Try Counseling Before Divorce

When a couple starts to struggle and believes their marriage may be ending, they may decide to try family therapy on Long Island before initiating divorce. At times, it can be challenging to know if seeing a counselor will make a difference in repairing the relationship. Dr. Joel Kuppersmith provides marriage counseling to couples to help them work through their issues and determine if it’s best to move forward with a divorce. If you’re wondering if you should try marriage counseling before filing for divorce, continue reading to learn more!

Try Counseling Before Divorce

When one partner in a relationship has decided that divorce is their best option, it can feel like there is no turning back. You may feel it’s time to get things over with, end your marriage, and move on. However, to be able to do so and enhance your understanding of each other’s relationship perspective, it’s a good idea to try family therapy on Long Island first. Here are some notable reasons to try counseling before you file for divorce:

• Better Understanding – By the time a couple is on the brink of divorce, each spouse typically has a long list of misunderstandings, grievances, and poor attempts at communication to work through. With Dr. Joel Kuppersmith, you can learn to understand each other’s perspectives again. Counseling can help you learn to have compassion for each other’s struggles. If you move forward with a divorce, it will be easier to feel at peace with your decision. 
• Healing – Whether your struggles have included anger issues, infidelity, or feelings of neglect, you and your spouse probably feel significant pain and disappointment. When you don’t process your pain, it can still affect your life long after your marriage has ended. Counseling allows you to address the sources of deep pain and process it so you can begin healing from it. 
• Improved Relationship Skills – Even couples who have been together for many years struggle to communicate effectively. Our family therapist can help you learn to communicate more clearly and effectively to address your emotional needs better. 

Contact Us For Family Therapy on Long Island

Turning to an experienced couples counselor for guidance shows that you are giving your relationship a sincere last shot before filing for divorce. If you decide to ultimately end the marriage, you can do so in a more understanding and loving way with the help of family therapy on Long Island. To learn more about couples counseling, be sure to contact Dr. Joel Kuppersmith today and request an appointment!