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.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Get Your Relationship on Track – Counselors and Therapists in Cambridge
Couples counseling with a skilled caring counselor or psychologist can help you find the happiness you once had in your relationship. If you’re ready to work with a couples counselor at Thriveworks Cambridge, simply call us at (617) 380-4651.
Why Do Couples Go To Counseling?
Problems in a relationship can arise from many different causes. These may include:
- Financial problems
- Loss of job
- Selling a home
- Life transitions such as retirement or unemployment
- Difficulty with children
- Serious medical problems
- Death of a loved one
- Emotional or psychological problems
- Addictions
- Infidelity
- Lack of trust
- Miscommunication
How Can We Change Our Relationship?
Couples counseling can help teach you and your partner new ways of interacting. Breaking unhealthy habits of behavior and communication can be very difficult, but possible. The first step in any change process is acknowledging the need for assistance. From that point, a counselor can help facilitate a new way of interacting and working together as a couple.
Some of these methods of change may include:
- Identifying problems
- Recognizing the most important problems for each partner
- Creating safe boundaries for discussion
- Teaching active listening
- Establishing honest and clear communication
- Creating trust
- Healing painful hurts from the past
- Establishing or fostering intimacy
- Dealing with addictions, medical problems, and psychological issues
A Thriveworks counselor can help you and your partner identify what problems need to be addressed.
Thriveworks Cambridge Couples Counselors, Psychologists Are Here To Help
Thriveworks Cambridge Counselors are prepared to take on the problems that you and your partner are experiencing, whether big or small. Our trained and licensed marriage counselors are experts in their field
Thriveworks Cambridge Couples Counselors can help you and your partner create the healthy, loving, and respectful relationship that you both desire. Call us today at (617) 380-4651.
