Types of Therapies

A good therapist can utilize multiple approaches and will tailor the provided therapy based on the couple's needs. The common therapies are:

Gottman Method: Focused on positive communication
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): helps couples with their emotional needs.
Imago Relationship Therapy: Connecting new relationships with old ones.
Other approaches like Hypnosis, sex therapy, etc.

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Results of A Therapy

A good yardstick to measure if the therapy is working is to see how communicative, comfortable, and free one is while being with the counselor.

The best therapist cannot save certain drowning relationships, so it helps to understand what kind of progress is expected, with ...

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Finding The Right Therapist

Finding a suitable therapist, right for both the partners can take time. Take into consideration:

Both partners are comfortable with the choice.
Any preferences (gender or cultural background) are taken into account.
It should be convenient to sched...

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Go Sooner Than Later

Most couples don't consider counseling until a real crisis or a catastrophe appears.

It is better to go to couples counseling during a specific life event, strengthening some piece of a relationship, taking it as a preventive measure. This helps nip the larger issues in the bud before the ...

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Seeing A Therapist

One can call the Therapist and ask about their background, fees, and if they take insurance, also ensuring that they are licensed. Do not expect any free counseling session, and keep in mind that couples therapy can be a bit expensive.

If one partner isn't enthusiastic to go, it is a good ...

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