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Donna Christine Gettle-Briggs
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Butte, MT 59701
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Need to find direction in your circumstances? Have you ever wondered which single experience /relationship in your life most affects how you feel/ function? I enjoy working with people who are experiencing change in their life. Whether this is related to a crises or unforeseen circumstance change. Walking with people as they experience life is my speciality. Everyone needs support and a helping hand at times. I want to be that support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Need to find direction in your circumstances? Have you ever wondered which single experience /relationship in your life most affects how you feel/ function? I enjoy working with people who are experiencing change in their life. Whether this is related to a crises or unforeseen circumstance change. Walking with people as they experience life is my speciality. Everyone needs support and a helping hand at times. I want to be that support.
(406) 510-1442 View (406) 510-1442
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Sally Jo Hand
Counselor, LCPC, MDiv, ATR-BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Butte, MT 59701
Helping empower people to live joyful, abundant peace-filled lives, while enjoying the gift of life given me by God forms the purpose and drives the mission of my ministry as a therapist. The purpose of Heart and Hand Center is to alleviate suffering that comes to people of all ages as a result of trauma, grief, loss, injury, accidents, divorce, family dysfunction, war, poverty, addictions, death, and disease. We use a healing approach combining compassion and care with expressive arts therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and spirituality to address root causes of emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems.
Helping empower people to live joyful, abundant peace-filled lives, while enjoying the gift of life given me by God forms the purpose and drives the mission of my ministry as a therapist. The purpose of Heart and Hand Center is to alleviate suffering that comes to people of all ages as a result of trauma, grief, loss, injury, accidents, divorce, family dysfunction, war, poverty, addictions, death, and disease. We use a healing approach combining compassion and care with expressive arts therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and spirituality to address root causes of emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems.
(406) 510-3265 View (406) 510-3265
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Peggy (Peg) Mangan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PCLC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Butte, MT 59701
I serve individuals with a broad range of mental health needs from life and vocational coaching to depression, anxiety, and trauma including PTSD. I am from a Christian Conservative upbringing and background, but am happy to treat all who seek my services. My modalities are eclectic with a firm foundation in CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I invite you to consider me and take advantage of a free 15 min phone consultation to see if I would be the best fit for your mental health needs and well being.
I serve individuals with a broad range of mental health needs from life and vocational coaching to depression, anxiety, and trauma including PTSD. I am from a Christian Conservative upbringing and background, but am happy to treat all who seek my services. My modalities are eclectic with a firm foundation in CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I invite you to consider me and take advantage of a free 15 min phone consultation to see if I would be the best fit for your mental health needs and well being.
(406) 998-1436 View (406) 998-1436
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LaTresha Garrison: Anxiety Depression Relationship
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Butte, MT 59701  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed or are you having difficulty focusing? Are you less motivated at work or losing interest in activities that you found enjoyable? Distraction on the job, insomnia or sleeping too much, or withdrawing from family are signs that you may need help managing anxiety and stress. In therapy, you can expect to build coping skills that can help you feel calmer and more in control of your emotions. We will provide tools to help you enjoy and succeed as a professional, as a parent, and in your relationships. Parenting, marriage, career success, and balancing them are all hard. I am looking forward to helping!
Do you feel overwhelmed or are you having difficulty focusing? Are you less motivated at work or losing interest in activities that you found enjoyable? Distraction on the job, insomnia or sleeping too much, or withdrawing from family are signs that you may need help managing anxiety and stress. In therapy, you can expect to build coping skills that can help you feel calmer and more in control of your emotions. We will provide tools to help you enjoy and succeed as a professional, as a parent, and in your relationships. Parenting, marriage, career success, and balancing them are all hard. I am looking forward to helping!
(406) 204-0476 View (406) 204-0476

Online Therapists

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Wellspring Counseling & Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily serve parents, couples, individuals (16+), & families utilizing attachment-based approaches (EFT, EFIT, EFFT) combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Acceptance Commitment Therapy strategies.
Sometimes life gets the best of us, and we find ourselves lacking the meaning and fulfilment in life we deeply desire. The pain that is real and upsetting may be within yourself or within other relationships. Additionally, you may find you lose yourself in the daunting role as a caregiver of a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood, with unconditional positive regard to get support and healing that align with your values toward a life of meaning and fulfilment and that considers the uniqueness of your story.
I primarily serve parents, couples, individuals (16+), & families utilizing attachment-based approaches (EFT, EFIT, EFFT) combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Acceptance Commitment Therapy strategies.
Sometimes life gets the best of us, and we find ourselves lacking the meaning and fulfilment in life we deeply desire. The pain that is real and upsetting may be within yourself or within other relationships. Additionally, you may find you lose yourself in the daunting role as a caregiver of a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood, with unconditional positive regard to get support and healing that align with your values toward a life of meaning and fulfilment and that considers the uniqueness of your story.
(406) 306-1607 View (406) 306-1607
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Ashley Fletcher Hannon
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718  (Online Only)
Are you ready to transform your relationship with life? Are you feeling confused, anxious, or having difficulty finding your happiness in the midst of life's stressors? We all have problems, habits and "quirks" of personality and wonder sometimes when life gets rough, whether we need therapy or if it would be a good option. When life is getting on top of you, when you begin to feel strong emotions that you didn't know that you had, when you feel lost or hopeless or just want to reach your full potential, then give yourself a chance to seek a new solution. I can help. I am Gottman Level II and EMDR trained.
Are you ready to transform your relationship with life? Are you feeling confused, anxious, or having difficulty finding your happiness in the midst of life's stressors? We all have problems, habits and "quirks" of personality and wonder sometimes when life gets rough, whether we need therapy or if it would be a good option. When life is getting on top of you, when you begin to feel strong emotions that you didn't know that you had, when you feel lost or hopeless or just want to reach your full potential, then give yourself a chance to seek a new solution. I can help. I am Gottman Level II and EMDR trained.
(406) 313-3587 View (406) 313-3587
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Zelenka Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, LCPC, ACEG, ASERVIC, CSJ, IAAOC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59719
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, and provide professional on-site services for my clients and their families.
Life is complicated and painful. You deserve the respect, confidentiality, attention, and compassion that I offer as a Professional Mental Health Counselor. Porn/sex addiction (and partner/familial effects), occupational stress (military/veterans, law enforcement, first responders), separation/divorce/infidelity, trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse/violence, and grief/loss issues, are some of the areas in which I have clinical experience and training. I have worked in mental health since 2008, and spent four years at an inpatient crisis residential facility working with suicidal and high-risk patients, and am a Montana Red Cross member.
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, and provide professional on-site services for my clients and their families.
Life is complicated and painful. You deserve the respect, confidentiality, attention, and compassion that I offer as a Professional Mental Health Counselor. Porn/sex addiction (and partner/familial effects), occupational stress (military/veterans, law enforcement, first responders), separation/divorce/infidelity, trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse/violence, and grief/loss issues, are some of the areas in which I have clinical experience and training. I have worked in mental health since 2008, and spent four years at an inpatient crisis residential facility working with suicidal and high-risk patients, and am a Montana Red Cross member.
(347) 492-1349 View (347) 492-1349
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Cindy Klaniecki LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Helena, MT 59635  (Online Only)
Exclusively offering telehealth services. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have been providing therapeutic support through telehealth, to individuals, groups, couples, and families since 2013. My focus has been on working with young adults, adults and seniors. I am licensed and practice in the states of California, Oregon and Montana.
Exclusively offering telehealth services. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have been providing therapeutic support through telehealth, to individuals, groups, couples, and families since 2013. My focus has been on working with young adults, adults and seniors. I am licensed and practice in the states of California, Oregon and Montana.
(831) 888-0476 View (831) 888-0476
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Center Counseling, PC
MS, MA, LCPC, LMFT, PCLC
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59715
While there are thousands of quality parenting, relationship, and self-help books, finding the strategies that actually make sense and work for you, your family, and your relationships is daunting to say the least.
Relationships are the center of our lives: Depression often leads to a deep sense of loneliness. Anxiety drives the people around us crazy. Stress impacts interactions with those we love. At Center Counseling, we think about people in the context of their relationships and we work to help our clients feel more whole within themselves and in their relationships. We work with Couples, Parents, Adults, College Students, Middle- & High-School students, and Families to build healthy skills and strengthen connections.
While there are thousands of quality parenting, relationship, and self-help books, finding the strategies that actually make sense and work for you, your family, and your relationships is daunting to say the least.
Relationships are the center of our lives: Depression often leads to a deep sense of loneliness. Anxiety drives the people around us crazy. Stress impacts interactions with those we love. At Center Counseling, we think about people in the context of their relationships and we work to help our clients feel more whole within themselves and in their relationships. We work with Couples, Parents, Adults, College Students, Middle- & High-School students, and Families to build healthy skills and strengthen connections.
(406) 510-1364 View (406) 510-1364
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Evan Center
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59715  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Not connecting with your teen or young adult? Feel at a loss as a parent? Family feels off kilter? Nothing you've tried seems to work? After many years of working with teens and their families, Evan has found that the best way to help kids is to help parents. If you are interested in getting the support you need to help your child, Evan is the person to call. She works with Parents, Couples, Divorced and/or Blended Families, and Single Parents to support them in supporting their child of any age (from babies to young adults) through episodes of anxiety, stress, sadness, or trauma.
Not connecting with your teen or young adult? Feel at a loss as a parent? Family feels off kilter? Nothing you've tried seems to work? After many years of working with teens and their families, Evan has found that the best way to help kids is to help parents. If you are interested in getting the support you need to help your child, Evan is the person to call. She works with Parents, Couples, Divorced and/or Blended Families, and Single Parents to support them in supporting their child of any age (from babies to young adults) through episodes of anxiety, stress, sadness, or trauma.
(406) 206-2258 View (406) 206-2258
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Gina Temple
Counselor, MS Ed, CRC , LCPC
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59718
*Taking new clients*Offering Telehealth. I have 30 years of experience in the field of counseling. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking compassionate support with anxiety, depression or a challenging transition or experience. I create a space to foster positive growth and strengthen overall quality of life through personal awareness. I believe that each individual has unique gifts and strengths within them, and when given the support and guidance through the counseling process, great progress can be made. My approach is Eclectic in nature, as I use techniques from all schools of therapy.
*Taking new clients*Offering Telehealth. I have 30 years of experience in the field of counseling. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking compassionate support with anxiety, depression or a challenging transition or experience. I create a space to foster positive growth and strengthen overall quality of life through personal awareness. I believe that each individual has unique gifts and strengths within them, and when given the support and guidance through the counseling process, great progress can be made. My approach is Eclectic in nature, as I use techniques from all schools of therapy.
(207) 994-8568 View (207) 994-8568
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Brett Seamons
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT, Intern
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
I offer couples and individual counseling for a variety of challenges including: relationship strife, anger issues, depression, addiction, anxiety, behavioral issues, and family dynamics.
Life is difficult and painful sometimes, but it can also be wonderful and fulfilling. My hope and goals are to help you have the relationships and life you desire. I believe I have tools that, coupled with your work, can help you accomplish your goals. As an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) Intern, I am supervised by Dr. Darren Adamson (SMFT), Dr. Meg Williams (SMFT), and Terry Spring (LCPC) with Terry Spring Therapy. Along with my education, they provide expert guidance to help me help you.
I offer couples and individual counseling for a variety of challenges including: relationship strife, anger issues, depression, addiction, anxiety, behavioral issues, and family dynamics.
Life is difficult and painful sometimes, but it can also be wonderful and fulfilling. My hope and goals are to help you have the relationships and life you desire. I believe I have tools that, coupled with your work, can help you accomplish your goals. As an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) Intern, I am supervised by Dr. Darren Adamson (SMFT), Dr. Meg Williams (SMFT), and Terry Spring (LCPC) with Terry Spring Therapy. Along with my education, they provide expert guidance to help me help you.
(406) 534-5734 View (406) 534-5734
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KR Counseling Services LLC (Kelly Rundle)
Counselor, LCPC, CDP, `BCC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59804
My therapy practice specializes in mood disorders, working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Board Certified Executive Coach and specialize in business coaching and leadership development with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence. Through a fun, collaborative relationship, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, marital conflict, job stress, career and life transitions.
My therapy practice specializes in mood disorders, working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Board Certified Executive Coach and specialize in business coaching and leadership development with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence. Through a fun, collaborative relationship, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, marital conflict, job stress, career and life transitions.
(406) 344-1084 View (406) 344-1084
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Ian Anderson
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships - to others and, importantly, to ourselves - dramatically influence our ability to flourish in a rich lived experience. I work with individuals (age 15+) and couples who grow weary of feeling upset, disconnected, exhausted, alone, empty, worried, anxious... who seek a daily experience of thriving, engagement, closeness, and congruence between who you are, your desires, and your ways-of-being. Though feeling fed up, frustrated, and ready for change isn't our preferred state of existence, those who find themselves here are also ready for and motivated to find change.
Relationships - to others and, importantly, to ourselves - dramatically influence our ability to flourish in a rich lived experience. I work with individuals (age 15+) and couples who grow weary of feeling upset, disconnected, exhausted, alone, empty, worried, anxious... who seek a daily experience of thriving, engagement, closeness, and congruence between who you are, your desires, and your ways-of-being. Though feeling fed up, frustrated, and ready for change isn't our preferred state of existence, those who find themselves here are also ready for and motivated to find change.
(406) 206-3929 View (406) 206-3929
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Ashley Browne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
I use a relationship-based lens to address concerns around fertility, medical trauma, emotional neglect, life transitions and grief and loss, to name a few.
Are you looking for a space to create insight and grow interpersonally? Have you experienced loss and are trying to navigate grief, and a new version of normal? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life demands and struggling to find agency? Do you hope for connection and authenticity? I am trained to leverage our innate curiosity in search of the underlying need behind our behaviors. Do we need understanding, to feel worthy, to be understood, to feel valued and accepted? Let's dig into this and make meaning of our feelings.
I use a relationship-based lens to address concerns around fertility, medical trauma, emotional neglect, life transitions and grief and loss, to name a few.
Are you looking for a space to create insight and grow interpersonally? Have you experienced loss and are trying to navigate grief, and a new version of normal? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life demands and struggling to find agency? Do you hope for connection and authenticity? I am trained to leverage our innate curiosity in search of the underlying need behind our behaviors. Do we need understanding, to feel worthy, to be understood, to feel valued and accepted? Let's dig into this and make meaning of our feelings.
(406) 637-7303 View (406) 637-7303
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Timothy D Berry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
Waitlist for new clients
I spend much of my day helping people control or get rid of their panic, depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, OCD symptoms, loneliness, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or relationship/marriage issues.
Odds are that you are reading this because you are frustrated with at least one aspect of your life. And…you are sick of feeling helpless, hopeless, and stuck. Perhaps your stress has gotten so severe that you have begun experiencing actual medical symptoms, panic, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or a grief reaction. Finally, you are now ready to roll up your sleeves and make some changes. Of course, change isn’t easy. But, inherently, we all know that if we don’t change we…calcify. Are you ready for positive change now?
I spend much of my day helping people control or get rid of their panic, depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, OCD symptoms, loneliness, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or relationship/marriage issues.
Odds are that you are reading this because you are frustrated with at least one aspect of your life. And…you are sick of feeling helpless, hopeless, and stuck. Perhaps your stress has gotten so severe that you have begun experiencing actual medical symptoms, panic, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or a grief reaction. Finally, you are now ready to roll up your sleeves and make some changes. Of course, change isn’t easy. But, inherently, we all know that if we don’t change we…calcify. Are you ready for positive change now?
(406) 830-3808 View (406) 830-3808
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The Secure Relationship
Counselor, COACH
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59715  (Online Only)
Each member of our team is a highly experienced and educated relationship expert with specialized expertise working with couples from an attachment perspective.
Currently Accepting Clients Worldwide! Book your first session by visiting our website. We offer a wide range of fees and availability.
Each member of our team is a highly experienced and educated relationship expert with specialized expertise working with couples from an attachment perspective.
Currently Accepting Clients Worldwide! Book your first session by visiting our website. We offer a wide range of fees and availability.
(406) 302-5551 View (406) 302-5551
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Crystal Blixt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59715
Relational living is at the heart of my work. Individuals learning to be kind to the anxious and depressed sides of themselves. Couples who have drifted, or splintered, learning how to come back together. Families bridging gaps to realign and work with, instead of against, each other. Teens who have negative self talk and low self esteem. It all has it's foundation in relational living. When I work with my clients, they are individuals, and our process is unique. We collaborate on treatment goals and assess along the way if we are each doing our job to reach those goals.
Relational living is at the heart of my work. Individuals learning to be kind to the anxious and depressed sides of themselves. Couples who have drifted, or splintered, learning how to come back together. Families bridging gaps to realign and work with, instead of against, each other. Teens who have negative self talk and low self esteem. It all has it's foundation in relational living. When I work with my clients, they are individuals, and our process is unique. We collaborate on treatment goals and assess along the way if we are each doing our job to reach those goals.
(406) 404-8073 View (406) 404-8073
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Kimberly Apryle
Counselor, LCPC, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
Waitlist for new clients
From the foundation of a quality therapeutic relationship, I offer a relational approach often incorporating nutrition, lifestyle, mindfulness, body awareness and yoga psychology.
As people, we often build walls or layers of stone as a protection to life's sometimes rocky terrain. In therapy, I offer safety, compassion, empathy, and deep listening in an almost sacred way for softening to occur and healing to begin. It is an honor to witness this process. You may be feeling stuck, wanting more peace and joy, or desiring clarity, meaning and purpose in your life. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, know you are not alone. People have an inner capacity for well being. Therapy simply helps to unfold this.
From the foundation of a quality therapeutic relationship, I offer a relational approach often incorporating nutrition, lifestyle, mindfulness, body awareness and yoga psychology.
As people, we often build walls or layers of stone as a protection to life's sometimes rocky terrain. In therapy, I offer safety, compassion, empathy, and deep listening in an almost sacred way for softening to occur and healing to begin. It is an honor to witness this process. You may be feeling stuck, wanting more peace and joy, or desiring clarity, meaning and purpose in your life. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, know you are not alone. People have an inner capacity for well being. Therapy simply helps to unfold this.
(406) 225-0755 View (406) 225-0755
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Andrew Hinkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.
It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.
(406) 551-1664 View (406) 551-1664

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.