The Willow Oak Therapy Center Blog
Signs That You May Need to Consider Marriage Therapy
According to the American Psychological Association, couples counseling is more than 75% effective. If you are considering marriage therapy, this statistic proves benefits that many couples already know. Professional counseling works. But, marriage therapy isn't only...
The Rewarding Benefits of Marriage Counseling
Are you still hesitant about going to marriage counseling? Well, this might comfort you; according to the American Psychological Association, around 75% of couples who go to therapy see an improvement in their relationships afterward. Counseling isn’t only for couples...
6 Questions to Expect From Your Couples Therapist
According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, there’s been a fifty-fold increase in qualified family and couples counselors since the 1970s. More in-depth research, greater professional legitimacy, and less discrimination for couples seeking...
How Can Therapy Help Children With Social Anxiety?
Are you a parent wondering why your child seems so nervous in social situations? You might have asked them directly about how they feel, but they refuse to open up about it. Do you know the best ways to alleviate social anxiety in kids? The coronavirus pandemic poses...
What Are the Most Common Reasons to See a Therapist?
Everyday life comes with its challenges and problems and no matter how hard we try to move past them, the pressure can take a toll on our mental health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, millions of people in the U.S. suffer from mental health...
How to Make the Most Out of Working With a Therapist
Working with a therapist is a great way to have an unbiased person talk you through things going on in your life and be a sounding board for advice. Especially in these times of uncertainty, putting your mental health at the forefront and taking care of yourself is...
7 Benefits of Couples Therapy That Will Strengthen Your Relationship
Are you having relationship troubles? Fighting and arguments are inevitable when you're in a relationship. Psychologists state that fighting with your partner is normal. Many will consider it a sign of a healthy relationship. However, there is a difference between...
How to Prepare for Couples Therapy
All couples experience conflict, which is a normal and healthy part of intimate relationships. However, if you've found that you're fighting frequently with your partner, your conflicts have become entrenched, or that you and your partner are becoming more distant,...
