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

McNamara and Roach have done away with that framing device, replacing DeVito’s divorce attorney with a rancorous couples therapy session. —Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025

Anyone who sees the film this weekend can upload a photo of their ticket to the couples therapy service OurRitual for a free session. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2025

If all else fails, ask your partner to go with you to couples therapy to discuss how the infinite workday is interfering with your relationship. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

While couples therapy could potentially help create a safer space for exploration, Sanders validated the woman's choice to leave. —Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 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