Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy services offered in Canonsburg, Washington and Philadelphia, PA

Couples in solid, thriving relationships will occasionally hit a rough patch. Sometimes arguments, life transitions, or growing apart can build into unresolvable conflicts. Couples therapy at Pioneer Counseling and Consulting offers a safe space and support from licensed therapists who help you work through issues, rebuild your connection, and restore your relationship. Call the Canonsburg, Washington, or Bala Cynwyd (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania office, or connect online today to request an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Couples Therapy Q & A

What is couples therapy?

Couples therapy supports partners as they work through problems in their relationship. The goals of couples therapy are to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and restore a loving, trusting relationship. However, some couples could learn that a separation or divorce is their healthiest choice.

During couples therapy, the licensed therapists at Pioneer Counseling and Consulting ensure that you have a safe, therapeutic environment in which you can freely discuss your thoughts, needs, and emotions.

Which challenges can you address during couples therapy?

Couples therapy can help you and your partner navigate many issues, including:

Communication difficulties (lack of open, honest, and respectful communication)
Conflict resolution
Blended family issues
Partner conflicts
Conflicting parenting styles
Loss of intimacy and sexual problems
Anger management
Mental or emotional abuse
Infidelity and loss of trust
Addictions

Regardless of the problems couples face, they can find support and guidance at Pioneer Counseling and Consulting.

What are the signs we need couples counseling?

Couples often struggle to make joint decisions about issues like whether they want to have children, where to live, how to divide household chores, or how to manage money. These seemingly mundane challenges can escalate into conflicts that require professional help to resolve.

Other signs that suggest you should seek counseling include:

Ongoing cycle of arguing
Making critical, sarcastic, and manipulative comments
Being unwilling to compromise
Withholding attention, affection, and sex
Not respecting the other person’s boundaries
Engaging in controlling behaviors
Having little to no concern for your partner’s feelings
Feeling ongoing resentment, jealousy, or anger

These signs can indicate that your relationship is on shaky ground or that deep-seated issues in one or both partners are affecting your ability to build a strong, trusting bond.

What should we expect during couples counseling?

During your first meeting, your therapist learns about the specific issues you face, the reason you’re seeking counseling, and the goals you want to achieve during therapy.

Though they usually begin with joint sessions, they might recommend individual sessions to explore each person’s perspectives.

Your therapist listens, acts as a facilitator, and guides the discussion as you explore how each person’s emotions, behaviors, and experiences affect the relationship and contribute to your challenges.

Many dynamics influence your relationship. Your therapist plans each session to uncover these issues, teach skills, and help you find solutions that strengthen your relationship.

Call Pioneer Counseling and Consulting or request couples counseling online today to begin your journey toward a happy, healthy relationship.