Relationship therapy should begin as soon as the problems get in the way of your daily life. Here are some signs that you might benefit from a consultation: You have trouble expressing your feelings to one another. You have one or more unsolvable disagreement.

What type of therapy is best for relationship problems?

Couples counseling is generally ideal for addressing relationship issues but individual counseling can be a good alternative depending on the circumstances. In fact, there are times when this option may be a better one than couples therapy.

Can a therapist help with relationship problems?

Any couple can benefit from relationship therapy, including same-gender couples, long-married couples, engaged couples, or dating couples. A therapist can help couples work through financial disagreements, parenting frustrations, lack of affection or compassion, infidelity, emotional issues, or even substance abuse.

How long does it take couples therapy to work?

Sometimes goals may involve changing patterns that were in the partners long before the relationship even began. These situations can take longer to resolve. However, the average course of successful marriage counseling with us takes about 12-16 sessions.