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4,361 people sought marriage counseling help at Alexandria in the last year

Discover how starting marriage counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Marriage counseling

What is marriage counseling?

Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Alexandria, VA is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:

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

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.
Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.

Is marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

Marriage 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 marriage counseling last?

On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, 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. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Alexandria, VA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.

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Marriage Therapy in Alexandria, VA—Therapists and Counselors

The marriage therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks Alexandria are ready to step in and help you save or improve your marriage. We choose our therapists based on their skill level, their experience, and their dedication to offering the best care possible. If you are interested in working with a marriage therapist, consider working with a Thriveworks Alexandria therapist. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.

Should I Look into Marriage Therapy?

Sometimes, life gets busy and we forget to prioritize our most important relationships. The chores pile up, the kids need to get to and from school, and you’ve got to get some personal time in there somewhere! After the day is said and done, you might look back and realize that you barely said a word to your spouse. This lack of communication can lead to other issues that hurt your marriage. Here are a few common issues that marriage therapists help their clients work through:

  • Lack of intimacy
  • Jealousy
  • Infidelity or adultery
  • Different visions for the future
  • Parenting disagreements
  • Different political views or religions

Do any of these conflicts sound all too familiar? A marriage therapist at Thriveworks Alexandria can help you identify, manage, and resolve the above challenges as well as those not included on this list. Many couples find that marriage therapy provides the help and support a couple needs to improve their relationship and come out stronger than ever before.

How Does Marriage Therapy Work?

Marriage therapy at Thriveworks Alexandria is designed on an individual basis. This means that your therapist will assess your relationship and the issues you are encountering before they create a treatment plan. This enables them to best help you and your partner strengthen your relationship

That being said, often, marriage therapy involves developing conflict resolution skills and working on effective communication. These two skills are vital to maintain a happy, healthy relationship, regardless of the problem at hand. And a couple can tap into these skills to address, manage, and resolve issues that arise in the future.

Schedule a Marriage Therapy Session at Thriveworks Alexandria

Thriveworks accepts many different insurances to best help all of our clients seeking mental health care.

If you’re ready to book an appointment, we’re ready to get started too. Just give Thriveworks Alexandria a call.

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 Alexandria therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Alexandria
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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I am extremely satisfied with my therapist. She listens and provides positive feedback. She is professional, caring, compassionate, and has a beautiful spirit!
Cynthia Mar 2025
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Open and honest dialog
Darren Mar 2025
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Mary Fields has been an enormous part of my ability to successfully handle a serious medical condition as well as a divorce after 44 years of marriage. She's a terrific counselor and I would recommend her to anyone.
Mardrey Mar 2025
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My therapist, Beatrice is so wonderful. It's almost like talking to a good friend, I respect her she's a fantastic listener to the point where she remember everybody's name in the conversation and I just can't believe I found such a highly professional therapist. I recommend everyone if they're looking for therapist to look into having Beatrice your therapist.
Read more My therapist, Beatrice is so wonderful. It's almost like talking to a good friend, I respect her she's a fantastic listener to the point where she remember everybody's name in the conversation and I just can't believe I found such a highly professional therapist. I recommend everyone if they're looking for therapist to look into having Beatrice your therapist.
Lennia Mar 2025
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Very pleased with everything
Beecher Mar 2025
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The dashboard needs to be a little more user friendly as far as updating the information and information about the appointments info.
John Mar 2025
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She listens
Elizabeth Mar 2025
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Dee is amazing - she's been really helpful. What could be a LOT better is booking future appointments in the portal. It's NOT intuitive or easy.
Laura Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria is located off Colvin St between Sweeley St and Roth St. We are located next door to the Alexandria Police Association and across the street from NACCAS (National Accrediting Commision of Career Arts and Sciences).

Phone number

(703) 936-6214

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Korean
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