André Anthony Moore, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (New York State License: 001435)

Ketamine and Psychedelic Assisted Therapist certified by The Integrative Psychiatry Institute

Practitioner of Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Use Nonverbal Sensorimotor Techniques to deepen Emotionally Focused Therapy

Free 15 Minute Telephone Consultation | Call: 212 673 4618

When Is It Time to Seek Relationship Therapy?

When difficulties in your relationship cause serious conflict and issues cannot be resolved easily and amicably you may quickly understand when it is time to seek relationship therapy.

Nevertheless, couples will benefit from seeking therapy at an earlier stage so that they can learn communication skills, so the difficulties can be overcome before they become a problem.

Communication Is a Great Problem

For many couples, communication presents a great difficulty in a relationship. One or both individuals may refuse to say what they would prefer to say for fear of upsetting the other. On other occasions, it may be too late to say what they feel because the opportunity has passed.

Communication can become extremely negative in a relationship. When this deterioration occurs, passions rise, and often words are said that are damaging and may be untrue.

This can lead to depression, insecurity and at least one partner refusing to participate in any conversations and communication.

By asking a therapist about when it is time to seek relationship therapy, they will always reply, now. Book your first session as soon as you can.

Bringing you both together with a counselor or a therapist gives you the opportunity to talk through your areas of conflict or potential conflict.

As you learn skills that help you appreciate each other more, many of these conflicts will disappear.

Conversely, you will understand when a conflict is likely to occur and using your newfound communication skills you will be able to discuss the matter towards a suitable resolution.

Many individuals and couples will ask us when it is time to seek relationship therapy. We will be pleased to meet with you at the earliest possible moment to discuss your current thoughts and feelings and find ways to improve your communication so that you can express and agree on plans for your future.

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