Strength your relationship with therapy: Common Questions your therapist may ask.

Every relationship is unique so every couple will receive a therapy plan based on their individual and the couple or throuple needs. In sessions we will work together to identify the work that we will do together to improve your relationship. Here are some of the questions I use in marriage counseling to get to understand the dynamics that make your relationship unique.

Curious about the kinds of questions to expect during your first session? Here are a few I may start with:

• What is the story on how the two of you met

• What initially attracted you to each other

• What were some of your initial “admirations” of each other

• What are 3 good times you’ve had together…and what made them good

• In general, how would you describe your life and marriage together?

• What does the timeline of your relationship look like? Can you tell me about major life events (new jobs, traumas, kids, etc.) from when you first met up through present day

• What strengths do you bring to the table in your relationship? And what strengths do you think your partner has? 

• Do you have any prior experience with marriage counseling or other types of therapy?

• What made you decide to seek marriage counseling?

• Have you tried anything to resolve present issues before seeking counseling? What did you try and how did that go?

• What do you expect to get out of couples therapy?

• Do you currently want to stay with your partner? Why or why not?

• Are you willing to put in the work and make changes to improve the quality of your marriage?

I am currently accepting new clients for relationship therapy and marriage counseling. If you want to improve your relationship the first step is to set up a 15-minute consultation with Sandy. The consultation is free.