Couples Counseling

Ms. Cunanan-Dwight offers counseling for all couples interested in improving their relationships. She has experience in helping a diverse range of couples from a variety of racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds. She believe that love comes in a wide variety of forms. Couples can be either married, cohabitating, or dating, heterosexual or homosexual. Aileen recognizes that most couples seeking therapy are usually facing some issue they have been unable to resolve alone. The decision to enter couples counseling can often be a difficult one, so she will be as sensitive and supportive as possible. The process of learning to communicate and resolve issues is where therapy is beneficial. Many couples, through counseling, have gained better communication styles that are developed in therapy

Aileen's goal is to provide couples with tools to solve ongoing problems as well as to help them find greater levels of intimacy and understanding. She initially help couples discuss their issues in a constructive, non-threatening manner, including learning to avoid the most common mistakes in communication. The starting point in addressing a conflict is teaching couples how to effectively communicate. Effective communication means learning to listen to your partner. Teaching clients a method called 'Active Listening', true communication can begin. Once communication begins, a couple can learn to better understand who their partner is and their relationship can begin to heal and flourish. Once healthy dialogue is established, the couple then works to resolve hurt feelings and overcome current problems with the aid of the therapist.

If your relationship goal is to resolve conflicts and improve your communication style, schedule an appointment and let’s see if we can find a way to resolve your relationship issues. Therapy offers a safe environment, that promotes effective communication to deal with any issues and allows resolution to begin. Don't hesitate to call. All couples go through conflict. Relationships are successful when couples have learned effective communication and listening skills. You can achieve your relationship goals with couples counseling. In San Diego, America's finest city, all couples deserve a healthy relationship that makes them happy.

Types of issues addressed and treated in couples’ counseling:

• Life transitions – e.g., retirement, relocation, serious physical illness
• Premarital counseling
• Arrival of a new child
• Infertility
• Affairs/infidelity
• Divorce

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