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Dr. DeGeorge has been working with individuals, couples and families for 30 years. In his practice, Dr. DeGeorge implements a clie...
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Dr. DeGeorge has been working with individuals, couples and families for 30 years. In his practice, Dr. DeGeorge implements a client centered approach developing and fostering a connection with his clients that focuses not only on their concerns but all aspects of their life and relationships. Dr. DeGeorge believes that all individuals, couples and families can achieve a better and more stable emotional, pragmatic, and daily lifestyle. Dr. DeGeorge believes in the art of integrative counseling in his therapeutic approach. His approach is based on what the client, couple, needs and what works best, based on their own personality, strengths, weaknesses and interests. Dr DeGeorge has presented at the International Association of Martial and Family Counselors, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the IAMFCA conference in Oxford, England, and The Asia/Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. A native Philadelphian, Dr. DeGeorge returns after nearly 28 years living in the Pittsburgh area. He is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Rosemont College.
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Kerri Marsh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has over 23 years of experience working with adolescents, adu...
Kerri Marsh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has over 23 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, improved communication, parenting concerns, substance use and relationship issues.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University and received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University. Kerri employs strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy.
Kerri views therapy as a collaborative process where flexibility and communication are essential in order to help individuals and couples to achieve their highest potential. Kerri seeks to establish a warm and caring partnership with you in order to build on the unique strengths and skills you already possess.
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The best approach to couples counseling is the Gottman Method. This approach is evidence based and helps client improve on their communication skills, repairing trust, and deepening connection.
The tools that are taught in couples counseling are empathy building, repairing trust, communication skills, and accountability.
It is clear that a client is making progress in couples counseling when they can take accountability for their wrong doings and communicate their feelings effectively.
Clients can supplement their time in couples counseling with practicing communication skills, such as “I” statements and reflective listening.
To prepare for couples counseling you can reflect on the conflicts in the relationship, such as when they began, their intensity, and their frequency.
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.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Philadelphia is located near John F Kennedy Boulevard and N 18th St, off I-676. It is right by Suburban Station and a short distance from Love Park.
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