Whether you are married or not and whether you feel like you have big problems or small ones, relationships between couples always have room to grow. Couples counseling can help. In the course of daily interactions with your spouse or significant other, there are bound to be moments of confrontation and aggravation. So, in addition to working with individuals, The Village is also here to work with couples.
Our counselors can help you and your partner enrich your relationship by setting boundaries and rules, giving you resources that will help deepen your connection, and offering problem-solving tools. No matter where you are in terms of commitment or satisfaction, couples counseling is useful for all relationships at any stage. Request an Appointment. Pre-marital couples; long-term, committed couples; marital couples; and all individuals no matter race, origin, sexual identity, ethnic background, etc.
A typical session consists of a check-in on things like positives and challenges since the last session and discussion about homework if applicable. The check-in is followed by psychoeducation, discussion, various interventions, role-plays, etc. All clinicians are different, but for most, expectations center around transparency and mutual respect. Relationship therapy can be appropriate at anytime no matter the stressors or circumstances as long as both individuals are invested.
Typically, communication is the number one presenting concern for the majority of couples. No matter where people are at in terms of commitment or satisfaction, relationship therapy is always appropriate for any situation. Practice and apply skills discussed in therapy. Application is everything and that takes place outside of sessions. A clinician should not reflect a bias toward any person. A clinician looks at the relationship as their client, not the two individuals. The focus is about getting the relationship where the couple desires it to be regardless of the presenting concerns.
Although we can not guarantee insurance coverage, please give your local office a call to discuss payment options, which may include your Village EAP, another Employee Assistance Program, self-pay, or insurance.
