Couples Counseling

What is Couples Therapy: 

Couples  therapy is usually focused on improving communication patterns between the couple. The therapist enters the couples relationship more directly than individual therapy. The couples interactions are discussed and the therapist offers suggestions for improvement.  

How Does it Work:

It is a joint process between a therapist and the couple in counseling. Common goals of therapy can be to help with communication styles, gender roles, love languages and parenting styles in order to improve the quality of the relationship. Couples may seek therapy for help with issues that are challenging to face together.

What Can Psychotherapy in Couples or Marriages Help With : 

Psychotherapy  can help with issues ranging from infidelity, trust, empathy, communication,    

How Long Does Each Session Last:

Normally the first session takes about 60 minutes for a gathering of information. The second session will be done individually with each person to complete a couple's questionnaire and intake which will last for 30 minutes each, then the next session will be joint sessions that will last for up to 50 minutes each session.  

What  treatment approaches and modalities  do you use: 

My treatment approach is evidence base and some of the modalities I use are Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Gottman Methods, and Couples Activities.