Andy and Mabel wanted to get married in the Christian church this summer, but they both felt they had some premarital issues to work through first. For instance, Andy’s father hadn’t been a great role model for him and his siblings growing up, and Andy was worried that he’d make the same mistakes as a parent in the future. And Mabel knew that her mom and sister disapproved of Andy, even though they didn’t say it in so many words. She felt tense and self-conscious at family gatherings when Andy was there, and it tended to cause conflicts.
Mabel wanted to stand up for her partner, but she had never been very assertive growing up, and she didn’t know how to communicate her feelings to her family. Plus she was very religious and she worried that Andy wasn’t as committed to the church as she was. Would they be able to raise their children as Christians? Mabel felt like she needed answers to all these questions and concerns before she walked down the aisle.
Andy and Mabel could benefit from premarital or marriage counseling at Thriveworks Counseling Fort Wayne. Our licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) work with all kinds of couples to help sort through and resolve relationship conflicts and intimacy issues. The roster of mental health providers at Thriveworks also includes family counselors, individual psychotherapists, licensed social workers, anxiety counselors, substance abuse counselors, and depression counselors. Thriveworks providers offer the expert, compassionate, professional mental health support that everyone deserves.
Will My Friends and Family Judge Me If I See a Therapist?
These days, it’s more socially acceptable to see a therapist than ever before, thanks in part to numerous celebrities speaking out about their positive experiences in therapy. For example, famous couples like Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, and Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, all swear by their marriage therapists. A-list singers like Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Ariana Grande have both been open about receiving therapeutic treatment.
So no, your friends and family will not judge you if you see a therapist. At least they shouldn’t! Would you judge them if they saw a therapist? Or would you encourage your friend or loved one to seek the professional psychological guidance that they might need to thrive? Would you tell them that they deserved support, no matter what?
But the truth is, sometimes the people we know and care about can miss the mark when it comes to mental health. For example, it’s simply not helpful to tell a friend to “snap out of it” when they’re depressed. It’s not helpful to scold a child for worrying when they’re suffering from serious anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). That’s why it’s important to find professional support from a licensed counselor at Thriveworks Counseling Fort Wayne. Our top-rated, highly qualified, compassionate therapists have the expertise to help you deal with complex psychological and behavioral issues.
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Our clients at Thriveworks Counseling Fort Wayne not only reap the benefits of exceptional counseling sessions with our fully licensed, top-rated mental health providers; they also reap benefits that include our Ask-a-Coach 24hr Q&A service, where a professional counselor will answer your questions and offer life advice around the clock. You can also use our Therapy Buddy app for ease of scheduling.
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