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 therapy 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 therapy 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 accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Need more help deciding?
Are There Benefits to Talking with a Couples Therapist or Marriage Counselor?
At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Beaumont, we believe that any relationship, regardless of how long the partners have been together, can benefit from couples therapy or marriage counseling. Working together with a provider can allow both of you to:
- Establish healthy boundaries
- Highlight the importance and need for compromise
- Rebuild trust after infidelity or dishonesty
- Rekindle sexual intimacy together
- Help both partners manage anger or anxiety
While sharing the private details of your relationship and connection with someone unfamiliar might feel uncomfortable or intimidating at first, the truth is that our providers are committed to helping you both move forward and find new ways to connect and establish trust.
Should We Talk with a Relationship Counselor?
As with deciding to seek counseling, determining whether a relationship needs counseling or therapy services is up to those involved. But with that in mind, several common indications or signs serve as warnings when a relationship’s dynamics have started to sour, including:
- Passive-aggressive or abusive behavior
- Arguments that last for hours or days
- Avoiding physical touch or sex
- Inability to respect each other’s boundaries
- Cheating
- Lying and other forms of emotional manipulation
If you and your partner are experiencing any of the signs listed above, there’s no need to feel shame or to be worried about being judged by a provider. Our marriage counselors and couples therapists are simply here to help. It may be beneficial to view mental health assistance as a proactive way to ensure that your bond endures and that both of you can remain present and committed to the relationship.
Schedule a Couples Therapy or Marriage Counseling Session Today
If you’re ready to see the difference that a mental health professional can make, call or book online at Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Beaumont to get started. When you do, our support team will help you with the process: everything from setting up your insurance to booking your first session is made easy with their help. And with support available seven days a week, we’ve taken the hassle out of everything.
Thriveworks opens the door to exclusive benefits, including:
- A fast response time from your provider’s office. Most of our clients have their first session within a week of calling in for the first time.
- Flexible appointment options, including those in the evenings and on the weekends.
- Being able to schedule your session online, or in person.
- A wide range of accepted insurance options
Call Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Beaumont—because there’s no reason to delay getting a professional’s help. With a provider’s support, you can reclaim your life from the mental health challenges standing in your way.
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