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Marriage and Couples Counseling

Marriage and couples counseling, also known as couples therapy, is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help couples address and resolve issues within their relationship. It involves sessions with a trained therapist who works with the couples to address various issues and enhance their communication, and navigate challenges in a healthier way.

The goals of marriage and couples counseling can vary, but common objectives include:


  • Improved Communication: Couples learn effective communication skills, including active listening and expressing feelings and needs.

  • Conflict Resolution: The therapist helps couples identify and address sources of conflict, teaching them how to resolve disagreements constructively.

  • Understanding Dynamics: Couples gain insight into their relationship dynamics, patterns, and behaviors, helping them understand each other better.

  • Rebuilding Trust: If trust has been damaged, couples work on rebuilding trust and creating a more secure relationship.

  • Enhancing Intimacy: Therapists assist couples in nurturing and enhancing emotional and physical intimacy.

  • Navigating Life Transitions: Counseling can be beneficial during significant life changes such as parenthood, career shifts, or relocation.

  • Preventing Future Issues: Couples can learn skills to prevent future conflicts and maintain a healthy, fulfilling relationship.


Marriage and couples counseling is not limited to married couples; it also includes dating couples and those in long-term committed relationships. The process is collaborative, with both partners actively participating in the therapeutic journey to strengthen their relationship.

Specialists

Brigitte Cheng, AMFT

Yvonne Hildebrand, MFT Trainee

Vanessa Scudder, AMFT, APCC

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