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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting couples/marriage therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), JP Farley Corporation, +5 more
Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, ADHD, +9 more

As a conscientious and understanding therapist with varied life experience, I am uniquely suited to address various client needs and struggles

Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, Carelon, +27 more
Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Men’s Issues, Stress, Women’s Issues, +9 more

It can be hard to find a safe place to open up and share your life. As one that has experience with a lot of different experiences in the counseling f... It can be hard to find a safe place to open up and share your life. As one that has experience with a lot of different experiences in the counseling field, I will provide a safe, comfortable place for you to share. Read more

Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, Carelon, +27 more
LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anxiety, Depression

As a queer-identified therapist, with years of experience helping people achieve their goals and find their identities with pride, I am looking forwar... As a queer-identified therapist, with years of experience helping people achieve their goals and find their identities with pride, I am looking forward to the opportunity to help you find a connection with yourself and help you achieve your goals! Read more

Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, Carelon, +27 more
LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +6 more

My goal is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and help themselves become the person that they want to be.

Starting Couples/marriage therapy

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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Pittsburgh therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Pittsburgh
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

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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She listens. No judgement. She's very insightful and honest. She has opened my eyes. Its comforting to talk with her. She holds me accountable. She has taken the time to understand. She provides really great advice.
Jennifer Apr 2025
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The only thing I miss is being in person--which I know isn't possible given where each of us lives.
Pasha Apr 2025
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no, my counselor is well informed and insightful.
Julie Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I appreciate how well the Thriveworks team matched me with my provider and cared about the things that were important to me! I'm really enjoying therapy and feel that the online format is a perfect fit for me right now.
Victoria Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I thoroughly believe that Thriveworks has NOTHING to do with my experience. Sorry, not sorry. Because my experience is tied to the individual who is providing me with the talk therapy. If Thriveworks was the accredited educational institution of which my therapist recieved their degree from on psychology, then I would say that Thriveworks is doing an amazing job. So in saying that, I CAN say that Thriveworks is doing a great job on their recruitment of excellent therapists, or at least, in my case of Holly Blass. I feel like my life and experiences are truly benefiting from my sessions with Holly Blass.
Read more I thoroughly believe that Thriveworks has NOTHING to do with my experience. Sorry, not sorry. Because my experience is tied to the individual who is providing me with the talk therapy. If Thriveworks was the accredited educational institution of which my therapist recieved their degree from on psychology, then I would say that Thriveworks is doing an amazing job. So in saying that, I CAN say that Thriveworks is doing a great job on their recruitment of excellent therapists, or at least, in my case of Holly Blass. I feel like my life and experiences are truly benefiting from my sessions with Holly Blass.
Erin Apr 2025
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★★★★★
Therapist is great! ?
Anna Apr 2025
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★★★★★
The ease of finding a therapist (specifically the ability to filter by specialty) and then scheduling online was excellent. The councilors I've dealt with so far (for individual and couples therapy) have been responsive, accommodating, and very helpful - even before the intake session.
Read more The ease of finding a therapist (specifically the ability to filter by specialty) and then scheduling online was excellent. The councilors I've dealt with so far (for individual and couples therapy) have been responsive, accommodating, and very helpful - even before the intake session.
Eric Apr 2025
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★★★★★
The person who was assigned to me has been helping me with my issue, we are still early in our visits but she has giving me several good things to help me along and I'm sure that I'm not even close to being fully helped so my insights are only sadly on 3 visits. But she is helping me.
Read more The person who was assigned to me has been helping me with my issue, we are still early in our visits but she has giving me several good things to help me along and I'm sure that I'm not even close to being fully helped so my insights are only sadly on 3 visits. But she is helping me.
Peter Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh is near Wood Street and Fourth Street. Our office is near University Center, and across the street from Madarin Gourmet.

Phone number

(412) 668-1226

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • Russian
  • English
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