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James Luebben

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What is your go-to approach for couples/marriage counseling?

Often with couples, I find that each member is “stuck” in an old pattern of reacting in relationships. These patterns often come from early experiences with family. Understanding our patterns is often helpful. Couples I see have difficulties communicating, and I am quick to teach communication skills. Most couples that are successful in therapy soon realize that they must actively shape the relationship.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

I teach a variety of tools in therapy. Often we focus on:

  • Communication skills
  • Setting boundaries
  • Fair fighting rules
  • Dealing with anger
  • Dealing with trust

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling?

I often know a client is making progress not when they are happy, but they are calmer in their struggles with life and feeling the courage to try new things. Also, I usually see progress when a client puts their own needs first.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement couples/marriage counseling?

A great deal of therapy does not really happen in sessions. Therapy happens when the client tries new “experiments” on how to deal with the real world. The client’s time with me is often a planning session for these new efforts.

What should someone do to prepare for starting couples/marriage counseling?

Therapy always starts with a discussion of where the client has been. Clients are often eager to tell about the troubles they have had in life, but they should be prepared to discuss where they want to go and what they want to achieve. Clients in couples therapy often find that there is something they need to be willing to give up to keep the relationship healthy. Often, it is their own anger.

Starting Couples/marriage therapy in North Little Rock

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.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in North Little Rock accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | BCBS

  • Arkansas Health and Wellness - Ambetter

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at North Little Rock
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

Hear from our clients

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i can definitely appreciate the comfort and closure of speaking with my therapist, from being the first time ever going to therapy to making it something to look forward too with high ambtion id say it's probably the most healthiest decision ive made in years
Read more i can definitely appreciate the comfort and closure of speaking with my therapist, from being the first time ever going to therapy to making it something to look forward too with high ambtion id say it's probably the most healthiest decision ive made in years
Joseph Sep 2025
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Make small notes of the little details. So we don't re talk about something , that we have already talked about out. To kind get through this and move foward not back wards.
Chela Sep 2025
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I feel listened to, and when I ask questions they are answered honestly and helpfully.
Diamond Sep 2025
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I really appreciate this therapist. She listens and gives useful feedback to help me in my journey to feeling better.
Bela Sep 2025
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i feel like my therapist is listening and asking questions that engage me and help me understand what i'm feeling.
Berit Sep 2025
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It was a great first session. Feel like he was able to understand why I wanted to start therapy.
Kyesha Jun 2025
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I've been well pleased by my therapist help and care.
Matthew Jun 2025
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I appreciate the friendliness of my therapist.
Falon Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Little Rock is located off W Commercial Drive, between Burrow Dr and Warden Rd. Behind our block of buildings you will see the Courtyard Marriot. We currently share the building with First Command, among other businesses, and are located in the same parking lot as Quest Diagnostics.

Phone number

(501) 819-8075

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