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9,721 people sought marriage counseling help in California in the last year

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

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Our San Francisco providers are currently booked, however we have 7 online providers available right now in California.
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As a person who has experienced many of life’s ups and downs, I have a unique understanding of the skills necessary to navigate challenges and ways ... As a person who has experienced many of life’s ups and downs, I have a unique understanding of the skills necessary to navigate challenges and ways to cope with the emotions that accompany those journeys. Read more

Starting Marriage counseling

What is marriage counseling?

Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in San Francisco, CA 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 Marriage counseling include:

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

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling 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 marriage counseling 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 marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

Marriage 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 marriage counseling last?

On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, 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. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in San Francisco, CA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.

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 San Francisco therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

  • Imperial Health Plan of California

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Self-pay costs at San Francisco
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

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Hear from our clients

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She did a great job at listening
Ana Mar 2025
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I'm thrilled that I was matched with my clinician, Janeen Taylor. She's kind and professional. I feel very comfortable sharing my struggles with her. She encourages me with appropriate tools to improve my mental health, while gently nudging me to be an active participant in my healing journey. I can see positive changes in myself since I began working with Janeen, and so can my loved ones. I'm so thankful to, and for Janeen! I'm also very thrilled with thriveworks for pairing me with Janeen. I tell people on a regular basis to check out thriveworks. It's very hard to find a good clinician, and thrive works definitely makes the process easier. Thank you so much!
Read more I'm thrilled that I was matched with my clinician, Janeen Taylor. She's kind and professional. I feel very comfortable sharing my struggles with her. She encourages me with appropriate tools to improve my mental health, while gently nudging me to be an active participant in my healing journey. I can see positive changes in myself since I began working with Janeen, and so can my loved ones. I'm so thankful to, and for Janeen! I'm also very thrilled with thriveworks for pairing me with Janeen. I tell people on a regular basis to check out thriveworks. It's very hard to find a good clinician, and thrive works definitely makes the process easier. Thank you so much!
Janet Mar 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★
Dr. Jefferson showed that she was actually concerned about her patients well being. It felt like she was asking the right questions.
Andrew Mar 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My entire experience so far has been great.. both my psychiatrist and therapist have been a good fit in my treatment.. I am learning new skills with each visit, and gain a little more insight as well.. the convenience of having video visits is an added plus since my anxiety keeps me from driving right now.
Read more My entire experience so far has been great.. both my psychiatrist and therapist have been a good fit in my treatment.. I am learning new skills with each visit, and gain a little more insight as well.. the convenience of having video visits is an added plus since my anxiety keeps me from driving right now.
Joe Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Francisco is located in the same building as Sport Healing & Massage Arts, Tylovastein Hana Hyde Street Community Service, Tenderloin Outpatient Clinic, Olay Spa, California Center for Sleep, and many other businesses. We are located at the intersection of Sutter Street and Hyde Street. Across the street is Ace’s sports bar and Dignity Health Medical Group. Colombini Bistro and Crostini & Java are also next door to our office.

Phone number

(628) 266-4525

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
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