What Orna Guralnik has said about Psychotherapy

Guralnik says she does not believe everyone should be in couples therapy, but that there is a specific window when it is a good idea.

“I'm not of the school that believes that everyone should be in couples therapy and it's always good. I don't think so”

Call Her Daddy: Dr. Orna Guralnik: Couples Therapy 101 (FBF) (Nov 4, 2026) · Listen from 4:39

Guralnik argues that couples who wait too long to seek therapy may have too little goodwill, love, or hope left to resurrect the relationship.

“By the time they come in, there's just like not enough goodwill left in them, not enough love or not enough hope”

Call Her Daddy: Dr. Orna Guralnik: Couples Therapy 101 (FBF) (Nov 4, 2026) · Listen from 6:23

Guralnik suggests a reluctant partner can be persuaded to try couples therapy through bartering.

“Ask your partner, give it a try or barter, you know, say something like, if you come with me to couples therapy, I'll offer this for you”

Call Her Daddy: Dr. Orna Guralnik: Couples Therapy 101 (FBF) (Nov 4, 2026) · Listen from 7:09

Guralnik says it typically takes her about two years to feel she truly knows a patient.

“I always feel like with my patients, it takes me two years to feel like I know this person”

Call Her Daddy: Dr. Orna Guralnik: Couples Therapy 101 (FBF) (Nov 4, 2026) · Listen from 48:27