Your Counseling & Coaching Questions—Answered

Adults and couples seeking practical, results-oriented counseling, whether you want to improve communication, recover from infidelity, break conflict cycles, or protect a strong marriage long-term.

Couples therapy treats the relationship as the client. We identify stuck patterns, build safer communication, and align on shared goals. Individual therapy focuses on one person’s symptoms and skills.

Research and clinical reviews show psychotherapy is effective, and couples therapy can be highly beneficial when both partners engage. Many sources cite meaningful improvements for a majority of couples.  Outcomes vary by goals, timing, and participation. 

Average cases in marriage/couples work are often short-term. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) notes an average of 12 sessions, or approximately 11.5 for marital cases. We’ll outline a plan after your intake appointment. 

We clarify goals, map current interaction patterns, and agree on priorities. Expect collaborative questions about your history, strengths, and what “better” looks like for both of you. 

We’re solution-focused and CBT-informed, emphasizing skills that create faster, durable results. We also draw from research-based couples frameworks (e.g., elements popularized by the Gottman tradition) when useful to your goals.

Yes. Intensives help motivated couples get traction quickly vs. spreading work across months.

 Mini-Intensives (examples):

1-Day +3 (4-hr block + three 75-min follow-ups)

1-Day +3 (4-hr + three 90-min)

1-Day +2 (4-hr + two 2-hr)

2-Day +3 (two 4-hr blocks + three 90-min)

2-Day +2 (two 4-hr blocks + two 2-hr)

Yes.  Many couples restore trust and closeness with structured support. We pace recovery skills, boundaries, and accountability. Clinical guides also note that therapy can help place the affair in context and rebuild safety if both partners commit to the process.

If there’s ongoing intimate partner violence (coercive control, threats, or unsafe dynamics), joint sessions may not be advisable.  Individual safety planning and specialized services come first. If you’re unsure, we’ll help triage the safest path.

It’s my personal goal to meet with new clients within 48 hours of first contact, schedule permitting. Call 770-781-3793 or email Lisa@meyer-counseling.com.

Intensives condense assessment, skills, and guided practice into focused blocks so you can make decisions faster and reduce the “re-start” time between weekly sessions. They’re ideal for crisis, high conflict, or travel constraints.

We may schedule brief individual check-ins to inform the work, but the relationship remains the client.

Coverage varies by plan and state rules for couples work. Many clients use HSA/FSA and request itemized receipts for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Call 770-781-3793 for current options.

If desired, we can integrate a Christian perspective respectfully and only at your request.

In-office sessions are held at 2450 Atlanta Highway, Suite 1701, Cumming, GA 30040. Ask about telehealth availability if you need remote support.

Common wins include calmer conversations, clearer repair after conflict, renewed intimacy, and aligned life rhythms. Results depend on motivation, practice between sessions, and showing up consistently.