• Transform U
  • Counseling Services
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Evaluation
  • Sports Performance Counseling
  • Christian Counseling
  • Book: A Roadmap to the Soul
Counseling in Baton Rouge (225-290-7252 | New Orleans (504) 475-4555

Over 35 years experience in Coaching & Counseling

Marriage Counseling Basics

April 23, 2015 by Dean Sunseri

Marriage Counseling Basics

What are two foundational principles for successful marriage counseling? They are Repentance & Forgiveness.

Repentance is a heartfelt sorrow for what a person has done to his or her partner. In every marriage, we hurt each other, and a key to succes is for each party to take responsibility for the behaviors that have hurt the other. Even if the behavior is in reaction, one must take full responsibility. If my partner spoke rudely to me 6 times, and I spoke rudely 1 time, I must have a heartfelt sorrow for my 1 rude comment, and work on stopping this behavior. What about her 6 times? What about it? Take responsibility for your 1, and go from there. If each partner will do this, we will make some progress.

Forgiveness is the prayerful determination to let go of the resentment and offenses that a partner carries in his or her heart. Resentment is the cancer of any relationship. Each partner must be willing to forgive for past offenses. Is forgiveness saying that the past behavior was ok. Absolutely not!  It is saying that I will not keep recycling through this past offense, and letting it live in my heart continually.

When a couple commits to true repentance and sincere forgiveness, we have a foundation to rebuild a relationship. Without these two attributes, marriage counseling becomes a referee match.

Repent and Forgive, to restore and freely live.

Dean Sunseri is a marriage counselor and he has an office in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Call him today at 225-290-7252 to set up an appointment.

Posted in: Christian Counseling, Marriage Counseling Tagged: marriage counseling

Recent Posts

  • Marriage Counseling Process (Baton Rouge Area)
  • Strengthening Bonds: Marriage Counselor Tips for Baton Rouge Couples
  • Edith Altomare, LPC
  • Divorce: Can Your Marriage be Saved
  • 3 Lessons Learned after 35 Years of Marriage Counseling

Our Staff

Dean Sunseri, LPC – Baton Rouge

Dean Sunseri, LPC – Baton Rouge

Licensed Professional Counselor

Mailing Address

7920 Wrenwood Dr
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Contact

Phone: 225-290-7252

Email: ds@ihaveavoice.com

Website: www.ihaveavoice.com

Edith Altomare, LPC

Edith Altomare, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Mailing Address

7920 Wrenwood Blvd
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Contact

Phone: 225-432-9377

Email: Altomare.edith@gmail.com

HollyKem & Dean Sunseri – Gonzales

HollyKem & Dean Sunseri – Gonzales

Owners

Mailing Address

8548 S. Hodgeson Ave
Gonzales, LA 70737

Contact

Phone: 225-290-7255

Email: hollykemsunseri@gmail.com

Dean Sunseri, LPC – New Orleans

Dean Sunseri, LPC – New Orleans

Licensed Professional Counselor

Mailing Address

6100 Canal Blvd
Suite 208
New Orleans, LA 70124

Contact

Phone: 504-475-4555

Email: ds@ihaveavoice.com

HollyKem Sunseri – New Orleans

Mailing Address

6948 Orleans Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124

Contact

Phone: 504-233-9223

Email: hollykemsunseri@gmail.com

Archives

  • Counseling Baton Rouge Location
  • Counseling Gonzales, LA Location
  • Counseling New Orleans Location

Copyright © 2025 Counseling in Baton Rouge (225-290-7252 | New Orleans (504) 475-4555.

Omega WordPress Theme by ThemeHall