Relationship counseling would benefit couples who would like to improve on communication, prepare for marriage or pregnancy, transition to parenthood, experiencing sexual issues, infidelity and unfaithfulness, explore and set healthy boundaries, end a relationship, blend families, challenges regarding mental health and/or substance abuse, or are having trust issues. All relationships are difficult in some form or another. There will be disagreement, conflict, and hurt even in the best of times. Relationship counseling can help individuals and couples grow and heal. Like all types of therapy, the lessons learned and behaviors changed will continue to serve each person for much longer than the therapy itself. *

*We are LBGT friendly

---

 

 

Benefits of Marriage/Relationship Counseling

Maintaining a marriage or relationship takes skills that few of us are naturally equipped with. We may think we are doing all we can, but a marriage counselor can be of great benefit in teaching us new ways of solving problems and getting our needs met. You will learn communication skills that will help you not only listen, but to process what your spouse is saying. You will learn how to respond without anger or resentment openly without being offensive. You will learn to process and work through unresolved issues together while rebuilding trust and intimacy.  Relationship skills needed to maintain a fulfilling relationship can be learned. A marriage counselor can teach you these skills while monitoring your progress, mediating conflict and giving objective feedback.

Examples of Goals in Relationship Counseling

 

• Learn new ways of communicating
• Build or Rebuild trust
• Learn effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Reduce power struggles
• Modify dysfunctional behavior and communication patterns
• Learn to grow together during hardships and transitions
• Increase love, support, and empathy
• Enhance intimacy and improve existing relationship