What is the success rate of couples therapy?

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Couples Therapy Success Summary

Couples therapy has a strong track record of helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and resolve long-standing issues. While success can look different for every couple, studies show that around 70% of couples report significant improvements in their relationship after working with a trained couples therapist. As a couples counselor in Campbell, California, I’ve seen firsthand how personalized, compassionate therapy can create real and lasting change.

Couples Therapy Success Detail

Success in couples therapy often depends on several factors—your commitment to the process, your willingness to grow individually and as a couple, and the experience of your couples counselor. Research consistently shows that couples therapy has a positive impact for most partners who participate fully. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), roughly 70% of couples experience relationship improvement, and even more report enhanced emotional and mental health.

At my Campbell practice, I take a warm, integrative approach to couples counseling. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, which are proven to help couples deepen emotional bonds, resolve conflict, and build healthy new patterns. Whether you're facing communication issues, trust concerns, or feeling stuck, working with a skilled couples therapist can offer the structure and support you need to move forward.

It’s also worth noting that “success” doesn’t always mean staying together—it means gaining clarity, healing wounds, and making informed decisions with compassion. Many couples emerge from therapy feeling stronger and more aligned, whether they stay together or part peacefully.