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Sherri Tasker
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MS
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
As an LPC Associate, I'm here to support your journey toward peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Together, we'll navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, sadness, and anger. You have the power to shape and transform your own narrative. Our collaborative approach explores the influence of thoughts on your responses to life's ups and downs, finding practical solutions to enhance your life. Ready to embark on a meaningful transformation? Let's partner up and make positive change a reality for you!
As an LPC Associate, I'm here to support your journey toward peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Together, we'll navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, sadness, and anger. You have the power to shape and transform your own narrative. Our collaborative approach explores the influence of thoughts on your responses to life's ups and downs, finding practical solutions to enhance your life. Ready to embark on a meaningful transformation? Let's partner up and make positive change a reality for you!
(979) 475-9396 View (979) 475-9396
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Mariah Spengler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
I work with a wide range of issues including but not limited to phase of life issues, anxiety, depression, health related issues, adjustment issues, spiritual issues and marriage/ relationship concerns.
Life is full of transitions and sometimes we need help navigating our journey. Sometimes we need a safe nonjudgmental space to explore and work through our concerns, feelings or life issues. Sometimes we just need a quick affirmation that we are on the right path and other times we need help finding the way. My goal is to provide a space where every individual and couple feels heard, accepted and encouraged. I want to provide a personalized approach that helps empower you to have insight, make changes, overcome your life's obstacles and find balance in your life -mind, body and spirit.
I work with a wide range of issues including but not limited to phase of life issues, anxiety, depression, health related issues, adjustment issues, spiritual issues and marriage/ relationship concerns.
Life is full of transitions and sometimes we need help navigating our journey. Sometimes we need a safe nonjudgmental space to explore and work through our concerns, feelings or life issues. Sometimes we just need a quick affirmation that we are on the right path and other times we need help finding the way. My goal is to provide a space where every individual and couple feels heard, accepted and encouraged. I want to provide a personalized approach that helps empower you to have insight, make changes, overcome your life's obstacles and find balance in your life -mind, body and spirit.
(979) 399-8988 View (979) 399-8988
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Melissa Silva
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
I work with kids, adolescents, adults, and couples.
I believe in the power of collaboration and view counseling as a partnership, where we work together to explore your concerns, uncover underlying patterns, and develop practical strategies to foster meaningful change. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating life transitions, experiencing relationship issues, managing stress and anxiety, coping with trauma, and seeking personal development. Whether you're facing challenges in your career, relationships, or overall well-being, I am here to support you in cultivating greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment.
I work with kids, adolescents, adults, and couples.
I believe in the power of collaboration and view counseling as a partnership, where we work together to explore your concerns, uncover underlying patterns, and develop practical strategies to foster meaningful change. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating life transitions, experiencing relationship issues, managing stress and anxiety, coping with trauma, and seeking personal development. Whether you're facing challenges in your career, relationships, or overall well-being, I am here to support you in cultivating greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment.
(979) 406-7758 View (979) 406-7758
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Andrea A Boldt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
CS Lewis wrote that our passions are sleepy, that we are like little children who are easily pleased with making mud pies in a slum when we have no idea what it means to have a holiday at the sea. There is always more to life than what we can so easily settle for, and in journeying into the deeper parts of our hearts we can better know ourselves, and God, toward healing, and a more abundant life. Counseling can provide a safe place to walk through the struggles of life. Andrea's focus: adults 18+ for individual and couples counseling. Payment forms: Cr Card, Apple Pay, Cash App, cash. Andrea does not take insurance.
CS Lewis wrote that our passions are sleepy, that we are like little children who are easily pleased with making mud pies in a slum when we have no idea what it means to have a holiday at the sea. There is always more to life than what we can so easily settle for, and in journeying into the deeper parts of our hearts we can better know ourselves, and God, toward healing, and a more abundant life. Counseling can provide a safe place to walk through the struggles of life. Andrea's focus: adults 18+ for individual and couples counseling. Payment forms: Cr Card, Apple Pay, Cash App, cash. Andrea does not take insurance.
(210) 774-6459 View (210) 774-6459
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Abbie Satterfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
In my more than 20 years of experience, I have enjoyed working with adults of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, transition, ADHD, and anyone who is looking to understand themselves better and improve relationship with self and others.
My approach to counseling is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy incorporating aspects of interpersonal, relational, insight oriented and solution focused therapies. I work in partnership with a client to achieve the desired goals from counseling. I incorporate mindfulness and positive psychology in my work. I tend to give clients something between sessions that will keep progress moving and help them have ownership of their change process. Additionally, I am trained in Lifespan Integration, Level III, which is a gentle method to help resolve symptoms related to trauma, recent or past.
In my more than 20 years of experience, I have enjoyed working with adults of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, transition, ADHD, and anyone who is looking to understand themselves better and improve relationship with self and others.
My approach to counseling is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy incorporating aspects of interpersonal, relational, insight oriented and solution focused therapies. I work in partnership with a client to achieve the desired goals from counseling. I incorporate mindfulness and positive psychology in my work. I tend to give clients something between sessions that will keep progress moving and help them have ownership of their change process. Additionally, I am trained in Lifespan Integration, Level III, which is a gentle method to help resolve symptoms related to trauma, recent or past.
(979) 310-4623 View (979) 310-4623
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Jared Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
The challenges all individuals and couples face are unique and significant; and my hope is to provide a listening and open ear while offering a helpful voice.
I enjoy serving individuals and couples braving the tough and rewarding work of therapy. My approach is to provide a safe environment in which my clients cultivate greater personal insight and emotional intelligence that ultimately promotes self-understanding, healing from past/present wounds and growth toward realizing a more whole self and/or relationship. I work with adults and couples with wide-ranging concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment, identity, unwanted sexual behaviors, marriage & relationship concerns, and issues related to faith. I utilize Gottman Method Couples Therapy concepts in my work with couples.
The challenges all individuals and couples face are unique and significant; and my hope is to provide a listening and open ear while offering a helpful voice.
I enjoy serving individuals and couples braving the tough and rewarding work of therapy. My approach is to provide a safe environment in which my clients cultivate greater personal insight and emotional intelligence that ultimately promotes self-understanding, healing from past/present wounds and growth toward realizing a more whole self and/or relationship. I work with adults and couples with wide-ranging concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment, identity, unwanted sexual behaviors, marriage & relationship concerns, and issues related to faith. I utilize Gottman Method Couples Therapy concepts in my work with couples.
(979) 202-4443 View (979) 202-4443
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David R. Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
Quoting David Mathis, "Poor listening diminishes another person, while good listening invites them to exist and matter. Positively, then, good listening requires concentration and means we're in with both ears, and that we hear the other person out till they're done speaking. Rarely will the speaker begin with what's most important, and deepest. We need to hear the whole train of thought, all the way to the caboose, before starting across the tracks." Who then should set up an appointment? Ideal clients are males, couples or families seeking life transformation, relationship growth or reconciliation or spiritual formation for life's journey.
Quoting David Mathis, "Poor listening diminishes another person, while good listening invites them to exist and matter. Positively, then, good listening requires concentration and means we're in with both ears, and that we hear the other person out till they're done speaking. Rarely will the speaker begin with what's most important, and deepest. We need to hear the whole train of thought, all the way to the caboose, before starting across the tracks." Who then should set up an appointment? Ideal clients are males, couples or families seeking life transformation, relationship growth or reconciliation or spiritual formation for life's journey.
(979) 272-6633 View (979) 272-6633
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Tara Emerson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845  (Online Only)
Whether you’re seeking individual or couples therapy, I’m ready to join you on your journey to healing and connection.
Do you constantly feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Is your past keeping you from connecting with the people around you? Maybe it even pulls you away from the ones you care most about. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way but one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’ve made the brave decision to understand who you are and how your past has shaped you so you can live the life you want. Even though it’s scary, you’ve decided to heal and I’m ready to go on that journey with you.
Whether you’re seeking individual or couples therapy, I’m ready to join you on your journey to healing and connection.
Do you constantly feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Is your past keeping you from connecting with the people around you? Maybe it even pulls you away from the ones you care most about. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way but one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’ve made the brave decision to understand who you are and how your past has shaped you so you can live the life you want. Even though it’s scary, you’ve decided to heal and I’m ready to go on that journey with you.
(817) 587-4594 View (817) 587-4594
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Donna M. Hilbig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
From something seemingly insignificant like a "fender bender" to relationship conflict, each can trigger an internal chain reaction.
Stress is a natural result of facing life's challenges and necessary for growth. Finding balance allows us to manage stress. With 34 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families, I can help you and those you love navigate the journey of growth and self-discovery, develop and prioritize strategies for achieving your goals and find balance. I start by performing a solution-focused interview to identify and build upon your unique strengths and resources. I have faith in the perseverance of the human spirit, given the right amount of time, support and the necessary tools.
From something seemingly insignificant like a "fender bender" to relationship conflict, each can trigger an internal chain reaction.
Stress is a natural result of facing life's challenges and necessary for growth. Finding balance allows us to manage stress. With 34 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families, I can help you and those you love navigate the journey of growth and self-discovery, develop and prioritize strategies for achieving your goals and find balance. I start by performing a solution-focused interview to identify and build upon your unique strengths and resources. I have faith in the perseverance of the human spirit, given the right amount of time, support and the necessary tools.
(979) 475-8830 View (979) 475-8830
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Elvin Aydin Keles
Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840  (Online Only)
Are you a driven individual or couple navigating the complexities of life and career far from home? If anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or other challenges are casting a shadow, we can work together to unlock your resilience, help you find clarity, and support you to create a fulfilling life in your adopted culture.
As a professional and multicultural individual who has lived in several countries, I understand the profound impact of living and working outside one's own culture, often without the familiar support of family and friends. The pursuit of a successful career can demand significant sacrifices, and I recognize the losses that often accompany the gains. Whether you're facing relationship difficulties, anxiety, health challenges, or navigating neurodiversity, I provide a safe and affirming space for people from all walks of life, including individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Together, let's embark on a journey of healing and growth.
Are you a driven individual or couple navigating the complexities of life and career far from home? If anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or other challenges are casting a shadow, we can work together to unlock your resilience, help you find clarity, and support you to create a fulfilling life in your adopted culture.
As a professional and multicultural individual who has lived in several countries, I understand the profound impact of living and working outside one's own culture, often without the familiar support of family and friends. The pursuit of a successful career can demand significant sacrifices, and I recognize the losses that often accompany the gains. Whether you're facing relationship difficulties, anxiety, health challenges, or navigating neurodiversity, I provide a safe and affirming space for people from all walks of life, including individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Together, let's embark on a journey of healing and growth.
(508) 715-9894 View (508) 715-9894
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John Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
If you’re navigating challenges—be it anxiety, grief, depression or relationship struggles—know that you don’t have to travel alone.
As a dedicated counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and communication issues. I create a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel heard and valued. My approach is empathetic and tailored, using evidence-based methods to empower clients in managing their emotions. For couples, I focus on enhancing communication and rebuilding trust, fostering deeper connections. I also prioritize trauma-informed care, guiding clients through their healing journeys.
If you’re navigating challenges—be it anxiety, grief, depression or relationship struggles—know that you don’t have to travel alone.
As a dedicated counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and communication issues. I create a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel heard and valued. My approach is empathetic and tailored, using evidence-based methods to empower clients in managing their emotions. For couples, I focus on enhancing communication and rebuilding trust, fostering deeper connections. I also prioritize trauma-informed care, guiding clients through their healing journeys.
(979) 701-3292 View (979) 701-3292
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Jesus A Arrambide
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840
My focus in therapy is to help individuals and couples increase their level of self-acceptance and their ability to engage and connect in love, sex, and intimacy. I believe that life is messy and that everyone's situation is a product of their environment, experiences, knowledge, and previous decisions. I gravitate to Solution Focused based therapy with a touch of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques.
My focus in therapy is to help individuals and couples increase their level of self-acceptance and their ability to engage and connect in love, sex, and intimacy. I believe that life is messy and that everyone's situation is a product of their environment, experiences, knowledge, and previous decisions. I gravitate to Solution Focused based therapy with a touch of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques.
(979) 475-7608 View (979) 475-7608
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Mollie McKee-Burnside
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
Thoughts, feelings and experiences can sometimes be so difficult to sift through alone! Together, we can develop a safe and nurturing space to begin exploring the intricacies of yourself and the world around you. My strength based perspective focuses on person- in- environment, taking into consideration the many facets of human exposure and environmental influences that formulate a person’s life. I have come to see that a person’s greatest power to change comes mostly from their own internal resources of reflection, motivation and realization. My main objective is to be a caring companion to this healing process.
Thoughts, feelings and experiences can sometimes be so difficult to sift through alone! Together, we can develop a safe and nurturing space to begin exploring the intricacies of yourself and the world around you. My strength based perspective focuses on person- in- environment, taking into consideration the many facets of human exposure and environmental influences that formulate a person’s life. I have come to see that a person’s greatest power to change comes mostly from their own internal resources of reflection, motivation and realization. My main objective is to be a caring companion to this healing process.
(409) 204-5297 View (409) 204-5297
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Matt Trietsch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
Thanks for stopping by. I'm Matt and I work with adults in the Houston area and across Texas. Clients come to me who are ready to live with less distress and more ease. As a cis-gender white male who identifies as gay and queer, I work with a lot of LGBT+ clients but my client base is very diverse and I welcome all who seek healing. I could be a great fit for you if you're looking to increase self-awareness and respect, learn acceptance, adjust behaviors and thoughts, develop healthy coping and communication skills, implement boundaries, and live with grace through forgiveness.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm Matt and I work with adults in the Houston area and across Texas. Clients come to me who are ready to live with less distress and more ease. As a cis-gender white male who identifies as gay and queer, I work with a lot of LGBT+ clients but my client base is very diverse and I welcome all who seek healing. I could be a great fit for you if you're looking to increase self-awareness and respect, learn acceptance, adjust behaviors and thoughts, develop healthy coping and communication skills, implement boundaries, and live with grace through forgiveness.
(281) 524-2321 View (281) 524-2321
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Elizabeth Georgie Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, ME
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840
I am Elizabeth GeorgAnn Meyer and I go by Georgie. I am a native Texan where I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Allison Cornell, LPC-S. I have a Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University and a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. I started my journey in the engineering field because I love to learn how things work. I love to create and build. My path then led me to learn how people work, how I work, and how to create and problem solve for healthy growth within ourselves. We all have our own journey. I would be honored to explore your journey with you.
I am Elizabeth GeorgAnn Meyer and I go by Georgie. I am a native Texan where I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Allison Cornell, LPC-S. I have a Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University and a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. I started my journey in the engineering field because I love to learn how things work. I love to create and build. My path then led me to learn how people work, how I work, and how to create and problem solve for healthy growth within ourselves. We all have our own journey. I would be honored to explore your journey with you.
(254) 615-3045 View (254) 615-3045
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Candice Ashley Phd Counseling And Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, PLLC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840
My goal as a professional counselor is to build warm, open, authentic, and non-judgmental partnerships with my clients. My theoretical orientation is somewhat eclectic, however I tend to use a lot of cognitive behavioral and solution focused techniques in my practice. My treatment approach is unique for each client as we work together to reach your goals.
My goal as a professional counselor is to build warm, open, authentic, and non-judgmental partnerships with my clients. My theoretical orientation is somewhat eclectic, however I tend to use a lot of cognitive behavioral and solution focused techniques in my practice. My treatment approach is unique for each client as we work together to reach your goals.
(903) 742-4373 View (903) 742-4373
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Adrienne M. Couch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
There are times in life we feel like we have reached a point that we need help getting back on track. Sometimes we have been experiencing this for a long time, sometimes it is sudden. There are times we need help learning how to successfully cope with our experiences and change how we view and approach our lives. When you have reached this point, I can help.
There are times in life we feel like we have reached a point that we need help getting back on track. Sometimes we have been experiencing this for a long time, sometimes it is sudden. There are times we need help learning how to successfully cope with our experiences and change how we view and approach our lives. When you have reached this point, I can help.
(979) 665-4561 View (979) 665-4561
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Kimberly Shearer Supervised By Dr. Candice Ashley Phd Med Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
My counseling approach will provide you with methods to solve problems utilizing your own strengths. I believe each client has the ability to create the changes they wish and to meet the goals in which they set forth and my goal as a professional counselor is to be a facilitator of such. I will strive to create sessions that are warm, open, authentic, and are non-judgmental partnerships. Each client will have unique and tailored to them services.
My counseling approach will provide you with methods to solve problems utilizing your own strengths. I believe each client has the ability to create the changes they wish and to meet the goals in which they set forth and my goal as a professional counselor is to be a facilitator of such. I will strive to create sessions that are warm, open, authentic, and are non-judgmental partnerships. Each client will have unique and tailored to them services.
(979) 366-0065 View (979) 366-0065
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Sana Rahman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845  (Online Only)
As a first-generation immigrant Muslim woman, I am grateful to offer representation to those who are seeking to improve their mental health. I was raised as the eldest daughter in an immigrant family dynamic and have an extensive understanding of these family systems and how they affect individuals of different birth orders. I have worked with clients of a variety of age ranges, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds and pride myself on multicultural awareness and consideration. I hope to help you make steps towards your ideal self by assisting you in building a functional toolbox with tools you can reach for along the way!
As a first-generation immigrant Muslim woman, I am grateful to offer representation to those who are seeking to improve their mental health. I was raised as the eldest daughter in an immigrant family dynamic and have an extensive understanding of these family systems and how they affect individuals of different birth orders. I have worked with clients of a variety of age ranges, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds and pride myself on multicultural awareness and consideration. I hope to help you make steps towards your ideal self by assisting you in building a functional toolbox with tools you can reach for along the way!
(832) 346-7736 View (832) 346-7736
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Kasey Van Norman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC, CTS, NCC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840
Not accepting new clients
I offer a holistic care plan integrating the Bible, relationship support, nutrition/fitness coaching, personal development classes.
A licensed counselor & trauma specialist for 18 years, I take a strategic/solution-focused approach to your counseling sessions. As a Christian counselor, I consider the whole context of a person’s life and relationships through a Biblical worldview. As the Director of a not for profit, integrative wellness center in Bryan, Texas, I value holistic care; addressing your mind, body, and soul throughout your healing journey. My approach to your wellness prioritizes; authentic connection, trust, safety, evidence-based results, holistic care, narrative therapy structures, and reconciliation of important relationships.
I offer a holistic care plan integrating the Bible, relationship support, nutrition/fitness coaching, personal development classes.
A licensed counselor & trauma specialist for 18 years, I take a strategic/solution-focused approach to your counseling sessions. As a Christian counselor, I consider the whole context of a person’s life and relationships through a Biblical worldview. As the Director of a not for profit, integrative wellness center in Bryan, Texas, I value holistic care; addressing your mind, body, and soul throughout your healing journey. My approach to your wellness prioritizes; authentic connection, trust, safety, evidence-based results, holistic care, narrative therapy structures, and reconciliation of important relationships.
(979) 428-4663 View (979) 428-4663
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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.