Most couples could benefit from marriage counseling at one time or another. Although its called “marriage counseling,” you dont have to be married to seek marriage counseling. Any couple can seek counseling, regardless of the status of their relationship.

Can you do couples therapy if youre not married?

Couples therapy is appropriate for any two adults who are having excessive conflict in their relationship. You can enter into therapy regardless of your living arrangements, or how long you have been together, or your sexual orientation. In fact, in many situations the “couple” is a parent and child, or siblings.