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I am here to partner with you in your healing journey to overcome these challenges and work towards the life you have envisioned for yourself or your relationship.
Levi Galford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina. He has years of experience helping adults and couples to overcome concerns related to anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, life transitions, anger, communication issues, and other life stressors.
Levi completed his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness skills training, and motivational skills, he tailors each session to each client's unique strengths and circumstances. In his work with couples, Levi also uses the Gottman Method to empower individuals to change negative communication patterns, increase emotional connection, and accomplish shared goals and dreams.
Levi is passionate about helping individuals use their own strengths and equipping every client with new skills to help them achieve their goals. He seeks to provide individuals or couples with a place of empathy and acceptance where they can explore their goals, share without judgment, and work toward the life they have long envisioned for themselves.
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When working with couples in counseling, I use the Gottman Method to help them meet their relationship goals and work toward the life they have imagined together. I prefer the Gottman Method because it offers a more holistic approach to couples therapy. Oftentimes, couples therapy focuses only on communication and conflict resolution skills. While these skills are an important part of the process, the Gottman Method takes therapy a step further by helping couples remember what brought them together and motivating them to develop shared dreams for the future.
Some of the tools that I teach couples include:
Some of the indicators of progress that I often see in couples therapy include increased positive interactions between sessions, partners demonstrating a desire to understand the other's point of view, and expressions of excitement for shared goals for the couple's future. Additionally, couples will report increased participation in quality time activities, as well as the ability to communicate emotions through more difficult or unpleasant conversations.
I encourage couples to set aside time to practice the skills discussed between sessions to help them build confidence and connection. This can include emotional check-in conversations, scheduling intentional quality time, expressing curiosity about your partner's world, taking time to dream together, and so much more.
If you are considering couples counseling here are a few questions I would invite each partner to reflect on and bring to the first session:
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:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Relationships take a lot of work and patience. In some cases, they even need the help of a licensed therapist or counselor. Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC, our couples and marriage counselors are dedicated to helping you and your partner achieve greater overall happiness and success.
When your arguments start to get too hard to handle or if you and your partner are experiencing a hardship in your relationship, consider working with us. To schedule an appointment with one of our providers, just give us a call.
After days, weeks, even months of trying to resolve specific issues with your partner, it can feel overwhelming. Remember that all couples go through difficult times and you’re not alone. There is no clear-cut way to work through the challenges you’re facing. However, the counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh, NC have the skills, education, and training to help you tackle your issues.
When you first begin your sessions, your clinician will work to understand you and your partner’s individual needs and concerns. Doing so will help them take a more in-depth look into the root causes of what’s going on and provide you with a customized treatment plan for your relationship. Doing so, they will teach you tools and tricks to use in managing future conflicts and de-escalating stressors. Some of the tools could include:
These are just a few of the things you can learn during your time with the clinicians at Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh. Again, we’re here for you and will do everything we can to help you improve your relationship.
As you’ve probably gathered already, we can provide you with assistance for many different things. If you have a problem, no matter how big or small, chances are you would benefit from working with a mental health professional.
Below are a few of the common reasons why couples seek our assistance:
We understand that every couple has their unique challenges, so don’t feel discouraged if your specific concern wasn’t listed. Sometimes you might not know what the particular problem is and it could just be that the fun has faded from your relationship. We’ll work with you through whatever you bring to the table.
If you’ve made it this far, we’re glad to see you’re still here. You must be ready to take the next step and improve your relationship for the better. At Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh, NC, you can rest easy knowing that you’re in great hands.
We have a team of exceptional scheduling specialists and mental health professionals. Also, we offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible scheduling options, no waitlist, online counseling options, same-week appointments, free resources, and more.
To get started, visit our online booking system or give our office a call. We look forward to working with you and your loved one.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.
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