Marriage and couples counseling improves communication and clears conflict by identifying core issues that create fractures in your relationship and re-envisioning the way you want your relationship to be. People change over time, so do thoughts and communication patterns. Re-defining your relationship is possible.
Has there been a crisis? Does your relationship need strengthening?
Is communication not as strong as it should be? Are you and your partner out of sync?
Professional guidance can help you to bring you back to center.
Marriage counseling offers a number of benefits which can help couples learn new ways of problem solving so that everyone's needs are addressed. Your communications skills will improve by focusing on listening and processing. Feeling understood and trusted is essential for a happy marriage. This requires the comfort and confidence to express your thoughts and desires openly and free from negativity like shame or resentment. Spouses and partners may be worried about hurting each other's feelings, but there are techniques you can learn to become assertive yet inoffensive.
Dr. Maida also works with couples where partners may travel often.