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When participating in marriage counseling or couples counseling, the
therapists at Coastal Counseling ask that both partners are present  for all
sessions. This is important in marriage counseling as it shows a commitment
by both parties to work on improving their marriage or relationship.
In certain circumstances a person may benefit from individual therapy before
entering into marriage counseling and then the couple can  meet with a
marriage counselor when the time is right. This way the marriage therapist is
able to assess the couple together and the process remains neutral and
unbiased .  
The therapists  do not take sides on issues or concerns. The goal is to
understand both partners opinions and work together toward resolution. The
counseling is solution focused and often spaced out over time.

Unfortunately, avoiding conflicts does not make them go away. Making an
effort to problem solve and discuss issues with a counselor can help you
learn to...

Improve communication
Transform old negative patterns
Be more supportive
Learn to validate your partner
Problem solve
Manage anger
Marriage/Couples Counseling
"I have to admit, my wife and I were struggling. We couldn't separate ourselves
from the conflict in our relationship long enough to see the situation clearly. My
counselor at Coastal Counseling, acting in an unbiased manner during our
sessions was able to encourage us to find clarity and more forward in our
marriage. Thanks."Doug
Right for you. Right for now.
Coastal Counseling
Associates, LLC
149 Durham Road
Suite 31
Madison, CT 06443
203-245-1956 phone
203-245-6710 fax
Coastal Counseling Associates LLC, accepts major insurance plans offered in the shoreline communities
of Madison, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Essex, Guilford, Branford, Killingworth and throughout Connecticut