Marriage Counseling/Couples Counseling
Over 50% of first marriages end in divorce, and the statistics for second marriages are even more discouraging. Investing time and a conscious effort to your marriage/relationship, or reflecting on what went wrong may help.
Some risk factors for divorce include:
- living together before marriage
- a premarital pregnancy
- marrying in your teens
- not completing high school
- coming from a divorced family
- feelings of insecurity
Relationship issues are a common reason why people seek counseling. You may be unsure which direction your relationship will take, or are unhappy in your current situation. If you feel hopeless that your relationship will proceed in a positive direction, relationship counseling or marriage counseling might be a wise investment for your future.
You do not have to come in with your partner in order to work on your marriage. Many people choose to come in individually to address their feelings and relationship issues. Others choose to come in together as a couple for couples counseling or marriage counseling.
I also work with many people who are currently undergoing divorce. Sometimes, despite your wishes and efforts, the divorce proceeds. This is a very difficult time, and support through counseling can play a very important role. Going through a divorce can bring about feelings similar to feelings you might experience when someone dies. Grieving the relationship is natural, and it often helps to have a professional psychologist to talk to.
