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9,721 people sought couples therapy help in California in the last year

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

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13  therapists available in San Francisco

Huntington Beach

As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...

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La Habra

As a woman of color, I understand the complex and unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Thousand Oaks

As someone who believes in the power of empathy and genuine connection, I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your...

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Berkeley

As an African American, cisgender Female, I am passionate and relational when working with communities of color, and I understand ...

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Berkeley

I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrati...

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Thousand Oaks

As a minority female with Vietnamese-American refugee parents, I understand the unique challenges of transgenerational trauma and ...

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Huntington Beach

As a Muslim therapist, I value a culturally sensitive and inclusive space where we can talk openly about life, faith, or just gett...

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San Diego

Your goal is my goal, and I will provide the same support others have provided me to get to where you want to be....

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San Diego

As a bilingual Swedish-speaking therapist, I will meet you with a deep, compassionate presence, provide a safe place to explore yo...

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Berkeley

As a first-generation Latino male, I witnessed my parents' immigration experience and saw the complex traumas they endured; this g...

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Fremont

Having worked in the field for over fifteen years, and having made it my second career, I find I have a knack for connecting with ...

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Fremont

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 11 years of successful psychotherapy work experience, treating patients from ...

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Irvine

I believe each client is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I meet each client where they are and utili...

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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.

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Therapy for Couples in San Francisco, CA —Counseling

When difficult emotions and hard times arise, partners may wonder if it is time to break off the relationship. Some decide to part ways, but others work through the challenge and grow closer in the process. No one can make that decision except those within the relationship, but more and more, couples are reach out for help. They are going to couples therapy.

There is no magic formula for happy, healthy relationships. Being in a couple takes work, but partners do not have to shoulder the load alone. Couples therapists can often help them learn how to improve their relationship. The counselors at Thriveworks San Francisco have worked with many couples who are struggling. We have helped many partners work toward healthier ways of relating and establishing a happier relationship—whatever form they choose for it to take. Reach out today to schedule your first couples therapy session.

Characteristics of Happy Relationships

TV shows and movies are filled with models of unrealistic romantic relationships. The way that couples relate to each other on-screen is often sweet but it is rarely realistic. Everyday couples can never live up to those standards, and if they tried, they would exhaust themselves. So, what do happy couples look like?

1) They do not keep secrets, but instead they are fully known and accepted.

2) They maintain their individuality.

3) They handle disagreements with respect.

4) They make time together a priority.

5) They cheer each other on toward their goals.

6) They make sacrifices.

Scheduling an Appointment at Thriveworks San Francisco for Couples Therapy

Did you notice any ways that you and your partner could improve your relationship as you read through the characteristics of healthy couples? If you did, you are not alone. No relationship is perfect. Every partner can improve. No one has to work through relational challenges alone.

The counselors at Thriveworks San Francisco have worked with many couples, teaching them the relational and conflict resolution skills they need to have a healthier relationship—whether they continue as life partners or not. If you and your partner are ready to start couples therapy, our professionals are ready to help. When you call Thriveworks San Francisco, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make an appointment. You may be meeting with your counselor the same week. We also accept many forms of insurance. Call today.

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 San Francisco accept 37 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at San Francisco
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

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Where to find us

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Address

815 Hyde St Suite 301
San Francisco, CA 94109

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Francisco is located near Hyde Street and Bush Street, off Van Ness Avenue. It is right by Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and near the Asian Art Museum

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Phone number

(628) 266-4525
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Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
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Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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

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

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