Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Nixa, Missouri MO
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
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
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Johanna Isaacs
Psychologist, Psy.D., PsyPACT Participant
I work with couples to help improve their communication so that they can better understand one another and appreciate each other's strengths and weaknesses. My goal is to create a safe place where each person is heard and validated for who they are. We explore the value that the relationship provides to each person and work to strengthen the connection by creating behaviors that join each other together.
13 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Coffee with Casey Counseling LLC
Professional Christian Counselor, LPC
To reestablish Gods design for a healthy marriage through improved communication
13 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Rita Woidislawsky
Psychologist, Ph.D.
LEARN TO BE PATIENT, PASSIONATE, AND FORGIVE!
32 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches, including Attachment Therapy and the Gottman Method, to help couples build stronger emotional connections and increase intimacy. We will work collaboratively together to resolve conflict, develop great communication with one another, and ultimately create a healthier and loving relationship.
19 Years Experience