We are a therapy and counseling practice working with the Black and African-American communities. Do you often feel tired and have difficulty resting because your mind races with planning and worry? Are you having difficulty in your relationship with your partner or spouse? Do you feel like you have hit a wall and need to make some changes in your life? If you answered “yes” to any of these questi
ons, then our therapy can help you. Therapy will teach you ways to quiet your mind so you can truly rest. You will learn how to care for yourself and others at the same time. You will learn how to feel joy and satisfaction within yourself and with your relationships. Individual Therapy
Therapy involves talking through issues and problems and finding ways to make changes. Successful therapy begins with the development of a trusting relationship between the therapist and client. Once a therapeutic relationship develops, the client and therapist discuss the client’s issues or problems and how they affect the client’s current life. After gaining a better understanding of these issues, the therapist and client work together to identify behaviors the client can use to create changes in their life. The frequency of therapy occurs depends on the person and their needs. Many people seek therapy on a weekly basis, others biweekly. This is something that we can discuss during your initial session. Couples and Marriage Therapy
The Ladipo Group offers couples therapy to couples who want to improve their relationship. We offer this service to people who are married or have partners, those living together, considering future commitments, and those who are currently dating. We also provide couples therapy to people who are no longer together but wish to resolve their issues in order to co-parent or to resume their relationship. Our Couples and Marriage Therapy Services and Specialties include:
Addressing and Healing from Infidelity
Marriage Counseling
Pre-marital Counseling
LGBTQ Couples
Challenges with Sexual Intimacy
Addressing issues in non-traditional marriages and partnerships
Improving Communication
Our therapists are trained and have experience with working with couples in therapy. Their goal is to understand how you want to improve your relationship and to give you the tools to make those changes. At times people have been hurt and can no longer hear what their partner is saying. People also come from different backgrounds and different ways of communicating. At times, these differences make it difficult for people to understand each other. It is our job to help people hear and understand what is being said to them, and to give them the skills to also speak clearly to their partner or spouse. Below are some common questions we receive about Couples and Marriage Therapy. If you have additional questions, please contact us via phone or e-mail. Common Questions about Couples Therapy
You say “Couples Therapy” but do you provide Marriage Therapy? Yes! We provide Marriage Therapy. We use the term Couples Therapy because there are many couples in committed relationships who are not married. How Does Couples/Marriage Therapy Work? Couples therapy occurs when two people in a relationship seek professional assistance to improve their relationship. As therapists, we take an objective approach to learning about and understanding both people’s perspective about the situation and what needs to change. The therapist will then help the couple to work together to alter their unhealthy patterns and behaviors. The therapist also provides the couple with techniques to improve their ability to communicate with each other. How long will we be in Couples Therapy? This question is difficult to answer as it depends on each couple. If both people are willing to learn and apply new skills to their relationship, the process tends to move faster. Who Seeks Couple Therapy? Couples who have difficulties (arguments, constant bickering, family troubles, etc.) in their relationship. Couples considering a major change that will alter the relationship (e.g. having a baby, changing the structure of the relationship). Couples who are comfortable in their relationship but want to improve their communication with each other. Couples who are considering ending their relationship. Will Couples Therapy “fix” my relationship? Couples therapy will not “fix” your relationship. It can, however, improve your ability to communicate with your partner and to articulate your needs and goals for the relationship. Do you work with same-sex and LGBTQ couples? Our therapists have expertise in working with LGBTQ couples. Do you work with in*******al couples? The Ladipo Group services the African-American and Black Communities as well as their partners. Learn more at www.TheLadipoGroup.com.
