Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Harrodsburg, Kentucky KY
Mr. Dan Pugel
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Marriage & Family Counseling
Who needs marriage counseling? There's an expression "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts". Healthy individuals make up healthy families. One individual in the family affects other parts of the family - just as one affected part of our body can affect the other parts of our body. Marriage and family therapy helps to sort through the many issues families struggle with.
With so much chaos and struggle happening outside of the home, it is so important that the home be stable, safe and a "sanctuary." Does that mean perfect? No, there are no perfect families, no perfect moms, dads, brothers or sisters. Struggles and conflicts in families are normal... while families aren't perfect they can learn, grow and heal from any hurts created.
There may be a need to deal with conflict in new ways, and better understand one another. Siblings may fight and compete with one another. Spouses may struggle with shared parenting roles. Someone may feel like the black sheep or sense that treatment is favored toward one child or not strict enough for another.
Marriage problems are part of life. It is a comfort to have an unbiased objective third person in marriage counseling and family counseling to coach and encourage new patterns and different ways to work through differences. Start counseling soon and experience healthier happier relationships.
27 Years Experience
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last 40 years, I have developed a set of beliefs or ideas which, if adopted, help to ensure that a relationship will last. Here is a list of them.
1) Arguing helps nothing, so don't do it.
I like to say that I never met the person who started the fight! When two people argue, each of them believes that he or she is merely reacting to something the other one did or said. Neither one believes that they started the fight; but it started somehow, didn't it? 2) It is better to be close than it is to be “right.”
Blaming each other for the argument is counterproductive. So is trying to change the other person's opinion. Most couples who argue, argue about whose perception is "correct," whose way of doing something is the "right" way, and so on. The only possible outcome of these arguments is that someone will be "right" and someone will be "wrong." Do you know anyone who enjoys being wrong? Most people will fight tooth and nail to avoid being "wrong." 3) Commitment is the Foundation of the Therapy.Commitment implies that you are in the relationship "come Hell or high water," barring certain behaviors your partner might do such as having an affair (although I have seen a number of relationships recover from those, too).
34 Years Experience
Dr. Adrian Ervington
Psychologist, PsyD
Nurturing healthy, fulfilling relationships is essential for our overall well-being, yet it's not always easy. Whether you're facing communication challenges, trust issues, or navigating a major life transition, I'm here to help. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space for couples to explore their feelings, deepen their connection, and overcome obstacles together.
11 Years Experience
Roger Lin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
11 Years Experience
Dr. Qatana Samanen
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
When clients come to me, they are experts on their problems. My job is to help them identify and work toward the solutions. My clients become experts on what they can do to enjoy life more. I feel privileged to be part of a process that empowers people to transform their lives for the better.
36 Years Experience