I want to start couples therapy but my partner is refusing – what should I do?
Couples therapy requires a collaborative effort, and dragging an unwilling partner into therapy is rarely beneficial. If you are in this position you have a few choices. You can move forward with individual therapy; when one person shifts it often has an impact on the whole relationship system. I also offer something called Discernment Counseling – a way for dissatisfied couples to look at their options before making a decision about how to move forward. Read more here.