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The Family Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Seneca, SC 29672  (Online Only)
Welcome to The Family Doctor - my two specialties are Marriage/Family Therapy & Addictions Therapy. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple conflicts or an addiction please give us a call. We can find you a solution for your struggle. We also offer educational seminars such as Parenting-Discipline and Boundaries, Addiction in the Workplace, Couples Communication, or Understanding our Family of Origin. We work with individuals, couples or families.
Welcome to The Family Doctor - my two specialties are Marriage/Family Therapy & Addictions Therapy. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple conflicts or an addiction please give us a call. We can find you a solution for your struggle. We also offer educational seminars such as Parenting-Discipline and Boundaries, Addiction in the Workplace, Couples Communication, or Understanding our Family of Origin. We work with individuals, couples or families.
(864) 840-8644 View (864) 840-8644
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Nicole Elena Grimm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Seneca, SC 29672
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment that will enable you to create positive change in your life, family and community. Working together we will identify avenues to engage in a value driven life. At times feelings of anxiety and depression act as barriers to our goals and values. Through a variety of techniques, such as mindfulness, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) and art therapy these barriers can be eliminated.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment that will enable you to create positive change in your life, family and community. Working together we will identify avenues to engage in a value driven life. At times feelings of anxiety and depression act as barriers to our goals and values. Through a variety of techniques, such as mindfulness, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) and art therapy these barriers can be eliminated.
(864) 810-6361 View (864) 810-6361
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5points Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Seneca, SC 29672
5points Behavioral Health is committed to providing the best therapeutic services possible to children, adolescents, and adults. 5points Behavioral Health does not discriminate in provision of services to an individual and believes (i) No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay, and (ii) There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income or (iii) based upon the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
5points Behavioral Health is committed to providing the best therapeutic services possible to children, adolescents, and adults. 5points Behavioral Health does not discriminate in provision of services to an individual and believes (i) No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay, and (ii) There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income or (iii) based upon the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
(864) 400-1436 View (864) 400-1436
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Nan W Cooley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Seneca, SC 29672
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about children, teens, and parents. I chose to specialize in Child Clinical Psychology because I find children and adolescents to be fun to work with and incredibly strong and inspiring. I particularly enjoy working with those with anxiety and mood difficulties, and have extensive experience working with those with a history of traumatic experiences including abuse. Psychologists are extensively trained in both diagnostics - identifying disorders - and therapy, as well as how to use one to guide the other. I gather information from all areas of child's life to understand the child as a whole person.
I am passionate about children, teens, and parents. I chose to specialize in Child Clinical Psychology because I find children and adolescents to be fun to work with and incredibly strong and inspiring. I particularly enjoy working with those with anxiety and mood difficulties, and have extensive experience working with those with a history of traumatic experiences including abuse. Psychologists are extensively trained in both diagnostics - identifying disorders - and therapy, as well as how to use one to guide the other. I gather information from all areas of child's life to understand the child as a whole person.
(864) 778-7883 View (864) 778-7883

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New Beginnings Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29632
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provide virtual and in-person therapy for people who live in the state of South Carolina. Most of my clients enjoy virtual because of the flexibility it offers. I do offer in-person appointments for clients if that is your preference. Both options are effective. I believe that therapy is a collective journey in which my goal is to provide you with the tools to gain insight and self-awareness that foster personal growth and positive change in your life. I have worked in the human services field for over 24 years with children and adults of diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provide virtual and in-person therapy for people who live in the state of South Carolina. Most of my clients enjoy virtual because of the flexibility it offers. I do offer in-person appointments for clients if that is your preference. Both options are effective. I believe that therapy is a collective journey in which my goal is to provide you with the tools to gain insight and self-awareness that foster personal growth and positive change in your life. I have worked in the human services field for over 24 years with children and adults of diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns.
(864) 532-5657 View (864) 532-5657
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Sarah Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631  (Online Only)
Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.
Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.
(864) 396-2151 View (864) 396-2151
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Kathleen Marie May
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.
(864) 374-2273 View (864) 374-2273
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Genesis Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC, MAC, C-TFCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
Is there a problem or situation that is causing you problems, stress, or concern? Are there things that are affecting your day to day life or the people and things you care about? Do you feel alone in this struggle and desire relief? We are here to help you start and walk your path of recovery to find serenity and happiness. Recovery is a wonderful, productive lifestyle of utilizing your strengths, abilities, awareness, and skills so that you grow and blossom day by day, and step by step. We can help you on this journey through use of counseling and therapy services.
Is there a problem or situation that is causing you problems, stress, or concern? Are there things that are affecting your day to day life or the people and things you care about? Do you feel alone in this struggle and desire relief? We are here to help you start and walk your path of recovery to find serenity and happiness. Recovery is a wonderful, productive lifestyle of utilizing your strengths, abilities, awareness, and skills so that you grow and blossom day by day, and step by step. We can help you on this journey through use of counseling and therapy services.
(864) 515-6440 View (864) 515-6440
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Michele Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.
We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.
(864) 214-2709 View (864) 214-2709

Online Therapists

Full Circle Counseling Service, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Duncan, SC 29334  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adults, children and adolescents with life stressors and difficult transitions, including anxiety, depression, marital and family conflicts, low self-esteem, grief and loss, behavioral problems, parenting issues, career changes and work related concerns.
Life presents new challenges and changes daily. When these challenges and changes occur, it cause stress, anxiety, and makes you question certain decisions you have made. You may need to explore new options and directions for your life. My goal for each individual is to obtain a clear understanding of your needs and how we can work to establish personal growth and stability. My goal is to establish respect, compassion and trust in a nonjudgmental environment.
I specialize in helping adults, children and adolescents with life stressors and difficult transitions, including anxiety, depression, marital and family conflicts, low self-esteem, grief and loss, behavioral problems, parenting issues, career changes and work related concerns.
Life presents new challenges and changes daily. When these challenges and changes occur, it cause stress, anxiety, and makes you question certain decisions you have made. You may need to explore new options and directions for your life. My goal for each individual is to obtain a clear understanding of your needs and how we can work to establish personal growth and stability. My goal is to establish respect, compassion and trust in a nonjudgmental environment.
(864) 559-8944 View (864) 559-8944
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Jennifer Edris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CACI, MAC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Services We Offer: Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Addictions Counseling, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Pre-marital Counseling.
River Falls Counseling provides professional psychological services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking help. Competent licensed and certified therapist with a variety of specializations Conveniently located in Greenville off of Roper Mtn. Rd. and I-85 We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most EAP plans Flexible hours (day and evenings) Sliding scale for those in need
Services We Offer: Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Addictions Counseling, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Pre-marital Counseling.
River Falls Counseling provides professional psychological services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking help. Competent licensed and certified therapist with a variety of specializations Conveniently located in Greenville off of Roper Mtn. Rd. and I-85 We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most EAP plans Flexible hours (day and evenings) Sliding scale for those in need
(864) 907-4443 View (864) 907-4443
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Skylyn Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
My practice offers clinicians with specialties in social work, marriage and family therapy, and professional counseling.
I understand that many times the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is my mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. It is my goal to make my services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
My practice offers clinicians with specialties in social work, marriage and family therapy, and professional counseling.
I understand that many times the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is my mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. It is my goal to make my services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
(864) 803-0611 View (864) 803-0611
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Mark R Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
I specialize in creativity training, jungian dreamwork, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance therapy, grief work, and marriage and family therapy.
Are you going through a difficult time of loss or upheaval and change? Do you have strained or troubled relationships, painful or difficult thoughts or emotions? Are you looking to be more creative or maybe just seeking to live a more fulfilling life? I work with clients to help them live and love with increased creativity and insight. I offer targeted, evidence-based therapy to help those with troubling thoughts and emotions adjust effectively and move on. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression as well as helping individuals working through mid-life or late-life transitions.
I specialize in creativity training, jungian dreamwork, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance therapy, grief work, and marriage and family therapy.
Are you going through a difficult time of loss or upheaval and change? Do you have strained or troubled relationships, painful or difficult thoughts or emotions? Are you looking to be more creative or maybe just seeking to live a more fulfilling life? I work with clients to help them live and love with increased creativity and insight. I offer targeted, evidence-based therapy to help those with troubling thoughts and emotions adjust effectively and move on. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression as well as helping individuals working through mid-life or late-life transitions.
(864) 990-2403 View (864) 990-2403
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Danielle Burton Auten
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
Waitlist for new clients
I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ready to help you understand how your relationships are impacted by trauma and vice versa.
You are so overwhelmed right now that it feels like you don’t even have time to breathe. The to do lists are endless and the weight of the world is on your shoulders. When you do get a moment to relax, your mind won’t stop to give you even 5 seconds of peace. It feels like you are floating through life incapable of finding solid ground. Everything feels harder than it should, including your closest relationships. Hurts from the past seem to keep popping up even though they happened so long ago and you’ve moved on right? It might seem like you’re alone in trying to figure all of this out, but I see you and I get it.
I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ready to help you understand how your relationships are impacted by trauma and vice versa.
You are so overwhelmed right now that it feels like you don’t even have time to breathe. The to do lists are endless and the weight of the world is on your shoulders. When you do get a moment to relax, your mind won’t stop to give you even 5 seconds of peace. It feels like you are floating through life incapable of finding solid ground. Everything feels harder than it should, including your closest relationships. Hurts from the past seem to keep popping up even though they happened so long ago and you’ve moved on right? It might seem like you’re alone in trying to figure all of this out, but I see you and I get it.
(864) 774-5558 View (864) 774-5558
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Lorie Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
I integrate my education and experience in Nursing with Marriage and Family Therapy to approach therapy holistically with the belief that we are all physical, emotional, physical and spiritual beings, and that all of these dynamics impact our emotional and mental health.
Life is challenging and sometimes overwhelming for all of us! I believe everyone has within themselves the ability and inner wisdom to successfully navigate life's challenges if given the opportunity and necessary tools for change. Therapy is an opportunity for me to walk with clients through life challenges by helping them identify and meet their own desired life goals for change and personal growth while helping them to reclaim their own life story. By providing a safe place and personal support, I help clients explore the context of their own life experiences and the impact of those experiences on their life and relationships.
I integrate my education and experience in Nursing with Marriage and Family Therapy to approach therapy holistically with the belief that we are all physical, emotional, physical and spiritual beings, and that all of these dynamics impact our emotional and mental health.
Life is challenging and sometimes overwhelming for all of us! I believe everyone has within themselves the ability and inner wisdom to successfully navigate life's challenges if given the opportunity and necessary tools for change. Therapy is an opportunity for me to walk with clients through life challenges by helping them identify and meet their own desired life goals for change and personal growth while helping them to reclaim their own life story. By providing a safe place and personal support, I help clients explore the context of their own life experiences and the impact of those experiences on their life and relationships.
(864) 689-4692 View (864) 689-4692
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Gene E Wagstaff
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29617
In marriage the most often presented issues is two people who love each other who do not feel loved by each other and because of hurts and wounds are no longer to communicate with each other without it turning into an argument and therefore you live in silence or anger.
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
In marriage the most often presented issues is two people who love each other who do not feel loved by each other and because of hurts and wounds are no longer to communicate with each other without it turning into an argument and therefore you live in silence or anger.
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
(864) 606-3099 View (864) 606-3099
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Elizabeth Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29302
I specialize in work with individuals and couples who struggle with self-image issues, co-dependency, marital problems, or a number of other issues that may be hindering them from living the life that they want.
Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough? Do you feel like everyone has it all together but you? Do you ever feel like if you just try harder or give more, maybe things will get better? I know what it's like, I've been there. It's not that you're not good enough, it's that you don't FEEL like you're good enough. Give me a call, and find out how we can work together to change your perspective to improve how you feel about your life.
I specialize in work with individuals and couples who struggle with self-image issues, co-dependency, marital problems, or a number of other issues that may be hindering them from living the life that they want.
Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough? Do you feel like everyone has it all together but you? Do you ever feel like if you just try harder or give more, maybe things will get better? I know what it's like, I've been there. It's not that you're not good enough, it's that you don't FEEL like you're good enough. Give me a call, and find out how we can work together to change your perspective to improve how you feel about your life.
(864) 860-2345 View (864) 860-2345
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Laura Jean Beauvais
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPH, MA, LPC, ART, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Perhaps you feel confused by your relationship. You may have tried personal or marital counseling and are even more bewildered. You suspect you are in an emotionally, verbally, or spiritually abusive relationship, but you may not even have the words to define what is happening. Counseling can provide a safe place to find healing and hope from the effects of neglect and abuse, including narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. As a certified narcissistic abuse and certified trauma counselor as well as an Accelerated Resolution Therapy master-level clinician, I can guide you as you seek to understand and heal.
Perhaps you feel confused by your relationship. You may have tried personal or marital counseling and are even more bewildered. You suspect you are in an emotionally, verbally, or spiritually abusive relationship, but you may not even have the words to define what is happening. Counseling can provide a safe place to find healing and hope from the effects of neglect and abuse, including narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. As a certified narcissistic abuse and certified trauma counselor as well as an Accelerated Resolution Therapy master-level clinician, I can guide you as you seek to understand and heal.
(864) 662-3637 View (864) 662-3637
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Jeffrey D Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29302
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
(864) 428-9523 View (864) 428-9523
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Jeanna Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
It is my mission to help people who are hurting emotionally. It has been my experience that we all go through times when we can use a professional to offer a nonjudgmental, empathetic ear. As a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist, I see individuals, couples and families. I am a great fit for those who are dedicated and desiring change. I like to give lots of resources and homework yet only if it is preferred by the client. Sometimes life only allows us to have the session time to work on things and that’s okay too.
It is my mission to help people who are hurting emotionally. It has been my experience that we all go through times when we can use a professional to offer a nonjudgmental, empathetic ear. As a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist, I see individuals, couples and families. I am a great fit for those who are dedicated and desiring change. I like to give lots of resources and homework yet only if it is preferred by the client. Sometimes life only allows us to have the session time to work on things and that’s okay too.
(864) 412-0873 View (864) 412-0873

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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.