Couples work is one of my favorite modalities to practice. Having both nervous systems in the room at the same time allows for a much more potent experience than say if just one person in the couple came to therapy to work on issues that maybe need to be addressed with both parties.

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That being said, there will be times for some couples where the therapist may recommend that one or both parties seek individual therapy to supplement the work being done with the couple.

 

Whether you are engaged and soon to be married, co-habitating, or co-parenting couples can benefit from therapy in a variety of ways. Often times couples wait until the conflict that brings them in has gotten so painful that they are on the verge of terminating the relationship. I encourage you if you are a couple reading this to reach out sooner rather than later for support. As with all health matters prevention &early intervention are key to relationship wellness.

I also just want to add that there need not be anything "wrong" with the relationship for couples to seek out therapy for. Couples can use therapy to deepen their connection to their partner which ultimately will augment the intrapersonal relationship for each partner.