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Will couples therapy improve your relationship?

Counseling aims to help you resolve conflicts, strengthen communication, and deepen your connection.

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Romantic partnership can be one of life's greatest joys, but it's no secret that staying together takes work. If you're looking to strengthen the bond or navigate challenges with your spouse or partner, therapy can offer a path toward deeper connection and understanding.

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Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

Dr. Stephanie Collier is the director of education in the division of geriatric psychiatry at McLean Hospital; consulting psychiatrist for the population health management team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital; and instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. … See Full Bio
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