Relationships often start out happy and exciting. The couple is deeply in love: they enjoy getting to know each other, spending time together, and exploring new experiences. This time period is often known as the “honeymoon phase.” Sometimes, when this phase comes to an end, a couple is met with significant obstacles.
Once you’ve gotten past the honeymoon phase, you might start to notice things you didn’t before. “My partner keeps putting the dishes in the dishwasher wrong, no matter how many times I correct them.” “Every time I make dinner, my partner doesn’t show appreciation. It’s like they expect me to just do this for them.” Why doesn’t my partner understand that I have to stay late at work so I don’t fall behind?”
When little things start to build up and get under your skin, it’s a recipe for disaster. So whether you need help communicating with your partner or you’re both trying to overcome something like infidelity, marriage counseling or couples therapy can be the answer you need.
Thriveworks Counseling in Albuquerque, NM works with only the most qualified and compassionate mental health professionals. No matter what relationship challenge you’re facing, they can help. Call or book online to get started today.
How Does Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling Work at Thriveworks?
Couples therapy and marriage counseling involves specialized therapeutic approaches that are designed to help couples work through challenges in their relationship and/or improve their relationship as a whole. It’s for new couples, who would like to improve their communication—but can also be for couples who have been married or together for years.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling is for all relationship types, and can offer couples lasting benefits beyond their final session. You and your partner can even meet with an experienced provider who offers couples therapy or marriage counseling virtually through online therapy at Thriveworks Albuquerque, NM.
Do We Need Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy?
Many of the couples who do seek out couples therapy do so because their relationship is suffering and they’re seeking a solution. Here are several common relationship issues that can be confronted in couples therapy:
- Infidelity
- Poor communication
- Resentment
- Financial stress
- Parenting stress or disagreements
- Differing priorities
- Opposing visions for the future
- Addiction or substance abuse
- Major life changes
- Mental disorders, like anxiety and depression
Choosing to work together with a provider in couples therapy or marriage counseling shows your true commitment to your relationship and your desire to make things work.
In addition, we want you to know that there is no space for judgment at Thriveworks in Albuquerque. We will provide you with a safe space for working through your challenges and improving your relationship. And we’ll help you do it.
Relationship Counseling in Albuquerque, NM
If you’re here, it means that you’re thinking about taking the next step to better your relationship. If you’re on the fence, consider:
- Do you and your partner struggle to see eye to eye?
- Do you wish that you and your partner worked better together on saving money and budgeting?
- Are you and your partner struggling to conceive and it’s burdening your relationship?
- Is there turmoil within your families that is causing you to argue?
- Do you struggle to parent together as a team?
Marriage counselors and couples therapists can help you with all of these concerns, and more. Their goal is to help you start living healthier, happier lives. To do so, they’ll work to understand both of your unique goals and needs so they can create an individualized approach to your care.
Every couple is unique and every therapy plan should be, too. Your Thriveworks therapist will create a customized treatment plan just for you and your partner, which will help you with things like better communication skills, how to actively listen, how to problem-solve, building trust, management techniques, and more.
Every couple is bound to hit a point that they need a little extra help. Coupled with their dedication to providing client-focused care, our counselors and therapists will act as an unbiased guide through the difficulties you face.
Work with a Professional Relationship Counselor at Thriveworks in Albuquerque, NM
You can live a happier life with your partner that is not only stress-free but cohesive. We offer added benefits such as:
- Personalized mental health care for your unique needs
- Meet with your therapist quickly and easily via video — or, meet with them in person
- Get affordable mental health care covered by insurance
- Experience therapy that works — get evidence-based therapy from expert relationship counselors
We want to help you and your partner get back to the spot you want to be. Let’s get started—schedule your first appointment today.
