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Couples counseling has an average success rate of 70%, yet only half of couples in distress seek counseling. Fear of failure, fear of being shamed, feeling that a relationship’s problems are too big to address or small enough to handle on their own, or simply not knowing what is involved beyond talking about your problems – again – can inhibit people from seeking help. 

Partners in stressful relationships are more likely to suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, or substance abuse. Recent studies show their children are also much more likely to struggle with mental and physical health problems, as well as poor academic performance.

Couples therapists begin by identifying core areas of conflict and finding ways to reduce relationship distress. Their role is not to assign blame, excuse past behavior, or choose an adversary. It is crucial to find a counselor that specializes in an approach that fits a couple’s lifestyle and in which both partners are willing to engage, whether that is emotionally-focused therapy that helps partners understand triggers and responses, infidelity recovery to rebuild trust, Christian counseling that relies on a Biblical foundation, or one of many other approaches designed to build communication and strengthen relationships. Many counselors offer sliding scales and telehealth, making couples and marriage counseling accessible and affordable. 

More than 90% of those who go through couples counseling say they gained effective new tools and understanding for managing their problems at home.

Common Challenges

  • infidelity
  • financial stress
  • parenting
  • values/family of origin
  • division of labor
  • addiction

How does Lifeologie help?

Discuss your concerns with our intake specialists.

When you reach out to a Lifeologie, you’ll be connected with one of our Intake Specialists. In a “call center?” No way. Our specialists are each located in their local Lifeologie office and know the counselors well. Their entire job is to learn about you and what you’re looking for and to match you with the counselor who will be the very best fit for your needs and preferences.

Find a counselor that is passionate about helping you reach your mental health goals.

Our counselors are literally the cream of the crop. We get hundreds of applications every year to intern and work at our offices. Lifeologists are counselors, life coaches and overall wellness advocates who are experts and specialists in their craft. At the intern level, they have set themselves apart as incredible learners and collaborators, chasing after the highest-level trainings in the field. From EMDR to nutrition coaching to brain spotting and addiction specialists, we have you covered. Once you enter a Lifeologie office, you’ll find that we’ve carefully curated the environment to feel modern, comfortable and inviting. Counseling at Lifeologie is not your typical counseling experience – in any way.

Receive continuous support and guidance as you go on your mental health journey.

Your counselor at Lifeologie will meet you wherever you are, whether you’re just starting in counseling for the first time ever… or returning to a life-long counseling journey after a brief break. Your Lifeologist will partner with you to meet your goals. As you learn and grow, we can help you focus on overall wellness through mindfulness practices such as Psychotherapeutic Yoga or mindful eating. Wherever you are, we can come alongside and help you move forward!

Meet our specialists

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about lifeologie

Lifeologie Institute was founded in 2000 with one goal in mind — to bring a fresh, innovative approach to the everyday problems of life. Creative solutions to stuck problems. With our unique multi-specialty, collaborative approach, Lifeologie helps individuals and families heal their wounds and break out of old, unhealthy patterns.