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.
Relationships take time and effort. Regardless of whether you are in the early stages of a relationship, a year down the line, engaged, or even married, you and your romantic partner will encounter conflict. You’ll enter periods of your relationship where it is hard to find time for each other; you’ll have times when you fight about everything under the sun; you’ll even come across challenges that threaten to break your relationship apart. The point is that conflict in your relationship is unavoidable. The sooner you can accept this, the sooner you can work toward building the happy, healthy relationship you want.
Sometimes, building the relationship that you want can take working with a professional. Couples therapists are experts on helping their clients to identify problem areas in their relationship and make meaningful changes. They can also help couples to understand that every relationship experiences conflict; conflict does not signify a defective relationship. That being said, they can lend the guidance and tools that enable you and your partner to build a better relationship.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” –Carl Jung
The hard work you put into your relationship will make it that much more rewarding. Our couples therapists at Thriveworks Aurora specialize in helping couples—just like you and your significant other—to work through the problems that are plaguing their relationship. If you think that you could find value in working with one of our skilled, caring couples therapists, reach out to Thriveworks Aurora. You can give us a call at (303) 731-3701 to set up an appointment whenever you feel comfortable and ready.
What Couples Can Benefit from Counseling?
If you and your significant other are struggling to work through a conflict, don’t worry: The conflict isn’t your relationship, it is one blip that can actually help you strengthen your dynamic. That said, sometimes resolving the conflict starts and ends with professional help.
Couples therapists can help you sort through troubling questions, like…
- Am I still happy in my current relationship?
- Are my partner and I doing more harm or good for each other?
- Why do we fight more often these days?
- Our relationship isn’t so exciting anymore. Can we fix that?
- I’m not sure that we have the same goals for the future. Is that a problem?
- Is my relationship destined to end?
These questions can be scary and confusing. But asking yourself these questions is a good thing! It shows that you’re thinking about the longevity of your relationship and your future wellbeing. A couples counselor wants to help you and your partner build the relationship of your dreams. If you want to give them the chance, reach out today.
Schedule a Couples Therapy Appointment at Thriveworks Aurora
Conflict in your relationship can disrupt life as you know it and cause you to experience many difficult emotions like sadness, fear, and confusion. We have good news: a couples therapist at Thriveworks Aurora is able and eager to step in and help. As soon as you are ready to kickstart this journey, give us a call at (303) 731-3701. We pledge to provide you with a great experience, from start to finish, including:
- One of our scheduling specialists will answer your call and then guide you through the quick, easy process of scheduling your session. They’ll ask you a few basic questions and then help you schedule an appointment with the right therapist on a day/time that is convenient for you.
- When you walk into Thriveworks Aurora’s office, you will experience a calm, modern space. This is just one small way that we work to provide you with a premium experience.
- Your couples therapist will call you in for your appointment on time. They might even call you in to start your session early if you’re ready! We know that your time is valuable.
- Each session, your provider will do everything they can to help you and your partner make progress in therapy and in your relationship.
Here at Thriveworks Aurora, we care wholeheartedly about our clients. We dedicate our work to helping them live better lives. Call us today at (303) 731-3701 to schedule an appointment.
