We have different relationships with all of the people in our lives, from work relationships with bosses and co-workers to personal relationships with spouses, children and family. Typically, people seek relationship counseling for a number of reasons including communication breakdowns, power struggles, sexual infidelity or general dissatisfaction.

Generally, those in relationship counseling have been unhappy for a period of time prior to seeking help. Studies show that couples will endure significant marital problems for six years on average prior to seeking professional help (if at all). It’s no wonder that 1 in 2 American marriages typically end in divorce, for the longer a couple waits to address these problems the more difficult they become to solve. By coming to counseling you can identify the real issues that are hurting your relationship, and then decide the best course of action together in a neutral, friendly and non-judgmental environment.

• Setting appropriate expectations and goals – qualified therapists can help individuals clearly identify their roles in the relationship, agree on mutually beneficial objectives and set a reasonable plan towards achieving better outcomes in the relationship
• Consistency over time – often those in a troubled relationship want to solve the problems immediately, but a qualified therapist will encourage the right schedule, duration and time frame for productive sessions depending on the individuals
• Implementing successful techniques beyond sessions – those in relationship counseling need to take the techniques and discoveries from sessions and apply them to everyday life – a qualified therapist provides tools and milestones to track progress, encouraging the participants to look for “little victories” and progress