Care without the wait

114 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts—10 in Salem. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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45,738 people sought couples therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

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

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

An approach to couples work that can be powerful is to help increase understanding between two partners in order to bring clarity as to what the core issues are. This is foundational work for them, as it can often reduce tension and defensiveness and helps the couple shift into a more receptive state for each other.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

A simple yet powerful technique is “active listening,” which focuses entirely on understanding and responding to a partner. The listener must give the speaker their full attention, refrain from interrupting, and repeat what they heard to confirm understanding.

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

Progress is often revealed in how couples talk to each other. Their communication becomes more productive and less defensive.

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

It is encouraged that the couple find a playful activity that they both enjoy and do it regularly!

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

It is important for the couple to be in agreement as to why they are seeking help.

Couples therapy FAQs

What is couples therapy?

Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It 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 couples therapy include:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

How does couples therapy work?

Couples therapy 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 couples therapy 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 couples therapy conducted in person or online?

Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does couples therapy last?

On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Salem accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Salem
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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There is nothing I would want to improve on she is wonderful I love working with her. She has helped me so much.
Everlee Mar 2026
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Christine is an amazing listener. She also supports different ideas that I have been thinking about to make my mental health more stable
Willow Mar 2026
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love my therapist & the easy access
Makayla Mar 2026
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Having a general conversation, going over current issues and past experiences. The session and past ones are an unraveling of stuff that happened to me and figuring how to handle them.
Esperanza Mar 2026
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The provider was easy to engage with, very friendly and created an open atmosphere for communication
Garrett Mar 2026
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Kenneth is a fantastic therapist, extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and easy to talk to. He’s helped me so much with my ocd and anxiety.
Margo Jan 2026
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I love how easy it is to obtain therapy with thrive works. Finding a provider that was LGBT friendly was something that mattered to me and I was able to do so with ease. My therapist, Karen is so easy to talk to. She makes me feel heard, valued and guides me when she knows I’m going off the deep end, at any time. I love the reminders of my appointments and flexibility she offers. I love that I can be myself and not feel like I have to hold anything back.
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Hazel Dec 2025
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Catherine is great and I love the convenience.
Nate Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

70 Washington St Suite 404
Salem, MA 01970

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Salem is located near Washington St and Church St, off MA-114. It is just around the corner from the Salem Post Office and near the Peabody Essex Museum.

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Phone number

(978) 637-8213
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
  • French
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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