Does Couples Therapy Really Work?

Every couple will need support at a certain stage within their relationship, regardless of how many years they have been together.

Relationships are and will be one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of our lives. Good relationships require effective communication, vulnerability, reasoning skills, self-regulation and the list goes on. We emphasize good because there is no such thing as a perfect relationship, and striving for perfection leaves us feeling like we’ve failed. We aren’t drawn to people because they’re perfect, but because we see something good in them. Every relationship will face problems and obstacles that can lead to discomfort or distance if we’re not actively working on the skills we mentioned above.

Often couples wait until the distance and discomfort is overwhelming before seeking counseling. Some can recover but unfortunately, many people wait until the problems are too far gone. We’ve found that those in individual counseling are more willing to start couples counseling because they’ve experienced the benefit of having an unbiased party.  So what are the other benefits of couples therapy?

1. To help transition through a new life change in a healthy manner

2. To close the gap of disconnect

3. Learning  to heal together from grief and disappointment

4. Learning ways to communicate effectively

5. Having regular check-ins to maintain the health of the relationship

Every couple will need support at a certain stage within their relationship, regardless of how many years they have been together. Some couples may say therapy doesn’t work because of a negative experience or the belief that their problem wasn’t solved. However, many couples find success when they are consistent and intentional about working on their relationship. Your input really does impact the output when it comes to therapy. Maybe you have been thinking about starting couples therapy and finding the right counselor for you. We encourage you to take that next step, and don’t wait until there’s a crisis to seek help. And as always, lead with love.