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My Therapy Matters, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81005
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my passion and strengths are working with couples and families.
Life is meant to be enjoyed not just endured. Clive and his team of skilled and compassionate therapists believe that people matter, what they do matters and that with the right support they can be powerful change agents in their own lives. Our philosophy is that people are stronger than the problems they face. We strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic environment to help you become successful. Therapy is more than managing symptoms or tolerating distress; it's an opportunity create a life this is filled with joy, peace, strength and the ability to be the best version of yourself.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my passion and strengths are working with couples and families.
Life is meant to be enjoyed not just endured. Clive and his team of skilled and compassionate therapists believe that people matter, what they do matters and that with the right support they can be powerful change agents in their own lives. Our philosophy is that people are stronger than the problems they face. We strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic environment to help you become successful. Therapy is more than managing symptoms or tolerating distress; it's an opportunity create a life this is filled with joy, peace, strength and the ability to be the best version of yourself.
(719) 569-8735 View (719) 569-8735
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John M Jones
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, DrSH, Dr
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81003
After a life changing event in 2010, I dedicated my career and life to helping others find their peace and build their mental health to new levels. I'm just a down to earth, straight-forward guy that approaches situations with logic and ration! I love working with couples, and people that need a confidence boost!
After a life changing event in 2010, I dedicated my career and life to helping others find their peace and build their mental health to new levels. I'm just a down to earth, straight-forward guy that approaches situations with logic and ration! I love working with couples, and people that need a confidence boost!
(580) 207-6954 View (580) 207-6954
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A New Leaf Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pueblo, CO 81004
We were voted Best Mental Health Provider and Best Place to Work in 2023's Best of Pueblo! We were also voted 1st Place in Therapy in Community Votes and we received the Gill Sanchez Award! We offer in-person or telehealth individual, family, and couples therapy for kids, teenagers, and adults. We provide varied approaches, such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, equine therapy, and much more. The following groups are currently open: Teen girls wilderness, self-compassion, art-based therapy, miscarriage, and acudetox drop-in. If you are a graduate student looking for internship, please email your resume to apply.
We were voted Best Mental Health Provider and Best Place to Work in 2023's Best of Pueblo! We were also voted 1st Place in Therapy in Community Votes and we received the Gill Sanchez Award! We offer in-person or telehealth individual, family, and couples therapy for kids, teenagers, and adults. We provide varied approaches, such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, equine therapy, and much more. The following groups are currently open: Teen girls wilderness, self-compassion, art-based therapy, miscarriage, and acudetox drop-in. If you are a graduate student looking for internship, please email your resume to apply.
(719) 497-1108 View (719) 497-1108
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Gloriean Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81008
I enjoy working with a variety of clients. The majority of my experience is Crisis Intervention and Trauma. I enjoy solution focused therapy and believe in empowering my clients to making positive changes in their life. I am trained in EMDR and which I find very successful in treating trauma and PTSD. I have also worked with adolescents in a school setting and youth that are detained. I am excited to offer Auricular Acupuncture to the list of services I can offer. This can help with a variety of symptoms; Anxiety, depression, fear, worry to name a few. Your sessions will be handled with compassion and professionalism.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients. The majority of my experience is Crisis Intervention and Trauma. I enjoy solution focused therapy and believe in empowering my clients to making positive changes in their life. I am trained in EMDR and which I find very successful in treating trauma and PTSD. I have also worked with adolescents in a school setting and youth that are detained. I am excited to offer Auricular Acupuncture to the list of services I can offer. This can help with a variety of symptoms; Anxiety, depression, fear, worry to name a few. Your sessions will be handled with compassion and professionalism.
(719) 215-9654 View (719) 215-9654
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All-Terrain Behavioral Health Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81003
All-Terrain Behavioral Health Group provides counseling to couples, individuals and teens suffering from Trauma, Relational Conflict, Depression, and Anxiety as well as medication management for children and teens. An alternative to the standard book therapy many may experience, we specialize in real change and see ourselves as collaborators in that process. We also work in personal growth, spiritual crises, family dysfunction, women’s issues, and play therapy. Our team is varied in approaches and techniques and we believe in being direct, honest, and nonjudgmental with all of our clients to promote clarity and change.
All-Terrain Behavioral Health Group provides counseling to couples, individuals and teens suffering from Trauma, Relational Conflict, Depression, and Anxiety as well as medication management for children and teens. An alternative to the standard book therapy many may experience, we specialize in real change and see ourselves as collaborators in that process. We also work in personal growth, spiritual crises, family dysfunction, women’s issues, and play therapy. Our team is varied in approaches and techniques and we believe in being direct, honest, and nonjudgmental with all of our clients to promote clarity and change.
(719) 356-3329 View (719) 356-3329
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Eric Hutchinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81002
Are you overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or feeling the stress of a traumatic experience/life situation? Do you have recurring relationship problems? Do you feel like your life sometimes becomes unmanageable? Let me help. I'm a licensed psychologist in Colorado, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, and other trauma-related disorders and adjustment problems. If you are suffering, there is no reason you can't make it better. We will work together toward improved thinking, feeling and overall well-being.
Are you overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or feeling the stress of a traumatic experience/life situation? Do you have recurring relationship problems? Do you feel like your life sometimes becomes unmanageable? Let me help. I'm a licensed psychologist in Colorado, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, and other trauma-related disorders and adjustment problems. If you are suffering, there is no reason you can't make it better. We will work together toward improved thinking, feeling and overall well-being.
(719) 628-1644 View (719) 628-1644
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Lindsay Wallace Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCIAC, NCC, LLC
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81001
Waitlist for new clients
I have enjoyed working in Colorado Springs as a therapist for the past 20+ years with both individuals and group counseling. We all experience emotional pain, physical pain or a combination of the two at different times in our lives. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to establish a collaborative effort with my clients to modify beliefs, assumptions and behaviors with the goal of solving emotional and behavioral problems. This approach is helpful for children, adolescents and adults. It is used to treat (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, stress related disorders and symptoms related to trauma.
I have enjoyed working in Colorado Springs as a therapist for the past 20+ years with both individuals and group counseling. We all experience emotional pain, physical pain or a combination of the two at different times in our lives. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to establish a collaborative effort with my clients to modify beliefs, assumptions and behaviors with the goal of solving emotional and behavioral problems. This approach is helpful for children, adolescents and adults. It is used to treat (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, stress related disorders and symptoms related to trauma.
(719) 577-4200 View (719) 577-4200
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The Center For Cognitive Health
Psychologist, PsyD, ABN, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81007
We are a mental health facility dedicated to providing holistic family and individual care. Our goal is to work as a mental health care team, collaborating with our various specialties to provide the best care for our clients. Here, our therapists know that mental health is not just about surviving life: it’s about thriving. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish these goals in a compassionate, and efficient way.
We are a mental health facility dedicated to providing holistic family and individual care. Our goal is to work as a mental health care team, collaborating with our various specialties to provide the best care for our clients. Here, our therapists know that mental health is not just about surviving life: it’s about thriving. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish these goals in a compassionate, and efficient way.
(719) 249-8075 View (719) 249-8075
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Marissa Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pueblo, CO 81012  (Online Only)
It is my passion to partner with people as they share their story. My hope is to offer compassionate and perceptive support to my clients. Seeking support takes courage and having support through challenges or traumatic experiences provides perspective, encouragement and hope that can have a remarkable impact on how you overcome those experiences. Life is a journey and it is my goal to equip and inspire with an infusion of hope to heal the pain and wounds of life.
It is my passion to partner with people as they share their story. My hope is to offer compassionate and perceptive support to my clients. Seeking support takes courage and having support through challenges or traumatic experiences provides perspective, encouragement and hope that can have a remarkable impact on how you overcome those experiences. Life is a journey and it is my goal to equip and inspire with an infusion of hope to heal the pain and wounds of life.
(719) 249-7328 View (719) 249-7328
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Bradley D Thorsen
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81001
I believe in a real experience, with real people, and as such I strive to understand the specific needs and afflictions of each client, individualizing the therapeutic experience and counseling treatment one person at a time. Though afflictions may manifest similarly across clients, each person perceives and responds in different ways, making treatment individualization essential to positively promoting client growth and wellness. Formal education and personal life experiences have provided an opportunity for diversified understanding of individual client uniqueness.
I believe in a real experience, with real people, and as such I strive to understand the specific needs and afflictions of each client, individualizing the therapeutic experience and counseling treatment one person at a time. Though afflictions may manifest similarly across clients, each person perceives and responds in different ways, making treatment individualization essential to positively promoting client growth and wellness. Formal education and personal life experiences have provided an opportunity for diversified understanding of individual client uniqueness.
(719) 631-4328 View (719) 631-4328
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Dr. Michelle D Morrissey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pueblo, CO 81003  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Parents can be imperfect, children can be cruel, and life can be unfair. The resulting trauma can make us feel like we are living life without the directions or making choices without conscious control, doomed to repeat bad decisions and poor choices; believing that we are not worthy or deserving of anything better. Sometimes we do not know why we are doing what we are doing and for the life of us, we cannot let it go and reinvent ourselves or change our future. If you have been struggling with please call our team for help.
Parents can be imperfect, children can be cruel, and life can be unfair. The resulting trauma can make us feel like we are living life without the directions or making choices without conscious control, doomed to repeat bad decisions and poor choices; believing that we are not worthy or deserving of anything better. Sometimes we do not know why we are doing what we are doing and for the life of us, we cannot let it go and reinvent ourselves or change our future. If you have been struggling with please call our team for help.
(719) 249-6890 View (719) 249-6890

Online Therapists

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Matthew L Piciulo
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA, AASAT, IAPC, SRPC, PASTOR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
I am not your usual counselor, I believe in a no nonsense direct approach to helping you build the marriage life and faith you both desire.
Has your spouse cheated on you? Have you been shattered by finding porn on his device or an emotional affair? Trust or communication issues, just feel married & alone or in a sexless marriage roommate existence? There's a reason why and I can help. "Intimacy Anorexia" is a possibility! If something feels broken and you need help my program is real in process. Not always talk, but action and work to build a healed life and marriage! Stop feeling lost hurt and angry! I can help! I have 18 IA/SA groups & counseling & Tele-sessions available. I work with military men/couples exclusively from SF Groups & SOF teams worldwide.
I am not your usual counselor, I believe in a no nonsense direct approach to helping you build the marriage life and faith you both desire.
Has your spouse cheated on you? Have you been shattered by finding porn on his device or an emotional affair? Trust or communication issues, just feel married & alone or in a sexless marriage roommate existence? There's a reason why and I can help. "Intimacy Anorexia" is a possibility! If something feels broken and you need help my program is real in process. Not always talk, but action and work to build a healed life and marriage! Stop feeling lost hurt and angry! I can help! I have 18 IA/SA groups & counseling & Tele-sessions available. I work with military men/couples exclusively from SF Groups & SOF teams worldwide.
(719) 359-4438 View (719) 359-4438
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August (Formerly Heather) Tousignant-Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80237
Accepting new clients! As a licensed marriage and family therapist & licensed clinical social worker, I help you show up for yourself, your relationship, and your family. As a member of the queer community (agender, pan/lesbian), I have personal/professional experience providing knowledgeable and affirming care for people of many identities and types of relationships, including neurodiversity. I have specific experience working with queer kids/youth and their families; queer kids/youth have unique challenges in coming out, navigating family/peer relationships, interactions with school, and negotiating transition tasks.
Accepting new clients! As a licensed marriage and family therapist & licensed clinical social worker, I help you show up for yourself, your relationship, and your family. As a member of the queer community (agender, pan/lesbian), I have personal/professional experience providing knowledgeable and affirming care for people of many identities and types of relationships, including neurodiversity. I have specific experience working with queer kids/youth and their families; queer kids/youth have unique challenges in coming out, navigating family/peer relationships, interactions with school, and negotiating transition tasks.
(970) 624-0781 x750 View (970) 624-0781 x750
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Hishara Jansz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80012
Hishara is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples from diverse cultures. She uses a holistic, client-centered, cultural-oriented and strength-based perspective in her work. Hishara will also engage in animal assisted therapy with her "official" side-kick Lava, when it is therapeutically appropriate. She treats a wide range of individual and relational issues, meets people where they're at in their journey towards healing and works within their reality to help them recognize and build on their own strengths to face and overcome challenges.
Hishara is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples from diverse cultures. She uses a holistic, client-centered, cultural-oriented and strength-based perspective in her work. Hishara will also engage in animal assisted therapy with her "official" side-kick Lava, when it is therapeutically appropriate. She treats a wide range of individual and relational issues, meets people where they're at in their journey towards healing and works within their reality to help them recognize and build on their own strengths to face and overcome challenges.
(720) 386-4714 View (720) 386-4714
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Cynthia McKay
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, JD, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80111
With many years as a therapist, I have found great success in helping others to manage and comprehend their complex trauma, addiction, marriage/divorce issues, family therapy and setting goals for success.
I am here to help you be the best version of yourself. You have already completed the most difficult task and that is to ask for help. If you are struggling with issues and feel powerless, know that there are people who love you and want to assist you in finding happiness in your life. I live authentically have the ability to help others to see their potential while guiding them to a more peaceful life. I specialize in families, stress, addiction, marriage and complex trauma. Helping people through previous trauma is what drives me. Guiding those who need to process and develop a healthier space in their life is my passion.
With many years as a therapist, I have found great success in helping others to manage and comprehend their complex trauma, addiction, marriage/divorce issues, family therapy and setting goals for success.
I am here to help you be the best version of yourself. You have already completed the most difficult task and that is to ask for help. If you are struggling with issues and feel powerless, know that there are people who love you and want to assist you in finding happiness in your life. I live authentically have the ability to help others to see their potential while guiding them to a more peaceful life. I specialize in families, stress, addiction, marriage and complex trauma. Helping people through previous trauma is what drives me. Guiding those who need to process and develop a healthier space in their life is my passion.
(720) 893-8639 View (720) 893-8639
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Kamara Therapy Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
(719) 428-3522 View (719) 428-3522
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Lori (Lorene) M Roper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LEND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Sometimes, we find ourselves buried under challenging life circumstances. When this happens, we are left with three options: remain stuck and undecided, fight through, wounded and bitter, or emerge stronger, wiser and more resilient. I love coming alongside clients who feel they are without hope, and helping them find their inner strengths to emerge resilient. I have experience working with trauma, grief, PTSD, pain management, postpartum depression, chronic medical conditions, OCD, substance use, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bi-polar, and marriage and family issues.
Sometimes, we find ourselves buried under challenging life circumstances. When this happens, we are left with three options: remain stuck and undecided, fight through, wounded and bitter, or emerge stronger, wiser and more resilient. I love coming alongside clients who feel they are without hope, and helping them find their inner strengths to emerge resilient. I have experience working with trauma, grief, PTSD, pain management, postpartum depression, chronic medical conditions, OCD, substance use, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bi-polar, and marriage and family issues.
(719) 417-4906 View (719) 417-4906
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Christine Limon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and am specialized to work with individual trauma in all forms.
Still feel stuck from painful things that have happened to you? Do you want real, lasting results in your life and your relationships? I am passionate about my work and I truly care about my clients and want them to have long lasting relief and a deeper sense of happiness. I use a gentle, empathetic, and specific specialized approach called Somatic Experiencing, that targets your whole nervous system, facilitating healing through helping you become more balanced and more resilient. I would love to meet with you for a free consultation to learn about how this approach may benefit you!
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and am specialized to work with individual trauma in all forms.
Still feel stuck from painful things that have happened to you? Do you want real, lasting results in your life and your relationships? I am passionate about my work and I truly care about my clients and want them to have long lasting relief and a deeper sense of happiness. I use a gentle, empathetic, and specific specialized approach called Somatic Experiencing, that targets your whole nervous system, facilitating healing through helping you become more balanced and more resilient. I would love to meet with you for a free consultation to learn about how this approach may benefit you!
(719) 602-8139 View (719) 602-8139
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Charles H. Browning, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918  (Online Only)
anxiety, depression, anger, porn, addictions, marriage and family struggles, you’ll be able to stop the cycle of negative self-talk and replace toxic thinking.
MEET Dr. Browning – your trusted Catalyst for Transformation. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Discouraged? Dr. Browning can equip and empower you with proven and practical tools for getting rapid and lasting change. Through his Mindset-Reset Therapy methods, discover fresh new perspectives to help you overcome painful struggles, difficult conflicts, and negativity. Nurture important relationships as you rewrite your story. You can trust his over 40 years of expertise in mental health transformation. Embrace healing now, regain control, and step into new levels of peace. With Dr. Browning’s help, you CAN start over! You’ll see . . .
anxiety, depression, anger, porn, addictions, marriage and family struggles, you’ll be able to stop the cycle of negative self-talk and replace toxic thinking.
MEET Dr. Browning – your trusted Catalyst for Transformation. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Discouraged? Dr. Browning can equip and empower you with proven and practical tools for getting rapid and lasting change. Through his Mindset-Reset Therapy methods, discover fresh new perspectives to help you overcome painful struggles, difficult conflicts, and negativity. Nurture important relationships as you rewrite your story. You can trust his over 40 years of expertise in mental health transformation. Embrace healing now, regain control, and step into new levels of peace. With Dr. Browning’s help, you CAN start over! You’ll see . . .
(719) 888-3467 View (719) 888-3467
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Rebecca M Knudsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR, SRT, PRT
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80111
Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Colorado.
If you feel broken from betrayal, addiction, or shame, and are looking for healing for mind, body and soul, we are here to help. We are a team of therapists with rigorous training and experience in helping individuals and couples heal from infidelity, betrayal, and sexually compulsive behavior. We treat the whole person, including EMDR to heal trauma, yoga therapy to treat the trauma in your body, groups with like-minded individuals who want to heal, and therapists that are passionate, rigorously trained, and who love their clients. We know that healing is possible, and we know the path to help you get there.
Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Colorado.
If you feel broken from betrayal, addiction, or shame, and are looking for healing for mind, body and soul, we are here to help. We are a team of therapists with rigorous training and experience in helping individuals and couples heal from infidelity, betrayal, and sexually compulsive behavior. We treat the whole person, including EMDR to heal trauma, yoga therapy to treat the trauma in your body, groups with like-minded individuals who want to heal, and therapists that are passionate, rigorously trained, and who love their clients. We know that healing is possible, and we know the path to help you get there.
(720) 674-7897 View (720) 674-7897
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.