Find a couples therapist, Washington DC has many capable clinicians
Everyday challenges that all couple’s face
When couples find themselves struggling it may be helpful to consider an evaluation for couple’s therapy or marriage counseling. Yo can find a good couples therapist in Washington DC.
Previous articles described the kinds of difficulties that signify that a marriage may be in trouble. But, how does one know whether one needs a couples therapist or whether one must weather the storm of everyday marital difficulties? All marriages must weather challenges, including learning to:
agree on values, goals and life styles
communicate openly
support each other
trust each other
adjust to living together
regulate distance and closeness
develop a capacity for sexual and emotional intimacy
agree on how to manage money
share the responsibilities of maintaining a household together
agree upon a schedule that works for both partners
tolerate differences
tolerate conflict
if you decide to have children – adjust to the birth of a child
share child rearing responsibilities
adjust and respond sensitively to the needs of children
suffer through and endure their children’s adolescence
survive your in laws
treat each other with respect
Individuals and couples who are uncertain as to whether their difficulties would respond best to individual psychotherapy or couples therapy are welcome to call me: 301.656.9650. Please be sure to leave your day and evening numbers as well as the time that it is best to reach you.
Marriage counselor and couples therapist, further reading:
Please note: In this era of COVID-19, I am providing online psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, clinical consultation, supervision & career counseling. If this interests you, feel free to give me a call:301.656.9650.
