# 3057: Risks and Benefits of Couple's Therapy by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on Couples Counseling

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Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569)
Published: 2026-06-28T07:05:00+00:00
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3057: Sara Stanizai explores both the advantages and limitations of couples therapy, emphasizing that it can strengthen communication, deepen emotional understanding, and help partners untangle long-standing patterns that affect their relationship. She also highlights important considerations such as emotional discomfort, financial costs, readiness for change, and whether both partners are genuinely committed to the process, helping listeners make a more informed decision about seeking support. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2023/6/5/the-benefits-of-trauma-therapy-for-couples Quotes to ponder: "I often remind couples, a lot of what you’re feeling started before you even met each other." "Physical intimacy is often a mirror of emotional intimacy." "By working with a therapist, couples can learn to communicate more effectively, actually listen and hear each other, and express their thoughts and feelings in a constructive way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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