Reston, VA Couples Counseling

Therapy can be intimidating if you’ve never experienced it before. The way television and movies portray counseling is often inaccurate and misleading. Although counseling is much less stigmatized than it has been in the past, you and/or your romantic partner may remain hesitant to share your troubles with a therapist. However, as an experienced Reston, VA couples counseling specialist – including those who practice at Lindsey Hoskins & Associates – can confirm, couples counseling can be life-altering for the better. There are several excellent reasons to consider couples counseling… here are just a few!

Therapy Sessions Are Tailored to Your Needs

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Good therapists personalize therapy to fit each client’s needs. If you’re struggling with depression, you need a much different approach from someone who has PTSD or is dealing with grief. If you and your partner are dealing with intimacy challenges, you’ll need a different focus than you would if one or both of you was grappling with the loss of a loved one. You can decide what you want to work on in therapy. You are in charge of your therapy, but your therapist is there to guide you through the options and help you to make progress. 

Therapy Can Help You Reach Your Goals – Individually and/or as a Couple

Although therapy is about your feelings, it isn’t just sitting in an office discussing how things make you feel. Therapy is about changing your life to get the outcomes you want. Your therapist can help you confront your challenges in a positive way to achieve a better life and a better relationship. You don’t have to be anxious or depressed to seek therapy. If you are struggling in your romantic life, you can work with a therapist to find the next step that you can take to improve it. 

You and Your Partner Are in Control of Your Therapy Process 

Therapy helps you identify difficulties in your life and to work through them. It can be unpleasant and uncomfortable, but your therapist is a partner in that work. If you aren’t ready to deal with something, you can choose to keep working on other things. Therapy won’t be easy, but you (and your romantic partner) are the one(s) who puts the work toward what you want. Your therapist can help navigate the process, but it’s your path. Your therapist won’t have all the answers, but they can help you find the answers you need to make informed decisions.