Couple's Therapy
Couple's Therapy
What is Couple's Therapy?
Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy). A licensed therapist with clinical experience — often a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) — works with couples in romantic relationships.
During therapy, partners gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction using various therapeutic interventions. Although behavioral relationship counseling techniques can vary depending on a therapist’s experience and the needs of the couple, most involve the following general elements:
- A focus on a specific problem (i.e., sexual difficulties, Internet addiction, intimacy, jealousy)
- Active participation as the couples therapist treats the relationship as one, rather than everyone separately.
- Solution-focused, change-oriented interventions early on in treatment.
- A clear establishment of objectives.
