Some people only need a few weeks of couple's counseling, while others need it for several months. The specific treatment plan will depend on your situation. 

You don't know how long you will need couple's counseling.

Communication exercises at home can help you practice what you've learned throughout therapy. This could involve going on a date night or setting a block of time aside each day to talk to your partner.

You might have homework.

If one of you is coping with substance abuse, your therapist might work with other health care providers to provide a more complete treatment.

You or your partner may need additional care.

Relationship counseling requires a lot of work and dedication. Some people find that couple's counseling shows them that their relationship is ready to end and will help them end on healthy terms.

What you put in, is what you will get out.

You may find that through relationship counseling, you are noticing things that you can benefit from working on individually with a therapist. Going through therapy individually can lead to even greater progress in couples counseling.

You may also benefit from individual therapy.

Here are some important things to keep in mind when considering relationship counseling:

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