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1,592 people sought couples & marriage counseling help at Fort Worth in the last year

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What is couples & marriage counseling?

Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

What type of therapy is used in couples therapy?

The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:

  • The Gottman Method
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-based therapy

What kind of therapist is best for couples?

At Thriveworks, Couples & marriage counseling is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.

What is the Gottman Method of couples therapy?

The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.

How to tell if I need couples therapy?

If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples & marriage counseling may be beneficial for you.

Should every couple go to couples therapy?

While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.

Is couples & marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does couples & marriage counseling last?

On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.

How much does couples & marriage counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

Need more help deciding?

Simon remembers the early part of their marriage, when they rarely fought, had dinner together every night, and did kind things for each other. In the last few years, he’s been working a lot more, and so they rarely eat together. To add to the stress of his workload, they have two children. His wife stays home with them, but she’s often in a bad mood when Simon does get home.

It’s been months since he and his wife were intimate, and he can’t even imagine what it would take to get them feeling that kind of warmth for each other again. Though they love each other and are committed to the life they’ve built, they’ve really drifted apart.

Simon and his wife are great candidates for couples counseling. They have several problem areas, which is common, but they all stem from drifting apart due to not putting their relationship first.

Many couples, like Simon and his wife, have hurt feelings that they don’t know how to mend. Fortunately, Thriveworks Counseling in Fort Worth, TX can help. Our marriage counselors and couples therapists can help couples work through their relationship problems, improve communication, and more.

Signs Your Relationship Needs Help

Your marriage or romantic relationship is the most significant relationship in your life. When it’s out of balance, it can make the rest of your life feel off-balance, too.

Thriveworks Counseling in Fort Worth, TX has Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who understand how relationship issues can impact your entire life and your very emotional well-being. Relationship issues can lead to depression and anxiety, so it’s important to take them seriously and give your relationship the attention it deserves.

Are you experiencing any of the following?

  • Fighting frequently
  • Lack of clear and effective communication
  • Disagreement over finances
  • Lack of intimacy
  • Disagreement over child-rearing practices
  • Or any other marital strife

If so, contact Thriveworks Fort Worth TX to set up an appointment. We have helped many couples rebuild their relationship into the quality, supportive unit you want. Your couples therapist will design the approach to therapy, based on your specific needs and goals for your relationship.

The Benefits of Fort Worth Counseling for Couples

The main benefit of therapy for couples is improved communication skills. When two people fall in love, they may take it for granted that they’ll be able to make it work, particularly if they are generally willing to talk things out. But different love languages, and therefore different communication styles, can make it difficult to communicate clearly with each other. Couples therapy can help you learn to speak each other’s languages.

Instead of saying something in a way that unintentionally escalates the situation further, you’ll learn how to say things to each other in a way that clearly, calmly, and effectively conveys your message. This doesn’t mean watching every word that comes out of your mouth, but simply understanding that due to different experiences and backgrounds, one sentence can be interpreted in a thousand ways.

One common reason we see couples for relationship counseling is infidelity. Though it’s incredibly painful to find out your partner has stepped outside of the relationship, it is possible to recover. It takes time, work, and commitment, but with improved communication and an understanding of why the infidelity happened in the first place, it is possible.

Couples therapy doesn’t have to be just for couples experiencing marital discord. If one or the other of the partners is struggling with substance abuse or conflict outside the relationship, couples therapy can improve the outcome of that situation as well. Additionally, if one spouse is experiencing depression, marriage therapy, either alone or in combination with antidepressants, can improve outcomes (Waring). The supporting partner will learn what exactly the suffering partner is experiencing and techniques for supporting them more fully. As a result, both partners will be happier with the process of recovery.

Thriveworks Fort Worth Couples and Marriage Counseling

Thriveworks Forth Worth Texas counselors are ready to help you and your partner get on the road to improved communication and a stronger relationship. Because it’s important you quickly receive the help you need, Thriveworks Fort Worth TX counseling does not use a waiting list. Once you reach out we’re usually able to see you within 24 hours. Call us today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Fort Worth therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Carelon

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Self-pay costs at Fort Worth
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I love my Dr Odu-Onikosi. But I have had several very bad experiences with the appt makers and supervisors over the appt making ( if there are any supervisors ....as no one has ever called me back ) The mis information they provide is gross and straight up not correct. You are probably losing patients over this as if I didn't like my Dr so much this second instance would have made me stop using Thrive for my needs all together.
Read more I love my Dr Odu-Onikosi. But I have had several very bad experiences with the appt makers and supervisors over the appt making ( if there are any supervisors ....as no one has ever called me back ) The mis information they provide is gross and straight up not correct. You are probably losing patients over this as if I didn't like my Dr so much this second instance would have made me stop using Thrive for my needs all together.
Sara Feb 2024
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Very good process!
Jerry Feb 2024
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Always professional and kind
Miriam Jan 2024
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★★★★★
James seems to have a lot of knowledge in the area I need help in.
Jerry Jan 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Fort Worth is located at the intersection of W Magnolia Ave and Fairmount Ave. We currently share the building with Envoy Hospice, among other businesses, and are located next door to the restaurant The Usual.

Phone number

(682) 223-4725

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • French
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