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45,192 people sought marriage counseling help in Georgia 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 Athens, GA 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 Athens, GA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.

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 Athens therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Athens
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Hear from our clients

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I love my provider and i'm glad to have found someone who's so similar to me, kind, caring and intelligent. On other online therapy platforms my providers would quit very consistently which led me to not pursue therapy for a while. I'm glad to have been seeing my provider for more than a year now!
Read more I love my provider and i'm glad to have found someone who's so similar to me, kind, caring and intelligent. On other online therapy platforms my providers would quit very consistently which led me to not pursue therapy for a while. I'm glad to have been seeing my provider for more than a year now!
Kaleigh Mar 2025
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David is personable and relatable in his approach.
Brian Mar 2025
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I love the doctor and therapist that I see. Very caring and understanding. I appreciate them so very much!
Melissa Mar 2025
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Kat is absolutely amazing. She is kind and compassionate and makes me feel as though I can tell her anything. I don't feel judged or pressured and my mental health is improving by leaps and bounds. I am so grateful to have connected with her!!!
Read more Kat is absolutely amazing. She is kind and compassionate and makes me feel as though I can tell her anything. I don't feel judged or pressured and my mental health is improving by leaps and bounds. I am so grateful to have connected with her!!!
Stephanie Mar 2025
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Everything is amazing I absolutely love my sessions
Carrington Mar 2025
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Alexes is hands down THE best therapist I have worked with. She listens, gives me tools, allows me to practice the tools with her, reminds me of when I am not giving myself credit and calling me out gently when I am not using my tools or have be falling short.
Read more Alexes is hands down THE best therapist I have worked with. She listens, gives me tools, allows me to practice the tools with her, reminds me of when I am not giving myself credit and calling me out gently when I am not using my tools or have be falling short.
Gussie Mar 2025
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I absolutely love my therapist she is great and the tele health platform is great!
Baylee Mar 2025
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I love my therapist. Beth is patient, honest and insightful. I trust her to give me good guidance and she is helping through a tough situation. Cannot say enough good things about her.
Hannah Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Athens is located at the intersection of North Chase St and Prince Ave. We share an L-shaped building with several other businesses including Ankle & Foot Centers of America. If you kept traveling west on North Chase, you’d pass Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on your left.

Phone number

(706) 898-3276

Languages spoken by GA providers

  • English
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