Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling in Edmond & Oklahoma City
Relationships and marriage can be a wonderful and meaningful part of life, but there are times where stress, life changes, infidelity, grief, anger, sexual conflicts, parenting, and other life issues put a strain on couples and marriages.
At Journey Counseling Center, our couples therapists in Edmond, near Oklahoma City, provide a safe place for couples to restore their relationships through communication, trust, insight and interpretation. We have multiple therapists on our team who specialize in couples therapy and marriage counseling who have collectively helped countless relationships heal, reconnect, and grow.
Statistics on couples therapy show that almost 50% of married couples have gone to marriage counseling at some point in their relationship, and 94% of couples say that that therapy is worth the investment. If you've been thinking about starting therapy to work on your relationship, contact one of our therapists today.
Why couples start therapy and marriage counseling
While every relationship is unique some of the most common reasons why couples go to therapy include communication issues, infidelity, money-related stress, trust issues, recurring conflicts, and addiction. Also, many couples see a therapist for the first time together for premarital counseling or before moving in together.
Whether couples seek counseling because of issues in their relationship or build a stronger connection, couples therapy and marriage counseling can help people grow and change in ways that create a stronger, healthier relationship. Couples therapists are trained to provide a neutral, safe space where both people can openly discuss issues and speak honestly about themselves, issues, their goals, and frustrations.
While this can feel challenging at first, our therapists give both people in a relationship the tools to communication and support each other both inside and outside of their sessions.
Premarital counseling in Edmond and Oklahoma City
About 30% of couples do some form of premarital counseling before getting married—this can be done with a therapist, church community, or a group class with other couples. Our couples therapists provide premarital counseling for couples in Edmond, and we honor your relationship and the opportunity to help you grow together as a couple.
In premarital counseling, you and your partner can not only learn about each other in the present, but you can get to know your pasts and set expectations for your future together. From working on communication issues to identifying each others strengths and areas for improvement, premarital counseling helps couples build strong relationships before taking the next step in their lives.
Start marriage counseling or couples therapy
If you've been considering couples therapy or marriage counseling, we're here to help. We have both male and female couples therapists who bring a wide range of specialized training and years of experience working with couples into your sessions.
Contact one of our couples therapists today, and we'll get in touch with you to schedule your first session:
Frequently asked questions about couples therapy
How do we know if couples therapy is right for us?
Couples therapy can help at many different stages of a relationship — not just during major crises. Many couples seek therapy to improve communication, rebuild connection, navigate life transitions, or address recurring conflict patterns before they become more damaging.
Does couples therapy only help married couples?
No. Couples therapy can support dating couples, engaged couples, long-term partners, married couples, and LGBTQ+ relationships. Therapy focuses on improving communication, connection, and relational health regardless of marital status.
What issues can couples therapy help with?
Couples therapy commonly helps with:
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Communication problems
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Trust issues or infidelity
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Conflict and recurring arguments
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Parenting stress
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Emotional disconnection
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Sexual concerns
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Life transitions and stress
Therapy can also help couples strengthen an already healthy relationship.
What happens during couples therapy sessions?
In couples therapy, both partners work with a therapist to better understand relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and emotional needs. Sessions focus on improving understanding, reducing defensiveness, and developing healthier ways of relating to one another.
Will the therapist take sides?
A couples therapist’s role is not to choose sides or determine who is “right.” Instead, therapy creates a balanced space where both partners can feel heard, understood, and supported while working toward healthier communication and connection.
Can couples therapy help after infidelity?
Yes. Many couples seek therapy after infidelity or breaches of trust. While healing takes time, couples therapy can help partners process emotions, improve communication, rebuild trust, and decide how they want to move forward together.
Is premarital counseling worth it?
Premarital counseling can help couples strengthen communication, clarify expectations, and address potential areas of conflict before marriage. Many couples find that it creates a stronger foundation for long-term connection and problem-solving.
Do you offer couples therapy in Edmond and Oklahoma City?
Yes. We provide couples therapy and marriage counseling for clients in Edmond, Oklahoma City, and surrounding communities, helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationships.