couples therapy

noun

: therapy in which a psychologist helps couples solve problems with their relationships

The romance had gone out of their relationship, so they signed up for couples therapy.

Examples of couples therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If this pattern of confusion persists, seeking couples therapy could help both of you address the underlying issues and engage in healthier communication moving forward. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Drawing from principles in attachment theory and The Gottman Method of couples therapy, Thompson stressed that past emotional wounds often resurface in moments of conflict, making seemingly minor incidents feel disproportionately significant. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025

The number of family or couples therapy appointments made via mental health tech company Headway has surged 140% from 2023 to 2025, according to data shared with Axios. —Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025

And if these patterns persist, couples therapy can offer a safe, constructive path to change. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

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Medical Definition

couples therapy

noun

variants or couples counseling

: usually short-term counseling designed to help couples understand and resolve problems, dissatisfaction, and conflict in their relationship : marriage counseling

couples therapist noun

or couples counselor