Every couple experiences ups and downs in their levels of closeness and harmony over time. Marriage counseling or couples counseling can help resolve conflicts and heal wounds,  addressing a range from basic concerns of stagnation to serious expressions of aggressive behavior. Overall, couples counseling can help couples slow down their spiral and reestablish realistic expectations and goals.

This therapy includes various combinations of family members, is designed to identify family patterns that contribute to mental health issues, and help family members break those habits. Family therapy involves discussion and problem-solving sessions with the family. Some of these sessions may be as a group, in couples, or one on one. In family therapy, the web of interpersonal relationships is examined and, ideally, communication is strengthened within the family.

Group allows one to find out that they are not alone in their type of life challenge. To be involved in a group of peers who are in a similar place not only increases one’s understanding of the struggles around the topic but also the variety in the possible solutions available. Typically, groups have up to eight participants, one or two group leaders, and revolve around a common topic like: disordered eating, women's issues, anxiety management, self-esteem building, divorce, and recovery from abuse and trauma.