Couples Counseling

Couples counseling. Couples start counseling for different reasons and at different times in their relationships. Often, they wait until things get really bad before they start counseling, and that reduces the chances that counseling will be effective. It is far better to start therapy before things get too bad for the best chance of working things through.

Sometimes couples start therapy as more of a preventative measure. They start therapy when there aren't any significant concerns, and so use it to deal with things as soon as they come up. That way issues don't usually get too serious before they are working through them. This is a really nice way to stay on track with your partner.

A third option is pre-marital therapy. This is counseling done prior to getting married during which potential issues can be identified and discussed. The state of Tennessee offers a significant discount on the fee for the marriage license to couples who have done acceptable pre-marital counseling, and I am able to do this work. It requires at least four hours of therapy, so isn't a huge commitment, and can be a really nice way to be prepared for some of the challenges that often arise in marriages. Good relationships do take work, but doing that work can help us maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships.