Questioning whether relationship therapy is necessary for yourself and your partner can be daunting. However, realizing you are in need of help is the first step to regrowth. If you have not attended relationship therapy before and are uncertain of what they entail, feel free to give our office a call – we will be happy to answer whatever questions may arise. Most couples who attend therapy look back on their sessions with gratitude and fondness – recognizing their choice to attend therapy as one of the best choices they ever made.
In order to seek the smoothest therapy experience, yourself and your partner must agree to be honest and open with each other throughout the duration of the sessions. The thought of visiting a therapist may have you wondering whether the sessions will actually make your relationship better or worse. Needless to say, there will always be bumps in the road, but talking with a professional about your concerns will be highly beneficial in the long run. Therapy has been found to increase happiness across all spectrums and in any stage of life.
There are a number of reasons why people seek therapy:
- Seeking greater happiness
- Difficulties with trust
- Lack of communication
- Sexual intimacy
- Affairs and emotional cheating
- Financial difficulties
- Miscarriage
- Loss of a loved one
- And many more…
Therapy is also useful for the simple reason of gaining insight into a happier, healthier relationship together. Life can bring on some tough situations, but with a strong partner to lean on and a helpful counselor to confide in, you will be sure to make it through!