Couples Therapy

Just as the name implies, couples therapy is designed to help couples overcome obstacles and challenges that they may be facing in an effort to strengthen and improve their relationship. Several different approaches can be used for couples therapy. Evidence-based approaches are key to knowing what is an effective form of therapy, regardless of whether it is designed for couples or for individuals. Evidence-based means that your therapy was tested against other methods and it proved to be an effective approach.

Couples therapy is conducted by a therapist or licensed counselor, usually in an office setting. It can be for a few sessions or it can last for longer periods, running into months or even years. The therapy can be designed to focus on overcoming a specific obstacle, or it may be to strengthen the relationship in general. During therapy, the counselor works to get both members of the couple to see the relationship in a more objective manner.

The goal of therapy is to modify dysfunctional behavior and to decrease emotional avoidance. In the end, you want to improve strengths and improve communication so you can continue the relationship in a healthy, loving manner. If you are interested in learning more about couples therapy, call us today and schedule your initial appointment.