Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.
Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks in Lynchburg, VA
Thriveworks couples counselors and psychologists in Lynchburg, Virginia understand that relationships have many variables that are constantly changing. You may be considering whether to stay in a troubled marriage or relationship. Reach out to our office at (434) 771-0495 to get started today, or simply schedule your first session online.
Who benefits from couples counseling?
Those with healthy relationships sometimes pursue couples counseling to make their relationship stronger. Some potential issues include:
- Infidelity
- Addictions
- Loss of job
- Death in the family
- Trouble with children
- Financial problems
- Extended family dynamics
- Theological or religious differences
- Difficult or opposite work schedules
- Anger issues
- Personality differences
- Psychological or medical problems
This is only a partial list of things that can cause trouble in a relationship. Sometimes, relationships develop such established unhealthy patterns of communication that they are difficult to change. Thriveworks Lynchburg’s couples counselors can help you determine the cause of the problems in your relationship and develop a plan for change.
How Can Couples Counseling Help Us?
It may seem impossible at times, but there are ways to change even the most troubled relationships. If you and your partner have the desire to change, Thriveworks couples counselors can help you make that change. A trained, professional Thriveworks couples counselor or psychologist can help you determine the most pressing issues in your daily life and make a plan of action.
There are various techniques that a skilled therapist can use to help you improve your relationship.
Some methods include:
- Identifying problem areas
- Improving communication techniques
- Resolving past issues and hurts
- Developing and practicing healthy communication patterns
- Identifying underlying psychological problems
- Treating mental health issues
- Working on addiction problems
- Creating mutual respect
- Journaling and sharing thoughts and feelings
- Creating opportunities for focused and intentional family time
- Fostering intimacy
We have the tools to create a new reality for your home and your relationship. Simply call Thriveworks Lynchburg at (434) 771-0495 or schedule your first session online today.
