Couples therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which a therapist with clinical experience working with couples, helps two people involved in a romantic relationship gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict and improve relationship satisfaction utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions. Couples therapy tends to involve the following general elements: A focus on a specific problem (i.e. sexual difficulties, infidelity, jealousy) Active participation on the part of the therapist in treating the relationship itself, rather than each individual separately. Solution-focused, change-oriented interventions early on in treatment.
A clear establishment of treatment objectives.