Online Couples Therapy in Rhode Island—Rhode Island Therapists, Counselors
Relationships are full of ups and downs. One month you and your partner may be at a high: you don’t argue, household chores are split evenly, there’s no stress about bills. But the next month you could be having lows: your partner gets laid off from their job, there may be a death in the family, things start slipping, and you can’t seem to communicate properly. Working through the problems that you face is not always a walk in the park. When times get tough, a couples therapist can help you and your partner get back to a place of happiness and love.
You can’t just give up on someone because the situation is not ideal. Great relationships are not great because they have no problems. They are great because both people care enough about the other person to find a way to make it work.”
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Between everything you have going on in your life and the challenges you are facing with your partner, we understand how hard it can be to make time to see a counselor. Here at Thriveworks Rhode Island Counseling, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide our clients with the skilled, dedicated care they need. Virtually. Thriveworks Rhode Island has a team of couples counselors who have the education and expertise to guide couples through a myriad of issues they have. If you feel like you and your partner could benefit from working with a professional, contact us today.
Why Do We Need Couples Therapy?
It is not uncommon for couples to experience trials and tribulations in their relationship. Whether you have been together for six months or 15 years, everyone can benefit from speaking with a couples therapist. If you are wondering if we can help you and your partner hurdle the obstacle in your relationship, chances are we can. Here is a more comprehensive list of the common issues we see partners come in for:
- Infidelity
- Trust issues
- Lack of communication
- Opposing views on life
- Struggling with intimacy problems
- Disagreements about money and budgeting
- Different thoughts on how to raise children
- Jealousy
- Concerns about career choices or outlooks
- Arguments about politics
- Major life changes such as buying a new home, moving to a different city, or starting to care for a sick or elderly loved one
You and your partner don’t have to be at each other’s throats in order to benefit from speaking with a licensed counselor. Maybe you just need a little extra guidance on how to have healthy and effective conversations. On the other hand, you may be both so burnt out, you are considering ending your relationship. No matter the severity of your concern, we can help you work through it and come up with compromises that work best for both partners.
What Does Couples Therapy Look Like? What are the Advantages?
At Thriveworks Rhode Island Counseling, we dedicate ourselves to providing a safe and positive environment for you and your partner to effectively address your issues. Our professionals are licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) and have a wide range of methods and skills to help you. During your beginning sessions, your therapist will listen to both of your concerns and give you the platform to speak without interruption. Once they have a better understanding of the concerns at hand, they can give you the tools to:
- Improve communication
- Actively listen and not just hear your partner when they speak
- Clarify your feelings about your relationship
- Deepen intimacy and connection
- Promote self-awareness and growth
- Learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner
- Know how to be assertive without being offensive
- De-escalate anger in the heat of the moment
- And more!
After attending couples therapy, many of our clients feel more confident in the ability to address potential future conflicts in a healthy and calm manner. If we can facilitate healthier conversation for you and your partner, get in touch with us today.
Schedule an Online Couples Therapy Session at Thriveworks Rhode Island
Online counseling is a great option for any couple. Some of the benefits of online counseling include ease, comfortability, effectiveness, and affordability. You and your partner can choose which type of teletherapy would work best for you both. Your options are:
- Telephone therapy
- Video chat therapy
Whatever option you choose, just know that you will be receiving dedicated care from your therapist. When you are ready, you can book with us through our online booking portal or by giving us a call. A scheduling specialist can help connect you with a great couples therapist.
Don’t wait any longer. It’s time to put your relationship and your needs first. We can’t wait to hear from you.
