Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Framingham, MA is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
- Jealousy
- Trust issues
- Infidelity
- Opposing values
- Different visions for the future
- Disagreements in parenting
- Lack of trust
- Financial distress
- Sex issues
Marriage counseling 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 marriage counseling 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 marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Framingham, MA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
Marriage Therapy in Framingham, MA—Marriage Therapists and Counselors
f you think your marriage is in trouble or you simply want to strengthen its foundation, our marriage therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham are the right people for the job. They can help you to work through the current problems in your marriage and plan for those that might come up in the future.
Either way, our marriage therapy can prove valuable. Call us today at (508) 392-4269 if you are ready to schedule an appointment.
Does My Marriage Need Marriage Therapy?
Sometimes, we put our relationships on the backburner: we focus on the demands of our everyday life and then realize later that something has gone awry in our marriage. We didn’t give it the time or attention that it needed, and as a result, we struggle to get it back on track. Fortunately, there are marriage therapists who can help you to address the problems that arise in your marriage, including:
- Ineffective communication
- Jealousy or trust issues
- Lack of intimacy
- Parenting woes
- Infidelity
- Personal goals
How Does Marriage Therapy at Thriveworks in Framingham Work?
Our marriage counseling often involves building effective communication skills and better understanding proper conflict resolution techniques. Why? Because these are both important to maintaining happy, healthy relationships. Not only will the lessons you learn enable you to work through your current issues but they will prepare you for future problems too.
In fact, there is a specific approach to couples therapy, which is focused on helping couples improve their conflict resolution skills and more. This is called the Gottman Method. A few main goals of the Gottman Method include:
- Better understand each other’s needs
- Grow your admiration and affection for each other
- Work to improve problem-solving skills
- Better manage current and future conflicts.
We are proud to offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In fact, we have a couple of counselors on staff who have completed Level 1 Training of the Gottman Method, and they’d be happy to use this training to help your relationship.
Work with a Marriage Therapist or Psychologist at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham Today
When you call us to schedule your appointment, a scheduling specialist will help you through the process. They will assist you with getting all set up and finding an appointment time that works for you—we have flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend availability.
We look forward to meeting you! Give Thriveworks Framingham a call at (508) 392-4269 when you’re ready to schedule.
