Couples Therapy
Relationship Crises - A Path to Authentic and Strengthening Connection
Relationship crises are an integral part of married life and long-term relationships. These difficulties can stem from a variety of factors, ranging from gaps in expectations, through challenges in sexuality, disagreements regarding child-rearing, and communication difficulties, to personal traumas that are expressed and repeated within the relationship framework.
Treating Relationship Problems
You undoubtedly know this feeling - problems repeat themselves again and again. Despite many attempts to resolve the difficulties, a sense of being stuck develops, with each partner becoming entrenched in their position. We've reached a dead end, and the couple's dialogue isn't leading to the desired results.
Ongoing crisis and distress in a relationship can damage psychological well-being and personal and family quality of life. The romantic relationship that should serve as a source of support and strength becomes painful, harmful, and weakening.
When to Seek Couples Therapy
Married life consists of much more than partnership and love. When we maintain a close and intimate relationship, deep patterns and pain surface. These can destroy the relationship, but with professional guidance and the right approach, they can also serve as a gateway to an authentic, loving, and supportive connection that will improve your quality of life as individuals and as a couple.
The Therapy Process
I will accompany you at every stage of your relationship, at every crossroads you face. When there are doubts about the relationship, or when a particular point of pain keeps recurring, online couples therapy can help you understand the situation, distill the main points of difficulty, and serve as an anchor for making wiser future decisions.
Online Couples Therapy
No matter what brought you to me - premarital counseling, infidelity, communication problems, frequent arguments, fertility and sexuality issues, or a desire to separate amicably - online couples therapy will allow you to understand the experiences you've had as a couple and family, acquire tools for better verbal and emotional communication, and touch on those deep points that are difficult to reach when you're on your own.
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FAQ
At what stage in a relationship should you go to couples therapy?
When Should Couples Seek Therapy?
This is a common question that many couples ask themselves. There isn't one clear answer, but there are several signs/situations where couples counseling or therapy may be beneficial:
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When recurring and stuck conflicts persist, couples therapy can help channel conflicts into healthier directions.
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After a crisis or traumatic event in the relationship, Loss, infidelity, relocation, etc., can destabilize the relationship and require professional intervention.
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During life transitions and crises, dealing with events such as having children, their growth, retirement, and other significant life changes can be challenging and require support.
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States of stagnation and emotional distance - When there's a feeling of distancing from one's partner, communication difficulties, and lack of closeness, therapy may help reconnect.
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With chronic difficulties - Problems such as lack of sexual intimacy, gaps in expectations, disagreements about child-rearing, and more - therapy may help overcome them.
Generally, if one partner is interested in therapy and believes it could benefit the relationship, it's worthwhile to consider it, even if the other partner is hesitant. It's advisable to seek couples therapy before the problems become too large. This way, a significant improvement in the relationship can be achieved before substantial damage is done to the connection.
What should I do if my partner is not interested in treatment?
When a partner isn't interested in therapy, this can be a complex and challenging situation.
The very gap in perception about the crisis and the possibility of a solution can create distance between partners. Here are some tips and approaches that might help:
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Share your feelings with your partner - Explain that you feel couples therapy could help improve the relationship between you and that it's important to you that they be open to the idea. Focus on the fact that you're doing this for the benefit of the relationship.
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Present a non-threatening approach - Suggest attending one couples counseling session without any further commitment to see if therapy is even suitable. Often, the fear of the unknown is greater than reality.
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Create space for discussing concerns and objections - Listen to concerns about therapy and try to address them. Show that you understand the resistance and that it's legitimate.
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Be open to other alternatives - If your partner isn't specifically interested in traditional couples therapy, consider other options, such as couples workshops or short-term solutions.
Whenever possible, continue to maintain open and non-judgmental communication about the topic. Show that you're listening and available for any process that could help the relationship. The key is to avoid pressure or threats and to try, in a sensitive way, to show your partner the importance you see in therapy for the relationship. Sometimes, patience and gradual approaches may succeed.
How does online couples therapy work?
Despite differences in format, the content and goals of online couples therapy remain identical to those of face-to-face therapy: improving communication, resolving conflicts, fostering closeness, and addressing various relationship difficulties.
Online couples therapy takes place through a video or online call platform. You, as a couple, sit together in your home or any other private and quiet place you choose, while the therapist sits in their clinic. We conduct conversation and exploration, and I can offer therapeutic interventions just as in face-to-face therapy.
Virtual sessions enable couples to maintain intimacy and a sense of being at home. Additionally, online therapy enables much greater flexibility in scheduling appointments, since physical presence is not required.