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Antoinette Burch
MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
(919) 647-4600 ext. 707, CARY, HOLLY SPRINGS
Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use
Couples learn quickly before, during and after the wedding ceremony that marriage isn’t as easy as they thought. It requires hard work and commitment. After the blissful honeymoon-period, couples often realize that they are not as compatible as they previously thought. Or they encounter problems which they never thought would be an issue. Or the couple is unable to nurture their relationship due to things such as jobs and children consuming all their time. These difficulties are certainly not unusual and seeking the advice of a marriage counselor may go a long way towards strengthening and even saving the marital relationship.
A person who does not realize or might be questioning if they have addiction problem goes through a pre-contemplation phase of recovery. This is where an addiction specialist or counselor can meet with you to explore the symptoms, and assess before offering feedback and treatment options that might be ideal to your unique situation. Substance Abuse Counseling might be one of the options.
Marriage counseling is important for addressing marital concerns because:
Another important way marriage counseling can be helpful in strengthening the relationship is:
Like any other type of counseling, spouses must be willing to undergo marriage counseling. Ideally they must have decided for themselves that, instead of throwing in the towel, they wish to work on the marriage and address the problems that have arisen. Furthermore spouses must have realistic expectations with regard to the counseling process. A marriage cannot be saved overnight and it will take a couple of sessions to really get into the couple’s dynamics and initiate the process of change.
At Wake Counseling, We Have The Expertise And Knowledge To Assist Couples
You can easily make an appointment online
Call at 919-647-4600 ext. 1, for questions and help with scheduling your appointments.
By email: info@wakecounseling.com
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