The Efficiency Of Couples Therapy Dallas

By Lena Stephenson


Just as people rush to doctors for help when they are sick, relationships also have a savior. Couples therapy Dallas helps partners with relationship problems find and resolve their source of conflict successfully. In fact, according to studies, with a good therapist, 80% of relationships thrive after counseling.

There are many reasons you and your partner would decide to see a therapist. Often, it is problems that neither of you can see, nor fix and hence, you need the perspective of a third party. Most couples report lack of connection, falling out of love and the many conflicts that go unresolved. Stress or life changes such as weight, birth of a baby and relocating are also bound to put pressure on a relationship.

The most important factor to remember is that just like illness, relationship problems need to be resolved in time. Waiting for problems to escalate before seeking help can seriously hurt your marriage, long term or short term relationship. If you wait for too long, divorce, splitting, break up or separation may result. After that, therapy may become even more difficult.

Many people wonder how counseling helps their relationship. The solution is a combination of problem solving tools that counselors are equipped with. The tools help the partners undercover their underlying problem. The underlying problems are the cause of many troubles in relationships and most couples are not able to see that. The goal of therapy is to undercover the main issue and resolve it in order to solve all other troubles arising from it.

What should you expect in a therapy session? During the first or second session, the counselor will interview the partners in a bid to understand the underlying problem. The interview will be individual and also when both parties are present. When this has happened, the counselor gives feedback on what he or she thinks is the underlying problem and proposes a treatment plan.

You and your partner have to agree to the plan of action recommended for therapy to begin. It may last twelve sessions depending on the situation since peoples needs vary. After the fourth or maybe the fifth session, subtle progress may be noticed if the treatment is working. For instance, there might be fewer arguments and you feel more connected.

Just like it is important to get the right doctor to treat you, it is imperative to find the right therapist. It is advised that you make an appointment with a counselor who has at least counseled married people. The reason is that they have probably seen the worst and helped people in really bad situations. Chances are they will do the same for you. Get referrals of licensed and registered counselors from your friends, doctors or even clergy.

If you have relationship problems do not give up on it or your partner because there is still hope. Therapists have helped millions others in your current or worse position. All you need to do is visit a good therapist and follow whatever is agreed on during a session. Also, be optimistic and have the right attitude, there is no reason for it not to work out.




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