The Counseling Couch – Blog
How Effective Is Psychotherapy In Treating Depression And Anxiety?
Anyone who has suffered from depression or anxiety knows only too well how paralyzing it can be. Statistics show that 1 in 5 adult Americans suffer from a mental health condition, with depression and anxiety at the top of the list. Many people go through life without...
Why Communication Is Important In A Marriage
Communication is important in any relationship, but especially important when it comes to marriage. Together we form a life-long partnership that is unlike any other we will experience. Every marriage has its own nuances and complexities and navigating these can be...
How Does Psychotherapy Help in Treating Anger?
Introduction Anger is one of the many emotions we feel throughout life. While the emotion itself is not inherently bad or harmful, chronic and uncontrollable anger can often interfere with work, relationships, and personal goals. Anger is simply another emotion that...
8 Topics to Discuss During Premarital Christian Counseling
There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than finding that special person to share the rest of your life with. The world seems a better place and together no challenge appears insurmountable. Relationships like everything in life that will be successful,...
Benefits Of Family Therapy With Adult Kids
When we think of family therapy, we generally think of therapy sessions with parents and their young children. But family therapy with your adult kids is often not thought of as necessary. After all, everyone is an adult now and should be able to sort things out. The...
What to Expect from Christian Premarital Counseling
Introduction When or if a couple chooses to participate in premarital counseling before walking down the aisle, they are investing and preparing for their marriage. Sadly so many couples do not know this! They don’t take the time, to invest the money and energy in...
6 Ways To Improve Communication In Your Marriage
Introduction Marriage is one of the most sacred ceremonies and practices in our society today. Couples spend thousands of dollars on the perfect wedding. They pick the perfect venue, cater the event with the most decadent foods, decorate the space with elegance and...
6 Most Common Reasons Men Seek Psychotherapy
Did you know that women are more likely than men to seek out mental health treatment in any capacity? It's true. Men are often left out of the conversation when it comes to mental health. There's still a stigma against men in therapy. Many people mistakenly believe...
Does Premarital Counseling Help You Avoid Divorce in Marriage? A Closer Look
There are more than 2 million marriages in the United States every year, though the rate of marriage per 1,000 population is steadily decreasing. There were 6.1 marriages per 1,000 population in the US in 2019, compared to 8.2 marriages at the turn of the century....
5 Reasons Sex Is Important in Marriage
The best thing about marriage is having a long-lasting shared attraction for one another. Sex is among the ways couples can be vulnerable and comfortable with one another. It's shocking how many married couples don't get to enjoy sex in their unions. What they don't...