When to Seek Therapy for Couples

Conflict and challenges exist in every intimate relationship. While many couples can identify their contentious issues, some may be unable to resolve them. Despite their best intentions, they continue to repeat the same patterns that result in frustration and pain.

Couples often seek the help of a therapist when one or both partners recognize problems in the relationship such as different goals, struggles with intimacy, or communication difficulties. By working in therapy you can identify the strengths and weaknesses in how you relate to each other and better understand the roles you and your partner play in creating problems in the relationship. This will help you discover ways to keep individual problems from interfering with your life together.