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Is Marriage Counseling Effective?

 

 

 

Get the scoop on Marriage counseling, how it works, and what it’s all about. 

 

Learn more about this form of counseling before meeting with your provider.

 

 

If you’ve thought about marriage counseling, you’ve also probably thought, “Will this even work?” This is a great question.

 

Attending marriage counseling, also known as couple’s counseling, can be an anxiety provoking decision. It can feel vulnerable to trust someone with your relationship and to disclose personal and private information to a stranger.

 

Let’s break this down so you can decide if marriage counseling is right for your relationship. 

 

 

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What is marriage counseling and what can you expect?
How does Marriage Counseling work?
Do I need to go to Marriage Counseling?
When is the right time to begin Marriage Counseling?
How long does marriage counseling take?

 
 
 
 

 

 

What is marriage counseling and what can you expect?  

 

The marriage counseling process is provided by licensed therapists, including marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. These therapists provide the same mental health services as other therapists, but specifically focus on  couples’ relationships. 

 

Marriage counseling takes place with both partners and the therapist. Through the guidance of the therapist, the couple understands what has happened to their relationship and how each person has contributed to current problems. 

 

Together, the couple sets realistic expectations of the relationship and one