Relationship therapy

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy). A licensed therapist with clinical experience — often a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) — works with couples in romantic relationships.  

Strengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart, at your convenience.

“Couples therapy is where a professional assists in resolving problems, independent of how big or how small. Couples can develop habits that change over time and no longer work for them. Resolving the problems on their own feels insurmountable.”

During therapy, partners gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction using various therapeutic interventions. Although behavioral relationship counseling techniques can vary depending on a therapist’s experience and the needs of the couple, most involve the following general elements:

1. A focus on a specific problem (i.e., sexual difficulties, Internet addiction, intimacy, jealousy)
2. Active participation as the couples therapist treats the relationship as one, rather than everyone separately
3. Solution-focused, change-oriented interventions early on in treatment
4. A clear establishment of objectives
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Is couples therapy worth the time and effort? Studies show it is. Research conducted by the American Association of Marriage and Family found that over 97% of surveyed couples believe they got the help they needed from couples therapy. In addition, 93% of couples said therapy gave them more effective tools for dealing with conflict.