heal the scars preventing you from living your full potential. Our relationship is a safe space to explore deep pain, shame, and trauma. Understanding our stories deepens and reshapes our lives, and I can’t wait to hear yours!
(662) 371-1711 View (662) 371-1711
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Mau Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655  (Online Only)
If you are disconnected from your partner, I can help.
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing distress with a partner, I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients. I am skilled at helping individual clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre-marital counseling. I use a couples therapy model that has been backed by research, showing success for couples years after therapy ends.
If you are disconnected from your partner, I can help.
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing distress with a partner, I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients. I am skilled at helping individual clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre-marital counseling. I use a couples therapy model that has been backed by research, showing success for couples years after therapy ends.
(469) 813-7645 View (469) 813-7645
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Ted Mattis Counseling LMFT, MDiv
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
I believe that all our struggles are the consequence of disturbed relationship (with self, others and/or God) and I practice relationally using an eclectic array of proven methods to help clients navigate relationships.
Being human is struggle enough, isn't it? We are a messy bunch. I am trained in Family Systems and work with individuals, couples and families. People dealing with relational struggles, infidelity, communication, parenting concerns, Family of Origin work, addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transition and adjustment, emotional and spiritual conflict/confusion and other life struggles will find help, tools and care with me.
I believe that all our struggles are the consequence of disturbed relationship (with self, others and/or God) and I practice relationally using an eclectic array of proven methods to help clients navigate relationships.
Being human is struggle enough, isn't it? We are a messy bunch. I am trained in Family Systems and work with individuals, couples and families. People dealing with relational struggles, infidelity, communication, parenting concerns, Family of Origin work, addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transition and adjustment, emotional and spiritual conflict/confusion and other life struggles will find help, tools and care with me.
(901) 617-3714 View (901) 617-3714
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Marissa Kent
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
You'll be equipped with the tools you need to effectively cope with anxiety and depression, better understand yourself (and your partner), and be the most confident version of you.
Hi! I'm Marissa Kent, licensed professional counselor (LPC). I work with clients across the state of Mississippi via telehealth. I specialize in helping young adults overcome toxic cycles and the trauma caused by them so they can build better relationships with themselves and others. Understanding your story leaves me better equipped to support you in working through life's challenges and achieving personal growth. I help individuals and couples who long to be happy again and have relationships that actually add value to their lives.
You'll be equipped with the tools you need to effectively cope with anxiety and depression, better understand yourself (and your partner), and be the most confident version of you.
Hi! I'm Marissa Kent, licensed professional counselor (LPC). I work with clients across the state of Mississippi via telehealth. I specialize in helping young adults overcome toxic cycles and the trauma caused by them so they can build better relationships with themselves and others. Understanding your story leaves me better equipped to support you in working through life's challenges and achieving personal growth. I help individuals and couples who long to be happy again and have relationships that actually add value to their lives.
(769) 200-1626 View (769) 200-1626
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April Harriell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
My number one goal as a therapist is to meet you with full acceptance of your entire lived experience and personhood. I value the time I get to spend with my clients and aim to provide an emotionally safe space for you to explore aspects of yourself you may have hidden or didn't even know existed. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my area of speciality that I use not only to help couples strengthen the connective tissue within their relationships, but I also help individuals restore supportive bonds with those they love.
My number one goal as a therapist is to meet you with full acceptance of your entire lived experience and personhood. I value the time I get to spend with my clients and aim to provide an emotionally safe space for you to explore aspects of yourself you may have hidden or didn't even know existed. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my area of speciality that I use not only to help couples strengthen the connective tissue within their relationships, but I also help individuals restore supportive bonds with those they love.
(414) 600-1948 View (414) 600-1948
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New Light Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Marriage/ Relationship issues, Addiction, and many other issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Sometimes in our journey we find ourselves feeling trapped with no one to turn to and no solutions in sight. I work with adult individuals and couples trying to improve themselves and their relationships with others. I am passionate about helping you become the best version of yourself. My training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, along with many of the same life experiences, enables me to assist you in sorting out problems and issues you feel you would like to work on and improve.
I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Marriage/ Relationship issues, Addiction, and many other issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Sometimes in our journey we find ourselves feeling trapped with no one to turn to and no solutions in sight. I work with adult individuals and couples trying to improve themselves and their relationships with others. I am passionate about helping you become the best version of yourself. My training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, along with many of the same life experiences, enables me to assist you in sorting out problems and issues you feel you would like to work on and improve.
(662) 655-0054 View (662) 655-0054
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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.