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.
Couples and Marriage Counseling Sessions in Long Beach, CA
Relationships require dedication and effort, and sometimes even the strongest couples need a little extra support. The licensed marriage and couples therapists at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA, are here to help you and your partner navigate challenges and rekindle your bond.
If you feel like your relationship is struggling, consider reaching out to us for professional guidance at (562) 307-8993.
Why Seek Out Relationship Counseling?
Couples seek therapy for various reasons, including:
- Financial issues
- Inability to move beyond disagreements
- Intimacy dissatisfaction
- Persistent arguments about parenting and child-rearing
- Poor communication or repetitive arguments
- Missing the spark in the relationship
- Substance abuse by one or both partners
- Trust issues or infidelity
Any of these issues can strain your relationship, but our professionals at Thriveworks can help you and your partner reconnect and move forward.
How Does Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling Work?
Whether your issues feel major or minor, couples counseling can help you build a closer bond with your partner. You may learn how to:
- Resolve conflicts
- Communicate more effectively
- Increase relationship satisfaction
- Grow together as partners
Couples often gain:
- New insight into relationship dynamics
- Better understanding of each partner’s desires and goals
- Newfound appreciation for each other
- Effective ways of coping with distress
- Increased intimacy and romance
- Improved communication
- Stronger conflict resolution skills
Schedule Couples Counseling in Long Beach, CA
Contact Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA, today to start enjoying the benefits of couples and marriage counseling. We look forward to helping you build a happier, healthier bond with your partner—call us at (562) 307-8993.
