In addition to improving self-esteem, self-image and overall outlook on life, counseling can help individuals cope with and control circumstances that can hinder happiness and personal growth. All relationships go through difficult times. It can be easy to mistake these times as a sign that your relationship is destined to end, when in reality this may not be the case. Crisis is a crossroads that may hold the potential for deeper intimacy and new growth between you and your partner. Working with a therapist can help you and your partner navigate your way through troubled waters.