Relationships require care and attention. There are times during the course of a relationship, when an issue will arise. Sometimes problems reoccur over and over again. Whether the problem involves communication, lack of intimacy, infidelity, addictive behavior, or parenting and family matters, I have extensive expertise in treating all of these issues. I recognize that it is important for each partner to be heard if there is to be successful resolution to the problem. Couples therapy provides people with a safe forum to discuss issues and learn how to more effectively problem solve together.
Couples Therapy can help couples in all types of intimate relationships - regardless of sexual orientation or marriage status. The process helps couples to recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. Some couples seek therapy to strengthen their partnership and gain a better understanding of one another. Other couples take a more preventative approach and seek premarital therapy as a way of identifying and resolving potential difficulties prior to marriage.
In couples therapy, you will talk about the good and bad parts of your relationship as you attempt to better understand the sources of your conflicts. You will learn to make joint decisions and develop tools to rebuild and strengthen your relationship. Together, you will gain clarity and learn how to identify more effective ways to tackle those problems that have become obstacles. In some situations, people will instead come to the conclusion that it is best to go their separate ways. Making the decision to go to couples therapy should be applauded as you are taking an important step in attempting to better understand and improve your relationship. Seeking help is more effective than avoiding your problems or simply hoping that they will get better. Most couples find the experience to be insightful and rewarding.
Couples therapy can help with a number of specific issues, including:
Communication problems
Differences in parenting styles
Blended family issues
Infidelity
Intimacy and sexual difficulties
Substance abuse