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Melissa Chamberlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
The therapeutic relationship must respect orientation / preference, race, ethnicity, culture, values, beliefs, practices, & intentions.
I AM Accepting NEW - CLIENTS. I use an Integrated Holistic Mind-Body Approach: Neurocounseling, Positive Psychology, Somatic Psychotherapy, Neurotherapy bio-feedback, CBT, etc. I work with clients to develop individualized treatment action plans to resolve difficulties, address challenges, & focus on achieving goals. I specialize in Anxiety / Stress / Trauma; Relationship Dynamics & Communication Skills; Life & Career Direction; Transition Management; Depression; Grief & Loss. I assist in gaining knowledge & answers, forming new behaviors, overcoming barriers, support healing & development, & in creating positive relationships.
The therapeutic relationship must respect orientation / preference, race, ethnicity, culture, values, beliefs, practices, & intentions.
I AM Accepting NEW - CLIENTS. I use an Integrated Holistic Mind-Body Approach: Neurocounseling, Positive Psychology, Somatic Psychotherapy, Neurotherapy bio-feedback, CBT, etc. I work with clients to develop individualized treatment action plans to resolve difficulties, address challenges, & focus on achieving goals. I specialize in Anxiety / Stress / Trauma; Relationship Dynamics & Communication Skills; Life & Career Direction; Transition Management; Depression; Grief & Loss. I assist in gaining knowledge & answers, forming new behaviors, overcoming barriers, support healing & development, & in creating positive relationships.
(541) 705-3175 View (541) 705-3175
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Friends of the Family
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330
Friends of the Family (FOFM) offers top-quality counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families at affordable out-of-pocket rates. Thanks to the generous support of donors throughout the community, we operate from a Sliding Fee Scale that goes as low as $30 for a session. Our Counseling Team includes Sherry Doggett, MA, Jessica Carter, MA, and Alicia Deal, Graduate Intern. FOFM counselors are under the direct clinical supervision of Robert Lewis, MA, LMFT. See pictures below and read more about each counselor on our website (fofm.org).
Friends of the Family (FOFM) offers top-quality counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families at affordable out-of-pocket rates. Thanks to the generous support of donors throughout the community, we operate from a Sliding Fee Scale that goes as low as $30 for a session. Our Counseling Team includes Sherry Doggett, MA, Jessica Carter, MA, and Alicia Deal, Graduate Intern. FOFM counselors are under the direct clinical supervision of Robert Lewis, MA, LMFT. See pictures below and read more about each counselor on our website (fofm.org).
(458) 214-2406 View (458) 214-2406
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Shawn M. Moling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
As a Licensed Counselor, working from a psychodynamic perspective, my goal is to foster a safe, confidential, therapeutic relationship in order to fully process the pain.
Often times, navigating relationships can be similar to walking through a minefield. The only problem is that most of us tend to step on a few mines. The deep hurt and emotional trauma that each exploding mine causes in our lives is carried into all subsequent relationships we dare to enter. In dealing with the pain of past relationships, many struggle to cope and find solutions to push back against their very real pain; many of these solution cause deep wounds of their own.
As a Licensed Counselor, working from a psychodynamic perspective, my goal is to foster a safe, confidential, therapeutic relationship in order to fully process the pain.
Often times, navigating relationships can be similar to walking through a minefield. The only problem is that most of us tend to step on a few mines. The deep hurt and emotional trauma that each exploding mine causes in our lives is carried into all subsequent relationships we dare to enter. In dealing with the pain of past relationships, many struggle to cope and find solutions to push back against their very real pain; many of these solution cause deep wounds of their own.
(206) 397-6066 View (206) 397-6066
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Shannon Mong
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330  (Online Only)
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I've accompanied adults, teens, & older adults through many situations & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, aging, substance use, & navigating neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum disorders). My goal is that you gain a better understanding of the situation and yourself, implement new strategies and skills to successfully manage the transition, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events.
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I've accompanied adults, teens, & older adults through many situations & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, aging, substance use, & navigating neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum disorders). My goal is that you gain a better understanding of the situation and yourself, implement new strategies and skills to successfully manage the transition, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events.
(541) 532-2613 View (541) 532-2613
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Sam H.W. Sappington, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
Over the years I see that I am very well-suited to work with clients who are experiencing a major life transition. These include changes in relationship status, employment, health, sexual/ gender identity, as well as retirement/ aging concerns. While transitions can bring new opportunities, such changes also come with an array of losses, endings and goodbyes. Transitions can generate challenging symptoms, including a sense of grieving, starting over and/or confronting the unknown. Life can lead one to a place where it pushes you to explore your personality and life choices, and make new sense of your life experiences.
Over the years I see that I am very well-suited to work with clients who are experiencing a major life transition. These include changes in relationship status, employment, health, sexual/ gender identity, as well as retirement/ aging concerns. While transitions can bring new opportunities, such changes also come with an array of losses, endings and goodbyes. Transitions can generate challenging symptoms, including a sense of grieving, starting over and/or confronting the unknown. Life can lead one to a place where it pushes you to explore your personality and life choices, and make new sense of your life experiences.
(541) 507-0203 View (541) 507-0203
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Lisa Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCTTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330  (Online Only)
Do you have a hard time saying "no"? Are platonic or intimate relationships difficult? Are you highly critical of yourself? Do you have a lot of guilt? Do you at times feel resentful or think that you are being taken advantage of? These are a few of the many topics I cover in session. In therapy I attend to areas such as: depression/anxiety, relationship problems, LGBTQIA needs, chronic health issues, neurodiversity, the impact of systemic oppression, eating disorders and relationship with food and body, tobacco and addiction treatment, trauma, connection with emotions and body, and more.
Do you have a hard time saying "no"? Are platonic or intimate relationships difficult? Are you highly critical of yourself? Do you have a lot of guilt? Do you at times feel resentful or think that you are being taken advantage of? These are a few of the many topics I cover in session. In therapy I attend to areas such as: depression/anxiety, relationship problems, LGBTQIA needs, chronic health issues, neurodiversity, the impact of systemic oppression, eating disorders and relationship with food and body, tobacco and addiction treatment, trauma, connection with emotions and body, and more.
(541) 507-0139 View (541) 507-0139
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Cynthia McQuade, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
She specializes in the treatment of; Depression, Anxiety/Phobias, Trauma/History of Trauma, Co-occurring Disorders, Addictions/Compulsions, Adjustment, Relationship Issues, Work related vicarious trauma/stress, and other life transition difficulties for Individuals, Families, & Couples.
ONLINE THERAPY. Accessible Care for Individual Needs! Online Therapy cuts time spent commuting & in wait rooms and increases access to counseling services for people; living in rural communities, with hectic/busy schedules, who experience symptoms that make it difficult to travel to an office, and with transportation difficulties. Clients are able to connect to sessions online via tablet, smart phone or other devices, and enjoy the security, privacy, comfort and convenience of receiving care in the setting of of their choice with secured online video-conference sessions.
She specializes in the treatment of; Depression, Anxiety/Phobias, Trauma/History of Trauma, Co-occurring Disorders, Addictions/Compulsions, Adjustment, Relationship Issues, Work related vicarious trauma/stress, and other life transition difficulties for Individuals, Families, & Couples.
ONLINE THERAPY. Accessible Care for Individual Needs! Online Therapy cuts time spent commuting & in wait rooms and increases access to counseling services for people; living in rural communities, with hectic/busy schedules, who experience symptoms that make it difficult to travel to an office, and with transportation difficulties. Clients are able to connect to sessions online via tablet, smart phone or other devices, and enjoy the security, privacy, comfort and convenience of receiving care in the setting of of their choice with secured online video-conference sessions.
(971) 285-3738 View (971) 285-3738
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Ashlie Newbill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSTS
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333
Life throws us a curveball from time to time. Stressors that you maybe could've coped with in the past now feel overwhelming. Symptoms that you had kept at bay for years, are now making it hard to function. Sleepless nights, panic attacks, avoiding leaving the house, arguments with your partner, snapping at your kids...maybe even thinking that you wish it would all just stop because you're so tired. It doesn't have to be this way. Now is the time to reach out for support.
Life throws us a curveball from time to time. Stressors that you maybe could've coped with in the past now feel overwhelming. Symptoms that you had kept at bay for years, are now making it hard to function. Sleepless nights, panic attacks, avoiding leaving the house, arguments with your partner, snapping at your kids...maybe even thinking that you wish it would all just stop because you're so tired. It doesn't have to be this way. Now is the time to reach out for support.
(541) 366-6745 View (541) 366-6745
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Dr. Jeffrey C Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330
I also work with Couples, families, and have significant experience with first responders and military veterans (having been both myself).
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or have you lost motivation? Have you been through trauma? Does ADHD or Autism impact your day to day function? You may have tried to find your own ways to cope and have just run out of ideas. Reaching out for counseling can be challenging, and I get that. Maybe you are skeptical that counseling is the right place for you. I believe that everyone is capable of changing their lives for the better.
I also work with Couples, families, and have significant experience with first responders and military veterans (having been both myself).
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or have you lost motivation? Have you been through trauma? Does ADHD or Autism impact your day to day function? You may have tried to find your own ways to cope and have just run out of ideas. Reaching out for counseling can be challenging, and I get that. Maybe you are skeptical that counseling is the right place for you. I believe that everyone is capable of changing their lives for the better.
(458) 236-5519 View (458) 236-5519
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Lorie Ann Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330
I have many years of experience working with people experiencing prenatal/postpartum, anxiety/depression, trauma, relationship issues, narcissism, family issues, military, autism, learning disabilities and substance abuse.
Now offering intensive couple’s coaching and 3 Principles coaching for individuals! Packages start at $900 for 4 sessions. I provide counseling and coaching to individuals and families who are interested in increasing their well-being. Individual counseling sessions can be billed to the insurances listed below. My approach is refreshing and well suited to clients who hope to live with less stress, less depression, anxiety and unhealthy coping habits. Clients will begin to live with more peace of mind, happiness, balance and fulfilling relationships.
I have many years of experience working with people experiencing prenatal/postpartum, anxiety/depression, trauma, relationship issues, narcissism, family issues, military, autism, learning disabilities and substance abuse.
Now offering intensive couple’s coaching and 3 Principles coaching for individuals! Packages start at $900 for 4 sessions. I provide counseling and coaching to individuals and families who are interested in increasing their well-being. Individual counseling sessions can be billed to the insurances listed below. My approach is refreshing and well suited to clients who hope to live with less stress, less depression, anxiety and unhealthy coping habits. Clients will begin to live with more peace of mind, happiness, balance and fulfilling relationships.
(458) 215-1723 View (458) 215-1723
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Julia Perretta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97331  (Online Only)
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
(503) 213-6255 View (503) 213-6255
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Conifer Wellness, Inc.
PhD
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333
The evergreen trees of Oregon gather strength from deep roots. Despite the winds and rains, conifers reach ever upwards. Conifer Wellness, rooted in central Corvallis, uses a flexible clinical approach to meet your mental health needs.
The evergreen trees of Oregon gather strength from deep roots. Despite the winds and rains, conifers reach ever upwards. Conifer Wellness, rooted in central Corvallis, uses a flexible clinical approach to meet your mental health needs.
(541) 286-5002 View (541) 286-5002
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Reclaim Life, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Our Therapists are Deidre Lafferty, LCSW; Mick Fredrickson, LCSW; Allison Dreshfield, LPC; Michelle La Casse, Professional Counselor Assoc.; Natalie Haight, CSWA; Autumn Acey, CSWA; and Connie Smith-Wells, CSWA. We help our clients feel accepted, understood, and supported so they can explore and organize their experiences and create new coping methods.
Our Therapists are Deidre Lafferty, LCSW; Mick Fredrickson, LCSW; Allison Dreshfield, LPC; Michelle La Casse, Professional Counselor Assoc.; Natalie Haight, CSWA; Autumn Acey, CSWA; and Connie Smith-Wells, CSWA. We help our clients feel accepted, understood, and supported so they can explore and organize their experiences and create new coping methods.
(541) 286-3209 View (541) 286-3209
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Erica L Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Waitlist for new clients
I most enjoy working with you, someone motivated to improve. I’ll help you cope effectively with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma disorders and I have for 20 years. You’re individual, couple, family, or groups. Adolescents and adults are preferred. I will help you with stress, horrifying traumas, deaths, diagnoses. Struggling with perinatal mood difficulties, eating disorders? I can help. I’ll teach you skills that enable and empower you to feel happy, stable, and independent again. I’m published on Amazon as Erica L Hernandez. My book is apocalyptic: Evasion, which addresses how to cope with grief.
I most enjoy working with you, someone motivated to improve. I’ll help you cope effectively with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma disorders and I have for 20 years. You’re individual, couple, family, or groups. Adolescents and adults are preferred. I will help you with stress, horrifying traumas, deaths, diagnoses. Struggling with perinatal mood difficulties, eating disorders? I can help. I’ll teach you skills that enable and empower you to feel happy, stable, and independent again. I’m published on Amazon as Erica L Hernandez. My book is apocalyptic: Evasion, which addresses how to cope with grief.
(541) 345-7010 View (541) 345-7010
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Empower Therapy
LPC
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333
The heaviness of walking through this life can get to be too much to bear sometimes. Working 40+ hours per week, raising kids, tending to relationships, cooking healthy foods, making sure you get enough exercise, etc., etc. It's a lot. It's easy for things to get off track. To feel exhausted down to your very bones. And when it is time to rest, it's hard to shut off the spinning thoughts about the future, money, climate change, health issues, past wounds....you name it. No matter your particular unique journey, life can be filled with challenges.
The heaviness of walking through this life can get to be too much to bear sometimes. Working 40+ hours per week, raising kids, tending to relationships, cooking healthy foods, making sure you get enough exercise, etc., etc. It's a lot. It's easy for things to get off track. To feel exhausted down to your very bones. And when it is time to rest, it's hard to shut off the spinning thoughts about the future, money, climate change, health issues, past wounds....you name it. No matter your particular unique journey, life can be filled with challenges.
(541) 423-9037 View (541) 423-9037
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The Healing Haven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.
Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.
(971) 253-7923 View (971) 253-7923
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Lisa Dykstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, CADC-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330
When you work with me, you will experience my passion for supporting you, and my commitment to creating a warm, safe, and confidential environment where you can express yourself without fear of judgment. I am here to help you define what it means to be your "authentic" self. I want to help you navigate how to overcome life challenges in order to live the life you truly desire. This is a place to experience respect and compassion and to meet your unique health and wellness needs.
When you work with me, you will experience my passion for supporting you, and my commitment to creating a warm, safe, and confidential environment where you can express yourself without fear of judgment. I am here to help you define what it means to be your "authentic" self. I want to help you navigate how to overcome life challenges in order to live the life you truly desire. This is a place to experience respect and compassion and to meet your unique health and wellness needs.
(541) 275-9258 View (541) 275-9258
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Edward H Rico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMHC, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you sometimes feel like your own mind is against you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, existential angst, lack of motivation, or interpersonal alienation and difficulty getting your needs met? I have a whole bag of tricks that I've developed in my 15+ year career that may help; and what I've found helps most is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal as a counselor is always to be a mental health ally, to be present and focused. To help you figure out concrete and actionable goals to help you grow more towards being the best version of yourself.
Do you sometimes feel like your own mind is against you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, existential angst, lack of motivation, or interpersonal alienation and difficulty getting your needs met? I have a whole bag of tricks that I've developed in my 15+ year career that may help; and what I've found helps most is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal as a counselor is always to be a mental health ally, to be present and focused. To help you figure out concrete and actionable goals to help you grow more towards being the best version of yourself.
(541) 237-1591 View (541) 237-1591
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Margaret Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Not accepting new clients
As of January 1, 2022, my private practice is closed to new patients. I do not anticipate a change in this status as my work has largely shifted to local employee assistance. For over 20 years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to help adults and adolescents with mood, anxiety, and trauma issues. If you have seen me in the past, you are welcome to contact me about returning to therapy. My services include individual, family, and experiential group therapy. Office convenient to Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis, Oregon. Please call or email, for more detailed information.
As of January 1, 2022, my private practice is closed to new patients. I do not anticipate a change in this status as my work has largely shifted to local employee assistance. For over 20 years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to help adults and adolescents with mood, anxiety, and trauma issues. If you have seen me in the past, you are welcome to contact me about returning to therapy. My services include individual, family, and experiential group therapy. Office convenient to Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis, Oregon. Please call or email, for more detailed information.
(541) 238-2139 View (541) 238-2139
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Kristen Doecke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Currently Offering Telehealth Only in Oregon and Missouri. Finding an opportunity to heal takes courage and is often a decision made in isolation. I believe everyone deserves access to healing spaces so that we can live a more connected, authentic and resilient life. The wounds we carry often keep us from feeling a sense of meaning, purpose and community. Finding a safe space to heal in the world we live in can feel impossible. My work focuses on creating this space together. It's my goal to help you better understand the systems that stand in the way of your healing and that prevent you from accessing the support you really need.
Currently Offering Telehealth Only in Oregon and Missouri. Finding an opportunity to heal takes courage and is often a decision made in isolation. I believe everyone deserves access to healing spaces so that we can live a more connected, authentic and resilient life. The wounds we carry often keep us from feeling a sense of meaning, purpose and community. Finding a safe space to heal in the world we live in can feel impossible. My work focuses on creating this space together. It's my goal to help you better understand the systems that stand in the way of your healing and that prevent you from accessing the support you really need.
(541) 735-9062 View (541) 735-9062
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.