What Your First Couples Therapy Session Is Really About — And What to Expect

Most couples come to that first session carrying something heavy. Maybe things have been tense for months. Maybe one of you pushed for this and the other agreed reluctantly. Maybe you’ve both been hoping for a change but aren’t sure this is the thing that...

What Is PACT Therapy and Why Is It Different From Other Couples Approaches?

If you’ve been searching for a couples therapist and came across the term PACT, you might be wondering: what is that, exactly? And how is it different from regular couples counseling? It’s a fair question. There are a lot of approaches to couples therapy,...

What Happens in a PACT Couples Session? A Behind-the-Scenes Look

If you’ve never been to couples therapy before — or if you’ve tried it and it didn’t quite fit — knowing what to expect from a PACT session can make a real difference. PACT sessions don’t look like what most people picture when they imagine...

Why Couples Therapy Isn’t Just for Couples in Crisis

There’s a story most people tell themselves about couples therapy: it’s for couples who are in serious trouble. Contemplating separation. Recovering from an affair. Barely speaking. If things aren’t that bad, the thinking goes, you probably...

How Long Does Couples Therapy Actually Take?

This is one of the first questions most couples ask — and it deserves an honest answer. The truth is: it depends. But that doesn’t mean it’s unknowable. There are real factors that shape the timeline, and understanding them can help you go in with...

What to Expect When You Start Therapy as a Couple — And Why It Might Feel Uncomfortable at First

Deciding to start couples therapy takes courage. You’ve had the conversation. You’ve agreed to try it. You’ve made the appointment. And now there’s a new feeling sitting alongside the relief: a low-grade nervousness about what you’re...