Marriage counseling typically brings couples or partners together for joint therapy sessions. Working with a therapist, you’ll learn skills to solidify your relationship, such as: Open communication. Problem-solving.  At Umbrella of Hope our counselors provide clients a safe, neutral place for couples to talk openly about what is disrupting the marriage. We are highly skilled at making sure each person fights or discusses fairly, without the sense that one person is bullying the other or dominating the discussion.