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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 Milford, CT 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 Milford, CT work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.

Need more help deciding?

Have you noticed areas in your marriage that could use some improvement? For example, maybe intimacy is lacking in your relationship, or you and your partner are struggling to connect. In these instances and others, a marriage counselor can help you to work through these challenges and improve your relationship. Even if you don’t have obvious or overwhelming challenges in your marriage, a marriage counselor can help you strengthen the bond between you and your spouse.

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” –Lao Tzu

Thriveworks Milford in New Haven has marriage counselors and psychologists who are ready and excited to help you make life-changing improvements in your marriage. To schedule an appointment, just give Thriveworks Counseling in Milford a call at (203) 951-3871. Whenever you’re ready to take this step toward a better relationship, we’re ready too. Let the marriage counselors at our office put their skills, training, and experience to the test.

New Haven Marriage Counseling: Does It Work?

You might be wondering, “Does marriage counseling work?” Let’s understand the goal of this type of therapy to answer this question. Marriage counseling is a form of couples therapy that helps spouses to identify and work through the conflicts in their marriage. An example of another type of couples counseling is pre-marriage counseling. With a marriage counselor’s help, you and your partner can better understand areas of improvement in your relationship. And as a result of marriage counseling, you will better understand each other’s needs and desires.

Marriage counseling is led by qualified, licensed therapists known as marriage and family therapists (LMFT) who can offer both marriage and family counseling. These professionals have completed graduate or postgraduate degrees and have specific skills, training, and experience in helping married couples. This form of counseling is often short-term: In some circumstances, both individuals will attend and participate in every session; in other circumstances, one partner might work with the counselor alone. This depends on the specific plan that your counselor or psychologist designs based on your relationship needs and marriage counseling goals.

Who Can Benefit from Marriage Counseling?

A wide range of couples can benefit from marriage counseling. Some couples decide to pursue marriage counseling to further solidify or strengthen their relationship, while other couples seek out marriage counseling because their marriage is in trouble. Here are a few specific issues that are commonly discussed in marriage counseling:

  • Conflicts in parenting
  • Anger issues
  • Infidelity
  • Jealousy
  • Lack of intimacy
  • Ineffective communication

These problems aren’t fun. The good news, though, is that a marriage counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven can help you work through the challenges in your relationship and come out stronger than before.

To succeed in marriage counseling, all you need to do is find a counselor! And be ready to work together. If you are in the Milford, CT area, you are in luck because we have marriage counselors available and ready to work with you. Now, once you find your counselor, simply come prepared to work with your partner to improve your relationship. Your marriage counselor or psychologist might help you learn the following skills:

  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution

The bottom line is that marriage counseling can equip you and your spouse with the skills and tools needed to improve your relationship. If you think that you could benefit from marriage counseling, reach out to our officen. We have marriage counselors and psychologists who are eager to help you.

Work with a Marriage Counseling at Thriveworks Milford in New Haven

Do you and your spouse agree that you could improve your marriage? Are you on board with marriage counseling and your spouse has agreed to give it a try? Consider reaching out to Thriveworks in New Haven. We can connect you with a skilled, qualified marriage counselor. We are confident that the marriage counselors and psychologists at Thriveworks in Milford can help you resolve the issues that are dragging your marriage down or make general improvements in your relationship.

You can set up a marriage counseling appointment at our office today by calling (203) 951-3871. We offer a quick and easy scheduling process: Call in and a scheduling specialist will help you find a day and time that works for both you and your spouse to come in and meet with your marriage counselor. We have extended hours, including evening and weekend appointments.

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 Milford therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

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Self-pay costs at Milford
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I am so very happy with my therapist. Very nice understanding caring and supporting me on my journey to feel better. Thank you so much for all your help !!
Read more I am so very happy with my therapist. Very nice understanding caring and supporting me on my journey to feel better. Thank you so much for all your help !!
Maria Jan 2024
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Gina is an incredibly skilled and talented clinician. She has the unique gift of making clients immediately feel safe and understood even upon first meeting. Her passion for the work is palpable. Her knowledge is vast and her approach is sensitive, gentle, supportive and compassionate, yet direct. Gina helped me navigate a tremendously challenging time in my life and afforded me the confidence to pursue personal goals that had initially felt unattainable. She taught me tangible skills to navigate anxiety and feelings of overwhelm during our work together and our sessions were always insightful and productive. Gina will lead you on a path to self discovery without all of the therapy lingo and jargon and will always help you to feel as though you’re the expert on your own life- because you are. I couldn’t recommend Gina more. A true diamond in the rough!
Read more Gina is an incredibly skilled and talented clinician. She has the unique gift of making clients immediately feel safe and understood even upon first meeting. Her passion for the work is palpable. Her knowledge is vast and her approach is sensitive, gentle, supportive and compassionate, yet direct. Gina helped me navigate a tremendously challenging time in my life and afforded me the confidence to pursue personal goals that had initially felt unattainable. She taught me tangible skills to navigate anxiety and feelings of overwhelm during our work together and our sessions were always insightful and productive. Gina will lead you on a path to self discovery without all of the therapy lingo and jargon and will always help you to feel as though you’re the expert on your own life- because you are. I couldn’t recommend Gina more. A true diamond in the rough!
Milford Jun 2022
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I just can’t thank Mimi enough for all the support and guidance she has provided me. She has helped me through some difficult times and gave me the tools I need to continue to grow.
Read more I just can’t thank Mimi enough for all the support and guidance she has provided me. She has helped me through some difficult times and gave me the tools I need to continue to grow.
Milford Jan 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford is located at 70 Cherry St, Milford, CT 06460, between Plymouth Place and Governors Ave.

Phone number

(203) 902-3647

Languages spoken by CT providers

  • English
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