The Benefits of Couples Therapy

For people who have never participated in couples therapy, it is typical to feel anxious and uncertain before their first session. At Kentlands Psychotherapy, we have helped many couples in Gaithersburg, MD work through their issues and revitalize their relationships. We understand that you may be hesitant to try couples therapy because it involves talking about emotions that may make you uncomfortable. You may wonder if talking about these issues will even help the state of your marriage at this point. However, couples therapy offers many benefits to those who are willing to put in the effort and give their partnership another chance. Here are just some of the many potential benefits to seeking couples therapy in Gaithersburg, MD:

Get an outside perspective

Often times in conflict, each person is so caught up in their own emotions, they cannot see the situation from an objective standpoint. Entering couples therapy gives you access to a neutral point of view to your problems. A skilled couples therapist can help you identify different options for how to approach your problems, and can identify unhealthy patterns in your relationship. Your therapist should be able to challenge the preconceived beliefs you hold that you may not even be aware of yourself, and help you both reach a mentally healthier place, individually and as a couple.

Learn new skills

During couples therapy, your therapist will help you develop the skills you need to resolve conflicts on your own. A good therapist will endow you with the communication and conflict resolution skills you need outside of the therapist’s office. If the same old arguments keep popping up again and again, it may be that you need new skills to get through this argument and move past it. By creating an environment where you are required to work on communication, you naturally gain more communication skills, as well as a deeper understanding of your partner.

Strengthen your bond

Overtime, it is common for couples to drift apart. Just the act of making time to work on your relationship can make a difference in how close you feel to your partner. Revealing your feelings and learning how to communicate effectively with one another can do a lot to improve your intimacy and re-establish trust in your relationship.

When you need couples therapy in Gaithersburg, MD, Kentlands Psychotherapy can help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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