For people seeking relationship, marriage, separation, or divorce counseling couples therapy is most effective. With couples therapy, both people have the opportunity to express their feelings and points of view, with the therapist acting as a neutral sounding board for conflicts and complaints. Couples therapy helps to identify underlying challenges to the health of the union, teach communication skills, and learn conflict-resolution techniques for problems between partners.
Both members of the couple are encouraged to be the best individuals they can be, whether they are staying as a couple or parting ways. In relationships, the goal is to instill a sense of dignity and respect to enhance connection. Or, in the case of a breakup, the goal is to build an amicable relationship to promote growth and healing as individuals.