Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Salem, Virginia VA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Melanie Mosbarger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTTS
Relationships can be very rewarding, but they also require work. Whether that is helping you identify clear boundaries, working on communication, helping you to find that spark again or working through a challenging season I can affirm the good, challenge the areas of growth, and help you gain more tools. I will also integrate my training from the Gottman Method that has lasting results.
9 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Grace in the Shadows
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA, NCMHC, ALMHC, VALMHC
I approach relationship and marriage counseling with a holistic and faith-centered perspective, integrating psychological insights with Christian principles to guide couples toward healthier and more fulfilling relationships. Recognizing the significance of marriage in Christian teachings, I create a safe and supportive space for couples to explore their challenges, fostering communication and understanding. Incorporating biblical teachings on love, forgiveness, and commitment, I integrate prayer, scriptural reflection, and discussions on marital virtues into the therapeutic process. I collaborate with couples to address specific issues, offering evidence-based techniques alongside spiritual guidance to navigate conflicts and promote relational growth. This integrated approach seeks to strengthen the marital bond, help couples align their actions with their Christian values, and foster a deeper connection that withstands the challenges of life within the context of their faith.
2 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Using Gottman and family systems methods, identify relationship goals, foster effective communication skills, and provide supportive counseling
42 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Traci Williams
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CFT-I
In our work together, I help you improve your communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your emotional bond. I guide you as you identify and address the underlying issues that may be contributing to your relationship problems.
11 Years Experience
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