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Couples Counseling services offered in Gainesville, FL

Do you and your partner struggle to communicate or resolve conflicts in a respectful way? If so, turn to licensed mental health counselor Alvis Duncan, LMHC, in Gainesville, Florida. He offers highly effective couples counseling sessions to help you and your loved one grow a deeper connection and a healthier, fulfilling relationship. Call his office to schedule couples counseling, or use the online booking feature today!

Couples Counseling Q & A

What is couples counseling?

Couples counseling includes effective therapy sessions in-person or virtually. Alvis counsels couples of all ages and life stages, helping them resolve conflict, better manage anger, improve communication, and reap the benefits of a stronger loving bond.

Alvis has many years of counseling experience and is highly trained in many forms of therapy to ensure superior results and the best quality of life for you and your partner.

Is couples counseling right for me and my partner?

Alvis may recommend couples counseling if one or both of you struggle with:

Anger management
Poor communication
Life transitions
Depression
Anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Codependency
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Bipolar disorder
Substance use disorder
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Other mental health challenges
Falling out of love
Grief
Infidelity
Frequent conflicts
Financial struggles
Parenting disagreements

He tailors couples counseling treatment sessions to your personalized needs, lifestyle, and desired results. Alvis also provides individualized counseling and family and group therapy sessions.

Which type of couples counseling is best for me and my partner?

Alvis gets to know you and your partner during couples counseling to find the source of problematic conflicts and develop effective strategies to overcome them. He asks questions about your emotions, mood, thoughts, and behavior patterns before customizing counseling treatment sessions.

What should I expect during couples counseling?

During couples counseling, Alvis meets with you and your partner weekly, or as needed, to help you overcome difficult life challenges in a respectful way.

He specializes in the interpersonal process approach, wellness components, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family and systems theory, and other methods to help you resolve conflict in a healthy way and reignite your love for each other.

He follows up with you and your loved one to ensure the counseling sessions are effective and offers additional sessions whenever needed to help your relationship thrive. Even if you’re not struggling in a relationship, periodic counseling sessions with Alvis can keep it strong. The results often include increased happiness, fulfillment, and a better quality of life.

To schedule couples counseling with Alvis Duncan, LMHC, call his office or book an appointment online today.