Couples Therapy

Just like when you announce any other life event, like marriage or having a baby, if you announce you’re getting a divorce, opinions will abound. Your loved ones just want to help, but some of their advice will just be bad. How do you know what will help you through this difficult process, and what is well-intentioned nonsense? Today, a licensed marriage and family therapist is going to help you wade through the worst advice for couples considering divorce, and steer you in the right direction. “Stay together for the kids.” Let me begin by saying that no one is …

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According to research by the renowned couples therapists at The Gottman Institute, partners wait an average of six years before getting help for marital problems. For many, this is because going to relationship counseling signals defeat. They wait for the major blowout fight, after which it’s impossible to ignore that they need help. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, the sooner people seek couples therapy, the better chance they’re giving their relationship. Here are some key indicators that now may be a good time to schedule an appointment. 1. Near-Constant Bickering A healthy relationship often involves …

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Marriage isn’t easy, even for the most compatible people. Over the course of a long-term relationship, things will inevitably change, and therefore each partner’s needs may evolve. While maintaining a marriage takes a good bit of effort, most couples who make it through those challenging times agree that the effort is well worth it. And here’s some good news– marriage counseling, (also known as marriage therapy or couples counseling) can help you get to the other side of your problems. Here are some of the benefits: 1. Better Communication Almost every couple that walks through my proverbial door (many of …

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