Communication is one of the biggest foundations in a marriage or relationship, but opening yourself up to vulnerability with anyone, even your partner, can be difficult some days; you might not even know where to start. If you’re experiencing difficulty initiating healthy communication in marriage or in your relationship, it may be time to try marriage counseling (or couples counseling). Marriage counseling can help couples work through conflict and establish good communication habits together as a unit. Dr. Devers of Philly Family Life Counseling LLC offers marriage counseling or couples counseling to couples who desire a safe-space to discuss their relationship.
How Counseling Can Help
Couples can experience difficulty communicating with each other for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s because they feel their partner isn’t listening. Sometimes it’s because they are unable to vocalize the issue. Most often, it’s because we’re afraid to hurt the ones we love or bring up uncomfortable topics with them for fear of causing distress. These are all common issues in a marriage, and an experienced marriage/couples counselor can help couples at any stage bridge the gap. Here’s how marriage counseling can help:
- Counseling is essentially a conversation with a therapist, who is an unbiased third-party professional. Their goal is to listen and help you work through and break through communication barriers together
- It is a warm and inviting environment to freely communicate with your partner in a constructive manner
- A marriage counselor will help you build a foundation of trust and support between you and your spouse
- It’s a place to build healthy communication habits and learn tools that will allow you to problem-solve and communicate even outside of marriage counseling
- Set goals for the future as a couple and family
- Address larger external conflicts, such as grief, depression, or anxiety
Healthy Communication is Possible – Call PFLC Today
If the communication conflicts you’re facing with your partner are beginning to affect your everyday life, it may be time to try marriage counseling. At Philly Family Life Counseling LLC, Dr. Devers and Associates are all-inclusive, experienced marriage counselors who can help you and your partner communicate freely and move toward a happier, healthier relationship. For more information on marriage or couples counseling or to schedule an appointment, call us at 215-677-3810 or fill out our online form. Not sure if it’s the right time? Read our open letter to couples here.
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