Marriages aren’t all storybook endings. Too often, issues remain unresolved or not even discussed. Reestablish the bond with your partner with the help of couples counseling. The psychiatrist from Online Psychiatrists in NJ, NY, and FL uses time-tested, effective techniques for fostering better communication and greater understanding. Call today to schedule your first in-person or telepsychiatry session before the problems tear you apart.
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Couples therapy is therapy in which a romantic couple is treated by the same therapist at the same time. Couples therapy focuses on strengthening specific aspects of their relationship while also exploring and resolving underlying psychological issues.
Depending on how distressed the relationship is, therapy sessions might be short or last several months or even years. While any licensed therapist can counsel couples, marriage and family therapists are experts in relationship issues.
Some of the most common reasons and indicators that you may require or benefit from couples therapy include:
Professional couples and relationship counseling gives you the benefit of a trained, licensed therapist. Your couples therapist — serving adults in NYC, New Jersey and Florida — provides a way to break your negative habits. The goal is to find positive and empowering ways to communicate to give your relationship the boost it needs.
When you’re in the midst of a relationship, your view isn’t objective. Getting an objective perspective makes the difference between a relationship that limps along and one that is rewarding and beneficial to both of you. If relationship counseling is conducted appropriately and in a timely manner, most couples benefit from the therapy.
Many couples wait until the relationship has become toxic before seeking guidance. This delay makes seeking help and putting the advice to work difficult. Additionally, make sure the therapist you see has the skills necessary to work with couples, since techniques for relationships differ from those used to work with individuals.
The University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) reviewed more than 40 years of research and concluded that certain principles are most effective for intervention. Regardless of your counselor’s therapeutic approach, five strategies have been identified as the most effective. These principles involve:
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Book AppointmentYour couples therapist develops a plan to help you resolve your conflicts and find your strengths. Depending on the nature and extent of the problems you present as a couple, you most likely need to follow an effective framework for change in about 12 weekly sessions. Your psychiatrist spends the first few sessions interviewing you both regarding your:
Your sessions last around 50 minutes apiece. You begin seeing some improvements within four or five sessions. Small changes during the week add up to larger changes and greater intimacy and closeness. Supportive couples encourage and enhance all areas of each other’s lives.
Reducing ineffective patterns, finding ways to encourage each other and enhancing communication techniques makes life easier and more enjoyable at home. The reduced stress often translates to greater satisfaction in parenting, work and friendships. Contact the practice today to see if couples counseling can help your relationship.
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