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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.

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Relationship Counseling in San Jose, CA—Marriage and Family Therapists

Relationships are a fundamental part of our lives, but they can come with challenges. Differences in personal tastes, opinions, values, and upbringing can sometimes lead to tension. Thriveworks Counseling in San Jose, CA, offers professional support to help navigate these challenges.

Contact us today at (669) 238-4947 to start nurturing your relationship.

Why People Seek Relationship Counseling

Couples therapy or counseling can address a wide range of issues. You don’t have to be estranged from your partner to benefit from professional help. Sometimes, a neutral third party can provide valuable insights and help rejuvenate your relationship.

Common reasons for seeking couples therapy include:

  • Coping with a shared loss
  • Trust issues
  • Intimacy concerns
  • Infidelity
  • Household responsibilities
  • Communication difficulties
  • Divorce or separation
  • Major life transitions
  • Differing parenting styles
  • Financial hardships
  • Opposing political views
  • Failure to compromise

Every relationship is unique, and your concerns may differ from those listed above. A trained couples therapist will listen closely to your specific obstacles, needs, and goals.

How Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling Works

Whether you’re new to therapy or have previous experience, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Thriveworks Counseling can guide you through the process. Therapy can improve your relationship, much like visiting a doctor can improve your physical health.

Therapy sessions may include:

  • Narrative therapy: Encourages couples to write down or voice their view of events, revealing different perspectives and helping to find new ways forward.
  • Solution-focused therapy: Aims to address specific issues in the relationship by creating solutions with the guidance of a therapist.
  • Emotionally-focused therapy: Focuses on recurring reactions to disagreements and helps couples form healthy habits for secure attachments.
  • Positive psychology: Encourages couples to identify and focus on positive moments and interactions, leading to more positive perceptions of the relationship.

Therapy can also provide actionable strategies for managing conflicts, dealing with sudden tragedies, financial issues, and challenging in-laws.

Couples Counseling at Thriveworks in San Jose, CA

If you believe that working with a couples counselor could improve your relationship, use our online booking tool or call our office at (669) 238-4947 today to schedule your appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in San Jose, CA.

We are here to help you strengthen your relationship and navigate any challenges you may face.

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 Jose therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at San Jose
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

5.0 Thriveworks San Jose reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Alexandera provides excellent service. I felt comfortable and safe. She made it easy to open up and talk.
Read more Alexandera provides excellent service. I felt comfortable and safe. She made it easy to open up and talk.
San Jose Jan 2022
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Jose is located in Bascom - Forest on Forest Ave where it intersects with Clarmar Way. We are in the same building as Peninsula Oral Surgery San Jose. And just before you reach us, in a separate building, is Communications Workers-America. There are also houses behind us.

Phone number

(669) 238-4947

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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