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?
If you’re having relationship difficulties, Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ has providers who can help you and your partner to heal. Our marriage counselors and couples therapists know that each relationship is different—and they can provide you with the individualized support you both need to preserve your connection. Reach out to us today to schedule your first appointment.
Do We Need to Talk with a Couples Therapist?
Deciding to talk with a marriage counselor or couples therapist is a choice that you and your partner will have to make by yourselves, but you don’t need to tackle the issues in your relationship alone. Scheduling sessions with a mental health professional at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ offers you the solid ground your relationship may need in order to move forward successfully. Couples therapy and marriage counseling can help 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
Our marriage counselors and couples therapists are committed to helping couples to re-establish love and trust. It may feel overwhelming or invasive to think about talking to someone unfamiliar about your relationship difficulties. But doing so helps your therapist or counselor to understand your relationship’s dynamics so that they can offer personalized support. Each relationship is unique in its own way, and our providers are well aware.
Signs of Relationship Trouble
Yet with that in mind, there are common signs that may indicate that a relationship’s dynamics have soured and turned unhealthy, such as:
- Arguments that last for hours or days
- Passive-aggressive or abusive behavior
- Inability to respect each other’s boundaries
- Cheating
- Avoiding physical touch or sex
- Lying and other forms of emotional manipulation
If your connection with your partner has involved any of the following, there’s no reason to be ashamed or to worry about being judged by our providers at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ. Instead of feeling defeated about seeking therapy, it might be helpful to view professional assistance as a proactive way to prioritize the connection you have with your partner.
Schedule Couples Therapy at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ
When you and your partner decide that you’re ready to team up with a marriage counselor or couples therapist, call our office in Gilbert, AZ to get started. Becoming a Thriveworks client does more than connecting you with a mental health professional—we also offer exclusive benefits including:
- Online therapy: With online therapy, moving your relationship forward doesn’t need to be held up by your busy schedule or time spent apart for work or travel. As long as you can talk privately, and get access to the internet, you and your partner can still attend sessions together.
- Scheduling assistance 7 days a week: Our scheduling specialists are available every day of the week, helping you find the right counselor to fit your needs and the schedule that fits both of your lives.
- Flexible cancellations: If something comes up or you aren’t feeling well, rest assured that you won’t be charged for missing your session.
- Same-week appointments: Many new clients meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling.
Our providers at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ have the experience and insight to help you get your relationship back on track. Difficulties in our romantic relationships can be tough, but scheduling couples therapy or marriage counseling at Thriveworks can make a big difference.
