Its a tool that everyone benefits from, and the only couples that should not, under any circumstances enter into therapy are the ones that do not feel committed to each other. For all others: couples therapy will almost undoubtedly improve your relationship, making it one you want to continue to be committed to.

What percentage of couples go to therapy?

Currently, couples counseling has a success rate of roughly 70 percent. About 80 percent of therapists in private practice offer couples therapy. Nearly 50 percent of married couples have gone to marriage counseling.

Why all couples should go to therapy?

Most people go to couples therapy when intimacy or communication is stuck and perhaps on life support, Hoge says. But healthy couples can benefit from couples therapy too, he notes, as its an opportunity to improve connection and communication. So you shouldnt just go if youre having trouble.

Is it normal for unmarried couples to go to therapy?

Leviton, MA, LMFT: Couples therapy is not synonymous with marriage counseling. Couples therapy is appropriate for any two adults who are having excessive conflict in their relationship. You can enter into therapy regardless of your living arrangements, or how long you have been together, or your sexual orientation.

Will a therapist ever recommend divorce?

Even in an abusive relationship, a couples therapist will likely not suggest divorce. They will, however, help the victim find separation and seek help. Therapists will do everything they can to keep their clients safe.