Marriage & Couples Therapy
Are you and your partner struggling to connect? Do you feel like you're constantly arguing or simply not on the same page? You're not alone. Many couples experience times when their relationship feels strained or unhappy. At Giselle Armantrout Counseling, we specialize in helping couples navigate these challenges and rebuild a stronger connection.
New Orleans Couples Counseling: Finding the Right Therapist for You and Your Partner
Seeking couples therapy in the New Orleans area? Are painful patterns of communication keeping you from feeling truly connected? You're not alone. Many couples face challenges and hurt that can create distance and conflict. At Giselle Armantrout Counseling we offer personalized couples therapy in Metairie to help you navigate these difficulties and rediscover the strength of your bond.
Marriage counseling can help you:
Gain a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives
Develop healthier communication skills
Building Trust and Comfort
Initial Connection: During your first session, both you and your partner should feel comfortable talking to the counselor. This initial comfort is crucial for building the trust necessary for future, potentially challenging, discussions.
Moving Beyond Comfort: While initial comfort is important, a skilled counselor will need to delve deeper, into potentially challenging perspectives. This "discomfort" is essential for growth, but only effective when built upon a foundation of trust.
Neutrality and Relationship Focus
Avoiding Sides: Unlike friends or family, your therapist shouldn't take sides (except in extreme situations). Their role is to guide you both towards exploring the conflict and your individual roles within it.
Prioritizing the Relationship: The counselor's primary focus is on strengthening your relationship, not just addressing individual concerns. Individual therapy can address those concerns, while couples counseling focuses on the partnership.
Finding the Positive and Fostering Hope
Identifying Strengths: Even amidst difficulties, your relationship likely has aspects that still work. A good counselor explores these strengths alongside the challenges.
Instilling Hope: Regardless of the current situation, relationships can improve. Your counselor should believe in this possibility and instill that hope in you.
Reinvigorate Your Relationship: Personalized Couples Therapy in Metairie
We understand that navigating relationship challenges can be difficult. Giselle Armantrout Counseling is committed to helping couples in the New Orleans area navigate relationship challenges and build stronger, healthier partnerships.
We create a safe and supportive haven where couples can openly explore their concerns and collaborate towards positive change. We recognize that every couple is unique, so we tailor each therapy session to address your specific needs and goals. Additionally, we utilize evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples uncover and address the root causes of their difficulties, ultimately fostering a stronger and more fulfilling connection.
Contact us today if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment.
