Couples Counseling in Phoenix & Mesa, AZ
Couples counseling is a form of therapy that can help you and your partner navigate relationship challenges and learn new ways to strengthen your relationship and communication. Couples counseling addresses a variety of relationship issues such as communication struggles, feelings of disconnect, infidelity issues, sexual concerns, and helps you explore your areas of conflict. People can engage in couples counseling at any stage of their relationship regardless of marital status or sexual orientation.
Your MHCA therapist may recommend that you engage in couples counseling in addition to your individual therapy.
Couples counseling can help you better understand the underlying dynamics of the relationship, clarify your feelings about the relationship, resolve communication roadblocks, and gain a better understanding of yourself and your partner.
Our team at MHCA is composed of highly qualified mental health professionals, including Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. We understand that arriving at the decision to enter treatment for your mental health needs may not have been easy. We will ensure a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and processes. The number and frequency of sessions will depend on various factors. Typically, sessions will be scheduled on a weekly basis for 45-50 minutes at a time. As the situation and circumstances may warrant, we may recommend more or less frequent sessions. Your therapist will provide you with updates on progress in treatment and ongoing treatment recommendations based on your needs and goals.
Our therapists use evidence-based techniques and interventions to help you feel better and attain your goals. These may include Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions. Most importantly, our team of therapists will choose an approach to treatment based on your individual needs and goals.
As you and your therapist navigate through this process, you can expect to become more self-aware and gain increased insight, leading to a positive shift in your view of yourself, others, and the world around you. You may also benefit from learning new skills and improving your way of coping with your emotions and your life situation. You will likely find that as a result of this collaboration, your mood enhances, and your relationships strengthen.
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