Couples counseling, also known as marriage or relationship counseling, is a type of therapy that helps couples improve their relationship. It addresses a wide range of issues, including communication problems, conflicts, infidelity, and relationship dissatisfaction. The goal of couples counseling is to help couples understand and resolve their issues, improve their communication and problem-solving skills, and increase their overall satisfaction with the relationship.

Do I need couples counseling?

There are a number of signs that may indicate that couples counseling would be beneficial for you and your partner. Some common indicators that couples counseling may be helpful include:

• Difficulty communicating effectively with your partner

• Feeling disconnected or emotionally distant from your partner

• Frequently arguing or experiencing a high level of conflict in your relationship

• Feeling unsatisfied or unhappy with your relationship

• Struggling to trust or forgive your partner after an affair

• Having difficulty resolving problems or making decisions as a couple

• Having difficulty coping with a major life change or stressor

It’s important to note that couples counseling is not just for couples that are in crisis. It can be beneficial for any couple looking to improve their relationship and increase their overall happiness and satisfaction.

What does couples counseling look like?

At Therapy Unlocked, Couples counseling would involve regular meetings with one of our therapists. Your couples therapist will work with you as a couple to identify and understand the issues in the relationship, and then help you develop strategies and skills to address and resolve those issues.

The format of couples counseling can vary depending on your therapist and your specific needs. However, it can typically include the following elements:

• Initial assessment: Your therapist will meet with you as a couple to understand your concerns, goals, and history of your relationship.

• Joint sessions: You both will meet with your couples therapist together to discuss your issues and work on resolving them.

• Individual sessions: Your therapist may also meet with each of you separately to gain a deeper understanding of your individual perspectives and concerns.

• Homework: Your therapist may assign homework or activities for you to work on together between sessions.

The length of couples counseling can vary depending on the severity of your issues and your goals for therapy. You may only need a few months, or several, every relationship is different.

It’s important to note that couples counseling is not a magic solution, it’s a process that requires commitment, patience, and effort from both partners. Your therapist is there to guide, facilitate and assist you to develop the skills needed to improve your relationship.

I might need couples counseling, what now?

If you think couples counseling is right for you, call us at 512-993-2995 or message us online to schedule an initial appointment with a therapist to discuss your concerns and determine if couples counseling is a good fit for your needs.