This type of counseling usually consists of couples in a joint therapy setting; both partners are present during the counseling sessions. Counseling helps spouses communicate their thoughts, feelings and perspectives in a neutral setting with a therapist who helps guide, teach and redirect. Counselors can help individuals learn to communicate deeply and effectively with their spouse and identify and address the root cause(s) of the problem(s). Counseling helps couples pinpoint and understand the sources of their conflicts and learn ways to resolve them. The counselor will help couples identify reasons for being in therapy and goals they have for their relationship. Counseling will then help the couple navigate through skill building, conflict resolution and healthy communication. Often a counselor will incorporate some individual therapy for each member of the relationship as an adjunct to Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy. Though this is based on the preference and need of the couple as well as on the recommendation of the counselor.