The question of whether to pursue couples therapy or individual therapy is one that comes up frequently for people in Boca Raton who are dissatisfied in their relationship. The answer depends on what is driving the difficulty. When both partners are willing to engage and the primary problem lives in the relationship between them, couples therapy is the appropriate first step. When one partner is unwilling or unavailable, or when the presenting concern is rooted in an individual's personal history rather than the relational dynamic, individual therapy may be more indicated, at least initially.
Dr. Steinbok offers both individual psychotherapy and couples therapy at his Boca Raton practice, which means he can help patients think through which format makes more sense for their situation and transition between them if clinical needs change. Some patients begin in individual therapy working through personal material that is affecting their relationship, and later find couples therapy useful once they have a clearer sense of their own contribution to the dynamic. Others begin in couples therapy and find that individual work becomes necessary alongside it. The flexibility of Dr. Steinbok's practice in Boca Raton means patients do not have to find a different provider when the clinical picture evolves.
