Marriage counseling and relationship counseling for couples, married or not, focuses on improving communication, building conflict resolution skills, and building trust. Conflicts over parenting approaches, dealing with in-laws and/or extended family members, can also put a stress on relationships. A Pathways licensed marriage therapist is trained to help couples work through the obstacles that prevent them from enjoying a growing, mutually respectful union. A few of the many relationship issues a Pathways marriage counselor can often help you address are: