Marriage Counseling Therapists in Elk Grove, CA

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Dorian L Manke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
marriage building; career development).
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
marriage building; career development).
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
(650) 241-2403 View (650) 241-2403
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Arturo Rangel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95757  (Online Only)
I have been licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2018; I also posses a certification in Addiction Studies.
Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards wholesomeness. I commend you for taking the brave step to log onto this website looking for a therapist. I am a psychotherapist with over ten years of experience successfully assisting people like you navigate life's journeys and transitions and the uncomfortable emotions and thoughts that come with it. Truly, it will be an honor to work collaboratively with you. Together, we will access inner resources, strengths, talents, abilities you possess to find solutions to the challenges life presents. If you feel and think I can be a good fit, please give me a call!
I have been licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2018; I also posses a certification in Addiction Studies.
Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards wholesomeness. I commend you for taking the brave step to log onto this website looking for a therapist. I am a psychotherapist with over ten years of experience successfully assisting people like you navigate life's journeys and transitions and the uncomfortable emotions and thoughts that come with it. Truly, it will be an honor to work collaboratively with you. Together, we will access inner resources, strengths, talents, abilities you possess to find solutions to the challenges life presents. If you feel and think I can be a good fit, please give me a call!
(530) 364-5914 View (530) 364-5914
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Susan Spehling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95757
My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting.
My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting.
(916) 659-8177 View (916) 659-8177
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Asish Purushan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95758  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California with over 7 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
My approach to therapy involves a balance between helping a client explore past experiences and identifying how these may be affecting them in the present. I often use culturally sensitive tools in my practice while working closely with my clients and work within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework. I work primarily from a client-centered model and my therapeutic approach is eclectic, which means I cater to the individual needs of my clients by incorporating elements and tools from various therapeutic approaches.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California with over 7 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
My approach to therapy involves a balance between helping a client explore past experiences and identifying how these may be affecting them in the present. I often use culturally sensitive tools in my practice while working closely with my clients and work within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework. I work primarily from a client-centered model and my therapeutic approach is eclectic, which means I cater to the individual needs of my clients by incorporating elements and tools from various therapeutic approaches.
(415) 707-7401 View (415) 707-7401
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Regina Isabel K'burg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is also a Licensed Clinical Psychology, and is the Executive Director at Hope for Healthy Families Counseling Center, the founder of The Center for Integrative Healing.
As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and has completed her certification as a sex addiction therapist. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings. Isabel’s work also includes the supervision and training of MA and doctorate level clinicians. She is a CAMFT certified supervisor.
In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is also a Licensed Clinical Psychology, and is the Executive Director at Hope for Healthy Families Counseling Center, the founder of The Center for Integrative Healing.
As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and has completed her certification as a sex addiction therapist. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings. Isabel’s work also includes the supervision and training of MA and doctorate level clinicians. She is a CAMFT certified supervisor.
(916) 435-6087 View (916) 435-6087
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Ronald G Richard
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I am a State Licensed Marriage Family Child Therapist with 26+ years experience in guiding Individuals, couples & children to develop the skills and understanding needed to find the loving connections we all long for. In this time of need, finding a therapist is no small undertaking. We all hope to find a therapist with the needed clinical understanding and skills; but finding a therapist who actually authentically cares is much more difficult. I assure you that as your personal therapist; I care deeply about you and the outcome of your life situation. "Your trust will not be misplaced."
I am a State Licensed Marriage Family Child Therapist with 26+ years experience in guiding Individuals, couples & children to develop the skills and understanding needed to find the loving connections we all long for. In this time of need, finding a therapist is no small undertaking. We all hope to find a therapist with the needed clinical understanding and skills; but finding a therapist who actually authentically cares is much more difficult. I assure you that as your personal therapist; I care deeply about you and the outcome of your life situation. "Your trust will not be misplaced."
(916) 546-1070 View (916) 546-1070
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Pamela Kozlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Specialties include: Marital/couples counseling; Individual, family counseling; Relationship/communication issues; Affairs; Divorce; Parenting; Depression; Anxiety, panic disorders, phobias; Child abuse/neglect survivors; Bereavement, loss; Trauma, domestic violence; Addictions; Sexual problems;Crisis intervention;Low self-esteem;Assertiveness training; Relaxation techniques;Personal/Spiritual growth; Life/Career Coaching.
My mission is to provide effective, caring, and compassionate care. It is believed that the main goal of counseling is to assist and guide individuals and couples through quality listening, acceptance, understanding, and thoughtful responses, to experience greater well-being through highly skilled, professional help. The client is the expert of themselves, and the therapist is merely a tool to assist and guide each person, through their own strengths and inner wisdom to find their own path to their highest good. I provide effective therapy for people of all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, ages, and socio-economic status.
Specialties include: Marital/couples counseling; Individual, family counseling; Relationship/communication issues; Affairs; Divorce; Parenting; Depression; Anxiety, panic disorders, phobias; Child abuse/neglect survivors; Bereavement, loss; Trauma, domestic violence; Addictions; Sexual problems;Crisis intervention;Low self-esteem;Assertiveness training; Relaxation techniques;Personal/Spiritual growth; Life/Career Coaching.
My mission is to provide effective, caring, and compassionate care. It is believed that the main goal of counseling is to assist and guide individuals and couples through quality listening, acceptance, understanding, and thoughtful responses, to experience greater well-being through highly skilled, professional help. The client is the expert of themselves, and the therapist is merely a tool to assist and guide each person, through their own strengths and inner wisdom to find their own path to their highest good. I provide effective therapy for people of all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, ages, and socio-economic status.
(916) 270-0806 View (916) 270-0806
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TurnerWood Marriage & Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
TurnerWood is one of the few counseling offices in the area that specializes in marriage and family therapy.
We offer counseling to married and unmarried couples, families, teens, and adults who are struggling with relationship issues. If you are experiencing problems with communication, trust, intimacy, anxiety, or depression, we are here to help.
TurnerWood is one of the few counseling offices in the area that specializes in marriage and family therapy.
We offer counseling to married and unmarried couples, families, teens, and adults who are struggling with relationship issues. If you are experiencing problems with communication, trust, intimacy, anxiety, or depression, we are here to help.
(916) 297-6063 View (916) 297-6063
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Nicole Kesler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95758
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families achieve more satisfying interpersonal relationships and work through emotional traumas. I utilize an integrative, strength-based approach and do not claim to have all of the answers to the problem(s) that you may be experiencing. I believe the answer resides inside of you and that through the therapy process (guided reflection and analysis), you will arrive at the answer/solution that will work best for you.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families achieve more satisfying interpersonal relationships and work through emotional traumas. I utilize an integrative, strength-based approach and do not claim to have all of the answers to the problem(s) that you may be experiencing. I believe the answer resides inside of you and that through the therapy process (guided reflection and analysis), you will arrive at the answer/solution that will work best for you.
(916) 546-1246 View (916) 546-1246
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Cynthia R. Eldridge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
My specialties include working with tweens, teens, premarital and marital couples.
Living life means dealing with challenging times. The good thing is that you don't have to face these challenging times alone. Everyone can use a supportive ear from time to time. Together we can cultivate a better tomorrow utilizing skills and techniques learned through therapy. Managing emotions is a skill just like learning to read or knowing how to do math. You just have to start by taking the first step. Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction end up being the biggest steps of your life.
My specialties include working with tweens, teens, premarital and marital couples.
Living life means dealing with challenging times. The good thing is that you don't have to face these challenging times alone. Everyone can use a supportive ear from time to time. Together we can cultivate a better tomorrow utilizing skills and techniques learned through therapy. Managing emotions is a skill just like learning to read or knowing how to do math. You just have to start by taking the first step. Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction end up being the biggest steps of your life.
(916) 385-0416 View (916) 385-0416
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Dominic Potnuru
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, AMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Hello, good to see you on Psychology Today, I appreciate you visited our web page. My legal name is Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, but everyone calls me Dominic. I was born in India, a nation renowned for the variety of its cultures and I grew up with a younger brother, two younger sisters, and a faith that is diverse in terms of religion. I have three bachelor's degrees in English literature, philosophy, and theology; two master's degrees in Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy; and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology in marriage and family therapy. Four units of clinical pastoral education and NACC certification
Hello, good to see you on Psychology Today, I appreciate you visited our web page. My legal name is Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, but everyone calls me Dominic. I was born in India, a nation renowned for the variety of its cultures and I grew up with a younger brother, two younger sisters, and a faith that is diverse in terms of religion. I have three bachelor's degrees in English literature, philosophy, and theology; two master's degrees in Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy; and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology in marriage and family therapy. Four units of clinical pastoral education and NACC certification
(916) 520-1187 View (916) 520-1187
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Michael Beckner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Waitlist for new clients
For individuals looking for lower cost services, we also offer a licensed professional clinical counselor and several excellent marriage and family therapist interns and trainees with very diverse backgrounds and skill sets to chose from.
I have many years experience successfully helping individuals, couples and families deal with difficulties in their relationships, family life, education and careers. While I do not push faith on you in anyway, I attempt to utilize your personal faith to assist you in integrating and improving your life according to your personal values and goals. I especially love working with couples, teens and families and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs with you to develop an action plan to address your personal concerns.
For individuals looking for lower cost services, we also offer a licensed professional clinical counselor and several excellent marriage and family therapist interns and trainees with very diverse backgrounds and skill sets to chose from.
I have many years experience successfully helping individuals, couples and families deal with difficulties in their relationships, family life, education and careers. While I do not push faith on you in anyway, I attempt to utilize your personal faith to assist you in integrating and improving your life according to your personal values and goals. I especially love working with couples, teens and families and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs with you to develop an action plan to address your personal concerns.
(916) 502-8184 View (916) 502-8184
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Shevonne Radich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults, couples, teens and families. I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2002 from the University of California, Davis and earned a Masters degree in 2006 from Sacramento State. My therapy approach is to meet my clients exactly where they are in their present struggle offering support, guidance and understanding that is free from judgement and criticism. My practice is influenced by a variety of therapeutic techniques that focus primarily on the relationship I have with each client. I am a genuine person who brings hope, growth and life back into the lives of my clients.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults, couples, teens and families. I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2002 from the University of California, Davis and earned a Masters degree in 2006 from Sacramento State. My therapy approach is to meet my clients exactly where they are in their present struggle offering support, guidance and understanding that is free from judgement and criticism. My practice is influenced by a variety of therapeutic techniques that focus primarily on the relationship I have with each client. I am a genuine person who brings hope, growth and life back into the lives of my clients.
(916) 269-5183 View (916) 269-5183
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John Joseph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Aloha, I am John Joseph, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I believe that it is important to understand how past events have shaped our perception of people, relationships, and the world. Through this awareness, we can begin our journey toward change and establish healthy and meaningful relationships.
Aloha, I am John Joseph, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I believe that it is important to understand how past events have shaped our perception of people, relationships, and the world. Through this awareness, we can begin our journey toward change and establish healthy and meaningful relationships.
(510) 350-3218 View (510) 350-3218
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Paige Mcatee
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues with couples and individuals. I likewise treat acute and chronic life events, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and bi-polar using a variety of theories and tools based on your needs and goals.
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues with couples and individuals. I likewise treat acute and chronic life events, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and bi-polar using a variety of theories and tools based on your needs and goals.
(916) 472-0136 View (916) 472-0136
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Clement Osakue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Hello, My name is Dr. Clement Osakue. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Claremont CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over 20 years of clinical practice in the state of California working with children, adults, couples, and families. My approach to working with clients is based on individual needs, life circumstances, and areas of concern they are seeking to address. Some of the clinical interventions I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Therapy, and Family System approach.
Hello, My name is Dr. Clement Osakue. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Claremont CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over 20 years of clinical practice in the state of California working with children, adults, couples, and families. My approach to working with clients is based on individual needs, life circumstances, and areas of concern they are seeking to address. Some of the clinical interventions I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Relational Therapy, and Family System approach.
(424) 484-3262 View (424) 484-3262
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Joe Ninomiya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95757
My name is Joe Ninomiya, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) working with a wide variety of clients throughout California via telehealth. My clients range from children to adults of all ages. I am able to assist with each stage of life. Whether it be Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, or adjustment to disability.
My name is Joe Ninomiya, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) working with a wide variety of clients throughout California via telehealth. My clients range from children to adults of all ages. I am able to assist with each stage of life. Whether it be Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, or adjustment to disability.
(415) 903-9309 View (415) 903-9309
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Kevin Lee Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I welcome any individual, couple, and/or family who are willing to do some solution focused work to bring some freedom, hope, and joy. I use a variety of tools (forms of therapy) and see the best results when there is motivation to change. My wheel house is related to marital, parental, anxiety and depressive challenges, trauma(s), and/or personal crisis needing an intervention. I enjoy coaching and facilitating the process for a client to live fully in the present, free of any self-limiting beliefs or behavior patterns that no longer serve you well. I like to consider myself a hope dispenser.
I welcome any individual, couple, and/or family who are willing to do some solution focused work to bring some freedom, hope, and joy. I use a variety of tools (forms of therapy) and see the best results when there is motivation to change. My wheel house is related to marital, parental, anxiety and depressive challenges, trauma(s), and/or personal crisis needing an intervention. I enjoy coaching and facilitating the process for a client to live fully in the present, free of any self-limiting beliefs or behavior patterns that no longer serve you well. I like to consider myself a hope dispenser.
(209) 322-1047 View (209) 322-1047
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Laurie Gallagher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95757
In addition to working as a marriage and family therapist, I have been a community college counselor and instructor, as well as a lecturer at California State University, Chico for over 25 years.
"My goal in therapy is to assist you in exploring issues, emotions and behaviors that are troubling you or causing distress. These emotions or behaviors may result in anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships or general discontent. My approach is to work with you collaboratively, by addressing these struggles and working towards a solution and/or changes that seem reasonable and within reach. My purpose is to encourage you to express yourself, increase your self-awareness, help you lessen any shame or guilt that is getting in the way, help you identify your goals and the obstacles that are keeping you from reaching those goals.
In addition to working as a marriage and family therapist, I have been a community college counselor and instructor, as well as a lecturer at California State University, Chico for over 25 years.
"My goal in therapy is to assist you in exploring issues, emotions and behaviors that are troubling you or causing distress. These emotions or behaviors may result in anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships or general discontent. My approach is to work with you collaboratively, by addressing these struggles and working towards a solution and/or changes that seem reasonable and within reach. My purpose is to encourage you to express yourself, increase your self-awareness, help you lessen any shame or guilt that is getting in the way, help you identify your goals and the obstacles that are keeping you from reaching those goals.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Teresa Moreno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Hello. My name is Teresa Moreno. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with diverse populations and situations. I believe Recovery is possible. Life can become stressful and challenging as we navigate changes in our lives- whether it is divorce, a breakup, trauma, loss, parenting, relocating, unfulfilled careers, conflict in family or relationships, and so forth. Our bodies can respond to changes and or stress in different ways- depression, anxiety, anger, loss of sleep, overthinking, loss of pleasure or hope, diet changes, loss of concentration or loss of motivation, etc.
Hello. My name is Teresa Moreno. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with diverse populations and situations. I believe Recovery is possible. Life can become stressful and challenging as we navigate changes in our lives- whether it is divorce, a breakup, trauma, loss, parenting, relocating, unfulfilled careers, conflict in family or relationships, and so forth. Our bodies can respond to changes and or stress in different ways- depression, anxiety, anger, loss of sleep, overthinking, loss of pleasure or hope, diet changes, loss of concentration or loss of motivation, etc.
(213) 577-1052 View (213) 577-1052
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.