Couples therapy
It’s normal for couples to go through difficult times. When a difficult time lasts "too long" (whatever "too long" is for a particular couple), it’s time to get help from a professional therapist. Couples counseling is a wonderful gift you can give your relationship – and your entire family. Very often, a neutral third party can assist partners to truly hear what the other is trying to say. Communication is something we do all day, every day, and something we think "should" be easy. However, effective communication is a skill that needs to be learned. Participating in couples counseling helps partners learn to communicate in positive, effective ways. Healthy communication is essential for a healthy relationship.
Couples who have been together for a year, for ten years, or for twenty years can benefit from couples counseling. Married or not, two people in a long-term relationship go through "bad spells." Professional counseling helps you learn to "fight fairly," to resolve issues, to communicate in healthier ways, and to respect one another’s differences.
The children of couples who fight a lot, of couples who treat one another with disrespect, and of couples who remain silent but angry with one another, suffer in ways adults sometimes cannot see and very often minimize. When adult couples are struggling, the children in the home are struggling, also. Couples counseling is a gift you give your children, as well as yourselves. Children who see their parents get help learn that it is okay to ask for help, appreciate that their parents are willing to find a way to improve their relationship, and are often spared from being the person the parent turns to for support.
If you and your partner are having problems in your relationship, please seek help. Whether you are married, engaged, or in a committed relationship, we want to assist you in getting through your rough time and help prevent future problems in your relationship. You will likely be surprised at how much progress you can make in a short period of time.
Contact us for more information at info@mindbodyhealthservices.com.
