Marriage Counseling Maryland
Marriage Counseling in Maryland
The idea of a flawless, untroubled relationship is frequently more of an ideal than a reflection of everyday partnership realities. Even the strongest and most harmonious relationships face challenges that put their resilience and joy to the test.
Marriage Counseling Maryland offers a beacon of hope for those grappling with misunderstandings, lack of closeness, frequent arguments, or a growing emotional gap. Engaging in marriage counseling in Maryland can set you and your partner on a journey to a more loving, trusting, and genuine connection.
Our marriage counselors guide couples through the complexities of relationship dynamics and the challenges of raising a family. Our experienced therapists employ a range of therapeutic approaches, such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy, tailored to suit the unique circumstances of your partnership. Conducted in a supportive and confidential environment, our sessions allow both partners to express themselves openly, ensuring mutual understanding and respect.
At the heart of the Counseling Center of Maryland is the conviction that therapy has the transformative power to strengthen and deepen the bonds between partners. If you’re prepared to invest in enhancing your relationship, we invite you to get in touch with us today!
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Our Marriage Counselors in Maryland
Our Marriage Counselors in Maryland are skilled professionals dedicated to nurturing stronger, and healthier relationships through expert guidance and support. They apply a compassionate approach to help couples navigate challenges and build lasting bonds.
Taylor Allie, LGPC
Navigating the ebbs and flows of life can be hard, and Taylor works to offer her clients a soft space to learn to ride the waves and remember the truth ...
Shelby Willoughby, LMSW
Shelby is a Licensed Master of Social worker in both Maryland and New York. She provides her services predominately through individual therapy but believes in bringing in chosen family systems ...
Sarah Gammoh, Clinical Graduate Intern
Sarah is currently pursuing her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marymount University and is working as a clinical graduate intern under Victoria Mwongela, MSc., MDiv., LCPC/LPC at CCG. ...
Sapna Singh, LMSW
Sapna (she/her) is a Dialectical Behavior Therapist and licensed social worker in DC, MD, and VA currently taking new clients virtually. Before graduating with her Masters from Columbia University, Sapna ...
Pauliann Long, LCSW-C
Pauliann is a heart-centered, integrative clinical practitioner dedicated to helping people navigate major life transitions and crises; cultivate more ease, joy, and balance in their everyday lives; develop an ever-deeper ...
Oxana Holtmann – Clinical Graduate Intern
Oxana has a deep interest in working with individuals and couples who feel stuck and searching for a new purpose and meaning in their relationships and work. Indications may include ...
Matt Korbon, LGPC
Matt serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Matt weaves together various treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Mary Carlough, LCSW-C
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 25 years of clinical experience. Mary works with clients struggling with life cycle transitions, work/life balance, relationship issues, separation/divorce, mood ...
Marjorie Kreppel, LCPC, Founder
Marjorie founded the Counseling Center Group in 2015 after years of academic study, gold-standard training, and experience in private practice, hospital settings, and clinical research initiatives. She has developed an ...
Laura Krause, LCSW-C
Laura uses trauma informed, evidence based and attachment focused approaches to provide a tailored therapeutic experience for each of her clients. She has an extensive background helping individuals, parents, caregivers, ...
Heather McMullen, LCSW-C
Heather is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical and a Board Certified Music Therapist. She provides services through individual therapy, group therapy, and parent support/coaching. She primarily utilizes strengths-based interventions, attachment ...
Drew Wilkins, LGPC
Drew serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. After almost two decades of developing people in their ...
Daniel McNulty, LMSW
Daniel McNulty, LMSW, is passionate about helping people alleviate suffering to find meaning and purpose in their lives. His clinical interests include working with couples, adults, and adolescents who struggle ...
Beth Haytmanek, LCPC
Beth has a client-centered/humanistic approach with a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship and genuine empathy for her clients. Beth utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); emotional awareness and tolerance; and is ...
Allie Neuman – Clinical Graduate Intern
Allie Neuman is a clinical graduate intern counselor under the supervision of Brooke Shafer, LCPC, LPC. She believes that everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued in the therapy ...
Aleenia Nakamura, LMSW
I have always wanted to see people live the life they want. Since 2015, I have worked in the mental health field specifically in clinical practice, case management, and crisis ...
Understanding Marriage Counseling
Marriage Counseling in Maryland offers targeted support for couples aiming to confront and surmount the hurdles within their relationship. Tailored to couples at any phase of their partnership, from pre-marital stages to addressing current conflicts or enhancing their connection, this form of therapy focuses on boosting communication, solving disputes, and cultivating a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
In Bethesda, the Marriage Counseling process involves both partners engaging with a skilled therapist in a secure, private environment. The initial steps include gaining an insight into the couple’s interaction styles, communication issues, and specific challenges through both individual and joint sessions. These sessions include a variety of strategies and activities designed to enhance dialogue, understand each individual’s viewpoint, and tackle the underlying causes of disagreements.
Couples are motivated to actively engage in the process, maintain transparent and sincere communication, and implement the learned techniques into their daily lives. The overall aim of Marriage Counseling in Maryland is to provide couples with the tools they need to effectively manage their relationship’s intricacies, leading to enduring enhancements in their connection and overall happiness.
The Benefits of Marriage Counseling for Couples
Marriage Counseling in Maryland provides a wealth of advantages for partners seeking to overcome relationship hurdles, and who are aiming to build stronger connections, enhance communication, and foster a deeper mutual understanding. By engaging in marriage counseling, couples can enjoy numerous benefits that contribute to their relationship’s resilience and endurance.
Improved Communication
A key benefit of Marriage Counseling Maryland is the improvement of communication skills. Therapists introduce methods and techniques that help partners articulate their thoughts and feelings more clearly, reducing misinterpretations and conflicts.
Conflict Management
Couples learn effective ways to handle and resolve disputes. Marriage counseling sessions offer a secure environment to address underlying concerns and discover positive solutions to disagreements, preventing them from worsening or causing additional damage.
Deepened Emotional Intimacy
Marriage counseling aids in re-establishing emotional intimacy, tackling areas where connection might have diminished. Guided discussions and exercises help couples revive their emotional ties and enhance their closeness.
Healing from Previous Wounds
The counseling setting allows couples to work through and heal from past issues impacting their current relationship. Addressing these matters with a therapist helps partners let go of burdens that obstruct their happiness and progress.
Self-Improvement and Awareness
Participants gain insight into their own actions and habits that may be contributing to relational difficulties. This awareness encourages personal development and a more profound understanding of how to be a considerate and affectionate partner.
Unified Future Goals
Marriage Counseling Maryland helps partners to harmonize their life goals and future plans, covering topics such as values, family aspirations, career goals, and mutual support in achieving these objectives.
Proactive Relationship Care
Counseling serves as preventative maintenance for couples not currently experiencing crises, preparing them with the strategies and resilience to tackle future challenges, thus preserving the relationship’s vitality.
Marriage Counseling Maryland is dedicated to fostering positive transformations, providing a supportive and empathetic space for couples to enrich their partnership. Whether working through specific issues or aiming to strengthen an already healthy relationship, marriage counseling in Maryland equips couples with the essential tools and insights for a durable and fulfilling union.
Is Marriage Counseling Right for You?
Marriage Counseling Maryland serves as a valuable resource for couples at various stages of their union, facing a wide array of challenges. Here’s who might find marriage counseling particularly beneficial:
- Couples contemplating marriage
- Partners experiencing communication barriers
- Those navigating through infidelity or trust issues
- Couples contemplating separation or divorce
- Partners facing significant life changes
- Couples with concerns around sexual intimacy
- Partners dealing with financial pressures
- Couples feeling stuck or in a repetitive cycle
- Parents grappling with challenges in parenting
- Couples looking to deepen their bond
Marriage Counseling Maryland provides a nurturing and positive space for partners to explore their issues, acquire key communication techniques, and fortify their relationship. Regardless of the specific hurdles or the desire to simply improve their connection, many partners find the support and direction offered by marriage counseling to be invaluable.
Schedule an Appointment for Marriage Counseling in Maryland
Embark on a journey to strengthen your relationship with Marriage Counseling Maryland.
Reach out today and discover how we can help you and your partner build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.
