The bottom line. Marriage/couples counseling can help you work through conflicts and strengthen your bond. It's most likely to be successful when both partners are willing and committed to the process. And online therapy can be as effective as in-person counseling.

What is the success rate of couples therapy?

Currently, couples counseling has a success rate of roughly 70 percent. About 80 percent of therapists in private practice offer couples therapy. Nearly 50 percent of married couples have gone to marriage counseling.

How long does it take for couples therapy to work?

Sometimes goals may involve changing patterns that were in the partners long before the relationship even began. These situations can take longer to resolve. However, the average course of successful marriage counseling with us takes about 12-16 sessions.