Question 1

What issues can couples counseling help with?

Accepted Answer

Couples counseling can help with communication breakdowns, trust issues, infidelity recovery, conflict resolution, intimacy concerns, life transitions (new baby, relocation, career changes), differing values or goals, and feeling disconnected or emotionally distant from your partner.

Question 2

Do both partners need to attend couples counseling?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, yes — couples counseling is most effective when both partners participate. However, if your partner is hesitant, individual sessions can still help you develop healthier communication patterns and relationship skills. Sometimes one partner starting therapy motivates the other to join later.

Question 3

What therapeutic approach do you use for couples?

Accepted Answer

I use an integrative approach that draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and DBT skills for couples. This combination helps partners understand their attachment patterns, improve communication, manage conflict constructively, and rebuild emotional connection.

Question 4

Is couples counseling available in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thaimi Fina, LMHC, is a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed mental health counselor who provides couples counseling via telehealth throughout Florida. Sessions can be conducted entirely in Spanish, bilingually, or in English — depending on what works best for both partners.

Question 5

Can couples counseling be done via telehealth?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Telehealth couples counseling is effective and offers flexibility — both partners can join from the same location or from separate spaces if needed. Many couples find virtual sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, and the comfort of being at home can help facilitate more open conversations.