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.
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.
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.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner or spouse is no easy task. It requires patience, support, and compromise. There will be disagreements — and when they arise, it’s important to stay communicative and attentive to the other’s needs as well as your own.
Sometimes, our communication and listening skills need to be fine-tuned and we can benefit from outside mediation and expertise. That’s where the counselors, therapists, and other mental health experts at Thriveworks in Bend, OR can offer their support. When you book an appointment with one of our licensed marriage and family therapists, you’ll be taking proactive steps to improve your relationship. Reach out today to get help.
Why Seek Marriage or Couples Counseling?
Couples counseling can teach you how to resolve conflicts, listen attentively, and communicate freely. It can give you the means to solve personal and interpersonal problems in a considerate and effective way. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that many couples choose to see a couples therapist or counselor. Some of the more common reasons couples seek care include:
- Intimacy issues
- Trust issues or infidelity
- Financial disagreements
- Communication problems
- Political differences that lead to conflict
- Arguments that won’t resolve on their own
- Trauma or abuse
- Grief and loss
- Major life transitions
If any of these issues resonate with you or your partner, call us at Thriveworks in Bend, OR to set up an appointment.
Couples Counseling Benefits
If you’ve chosen to pursue couples therapy, then you already know that strengthening your relationship with your spouse or partner is possible. Therapy can help anyone who’s open and ready for growth.
Licensed marriage and family therapists can work with you and your partner to resolve conflict and address the problems you face. If you and your spouse are experiencing relationship issues, therapy can help you move forward. Some types of therapy often used during couples counseling include:
- The Gottman Method
- Solution-focused therapy
- Imago relationship therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Narrative therapy
The success of these and other forms of therapy hinges on honest communication between you, your partner, and your therapist. Whether you’re taking ownership of your own actions and story (narrative therapy) or reexamining how you handle problems and view stressors (cognitive behavioral therapy), a licensed professional can help you make progress.
Scheduling Couples Therapy at Thriveworks Bend
Call or click our scheduling tool to set up an appointment with a Thriveworks provider in Bend, OR today. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and offer many additional benefits to our clients. We look forward to serving you!
