Marriage or couples therapy can be very challenging and also extremely rewarding. In many cases it comes down to how people communicate with each other and more importantly how they are listening to one another. My experience with couples historically has shown people often get to a point where they are no longer communicating out of fear of conflict or their communication is strictly conflict oriented. Both ways are problematic when it comes to the success and longevity of a relationship.
So often couples talk about cyclical arguments they have which, in my opinion, is unresolved conflict. By learning new ways to communicate about a variety of topics, couples can feel safer and trust their partners will be able to communicate and listen in a healthier more positive manner. Some couples come to therapy with specific issues they are struggling with while others come with no specific conflict but rather simply to ensure they are functioning together in a cooperative and healthy manner.
Since the COVID Pandemic remote sessions became an integral part of peoples’ mental health care as in-person therapy sessions were lost to the pandemic. Since then remote sessions have become an integral part of the service provided for people.
Remote sessions can occur either over the phone or through Zoom if you prefer face-to-face. The feedback received about remote sessions has been very positive as people can have their sessions in the privacy and comfort of their own space. Remote sessions also allow for less impact on the individuals as they do not need to travel to a session, leave work early for a session, or get child care while they attend a session. You can get the same level of care and understanding remotely as you could through in-person sessions.
A lot of people really value the in-person experience and so for these people, in-person sessions can be arranged. Neither format is right or wrong and both can be accommodated. In some cases, some clients implement a hybrid version incorporating both methods into their mental health maintenance.