Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, help people work through intimate partnerships This can include resolving conflicts and improving the overall relationship.
Marriage generally provide couples with tools to communicate better, negotiate differences, problem solve and even dispute issues in a healthier way.
Marriage counseling is provided by licensed therapists known as marriage and family therapists. The therapists provide the mental health services similar to other therapists, with a specific focus — a couple's relationship.
Marriage counseling is short term. Depending on your needs you may only require a few sessions to address a crisis or several months to work through a deeper issue.
As with individual psychotherapy, you typically see a marriage counselor once a week.