Question : How do I know if I need marriage counseling or couples therapy?

Couples can enter therapy for many reasons, chief among them to learn how to communicate better. Sometimes they are facing losses, infidelity, and broken trust. Timing is important. Very often, couples wait to see a therapist until there is much distress. Sometimes couples are separating and need a trained mediator to help resolve specific issues in a way that is more compassionate than the legal system sometimes offers. I work to enter a gentle, nonjudgmental and facilitating role, and I work to help clients clarify their goals and their situations with an eye toward empowering them to move forward in their lives.