Couples Therapy
Couples therapy and counseling is designed to understand the patterns of behavior between people in a relationship to resolve problems more effectively. Couples therapy is brief, solution-focused, defines specific and attainable treatment goals, and designed with the outcome in mind. Couples therapy and counseling will help you develop strategies for improving your relationship. Contact San Francisco couples therapist Patricia Hecht for help.
What types of problems are treated in couples therapy?
Couples therapy treats specific problems in a relationship such as poor communication, problems getting along, disagreements about children or parenting, boundary issues with other family members such as parents or grandparents, or difficulties with stress over finances. In couples therapy, people will learn how to live in a more loving and respectful way.
How long will couples therapy last?
Couples therapy is designed to address specific issues. On average, problems will be identified and better behavioral strategies will begin to take effect within 10 to 12 sessions. Depending on the couple involved and their specific issues, fewer or more sessions may be needed.
Why use a marriage and family therapist for couples counseling?
Marriage and Family Therapists are licensed professionals who have special training in relationships, family dynamics and psychotherapy. They diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional and psychological disorders within the context of a couple or relationship.
Will couples counseling help me be a better listener?
When people undergo couples counseling, they learn specific methods on how to listen to their partner. Listening will help people develop empathy with their partner to better help them understand their partner’s needs and improve their relationship. When people learn to listen to each other, their relationship will become stronger and more caring and loving.
How will couples counseling help me resolve conflicts?
First, the therapist will help create a safe, warm and trusting relationship for both partners. The therapist will help you understand the nature of the conflict. Often, conflicts result when one partner has a different goal or expectation, and the other partner is not meeting it. In couples counseling, the therapist will help you understand these expectations, and help you and your partner learn new behaviors to resolve the conflict.
How effective is couples counseling?
There are many studies demonstrating the effectiveness of couples counseling. The vast majority of people in couples counseling report an improvement in how they feel about themselves and their relationship.
Contact San Francisco therapist Patricia Hecht for help.
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