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?
Couples therapy and marriage counseling is a way of reestablishing balance and connection in a relationship when things feel “off.” Thriveworks licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are here to help. If you think your relationship could benefit from an expert’s support, reach out to Thriveworks Champaign today to schedule.
What Kind of Results Can We Expect from Couples and Marriage Counseling?
“Progress” in relationship therapy can look different for different couples. When you first start couples and marriage counseling at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL, try to think about your goals for the sessions. Some common goals include:
- I want to reignite the spark in our relationship.
- I want to feel appreciated.
- I want to manage conflict better.
- I want to feel heard.
- I want to feel understood.
- I want to have a better sex life.
- I want us to communicate better.
- I want to spend more quality time together.
- I want to reconnect.
- I want to repair our relationship after a crisis.
- I want to work through my spouse’s affair.
- I want my spouse to open up to me.
You can confront all of these goals, and more, in couples counseling. A licensed marriage therapist at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL is trained to help tweeze out underlying issues in relationships and give couples a safe place to explore solutions.
Thriveworks Marriage Counselors Are Here to Help: Schedule Your Appointment Today
When you make an appointment with a couples therapist or marriage counselor at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL, you receive all the added benefits of Thriveworks. For example, you can choose evening and weekend sessions if more convenient than daytime, weekday appointments; you can work with your provider in person or online; and you can even meet with them within the same week as scheduling if preferred.
Don’t hesitate any longer to get the help that you and your partner need. Call Thriveworks to schedule your first marriage counseling appointment today.
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