Will marriage counseling work

Hi, thanks for reaching out to us at Better Help. My name is Stacey Shine, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I read over your question about will marriage counseling work. I think this question can be specific to the couple that enters into it. There are a few things that I think can impact the outcome.

First, I think both parties need to be willing to put in the work. Marriage counseling is not a magic fix but can be a place where you can have an open, honest conversation with a third party who will not take sides. Therapists recognize that it can be a bit awkward at times to talk to someone you do not know about such intimate details as your marriage, so it is important to make sure you find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and feel like it could be a long term match. I encourage you to keep searching until you find the right fit, as it can be the biggest factor for success. I think marriage counseling is a good thing even when you are going through your best years of marriage. It allows you time to be in that safe space and reflect on things. There is always room for growth for individuals and also as a couple.  Another thing to be mindful of with marriage counseling is that it will not be an overnight fix. This may take a good chunk of time. I would suggest going into it with the mindset of hard work for six months to a year. This is a healthy amount of time to work on whatever issues you are having and allow that time for growth. Your therapist will most likely give you homework or different therapeutic exercises to try throughout the process. These are very important when working through your issues, and I would suggest making sure you come in prepared to try whatever they feel would be beneficial.

I hope this was helpful information for you. If marriage counseling is something that you think would be a good fit for you and your spouse, you can sign up online, and we can get started right away! Best of luck.