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My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is cognitive behavioral therapy. I prefer to use CBT with my couples because this evidence-based therapy helps couples identify and change unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to relationship difficulties.
The tools I teach in couples/marriage counseling consist of interactive activities I feel will assist the couple with accomplishing their goals for counseling. Some of the tools I teach in couples/marriage counseling are:
I know when a couple is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when they are able to practice and display the tools that are being taught during the sessions, including implementing the fair fighting rules, showing appreciation, and exhibiting effective communication skills. I will also ask my couples to evaluate their progress in and out of the sessions. After ongoing counseling sessions, most report they are proud and happy with their progress.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with homework assignments that are assigned after some of the sessions. Most of my clients have asked for homework assignments. I also ask my couples to implement the tools they have learned in sessions between the sessions.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
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 therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
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.
Love is a needed starting point in any relationship or marriage, but healthy communication, honesty, fairness, and mutual respect are almost nearly as important. Thriveworks Newport News couples counselors or psychologists are ready to help you create the relationship that you once had or have always been looking for.
If you’re ready to work with one of our relationship counselors at Thriveworks Newport News, simply call us at (757) 418-8127 or schedule online to get started today.
Couples counseling can be helpful in many relationships, no matter the source of the difficulties. Alone, it can be very difficult to identify the cause of the strain in your relationship. When you are so deeply entrenched in the highs and lows, day in and day out, it is difficult to see the objective truth. Identifying the starting point of misunderstandings and conflict can help you move past this problem and develop new ways of coping and interacting. Thriveworks Newport News couples counselors and psychologists are experts in this area and can help you take this first step.
Problems in a relationship can have many sources, such as:
Working with a Thriveworks Newport News couples counselor can teach both members of the relationship the tools necessary to break negative patterns of behavior and communication.
There are many methods for changing patterns of behavior in a relationship. Your Thriveworks Newport News couples counselor or psychologist can give you the tools necessary to stop harmful interactions from happening and can help create the framework for establishing loving, positive actions in their place.
Some of these ideas for change may include:
Does this sound overwhelming? It is hard for you to imagine your negative cycles of behavior changing? Do you feel unprepared to confront your partner or spouse with your concerns? Do you and your partner know you need help but have no idea where to turn?
Thriveworks couples counselors in Newport News VA are ready to help you tackle the problems in your relationship, whether big or small. Thriveworks Newport News is ready—simply call us at (757) 418-8127 or book your first session online today.
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