Larry Malone, MA, LPC

Evelyn Malone, MA, LMFT, LPC, CEAP

In marriage we find some of our greatest opportunities to grow spiritually and emotionally; to heal; to discover our potentials and realize our dreams. Of course, the path has many bumps and hazards. Some of them are predictable at certain junctures in life. Others come to us neither invited nor expected.

At this writing, we've been married about twenty years. In the face of all the sitcom humor about married life, we truly enjoy our marriage. People say marriage is hard work. We've had our rough spots, but we wouldn't say much of it has been hard work. Maybe that's because of maturity - we were both previously married. Being both therapists probably helps. Nonetheless, it seems to us that having a happy, successful marriage doesn't have to be as hard as many people make it.

Perhaps our greatest passion professionally is working with couples. Some we meet in the midst of a crisis in the relationship. Maybe there has been infidelity. Or the strain of blending families with children from previous marriages seems too great. Or maybe the fire has simply gone out. In a sense, this is when marriage really begins - when something happens that awakens you from your assumptions.

Couples wait an average of six years from the time one partner first thought they might need counseling before they make the first appointment. Imagine waiting six years after you start having chest pains before calling a doctor. Your marriage is important enough to be proactive. You don't have to wait until something goes wrong. Many people are finding the value of investing in their marriages, building on a firm foundation while it's solid.

Premarital Counseling:

Premarital counseling is an encouraging trend we see among young couples as well as others who have been through one failed marriage (or more) and don't want to repeat it. This is a wise option in addition to services provided by clergy.

Maturing into Marriage:

We meet couples all the time who have devoted two or three decades to raising kids, pursuing careers and the important tasks that keep us on track through adulthood. Then one day the last kid goes off to college or they retire and one or both partners realize they don't really know each other anymore, and they're not sure they even like each other.

Marriage Enrichment:

We see couples who have good marriages and want to make them better. A committed relationship can and should be fun, meaningful and passionate throughout life. Increasingly, couples who are committed to each other aren't willing to settle for a boring, lackluster marriage.

We welcome them all. If you'd like to explore what's possible for your marriage, please give us a call.

Larry & Evelyn

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