Marriage Counseling

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Marriage Counseling

Are you worried about your marriage or another close relationship? Do the same problems keep reoccurring no matter what you try to do to help? Do you stay upset or feel misunderstood? Have criticism and defensiveness become a way of life? Or do you and/or your partner withdraw from contact with the other person? These are all common reasons to seek out marriage and relationship counseling.

Many people are reluctant to enter counseling because they are worried they will be blamed for the marriage problems. More often than not, problems are caused by a difference in personalities, gender differences, and different perspectives on the ‘right’ way to handle issues. Over 60 percent of problems in marriage are problems that reoccur and cannot be solved with simple problem solving. These type problems are often tied into differences in aspirations, goals and life dreams.

Marriage counseling can help you and your mate learn to talk through seemingly unsolvable issues in ways that you both feel heard and respected. You will learn antidotes for criticism and defensiveness. Love and trust can be regained. Please call me at 865-558-3011 to discuss your concerns and how counseling can help.

What to expect from Marriage Counseling

First of all, both your and your mate will meet with me to discuss your perspectives on your marriage. There will be time in that first session for both of you to share your viewpoints.

Second, you and your spouse will meet with me in an individual session to further discuss your concerns.

Third, we will all meet together to discuss the strengths and growth areas of your marriage. Using your goals, a counseling plan will be discussed. Once we agree on the plan, we will begin working towards making your marriage all you want it to be.

How often do we come in and how long will counseling last?

How often you come in will depend on how you are progressing towards your goals. If you come in too seldom, progress may be hindered. Many couples find it helpful to come in weekly for four to six weeks. This help you and your partner understand what is working for you and holds you accountable to change. Once you are maintaining changes, time between sessions will be slowly increased.

Dr. L. Susan Townsend, LPC, NCC

Certified Sex Therapist

1512 Coleman Road

Suite 301

Knoxville, Tennessee 37909

(865) 558-3011