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5 Myths About Couples’ Therapy

Your Therapist Friend
6 min readAug 2, 2022

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DOES THIS MEAN WE’RE BREAKING UP?
Is she gonna tell us we’re doomed?

… This should only take a month or so, right?

As a couples therapist, I specialize in helping neurodiverse, queer and polyamorous couples to communicate better and connect more deeply.

But all too often misconceptions, fear and shame keep couples repeating their same old patterns instead of getting a little help from a professional.

Going to couples’ therapy for the first time can be scary! You might feel afraid of what it “means” to seek counseling. (Spoiler: It usually means you’re ready to gain perspective and learn some new skills!)

So let’s dive in to busting common myths—you may decide that therapy is the right next move for you and your partner.

Myth 1: Couples’ Therapy is just for couples

Couples’ Therapy is for couples, right? It’s in the name! But in my practice, I actually prefer to call it “relationship therapy” because truly, any combination of people could benefit from the improved communication and conflict resolution skills of going to therapy together.

Maybe you’re in a polyamorous relationship and you’d like help finding balance in your polycule. Maybe you’d like to bring…

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Kayla Lane Freeman — Licensed therapist answering the internet’s questions about mental health, relationships and how to be in therapy

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