Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.
Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples Counselors, Therapists, and Psychologists in Atlanta, GA—Sandy Springs Counseling
Couples counseling can be helpful to each and every committed couple. Research shows that many couples will put off therapy or counseling for years before seeking help. However, there is no need to postpone your happiness.
Thriveworks Atlanta Couples Counseling is designed to strengthen your connection with each other. If you already have a good relationship, therapy provides you with the insights and skills to make it an outstanding one. If your relationship is struggling, therapy promotes understanding and solutions for repair and reconnection.
Either way, we hope that you will reach out to us. Our couples therapists look forward to meeting you.
Benefits of Couples Counseling
Here are some of the benefits of couples counseling:
- Make thoughtful, informed choices with a scientifically-based evaluation of your relationship
- Build on hidden strengths within your relationship
- Experience feeling deeply understood by your partner
- Develop ways to create a sacred bond that withstands external demands
- Discover the far-reaching, empowering effects of a healthy relationship
- Learn how you might reconnect deeply, even after an infidelity
Who Should Pursue Couples Therapy?
During a lasting relationship, it is normal to face challenges and stressors, as well as many important decisions and growth points. Sometimes couples discover that their ability to communicate and relate deeply has become impaired. Couples counseling can be a way to open up lines of communication and move towards a meaningful understanding of deeper issues. This understanding can, in turn, facilitate new possibilities for resolving difficulties and can intensify the depth of your connection.
Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual or transgender, newly dating or in a committed domestic partnership, we aim to offer a safe and confidential setting in which to explore and grow. We also work with people who are ending a marriage, partnership, or a long term relationship. Therapy and counseling can help people going through this painful process to overcome emotional difficulties and develop the confidence to rebuild their lives.
Here are some of the difficulties that can be solved in couples counseling:
- Cheating/affairs/distrust
- Jealousy/anger/resentment
- Dependency/Co-dependency
- Communication problems/frequent arguments
- Overburdened schedules/disconnection
What Should I Expect at My First Couples Counseling Session?
At Atlanta, GA Couples Counseling, we have a team of professional clinicians who care deeply about helping you and your partner. They will meet with the two of you together and help you think about your relationships in a way that honors your strengths and attends to your growth edges. We recognize that everyone is unique and our clinicians respond in an individualized way to each relationship.
Each counseling session lasts 45 to 90 minutes. The initial session is an assessment session. If ongoing counseling is appropriate, there is an agreement to continue the work at a regular time that suits everyone. We aim to provide a flexible service tailored to the specific needs of each couple.
Scheduling Couples Therapy at Thriveworks Atlanta
Call us today at 404-719-4233 and we will schedule your appointment as soon as possible. Oftentimes, new clients can meet with their provider within the week of scheduling. Plus, Thriveworks offers evening and weekend sessions, and accepts most major insurances.
Just by reading this article, you’ve made the first step in your journey towards a better future for you and your partner. Let us walk with you from this point forward. Let us help your relationship thrive. Call us today at 404-719-4233 and make your first appointment! We want you and your partner to find the care and communication you both deserve. Let’s talk.
