Marriage counseling in Cherry Hill, NJ

Marriage Therapists in Cherry Hill, NJ—Counseling

Marriage therapy is a place where many spouses work together to build a better relationship—whatever form that relationship may take.

It is okay to struggle, and it is okay to reach out for help. Thriveworks Cherry Hill is ready to help spouses who are experiencing difficulty. We offer marriage therapy.

Is It Time to Start Marriage Therapy?

A skilled marriage therapist may teach them how to walk through difficulties such as:

• One or both spouses have cheated: Trust is the foundation of any relationship—especially marriages, but cheating decimates trust. While it can be rebuilt, regaining trust is a difficult and long process. Many spouses choose that road. Many choose to end the relationship. Both paths have unique challenges, and marriage therapists may be able to help the marriage forward after an affair.
• You and your spouse are trying to change each other: People can only change themselves—they cannot change anyone else, even their spouse—especially their spouse. When spouses are trying to change each other, they may be neglecting their own personal growth. Instead of focusing upon their own improvement, they may be focusing their energy upon their spouse’s flaws. Doing so will not produce long-term change.
• Apathy or tension is harming the relationship: Fire is a destructive force, and so is ice. When tension is high and spouses are attacking each other instead of the problem, they often harm each other in the process. When apathy is high and spouses are ignoring each other, they often harm each other in the process. Relational experts often speak about The Golden Ratio—that spouses have one negative interaction for every five positive interactions. When this ratio is off with tension or apathy, each spouse and the marriage may suffer. Marriage therapy may be the next step.

Scheduling Marriage Therapy at Thriveworks Cherry Hill

If you are considering marriage therapy, here are a few ways that counseling may help you and your spouse:

• Pinpointing harmful relational patterns: It can be very difficult for spouses to see how they relate to each other. Often, people need distance to see ways they are relating that are hurtful. Often, that distance is provided by marriage counseling.
• Teaching you and your spouse conflict resolution skills: Many spouses have never been empowered with healthy relational and conflict skills. When spouses learn these, their marriage often improves.
• Establishing appropriate expectations for change: Certain changes need to be made now. Others can wait. Marriage therapy often helps spouses focus on setting appropriate timelines for individual and shared goals.

We also work with many different insurance companies and accept many different insurance plans. Call Thriveworks Cherry Hill today at (856) 341-9655.