Couples’ therapy is in high demand. How to know whether it could help your relationship.

Couples’ therapy is a great option for partners who are noticing increased fighting or decreased emotional or physical intimacy, or who may no longer be on the same page regarding parenting children.

The last two years have been incredibly stressful, and for parents, pandemic stress is likely compounded. Unfortunately, when we are stressed, we tend to take it out on the ones closest to us. At the same time, mental health concerns have been increasing at an astounding rate since the start of the pandemic. Our clinic has been getting more calls and new clients, and we have had more requests for couples’ therapy than ever.

Couples’ therapy is a great option for partners who are noticing increased fighting or decreased emotional or physical intimacy, or who may no longer be on the same page regarding parenting their children.

First, please know that considering or seeking couples’ therapy is not the death knell of your relationship. Signs that a couple may benefit from couples’ therapy include:

  1. Arguments are happening more often or are getting more intense.
  2. Time together has decreased, and/or you don’t feel as connected to your partner anymore.
  3. One or both partners is struggling with their own mental health and this is impacting the family or relationship.

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February 21, 2022 | The Philadelphia Inquirer featuring Dr. Ashleigh Adams


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