How to Talk To Your Partner About Couples Therapy?

Written By Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT, MS

Following through on setting up a first couples therapy session with your partner can be tough. Everyone gets there differently. Sometimes you both don’t know what else to do and signing up together is easier. When only one of you feels that the relationship needs guidance it can be harder.

Many times people go to individual therapy because of their relationship. With most of those cases, unless someone is trying to break-up, participating in the couples work together would be more beneficial.

If you feel you need more support, let your partner know. That’s it. You need support in your experience and you want your partner to be there. Getting this support now would be better than letting something turn into a crisis later.

I’ve been working successfully as a couples therapist for years, I’ve probably seen it all.  I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-Trained Couples Therapist.  Book a free call with your partner:

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Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT, MS

With years of experience as a relationship counselor, I've probably seen it all. I'm Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) by the ICEEFT, with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology. 

I utilize my EFT training in sessions with couples at different stages of their relationship and I offer premarital counseling.  Im an Inclusive Therapist providing LGBTQ Affirming and Latinx Therapy, and I work with interracial couples who may struggle with cultural differences.

I'm happy to explain the couples therapy process on a free call.

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