Couples therapy is a specialized type of therapy that you and your partner attend together. Therapists trained in interpersonal dynamics work with couples to approach their conflict as a team, rather than coexisting in an adverserial relationship. Although couples often begin therapy together because they are experiencing a great deal of conflict, couples therapy can also be extremely useful for healthy couples hoping to improve their communication, work through family challenges (e.g. raising small children, dealing with the death of a parent), or deal with sexual or intimacy issues.