Benjamin Perkus, Ph.D.

Marriage Therapy

Marriages (or any committed relationship), like any other living thing, require care.  The problem is that most of us were not given instructions on how to care for our marriages and meet our partners' needs.

Communication problems are listed as the #1 reason why couples seek counseling.  I offer couples the opportunity to learn about why they chose each other, how to improve or re-ignite passion, intimacy, and affection, and give each other the mutually satisfying experience that marriage should be.  I provide specific guidelines on reducing conflict, increasing understanding, and creating a safe environment where closeness can flourish.

How it works

The first appointment is with both members of the couple.  In the first session we review the problems each partner is experiencing and the hopes and goals of the couple.  We begin to get an idea of the basic needs each is needing fulfilled, and possible blocks to creating marital happiness.

In  the following sessions, I meet individually with each mamber of the couple to go in greater depth about the sources of dissatisfaction in the marriage as well as any personal history that may be relevant. 

Then we will meet all together again to review what has been learned and to create a plan to restore your marriage.